You will be supported by our team of friendly trained volunteers, providing a safe, supportive environment to swim.
Interested in swimming with us and over 18?
Below are all the details on location, access, parking & the team. If you have any other questions please get in touch.
| Location | Canons Leisure Centre, Madeira Road, Mitcham, London, CR4 4HD |
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| Time | Wednesdays 6.30-7.45pm |
| Level access | Yes, there is level access throughout the centre |
| Changing rooms | Two disabled changing rooms. |
| Changing bed/ceiling track hoist | No changing bed or ceiling track hoist |
| Pool hoist | Yes. Poolpod weight limit |
| Entry to pool | Wide steps with handrail, ladder, poolpod |
| Pool length | 25m |
| Pool depth | 0.9 down to 1.6m |
| Parking | Free parking. 2 disabled spaces available. |
| Website | Canons Leisure Centre Website |
| AccessAble | See more |
Canons Leisure Centre is based in Mitcham. It is 0.7 miles from Mitcham Junction station and can be accessed by local buses. It also has free parking.
It is run by Better Leisure. You can find out more about the pool here.
Canons Leisure Centre has step free access to reception via a ramp. There is level access and lifts through the leisure centre to the pool, changing rooms and the swimming pool.
Access to the water is via wide steps with hand rails each or a poolpod. We have the use of several lanes of the main 25m pool which has depth 0.9 down to 1.6m. You will be supported by our team of friendly, enthusiastic and trained volunteers, providing a safe, private environment to swim in.
There are two disabled changing rooms, located opposite the swimming pool. Both are right hand transfer. Facilities available in the changing room include: a wash basin, a wheel-in shower, a toilet and a dry seat for changing.
There is free parking with 2 dedicated disabled spaces.
The weekly session will be held on Wednesdays from 6.30 - 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.
Cost
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 Mitcham is led by our fabulous volunteer 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 our 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.
Want to volunteer with us? Find out more
If you have any questions, please get in touch with our team either by email on info@weswim.club, or by phone on 07455043006