Upcoming pool improvements
We are going to be redecorating the pool and installing new boilers at SWFLC, meaning the pool will be closed and showers will be unavailable for a time. Work starts on Monday 4 November and is planned to finish by Saturday 21 December 2024. You can read more about the SWFLC improvement works and what it means for you. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Mind and body classes
Our Mind and body classes at South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre are designed to promote your well-being while giving you a workout.
Whether you are a complete beginner, or you want to train hard, we have a class for you.
If you want to view our timetable more than seven days in advance, you can download the Chelmsford City Sports app.
Fitness yoga
A combination of traditional yoga teachings, with a focus on strength and flexibility. A holistic class for total mind and body.
This class runs for 60 minutes and is a low to medium intensity class.
Hatha yoga
Hatha Yoga is a gentle, slow variety of Yoga making it great for beginners.
You will hold different poses while you concentrate on your breathing, which will help to bring peace to the mind and the body.
We will provide mats for you, but if you have your own, feel free to bring it along.
This class runs for 60 minutes and is a low intensity class.
Standard prices
- 30 minutes: £6
- 45 minutes: £7.10
- 60 minutes: £8.90
Discounted
- 30 minutes: £5.60
- 45 minutes: £6.70
- 60 minutes: £8
Save money by upgrading to an ourChelmsford Plus or monthly Premium membership.
Standard prices
- 30 minutes: £4.70
- 45 minutes: £5.80
- 60 minutes: £7.60
Discounted
- 30 minutes: £4.30
- 45 minutes: £5.40
- 60 minutes: £6.70
Save money by upgrading to a monthly Premium membership
We recommend that you book our popular exercise classes in advance. You can get a ticket on the door, however we cannot guarantee availability.
You can:
- book online or via the app with an ourChelmsford card
- call us on 01245 605600
- visit the centre to book your place
You can book onto classes:
- ten days in advance if you have a monthly membership
- seven days in advance if you have an ourChelmsford Plus card
- two days in advance if you have an ourChelmsford Lite card
- You will need to book a session in advance to guarantee your space.
- If you do not check-in, we will charge you the full amount for the session.
- Please make sure that you have registered your email address with us in order to book online.
- If you can't attend a class that you have booked onto, you must cancel at least two hours before it starts.
- You can cancel online or via the app, by calling 01245 605600 or in person.
- We will charge you the full amount for the class if you do not cancel in time, or if you do not attend.
- You will need to collect a ticket from reception when you arrive for your class.
- You will not be allowed entrance to the class if it has already been running for five minutes or more.
- To allow time for changeovers, classes will finish five minutes before the advertised time.
- If you want to use a locker, you will need a £1 coin to release the key. You will get the £1 back when you return the key. Lockers are located in the gym or on poolside.
- There is a male group changing area and a female group changing area.
- Accessible changing is available on poolside at all times, or near to the gym after 6pm.
