Bexleyheath Leisure Centres and Swimming Pools: Crook Log, Sidcup, Erith and Danson Park Adventures
Which leisure centres and pools serve Bexleyheath, what each says it offers, opening times as the centres publish them, and how to book.
Bexleyheath's leisure centre is Crook Log Leisure Centre on Brampton Road, DA7 4HH. Its own page lists a 25m pool, a 20m learner pool, a 200-station gym and over 90 classes a week. The council lists two other borough centres, at Sidcup and Erith. Book through the centre's website or app, or phone the centre.
This guide pulls together what the centres and the council say about swimming and fitness near Bexleyheath. Opening times, classes and prices change, so treat the centre's own page as the last word and check it before you travel.
Which leisure centre serves Bexleyheath?
The London Borough of Bexley's sport and fitness page lists three leisure centres in the borough: Crook Log, Erith and Sidcup. Crook Log is the one in Bexleyheath.
Crook Log Leisure Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4HH. The centre's page gives the phone number as 020 8304 9090 and describes:
- a 25m swimming pool and a 20m learner pool
- a 200-station gym
- more than 90 classes a week, instructor-led and virtual
- a swimming lessons programme in partnership with Swim England, with children's, baby and toddler, intensive and adult lessons listed
- junior gymnastics, pre-school gymnastics and junior dance classes
- public swimming, sports and activities and kids' activities
- health and wellbeing programmes, including Bupa Well+, My Healthy Way and Shapemaster
As published on the opening times page, the centre is open 6:30am to 10pm Monday to Friday and 7:30am to 8pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Who runs the centres?
The council's leisure centre news page refers to Parkwood Leisure facilities, and the centres' own pages sit on leisurecentre.com. That website says on its about page that it promotes the services of Parkwood Leisure Ltd, 1Life Management Solutions Ltd and related companies. The council's pages do not set out the contract terms, so we do not either.
How do I book?
The centre's timetable page says classes and activities are available with a membership or pay-as-you-go, and that booking is quick through the app and website. The opening times page recommends booking in advance, especially at peak times for bookable activities.
The memberships page lists Premium All-Inclusive, All-Inclusive and Swimming options, plus Shapemaster membership, which the centre describes as suitable for older adults, people with long-term conditions and people recovering from injuries. Prices are shown there and can change, so we do not copy them here.
Are there other pools nearby?
Two other borough centres are listed by the council, both on the same website:
Sidcup Leisure Centre, Hurst Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AE, 0208 302 0556. The centre page lists a 25m pool, a heated learner pool, a 120+ station gym and 60+ classes a week. Published hours are 6:30am to 10pm Monday to Friday and 7:30am to 6pm at weekends.
Erith Leisure Centre, Avenue Road, Erith, DA8 3AT, 01322 350 271. The centre page lists a 25m and a 13m pool, a 90+ station gym, 20+ classes a week and a group cycling studio. Published hours are 6:30am to 10pm Monday to Thursday, 6:30am to 8pm Friday and 7:30am to 6pm at weekends.
Is there a free way to try a class?
The council says each centre offers a free class of the month that non-members can try, subject to availability, by getting in touch with the centre. The October 2026 classes listed on the council's page are Coach by Colour Performance indoor cycling at Crook Log on Thursday from 6:45am to 7:30am, Boxercise at Erith on Thursday from 6pm to 6:45pm and Les Mills Shapes at Sidcup on Monday from 1:05pm to 1:50pm. The same page describes a Promising Athletes Programme offering free access for athletes who meet its published eligibility criteria.
What about watersports and other activities?
Danson Park Adventures, the council's watersports centre at Danson Park, says it offers water and land-based activities and courses for anyone aged eight or over, plus public rowing boats and pedalos for hire. Its council page says participants must be water confident, and that you book by emailing watersports@bexley.gov.uk or phoning 020 8303 2828, with payment required to confirm a booking.
The council's sport and fitness page also lists bowls clubs, Barnehurst Golf Club, Couch to 5K and a directory of deaf and disability sports activities.
If you are thinking of Sidcup, our sister site Sidcup.co covers that town.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the swimming pool in Bexleyheath?
- Crook Log Leisure Centre, Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4HH. The centre says it has a 25m swimming pool and a 20m learner pool, and runs a swimming lessons programme in partnership with Swim England.
- What are the opening times at Crook Log Leisure Centre?
- As published by the centre, Monday to Friday 6:30am to 10pm, and Saturday and Sunday 7:30am to 8pm. The centre's opening times page is the one to check for upcoming changes.
- How do I book a class or swim at Crook Log?
- The centre says booking is quick through its app and website, and classes are available with a membership or pay-as-you-go. It recommends booking in advance, especially at peak times. You can also phone the centre on 020 8304 9090, as published on its page.
- Who runs the leisure centres in Bexley?
- The council's leisure news page lists Crook Log, Erith and Sidcup leisure centres and refers to Parkwood Leisure facilities. The centres' own pages are on leisurecentre.com, which says it promotes the services of Parkwood Leisure Ltd and 1Life Management Solutions Ltd.
- Are there other leisure centres near Bexleyheath?
- The council lists Sidcup Leisure Centre on Hurst Road, DA15 9AE, and Erith Leisure Centre on Avenue Road, DA8 3AT. Sidcup has a 25m pool and a heated learner pool; Erith has a 25m and a 13m pool, as published on their pages.
- Can I try a class for free?
- The council says each leisure centre offers a free class of the month that you can try without being a member, subject to availability. Get in touch with the centre you are interested in. The October 2026 classes are listed on the council's leisure centre news page.
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