Kensington Leisure Centre
Pay and Play
The Kensington and Chelsea residents' Pay and Play card is a free annual membership available to those who live in Kensington and Chelsea. Find out how to get yours.
Kensington Leisure Centre opening times and contact information
Address
Telephone: 020 3793 8210
Kensington Leisure Centre will be undergoing essential repairs and maintenance works during 2019.
For more information, and to check swim times visit the Better website.
| Day | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 6.30am to 10pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | 8am to 8pm |
Christmas opening hours
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday 23 December | 6.30am - 10pm |
| Tuesday 24 December | 8am - 3pm |
| Wednesday 25 December | Closed |
| Thursday 26 December | Closed |
| Friday 27 December | 7am - 7pm |
| Saturday 28 December | 8am - 6pm |
| Sunday 29 December | 8am - 6pm |
| Monday 30 December | 7am - 7pm |
| Tuesday 31 December | 8am - 3pm |
| Wednesday 1 January | Closed |
| Thursday 2 January | 6.30am - 10pm |
Background informationKensington Leisure Centre opened to the public on Monday 2 March 2015 and is a result of a £29.4m investment from the Council.
Work began back in December 2012 and the new centre replaces one built in the mid 1970s, which itself replaced the Victorian Lancaster Road baths.
Despite a major refurbishment in 2001 the facilities were simply not tailored to the health needs and pastimes of local people.
Find out other highlights of the new fully accessible leisure centre:
Facilities
The new centre has a state-of-the-art 120 station gym. It contains the latest cardio and resistance machines, free weights and functional fitness kit. Other facilities include:
- 25-metre, eight-lane swimming pool for teaching and swimming at all levels
- 250-seat spectator gallery
- 20-metre teaching pool with mobile floor
- eight-court multi-use hall
- two Squash courts
- two fitness studios
- sauna/steam facilities with treatment rooms
Chelsea Sports Centre
Chelsea Sports Centre opening times and contact information
Address: Chelsea Manor Street, Chelsea, SW3 5PL
Telephone: 020 7352 6985
Find out more information and check swim times on the Better.org website.
| Day | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 6.30am to 10pm |
| Saturday | 8am to 8pm |
| Sunday | 8am to 10pm |
| Bank Holidays | 8am to 10pm |
Christmas opening hours
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday 23 December | 6.30 - 10pm |
| Tuesday 24 December | 8am - 3pm |
| Wednesday 25 December | Closed |
| Thursday 26 December | Closed |
| Friday 27 December | 8am - 6pm |
| Saturday 28 December | 8am - 6pm |
| Sunday 29 December | 8am - 6pm |
| Monday 30 December | 8am - 6pm |
| Tuesday 31 December | 8am - 3pm |
| Wednesday 1 January | 8am - 1pm |
| Thursday 2 January | 6.30am - 10pm |
Background informationThe centre retains its historical charm, while offering a wide range of modern leisure, fitness and sporting activities for local residents and visitors alike.
The centre is managed by Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL), on behalf of the Council.
Kensington and Chelsea residents' Pay and Play card
Kensington and Chelsea residents' Pay and Play card is a free annual membership. It is available to those who live in Kensington and Chelsea, giving access to a range of discounted activities. You can use this card at Kensington Leisure Centre and Chelsea Sports Centre. It includes:
- up to 50% discounts off activity prices
- FREE swimming for children aged under 8 at specified times
- young people aged 8–15 years swim for £1 at specified times
- access to a wide range of activities
- access to courses and other member-only activities and facilities
- easy online booking and payment
- up to 14 days advance online booking and 7 days advance telephone booking
To find out more, speak to a member of staff at your local Better leisure centre.
To sign up to your free residents Pay and Play card, visit the Better website.