At Places Leisure, swimming lessons aren’t just about strokes and technique. They’re about growing confidence, learning skills for life, and discovering the joy of moving through the water. From little ones finding their confidence, to adults looking for a new way to stay active, to holiday intensives that help kids progress faster – Swim Happy lessons keep everyone motivated, smiling, and full of energy.
Welcome to Harborne Pool and Fitness Centre
Harborne Pool & Fitness Centre in Birmingham offers a swimming pool, gym, fitness classes and sports facilities for all ages. Focused on health and wellbeing, the centre provides expert coaching, community activities and flexible memberships for local residents.
Memberships for everyone
We offer a range of payment options and discounted memberships; select your preferred package below and choose from the options available.
Join for £10, pay nothing until November
Simply use code JOINFOR10 at checkout to join for £10, offer available until 15th October 2026*
Terms and conditions
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Pay £10 now and nothing else until November 2026 using code JOINFOR10.
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Offer valid from 16th September to 15th October 2026 inclusive. £10 payable at joining.
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Standard monthly Direct Debit payments start from 1st November 2026. Offer applies to new Premium and Swim Direct Debit memberships at participating Places Leisure sites.
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Offer excludes Premium Plus Reformer memberships. This offer is not available at Epping Leisure Centre, Loughton Leisure Centre, Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre, Ongar Leisure Centre, Places Gym Preston, Rotherham Leisure Complex, Maltby Leisure Centre, Wath upon Dearne Leisure Centre, Aston-cum-Aughton Leisure Centre, Parish Wharf Leisure Centre, and Strode Leisure Centre.
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All new members must complete a Direct Debit mandate when signing up for their membership and agree to the relevant membership terms and conditions.
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This offer is available to new members only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion, or discount.
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Existing memberships cannot be transferred, upgraded, downgraded or reactivated to qualify for this offer.
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This offer is non-transferable, has no cash value and cannot be exchanged for any other product, membership or service. Places Leisure reserves the right to amend, suspend or withdraw this offer at any time without prior notice.
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Our courses
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Swimming lessons
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Basketball
With over 450 million players and fans globally, basketball is a sport loved and enjoyed across the world. A game of mental and physical skill – basketball improves cardiovascular health, promotes muscle development and endurance, and enhances coordination as well as balance. As a team sport, basketball encourages positive interactions and teamwork. Come learn to dribble, slam-dunk and alley-oop! You’ll love it!
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Cricket
The benefits of cricket go beyond the sport itself, helping to lay the foundations for a healthy and active lifestyle, along with aiding everyday skills such as reflex, concentration, spatial awareness and agility.
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Football
The nations favourite game! Pass, shoot, dribble and score as you improve your skills and develop your match play. The beauty of football is it's easy to understand and offers a great social and team environment whilst challenging your fitness.
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Mixed Martial Arts
The benefits of this full-contact hybrid martial arts class extend beyond just physical fitness for children. Our lessons offer a safe space for children to meet friends, build confidence, and improve their concentration, whilst under the guidance of a friendly instructor.
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Lordswood Road,
Harborne,
Birmingham,
B17 9QS.
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0121 428 6820
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Opening times
Closes today at 5.00pm
- Monday: 6.30am - 9.00pm
- Tuesday: 6.30am - 9.00pm
- Wednesday: 6.30am - 9.00pm
- Thursday: 6.30am - 9.00pm
- Friday: 6.30am - 9.00pm
- Saturday: 7.00am - 5.00pm
- Sunday: 7.00am - 5.00pm
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