Sports pavilion
Cally Pool & Gym
229 Caledonian Road, Islington, London, N1 0NH
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Details last checked 28 days ago
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Cally Pool & Gym on Caledonian Road, London.
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- Listed spaces
- 3named spaces for hire
- Kitchen
- Unknownnot confirmed
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- Spaces
- 3 listed
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About this venue
Better’s Cally Pool & Gym offers children’s swimming-party packages in the main or training pool, with an optional one-hour party-room session for food, drinks and cake. Published packages are limited to 30 people including adults, subject to age and Swim Safely rules; the centre takes one Aqua Splash or Aqua Play booking per day. Party-room hire is described as part of the swimming packages, with no standalone booking details published. Book through the Better app or email [email hidden].
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableNot confirmed
- Bar on siteNot confirmed
- Tables and chairs includedNot confirmed
- StageNot confirmed
- Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingNot confirmed
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedConditional
- Amplified music allowedNot confirmed
- Late licence availableNot confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiNot confirmed
- Projector or screenNot confirmed
Also features
- 25m, six-lane main pool and 20m training pool; each has a poolside hoist.
- Aqua Splash birthday package uses an inflatable on the main pool; Aqua Play offers exclusive use of the training pool.
- A one-hour party-room session for food, drinks and cake is available with the pool-party package.
Good for
- Kids' parties
- Private parties
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Hire rates
Aqua Splash birthday package with party room
Standard
Includes 1 hour in the main pool followed by 1 hour in the party room for food, drinks and cake. Up to 30 people including parents/supervisors. For adults and children aged 8+ who are competent swimmers. The page lists Saturdays 3pm–4pm for parties and says only one Aqua Splash or Aqua Play booking is taken per day, first come, first booked; confirm the finish time because the room follows the pool session. Swim Safely rules apply. No effective date stated.
Source: www.better.org.uk£450 per event
Aqua Splash birthday package, pool only
Standard
1 hour swimming only; no party-room session. Up to 30 people including parents/supervisors. For adults and children aged 8+ who are competent swimmers. The page lists Saturdays 3pm–4pm for parties and says only one Aqua Splash or Aqua Play booking is taken per day, first come, first booked. Swim Safely rules apply. No effective date stated.
Source: www.better.org.uk£350 per event
Aqua Play birthday package with party room
Standard
Includes 1 hour exclusive use of the training pool followed by 1 hour in the party room for food, drinks and cake. The page header says 30 customers including adults, while the body says up to 30 children; confirm total headcount. The page describes the package as suitable for all ages but later says over 8s only; confirm age eligibility. The page lists Saturdays 3pm–4pm and only one Aqua Splash or Aqua Play booking per day, first come, first booked; confirm the finish time. Swim Safely rules apply. No effective date stated.
Source: www.better.org.uk£315 per event
Aqua Play birthday package, pool only
Standard
1 hour exclusive use of the training pool; no party-room session. The page header says 30 customers including adults, while the body says up to 30 children; confirm total headcount. The page describes the package as suitable for all ages but later says over 8s only; confirm age eligibility. The page lists Saturdays 3pm–4pm and only one Aqua Splash or Aqua Play booking per day, first come, first booked. Swim Safely rules apply. No effective date stated.
Source: www.better.org.uk£215 per event
Bookable spaces
- Main pool
- Training pool
- Party room
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Sources & checks
Last checked 17 October 2026
Information taken from www.better.org.uk, www.better.org.uk, www.better.org.uk, www.better.org.uk, commons.wikimedia.org.
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