"At first, I was scared and nervous, but when I went in the pool and actually did it, it was fun. My teachers are really nice and they look after us. When I keep on doing it, it makes me more confident. It is really fun, and we get to swim and learn new things too"
Aria, Age 5
Introducing Adult Swim Academy
NEW Small Focused Groups
Stage 1
Wednesday at 1715
Thursday at 1715
Friday at 1545
Stage 2
Monday at 1745
Stage 4
Monday at 1545
Types of swimming lessons we offer
Adult swimming lessons
Whether you are new to swimming or want to refine your technique, our supportive instructors will help you gain confidence in the water.
Children's lessons
Our experienced instructors follow the Swim England programme, teaching all the key skills and techniques for confident, capable swimming.
Private swimming lessons
Private lessons are a great way to build confidence, improve technique, and learn at your own pace.
Parent and Baby swimming lessons
These fun, supportive sessions help little ones build confidence and learn basic movements in the water.
What’s included in our swimming classes
Badges And Certificates
After completing a stage, all pupils are given the opportunity to purchase their certificate and badge.
Progress Tracking
Using the Home Portal, you will be able to track your child's progress and move them up to the next stage.
Partnered With Swim England
The Swim England Learn to Swim Programme is a world-leading syllabus, helping children and adults to learn how to swim.
50 Week Program
Our Swim School runs for 50 weeks per annum with students participating in one 25-30 minute lesson per week.
Expert Instructors
Our instructors are highly qualified STA and ASA swimming teachers.
But That's Not All..
Our outstanding Swim Academy Membership not only offers an exceptional learning experience but also a wide range of valuable benefits:
- Never miss a lesson with our catch-up sessions
- HALF PRICE month of membership for referring friends
- Free casual swim sessions to help practise their strokes
- Special discounts on intensive crash courses
- Savings on birthday party bookings
Why Choose Us?
Celebrate Progress
Our passionate team loves to celebrate progress with distance weeks, badges and certificates. We are always recognising and awarding achievements.
Brilliant Benefits
We offer incredible benefits like our fantastic Refer A Friend scheme, exclusive discounts, and so much more. We are committed to providing our members the very best value.
There For The Whole Journey
At Freedom Leisure New Forest, you can complete your entire swimming journey with us. From babies to adults, we offer comprehensive lessons for all ages and abilities.
Fantastic Teachers
Our highly trained, Level 2 qualified instructors are not only experts in teaching but are also passionate about supporting your child’s growth every step of the way.
Competitive Pricing
We offer extremely competitive prices compared to other swim schools, making it affordable for everyone to enjoy and learn this essential life skill
Why Is Learning To Swim So Important?
Learning to swim is one of the most valuable skills your child can gain. Here is why it matters so much:
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Gives your child essential life-saving skills and builds confidence around water.
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Swimming opens the door to safe, enjoyable family beach days and holidays.
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A great way to kickstart an active lifestyle and build strength, coordination, and stamina.
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Achieving milestones in the water helps children boost their confidence.
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Swim lessons teach patience, listening skills, and goal-setting in a fun environment.
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Promotes motor skills, balance, and overall physical development in growing bodies.
We also offer
Frequently Asked Questions
Enrolling your child in our Swim School is easy. Simply click the Join our Swim School button, complete the form in as much detail as you can, submit the form and then a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.
Please note: Due to the vast amount of applications, we cannot reply to all enquires. Please be assured once you have submitted an application, a member of our team will be in touch only when a space becomes available for your child. Multiple applications will not speed up this process.
Please feel free to visit us in centre, or call 023 8200 0299 and we will gladly answer any questions you may have.
You can login into the Home Portal. The portal is updated regularly by your child's instructor and once your child has completed the current stage's criteria with consistency, they will then be eligible to move to the next stage. You will then be able to pick the day and time of your next lesson depending on availability.
Simply click the button ‘Home Portal’ on the swimming lessons page of our website. If you are having problems logging into your account, please visit reception or call us on 023 8200 0299.
To use the Home Portal you will need to be set up with login. Please visit reception or call us on 023 8200 0299 to get set up.
There is no definitive answer to this question, as learning to swim depends on various factors, such as your age, ability, confidence and motivation. Everyone learns at their own pace, however with our Swim England Learn to Swim framework led by highly qualified instructors, we can guarantee that our Swim School is one of the best in Hampshire.
Becoming a member of Ringwood Health & Leisure couldn’t be easier. We have a range of fantastic memberships on offer including our Swim Direct package which offers fantastic perks such as cross-site usage and priority bookings. Simply head to our Membership page or contact the Reception team for details.
All our swimming lessons take place at Ringwood Health & Leisure, Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1PX.
Yes, we have a café on site here at Ringwood Health & Leisure selling Costa coffee and a range of delicious snacks.
Yes, we offer free parking for our customers visiting the centre.
When our swimming lessons are cancelled we will offer a FREE catch up session or alternatively a FREE family swim voucher, soft play session, or free inflatable session for stage 6 plus.