Lessons
Swimming Lessons
Our swimming lessons provide a fun, safe, and supportive environment where learning to swim is at the heart of everything we do. We help build confidence, independence, and essential water safety skills, while supporting fitness and wellbeing. We follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme (Stages 1–10), with lessons delivered by fully qualified instructors. Our teaching team will assess each swimmer and recommend the most suitable stage to support their progress.
We offer a range of lessons for all ages and abilities:
Baby Lessons (Birth – 2.5 years, with adult)
Parent-and-child sessions using songs and play to build water confidence and early skills, progressing towards Duckling Awards.
Water Confidence (2.5 – 3.5 years)
A transition to independent swimming with teacher support. Small groups (max 2) focus on confidence, safety, and early skill development.
Group Children’s Lessons (3.5 – 16 years)
Structured lessons for all abilities (max 8 per class). Stages 1–3 include in-water support; Stage 4+ are poolside-led, focusing on technique, confidence, and safety.
Adult Lessons (16 years+)
Flexible 1:1, small group, or class sessions (max 8), tailored to individual goals and ability, from beginner to advanced.
1:1 Lessons
Personalised sessions with dedicated instructor support for faster progress.
2:1 Lessons
Shared sessions for two swimmers, combining individual attention with a social learning experience.
Rookie Lifesaving (Stage 7+)
A practical course teaching water safety, hazard awareness, and basic lifesaving skills, including swimming in clothes and responding safely in emergencies.
Adult and Baby Lessons
There are Adult and baby lessons available that will allow you to be in the water with your baby and receive instruction from a Teacher also in the water on how to best introduce baby to the aquatic environment. For all baby lesson enquirires, please email [email protected]
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For more details about lessons at Lonsdale please get in touch via telephone or email.