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Swim For All

Our Swim for All sessions are perfect for swimmers of all ages, fitness levels, and abilities. Whether you're looking to build confidence, improve your technique, or enjoy quality time in the water with family and friends, these inclusive leisure swimming sessions offer something for everyone. Available year-round in our Indoor Pool, you can splash, play, and unwind without the limitations of swim lanes. Dive into a fun, family-friendly swimming experience and make the most of a refreshing swim, no matter the season.

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Swim For Fitness

Looking for a low-impact, full-body workout to enhance your fitness and overall wellbeing? Swimming is one of the most effective ways to achieve your fitness goals. Our Swim for Fitness sessions are tailored for all skill levels, featuring slow, medium, and fast lanes to suit your pace and maximize your swimming workout. To help you reach your fitness potential, we also offer a variety of swimming accessories, including goggles, swimwear, and training aids, available for purchase at reception. Dive in and take your fitness to the next level with our expertly designed swimming sessions.

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At Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre in Richmond, enjoy year-round swimming in our indoor pool, perfect for fitness, training, or leisure. As part of Better – the UK's largest swimming pool operator – your Swim UK membership provides access to over 140 swimming pools and 9 outdoor lidos across England, Cardiff, and Belfast, allowing you to swim wherever life takes you. At Teddington Pools, we believe everyone should feel confident and active in the water. Whether you're just starting out, improving your strokes, or swimming to stay fit, our Swim UK membership is designed for all ages and abilities. There’s no better place to dive in and make a splash!

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Adult Swimming Lessons

Can’t swim yet or looking to build more confidence in the water? You’re not alone – many adults across the UK are learning to swim and enjoying the freedom of feeling comfortable in the water.

At Teddington Pools and Fitness, our adult swimming lessons cater to all skill levels. Whether you're learning to swim for the first time, improving your stroke technique, or training for an event with intensive swimming sessions, our expert instructors will help you achieve your goals.

Choose from group adult swimming lessons or personalized one-to-one coaching, and with our friendly, supportive guidance, you'll be amazed at how quickly your confidence grows. Start your swimming journey today at Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre and discover a fun, effective way to stay fit and active.

ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS

Children's Swimming Lessons

Swimming is an essential life skill that helps children stay safe, active, and confident in the water. At Teddington Pools and Fitness centre, we offer children’s swimming lessons for all ages and abilities, all at affordable prices.

Our Better Swim School provides expert tuition from qualified instructors, guiding children from beginner to advanced swimmer in a fun, supportive environment. In addition to children’s swimming lessons, we also offer adult swimming lessons, which can be booked via the swimming booking tab. Explore our Lessons and Courses section below for more details on children's lessons.

Give your child the confidence to enjoy the water safely with swimming lessons at Teddington Pools and Fitness centre – the ideal place to learn, grow, and have fun!

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Swim Safely Rules

  • Under 8’s and non swimmers 11-17 must be accompanied in the water by a competent adult swimmer.
  • No more than two under 8’s or non swimmers 11-17 to each competent adult swimmer.
  • The competent adult swimmer must actively supervise under 8’s and non swimmers 11-17.
  • Under 8’s and all non swimmers must remain in shallow water.
  • We strongly recommend under 8’s and all non swimmers use armbands and/or an appropriate buoyancy aid.

FULL SWIM SAFELY RULES

HELP US KEEP YOUR POOL CLEAN

  • Shower thoroughly from ‘top to toe’ with soap before entering the pool to remove deodorant, cosmetics and perspiration.
  • Use the toilet facilities before your swim and remember to wash your hands thoroughly with soap.
  • Babies should wear tight-fitting waterproof baby trunks whilst swimming rather than nappies.
  • Please dispose of nappies, trunks and sanitary products in the bins provided.
  • Do not swim if you have consumed a meal within the last two hours.
  • Never swim if you have consumed alcohol or are under the influence of drugs.
  • Do not swim if you are currently suffering from a cold or flu.
  • Do not swim if you have suffered from food poisoning or diarrhoea within the last 14 days.
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Better is a registered trademark and trading name of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), a charitable social enterprise and registered society under the Co-operative & Community Benefit & Societies Act 2014 registration no. 27793R. Registered office: Middlegate House, The Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SX. Inland Revenue Charity no: XR43398.

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