Adult Lessons

Learning to swim can be intimidating no matter how old (or young) you are. However learning to swim is an important life skill and it's never too late to learn. Swimming is also a fantastic way to stay active and is very therapeutic. Let our qualified and personable instructors help you boost your confidence in the water or perhaps perfect your stroke technique. All you need to do is get in touch.

Useful information

I'm not sure about a group session, do you offer any alternatives?

Yes, subject to availability we offer private swimming lessons on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis with one of our instructors (currently not available at Totton Health and Leisure)

Which lesson stages do you run?

We currently run adult beginner, improver and advanced sessions (excludes Applemore Health and Leisure)

We also have stroke development lessons at Ringwood Health and Leisure.

I have had swimming lessons in the past; how do I know what level will suit me best?

When you apply you will be ask to provide as much information as you can about your swimming ability but you may be contacted to discuss your options by one of our dedicated swim academy advisors.

Do the lessons run all year?

The lessons will run in line with the Swim Academy calendar, this calendar shows when the lessons will run and when they will break for Easter, Christmas and over the summer holidays and we strongly recommend you download a copy to keep for your reference.

Can I pay by direct debit?

Yes, you can at Lymington and New Milton Health and Leisure. You can either set up a direct debit with us allowing you to spread the cost of swimming lessons over 11 monthly payments per annum of £26.00 (no direct debit payment will be taken during august) or pay annually with a one off payment of £260.00 at reception.

Can I pay as you go?

Yes, you can pay as you go at two of our five sites at Applemore and Ringwood Health and Leisure. Classes are priced at £6.50 per lesson.

Can I block book a course of lessons?

Yes, you can currently pay for a course of lessons at Totton Health and Leisure.  Courses work out at £6.50 per lesson.

Can I change my mind?

Should you wish to cancel the membership within seven days from your first lesson, we will do so. Refunds will be given less any amount of the membership you have already used. After seven days we ask for a minimum three month commitment, after the three months is up you can cancel at any time.

Can I see your terms and conditions?

Yes, please thoroughly ready through our membership terms and conditions before you apply.

I'm ready to start lessons, what do I do next? 

Unfortunately at the present time we are unable to take any further swim academy applications. We will update our website when this changes.