Whether you're looking to take the first plunge, build water confidence or improve technique, our Swim School team can help.
We offer a wide range of swimming lessons throughout the day across our 6 leisure centres, from children aged 6 months to adults, including specific sessions for children with disabilities or additional needs, as well as beginner lessons for older children age 8+.
Fun lessons for 52* weeks of the year. *Customers will receive a reduction for any closure periods.
Lifeguarded sessions | All instructors are DBS checked | Learn from the best teachers!
Practise between lessons at any of our pools for FREE
Get awards and badges as you move through the stages
All our lessons are lifeguarded
Our programme follows Swim England’s Learn to Swim framework
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These classes develop early-years water confidence and movement in the water through fun and games. These classes require a parent/carer/adult in the water at all times.
Find out moreThese classes are for children from beginner level to advanced. Our swimming lessons follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework
Find out moreAll junior group lessons last for 30 minutes (including 5 minutes registration) with the exception of stage 8 competitive swimming, challenge classes and rookie classes which are 45 minutes (including 5 minutes registration).
We offer a range of adult lessons designed for varying abilities Whether you’re a complete beginner lacking water confidence or a competent swimmer wanting to improve your technique, our lessons can help.
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