Swimming lessons for children and adults, delivered in a calm, private setting
Swim School UK offers structured swimming lessons for children and adults of all ages and abilities. Lessons take place in our private, purpose-built pool in Kendal and are delivered in a calm, supportive environment where swimmers can progress at their own pace.
Whether the goal is early water confidence, stroke development, distance swimming or improving technique, each lesson programme is designed to support steady, long-term progress.
Parent & child lessons
Parent & Child lessons are designed to give children aged 0–4 a calm, positive introduction to the water. Parents or guardians are in the pool alongside their child, helping them feel safe, supported and happy while learning early swimming skills.
These sessions also guide parents on how to support their child confidently in the water, creating a strong foundation that allows children to progress naturally from assisted movement to independent swimming. A range of floats, arm bands and life jackets are provided.
Ages: 0–4 years
Lesson length: 30 minutes
Group size: Up to 6
Cost: £22.50 per month
“100% recommend Lee is fantastic with my little boy! He loves every minute (apart from leaving) even with Louie’s extra needs he has brought him on leaps and bounds! And teaches to each child’s needs!”
Group lessons
Group lessons offer children the opportunity to learn alongside others in a supportive, structured environment. Lessons focus on building confidence, improving technique and gradually increasing distance, using a mix of engaging activities and skill development.
Preschool lessons run with a maximum of four children per instructor, while levels 1–8 are capped at five children per instructor. Sessions follow Swim England stages 1–10 and include distance awards from 5 metres through to 5,000 metres.
Ages: Under 18
Lesson length: 30 minutes
Group size: 4 (preschool) · 5 (levels 1–8)
Cost: £37.50 per month
1 to 1 lessons (children)
One-to-one lessons for children provide fully personalised teaching, allowing each lesson to be tailored to your child’s ability, confidence and pace. This focused approach supports steady progression and strong technical development.
The UK Department for Education requires children to swim 25 metres by the age of 11. With Swim School UK, many children achieve this well before the age of 5. For those who continue, lessons can progress towards distances of up to 1,000 metres by age 11, alongside stroke refinement and improved control.
Ages: Under 18
Lesson length: 30 minutes
Cost: £105 per month
1 to 1 lessons (adults)
Adult one-to-one lessons are suitable for non-swimmers, improving swimmers and those working towards specific goals such as open water or triathlon swimming. Lessons are adapted to your current ability and delivered in a calm, supportive way.
Each session focuses on building confidence, improving technique and helping you feel comfortable and in control in the water, without pressure or judgement.
Ages: Over 18
Lesson length: 30 minutes
Cost: £35 per lesson
"I had a few lessons with Lee earlier this year as I was learning front crawl. He's a fantastic coach. I've now joined the Tri club and looking at doing some more Triathlons. I can highly recommend."
How our lessons work and the booking process
Swimming is a skill that develops through consistency, structure and time in the water. To support meaningful progress for both children and adults, Swim School UK lessons follow a small number of clear principles. Lessons run seven days a week from 9am to 9pm, and all programmes are booked in minimum two-month blocks. This approach allows the instructor and swimmer time to understand ability, build confidence and make steady, lasting progress. Flexible payment options are available and can be discussed if needed.
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Explore swimming lessons at Swim School UK
Swimming is a personal journey, and everyone arrives with different goals, confidence levels and experience. Whether you’re exploring lessons for your child or for yourself, Swim School UK offers a calm, supportive environment built around experience, care and thoughtful teaching. If you’d like to find out more, view lesson options or simply ask a question, we’d be happy to help.
