The Castle Leisure Centre｜6-lane pool, gym & badminton

Student noteA community leisure centre about 5 mins' walk from Elephant & Castle station, with a 25m six-lane main pool, a teaching pool, a refurbished gym, a four-court sports hall, and around 70 classes a week (yoga, Pilates, Zumba, HIIT, etc.). Tip: book swimming, classes and sports hall sessions separately through the Move Southwark booking portal. The almost-free resident/student swim price mentioned in posts is a 2025 eligibility rate - for 2026 you'll need to log into your account or re-verify at reception, so don't assume it still applies.