You will be supported by our team of friendly trained volunteers, providing a safe, supportive environment to swim in.
Below are all the details on location, access, parking & the team. If you have any other questions please get in touch.
| Location | City of London School, 107 Queen Victoria Street, London - City of London, EC4V 3AL. The entrance is on the approach to the Millennium Bridge on the St.Paul's side. |
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| Time | Wednesdays from 6.30-7.45pm |
| Level access | Ramp access to entrance. Single step from changing to pool. |
| Changing rooms | Group changing only, 1 men's changing, 1 women's changing. |
| Changing bed | No |
| Hoist | No |
| Entry to pool | Ladder |
| Pool length | 20m |
| Pool depth | 0.9m shallow end, 2m deep end |
| Parking | No |
The City of London school pool is part of the school complex. The closest stations are Blackfriars, Mansion House and St Paul's.
There is a pedestrian ramp to access to the leisure centre, with a lift down to the pool level.
The entrance is in a different place to the main school entrace, it is just off the Millenium Bridge. Here are some photos showing where the entrance is.
We have dedicated use of the pool, where you will be supported by our team of friendly, enthusiastic and trained volunteers, providing a safe, private environment to swim in.
Access to the pool is via a ladder with 3 steps.
The swimming pool is 0.9m in the shallow end and 2m in the deep end.
There are men's and women's communal changing rooms, which have individual cubicles within them. There is also a separate disabled changing room with shower.
There are no lockers but we will be the only people using the pool and you can bring your things to the poolside.
There is no dedicated car park at the centre.
The weekly session will be held on Wednesdays from 6.30pm to 7.45pm. After your swim there will be an opportunity to chat to other swimmers and volunteers over some biscuits in the swimming pool reception.
We ask swimmers for a £3 contribution per session to help support the club. If you have worries about being able to pay this on a regular basis please email us on info@weswim.club.
The sessions and community at WeSwim Barbican are led by our fabulous committee. They work with a local team of friendly, enthusiastic and trained volunteers who support our swimmers in the water. The club team also act as our safeguarding officers.
Interested in joining out team of volunteers? Find out more and apply here.
If you are interested in swimming with us and are over 18 years old click below to register with us. You will then be added to the waiting list for your preferred club and we’ll be in touch soon.
If you are unable to submit the online form or have questions not covered by our FAQs page, please contact us.
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If you have any questions, please get in touch with our team either by email on info@weswim.club, or by phone on 07399 217921