Children’s Swimming Lessons
Our team of highly qualified and passionate swim instructors provide lessons for infants from 3 months old with no upper age limit for children wanting to learn to swim. Click Enquire Now to register your interest.
We Follow Swim England's Learn to Swim Pathway
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 fully trained to deliver the Swim England Learn to Swim programme and are DBS checked.
Why Enrol Your Child in Swimming Lessons?
It's So Much Fun!
The easiest way for a child to learn a new skill is through fun and games. Our lessons have a high focus on having fun and enjoying being in the water.
It Makes a Great Holiday
Whether you holiday at home or abroad, being able to swim will open up so many possibilities and help to make great memories.
It Provides Confidence in the Water
Feeling safe and confident in the water adds to the experience, enabling children to play confidently with their friends and family.
It's a Life Skill
Helping people to develop confidence in the water and gain the skills and motivation to lead a healthy, active life through regular swimming
Did you know?
70% of children don’t achieve all four key water safety skills?
These competencies are part of the Swim England Learn to Swim programme:
- Swim 100m without stopping
- Tread water for at least 30 seconds
- Float for at least 60 seconds
- Swim in clothes
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you can pay as you go for all our activities.
Our pools are open Monday – Sunday and we have particular sessions for public use. P, please check our timetable for public sessions.
Yes, there is onsite parking available.
You can book activities over the phone, via our app or website.
Yes, you can download our app here.
Yes, we are just outside of the town centre, with plenty of bus stops close by. Whittlesey is on the 31 and 33 bus routes..
Unfortunately not, however we do have vending machines for cold/hot drinks and we also provide ice-creams and snacks.
Yes, we hold Splash Crash Courses during school holidays. These intensive courses run from Tuesday to Friday and are designed to teach essential swimming skills in a fun and safe environment. Over just a few days, your child will build confidence in the water, make new friends and learn life-saving skills that will last a lifetime.
Most children are ready for swim 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!
We encourage everyone to learn at their own pace. Some beginners are more naturally confident in the water and might progress faster. Others are slower to learn new skills but can quite often become stronger and more proficient swimmers as they develop.
Our swimming lessons take place at Manor Leisure Centre, Station Road, Whittlesey, PE7 1UA. Can’t get to our site? No problem! You can also sign up for swimming lessons at our sister sites across Fenland. Visit Find Another Centre to find your nearest pool!