The types of swimming lessons we offer
Infant and Children’s Swimming Lessons
We provide lessons for children from 4 months old, with no upper age limit, for children wanting to learn to swim following the Swim England pathway.
Adult Water Confidence Swimming Lessons
We offer swimming lessons for adults who are looking to improve their confidence in the water with guidance from an instructor.
Private Swimming Lessons
Our one-to-one private swimming lessons are a great option if you or your child prefer a more intimate, concentrated environment.
Benefits of being a member of Cirencester Swim School
Did you know about the fantastic rewards you recieve when your child enrols in our learn to swim programme?
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Multi Site Free Swimming across Cotswold leisure centres, including free access to Family Float-A-Rama and Splish Splashers.
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10% off your child's birthday party at Cirencester Leisure Centre*
- Discounted Cotswold fitness memberships (3 sites)
- Referral scheme - Refer a friend & get next month half price!
*Applies to child on monthly subscription learn to swim programme
In Partnership with Swim England
We work in partnership with Swim England to deliver a high quality Learn to Swim Programme for all ages and abilities.
All our instructors are experienced and trained to deliver the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme and are fully DBS checked.
Track Your Child’s Progress
Cirencester Leisure Centre has systems in place to allow you to track your child’s swimming lesson progress online. Check with our Cirencester team for more information or click below to login.
Did you know?
That more than half of children aged seven to eleven years old are unable to swim a minimum of 25 metres unaided, meaning that just over one million children in the UK are potentially unsafe in and around water and therefore at risk of drowning!
Frequently Asked Questions
Most children are ready to try swimming lessons by the age of 4, at which point they can typically learn basic water survival skills such as floating, treading water and getting to an exit point. By age 5 or 6, they can usually master the front crawl. The important thing to remember is it’s never too late to learn how to swim!
Some children are more confident in the water and therefore will progress faster. Other children are slower to learn but can quite often become stronger and more proficient swimmers as they progress.
You do not require a membership to visit the centre however it is advised as this gives you access to additional benefits and is better value for money. You can visit us on a pay as you go basis if you would prefer not to commit to a membership.
Yes, you can enjoy a variety of food and drink in our café.
You can book through reception at your local centre, online, by calling 01285 654057 or via our Freedom Leisure app.
Our swimming lessons take place at Cirencester Leisure Centre, Tetbury Road, Cirencester, GL7 1US. Can’t get to our site? No problem! You can also sign up for swimming lessons at our six other Freedom Leisure pools across Gloucestershire. Visit Find Another Centre to find your nearest pool!
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