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 Ongar Leisure Centre
Ongar Leisure Centre in Essex offers a modern gym, swimming pool, fitness classes and sports facilities for all ages. Supporting health and wellbeing, the centre provides expert coaching, community activities and flexible memberships for local residents.
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We offer a range of payment options and discounted memberships; select your preferred package below and choose from the options available.
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Our courses
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Swimming lessons
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Trampolining
Bounce to new heights with one of our trampolining courses! Following the British Gymnastics Trampolining Proficiency Awards Scheme, our trampolining courses are designed to teach everything from simple aerial tricks all the way up to big-air stunts. Our courses are adaptive for all abilities. Trampolining helps children build strong, healthy muscles and bones, and increases flexibility, balance, and coordination as well as discipline, self-esteem, and social skills.
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The Gables,
Fyfield Road,
Ongar,
Essex,
CM5 0GA.
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01277 363969
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Opening times
Closes today at 9.15pm
- Monday: 6.30am - 9.15pm
- Tuesday: 6.30am - 9.15pm
- Wednesday: 6.30am - 9.15pm
- Thursday: 6.30am - 9.15pm
- Friday: 6.30am - 8.00pm
- Saturday: 8.00am - 3.00pm
- Sunday: 8.00am - 3.00pm
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Operated by Places for People Leisure Ltd. working in partnership with Epping Forest District Council.Find out more
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Free access to the brand-new Places Leisure app with all memberships Make and manage bookings, access free virtual workouts, enjoy digital fitness, news, blogs, and so much more!
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