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The Pavilion by Mytime Active
★3.9(1,174 reviews)Bowling
🕑 2-4 hours👶 Best for ages 3-14. Younger children enjoy the family swim sessions and shallow pool areas, while older kids and teens love the diving boards, bowling alley, and sports facilities. Toddlers can participate in swim lessons and gentle water play.🧡 Saved by 60+ families
About
The Pavilion by Mytime Active is a comprehensive community leisure center offering much more than just swimming. With family-friendly pools, diving facilities, bowling, and a fitness center all under one roof, it's an ideal rainy day destination where the whole family can stay active and entertained for hours.
Highlights
- ✓Multiple swimming pools including diving facilities for adventurous kids
- ✓Indoor bowling alley for family-friendly competition
- ✓Variety of children's swimming lessons and water confidence courses
- ✓On-site cafe and restaurant for refueling between activities
- ✓Year-round indoor facilities perfect for British weather
Pro Tips
- 1.Book swimming sessions in advance online as family swim times can fill up quickly, especially during school holidays and weekends.
- 2.Arrive 15-20 minutes early to allow time for changing and locker setup, as the changing facilities can get busy during peak family hours.
- 3.Bring a pound coin for the lockers (they're refundable) and pack swim goggles for kids as the diving pool is particularly popular.
- 4.Consider visiting on weekday mornings after school drop-off (9-11 AM) for quieter pool sessions with more space to swim.
- 5.Take advantage of the on-site cafe for snacks after swimming, as hungry kids will appreciate not having to travel elsewhere for food.
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings (9-11 AM) Tuesday through Thursday offer the quietest pool sessions. Weekend mornings can be busy, so early arrival (8 AM opening on Saturday/Sunday) gives you the best experience before afternoon crowds arrive.
What to Know
Admission prices vary by activity, with family swim sessions typically offering the best value. Parking is available on-site. The facility has a cafe serving kid-friendly meals and snacks, plus accessible changing rooms with family facilities.
Seasonal Notes
As an indoor facility, The Pavilion operates year-round and is especially popular during school holidays (half-terms and summer break). Special holiday programs and activities are often scheduled during Easter and summer vacation periods.
Nearby Eats
The Pavilion has its own on-site cafe and restaurant, but nearby Bromley town center (5-minute drive) offers numerous family-friendly chain restaurants including Pizza Express, Nando's, and various cafes perfect for post-swim meals.
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