Parents and guardians can sign their children up to access free swimming sessions as part of Yo! Active at the city's WV Active leisure centres.

Councillor Jasbir Jaspal, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing, and Councillor Chris Burden, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, are encouraging 8 to 15 year olds to take advantage of the free swimming programme

Councillor Jasbir Jaspal, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing, and Councillor Chris Burden, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, are encouraging under 16 year olds to take advantage of the free swimming programme.

Wolverhampton children aged under 16 will receive FREE access to swimming if they are registered with a WV Active account and have a Yo! Active subscription.

YO! Active

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Which centres offer free swimming?

  • WV Active Bilston-Bert Williams
  • WV Active Central

Which sessions are free?

  • Public Swim
  • Family Fun Swim
  • SEND Swim
  • Tots Swim

Children under eight must always be accompanied by an adult when using our facilities and an adult must be in the pool during the swimming sessions. Children under eight get one free adult place when accessing the above swimming sessions.

When are the free swimming sessions?

All details of the WV Active swimming timetable can be found here.

Can I access free swimming anywhere else in Wolverhampton?

Wolverhampton Swimming and Fitness Centre (Bentley Bridge), also offer a free swimming offer.

Please note a free adult place for under eights is not available at Wolverhampton Swimming and Fitness Centre.

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