Swimming
Swimming is available at both clubhouses. The famous pool at Pall Mall was restored in 2015 and retains its original Grecian inspired features, mosaics and marble columns. It is 26.3 metres long, ranges in depth from 1.0 to 2.3 metres and is heated to a temperature of 28°C.
Along with recreational swimming there are training nights, competitions and fixtures against other clubs. Professional coaching is also available.
Opening times
Monday to Friday, 6.00am – 10.00pm (last entry 9.15pm)
Saturday and Sunday, 8.00am – 8.00pm (last entry 7.15pm)
The swimming pool is available from 5.00am every day. However, if you wish to swim before 6.00am a disclaimer must be signed. These are available from the Hall Porters’ desk.
Please be aware the busier times are as follows:
Weekdays: 6.00-8.30am, 11.30am-2.00pm and 4.00-8.00pm
Weekends: 10.00am-12 noon and 2.00-4.00pm
Timetable
Please click here to view the timetable.
Coaching and lessons
Emile Bitar, the Pall Mall Swimming Coach, runs a training session for intermediate and advanced swimmers every Monday and Wednesday evening from 7.00-8.00pm. The session runs across the whole pool with all members welcome to join in with the sessions.
Individual lessons are also available.
To enquire about coaching or lessons please email emile.bitar@royalautomobileclub.co.uk or telephone 020 7747 3366.
Prices
Please click here to view the Sports Tariff.
Minimum Age
The minimum age to use the swimming pool is seven.
Competitions
For information about competitions, please visit the swimming page in the Activities section of this site.
Swimming Lane Etiquette
Monday to Friday from 7.00–9.00am, 11.30am–2.00pm and 4.30–8.00pm the pool is divided into three lanes: slow, medium and fast. Please pick the lane that is appropriate to you and the other swimmers around you. The fast lane is predominantly for swimming consistent front crawl lengths.
If someone is swimming faster than you please let them pass, either by swimming close to the lane rope or by stopping at the end of your length.
During periods when the lane system is not in place, we respectfully ask members to swim along the black lines at the bottom of the pool.
In the interest of hygiene and respect of fellow members, please shower before swimming.
On Mondays and Wednesdays, the medium and fast lanes will be used for swimming coaching between 7.00pm and 8.00pm.
