At Tandridge Leisure Centre we aim to provide the best swimming lessons in the area, with well-structured, rewarding, affordable and fun lessons for all ages and abilities. Our swimming lessons run for 50 weeks of the year, and are paid for via a monthly direct debit. (please note our daytime classes, adult and child and pre school classes are termtime only, and are paid termly), and all our instructors are qualified and have undergone an enhanced DBS check. Swim School members (those who pay via direct debit) are entitled to unlimited swimming (subject to programme) at the centre where they have their lessons.
we are really impressed with the progress my daughter has made and her teacher Joe is excellent
Tuesday swimming lesson customer
We have made changes to our previous swim school program to ensure our pool & staff follow safe distance guidelines while ensuring our lessons are still fun for students and a great place in which to learn an important life skill!
All swimming lessons will now follow the following guidelines:
- Instructors will teach from the pool edge, if the instructor's are in the water they will wear a visor
- all pupils must be able to stand in their swiming lesson area, the shallow end is 0.9 metres
- there is a one way system in place within the centre and the changing rooms and on poolside, this must be adhered to at all times.
- pupils must arrive 'beach ready'
- Parent/Guardian's must wear a mask at all times whilst in the centre
Below is a list of our revised swimming lesson days & times at Tandridge Leisure Centre. To book in a lesson or to find out more information please email please complete the enquiry form below.
adult and child - pre-school (termtime only)
Our goal is to teach your baby to swim and learn how to be safe around the water, using play and song. Learning to swim at an early age reduces chances of children developing a fear of the water. Please note: a parent/guardian must be in the water at all times.
Our classes are termtime only
adult and child 5 months - 18 months
Monday 10am
Wednesday 10am
Thursday 10am
Friday 10am
adult and child 18 months - 3 yrs
Monday 10.35am
Tuesday 10.40am
Wednesday 10.35am
Thursday 10.35am / 11.45pm
Friday 10.35am
adult and child 3yrs+
Monday 11:10am
Tuesday 11:15am
Thursday 11:10am
Friday 11:10am
pre-school non swimmer (3yrs+, parent/guardian must be in the water)
This class is suitable for children aged 3 years plus who are quite nervous of the water and have no previous swimming experience.
Under new guidelines the lesson will take place in the fitness pool.
Tuesday 9.30am & 10:05am
Wednesday 12:45pm, 1.20pm & 1:55pm
pre-school beginners (4yrs+)
This class is suitable for children who are quite confident in the water and have some swimming experience.
Takes place in the shallow end of the fitness pool. Child must be able to stand in shallow end 0.9m.
Wednesday 1.20pm & 1:55pm
Friday 11.45am
Non Swimmers
These lesson's takes place in the shallow end of the lagoon pool, with the instructor in the water - keeping to social distancing regulations and wearing a visor. These classes are suitable for children aged from 3.5 years who have no swimming experience.
Tuesday 4pm,4:30pm,5pm,5:30pm
Friday 4pm,4:30pm,5pm,5:30pm,6pm
Saturday 8:30am,9am, 9:30am
stage 1 - 5
Stage 1 (4yrs+)
This class will introduce and improve the three main swimming strokes. Pupils will also learn new water skills such as floating, basic safety awareness, water confidence and swimming underwater. (children must be able to stand in 0.9m.)
Monday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Tuesday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Wednesday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Thursday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Friday 4pm, 4.30pm 5pm & 5.30pm
Saturday 8:30am,9am, 9.30am, 10am & 10:30am
Stage 2 (5yrs+) children must be able to stand in the lesson area
For stronger beginners who are able to swim 5 metres front crawl and back crawl.
Monday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Tuesday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Wednesday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Thursday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Friday 4pm, 4.30pm 5pm & 5.30pm
Saturday 8:30am,9am, 9.30am, 10am & 10:30am
Stage 3 (5yrs+)
For pupils who can swim 10 metres on their front and back. Swimmers will improve their strokes and develop their breathing techniques.
Monday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Tuesday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Wednesday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Thursday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Friday 4pm, 4.30pm 5pm & 5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am,10am & 10:30am
Stage 4 (5yrs+)
Introduces a wide range of other skills such as sculling, rotation skills and treading water. Swimmers will be using the main strokes emphasising the importance of good streamlining and breath control.
Monday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Tuesday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Wednesday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Thursday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Friday 4pm, 4.30pm 5pm & 5.30pm
Saturday 10am
Stage 5 (6yrs+)
This class will develop effective swimming skills including co-ordinated breathing and will introduce diving and survival skills.
Monday 4:30pm & 5pm
Tuesday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Wednesday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Thursday 4pm, 4.30pm & 5pm
Friday 4pm, 4.30pm 5pm & 5.30pm
Saturday 10:30am
Special needs swimming lessons (5yrs+)
Specialist swimming lessons for those with a disability or learning difficulty. Lessons are 20min and are taught on a one to three basis.
Sunday from 8am (please use enquiry form below so that we can allocate pupils a swimming slot)
bronze, silver, gold challenge - NPLQ
Challenge bronze (6yrs+)
This class is suitable for children who are capable of swimming at least 25 metres. Pupils will improve their stamina and stroke technique.Pupils will work on the four swimming strokes and improve their breathing techniques.
Monday 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Tuesday 5.30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Friday 6pm - 7pm
Saturday 11-12pm
Silver challenge
This one hour session is for children who are able to swim at least 400 metres competently. Pupils will progress their stamina whilst maintaining their stroke techniques. Pupils will develop a higher level of water skills, including tumble turns.
Monday 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Tuesday 5.30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Friday 6pm - 7pm
Saturday 11-12pm
Gold challenge
This is one hour swimming session is suitable for competent swimmers who have achieved their silver challenge award and can swim at least 800 metres.
Monday 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Friday 6-7pm
Saturday 11-12pm
Teen fitness sessions (13yrs+)
These classes are designed for those swimmers who want to continue with their swimming to maintain their stamina and swimming technique.
Tuesday 5.30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Survive & save (10yrs+)
Classes are for those who want to further their knowledge of lifesaving. Bronze/Silver is for those who are starting in lifesaving , and then progress to Silver/Gold. The awards teach lifesaving rescue, self-rescue, survival, lifesaving sport skills and also develop swimming ability and fitness. These classes are taught dryside and wet side.
Bronze Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Silver/Gold Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm
adult lessons
Our adult lessons are designed for pupils aged 16 years and over. If you have never swum before and would like to learn how to swim, or would like to brush up on your strokes, we have a class for you. All classes are taught by qualified instructors who recognise individual needs and will work on them through gentle practise.
Wednesday
adult beginner 7:30-8pm
adult improver 8-8:30pm