Where to Take Your Child for Swimming Lessons in the North East
Swimming into Summer
PaddlePod
With more than 450 classes every week, PaddlePod’s purpose-built learn to swim centres offer swimming lessons for babies, toddlers, pre-school and school-aged children, not to mention modern changing facilities, comfortable viewing areas, café and play area. Newcastle and Shiremoor 0191 281 7678
Lillypad Swimmers
A recognised STA Swim Star school, Lillypad Swimmers’ aim is to nurture swimmers at every stage of life. With a selection of pre-natal, baby and toddler or children’s lessons, there is something for the whole family. Darlington, Richmond and Barnard Castle 07813 636750
SwimSafe
Are your children aged 7–14? Get them ready for safe swimming in open water with Swim England and the RNLI’s free water safety sessions. Swim Safe takes place every summer at inland and coastal sites throughout the UK, so keep an eye out for your local one. Regionwide
Puddle Ducks
Leading baby-swimming experts in the UK, Puddle Ducks’ swimming programmes are developed by experts in the industry. With a selection of hand-picked pools around the North East, from baby to 10 years old, you’ll find a lesson near you. Newcastle, Wallsend, Chester-le-Street, Ashington, Hebburn, Cramlington, and Whitley Bay 01661 824191
Learn to Swim
The ‘Learn to Swim’ programme takes the non swimmer from their first splash, right through to developing confidence and competence in the water. Following Swim England Award criteria as a guideline for assessment purposes, it teaches the fundamental movement skills needed to swim. Louisa Centre, Durham DH9 0TE 03000 262444
