Swimming lessons & pool access

Everyone can make a splash

With a range of swimming lessons and pool access, we have plenty of activities to keep fit and have fun in the water.

With any Nuffield Health membership, you'll be able to use to pool whenever you like and take part in lessons, group classes, family swim times and much more.

Simply find your local pool and get in touch to browse the timetable and book your lessons.

111 pools nationwide.
111 pools nationwide
With pools across the country, you will always be close to your next swim.

Individual or group lessons.

Individual or group lessons
For children and adults, find the right type of lesson to suit your learning.

Available to members or non-members
You can learn to swim whether you're a member or not, at selected centres.

Swimming lessons for everyone

We’re committed to teaching the UK to swim. Our swim schools can give you expert guidance and support whatever your goals.

  • We offer options for group lessons, 1-to-1s and 2-to-1s for both adults and children
  • Group lessons can be bought in packs of 12 weeks
  • 1-to-1 and 2-to-1 options can be bought in 4, 8 and 12 packs
  • All of our sessions are 30 minutes in duration (except for Group Squad sessions, which are 60 minutes)
  • Our swim lesson programmes run throughout the year for 50 weeks (with a 2-week break in December).
Lessons for adults and children.

Our swimming instructors

Smaller groups for higher quality

We offer small group sizes meaning better interactions with teachers and higher quality lesson time.

Frameworks for success
Our teachers follow Swim England's frameworks. For children, the Learn To Swim Programme, and our adult lessons the Adult Swimming Framework.

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Pool activities for everyone

From water-based group fitness classes to family swim times, there is something for everyone to have fun and keep fit in the pool.

Check with your local centre for timetables.

Swimming activities for everyone.
Find your nearest pool

Guides, instruction and training plans

Our swimming experts are dedicated to sharing their knowledge, to ensure that you get the most out of your time in the water.

We've created guides, instructional videos and training plans for you to follow in your own time, whether you're learning with us or not.

Video: How to swim breaststroke correctly

How to swim breaststroke

Swimming training plan: Beginner

Swimming front crawl

Video: A guide to triathlon swimming

A guide to triathlon swimming

10 fun games to play in the swimming pool

Games to play in the pool

Browse our swimming tips, plans & videos

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