Swimming

Tone the body and relax the mind with swimming at Riverside Leisure Centre or South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre (SWFLC).

Riverside swimming pool

Riverside

Pool at South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre

SWFLC

Other swimming activities

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Aqua classes at Riverside

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Aqua classes at SWFLC

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Forever Active Swim membership

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Swimming lessons

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Lifeguard courses

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Pool parties

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Holiday activities

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Disco swim sessions

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Sensory swim sessions

Ice show

The magical ice show returns to Riverside from Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 April 2026.

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Chelmsford Riverside Ice Skating Club presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a wickedly magical adventure on ice (Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 April)

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