Adult Swimming Lessons

Our Courses:

Course	Description	Badges
Adult Beginners	Gaining water confidence , focuses on building confidence in the water and learning basic aquatic skills like regaining feet on front and back, entering, exiting, buoyancy, balance, and breathing. Learning to travel on front and back for 5-10metres without aids.	Distance, Water Safety
Adult Improvers	Helps those who can already swim 10m on their front and back, now looking to introduce front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke. Developing technique and stamina, working towards swimming 25m	Distance, Water Safety
Adult – Mixed Ability	Our Mixed Ability Adult class is open to all adults, bringing together both beginners and improvers in a supportive, inclusive environment. Whether you’re just starting to build water confidence or looking to develop your technique and stamina, this class adapts to your individual level. Under the guidance of a fully qualified swimming instructor, swimmers work on core aquatic skills, safe entries and exits, front and back travel, and stroke development at a pace that suits them.	Distance, Water Safety
Female Only – Mixed Ability	Our Female Only Mixed Ability class is open to women of all confidence and experience levels, bringing together both beginners and improvers in a supportive, women-only environment. Whether you’re new to the water or looking to build technique and stamina, the lesson is adapted to your individual needs. Taught exclusively by a female swimming instructor, the class focuses on core aquatic skills, safe entries and exits, front and back travel, and stroke development at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

Adult Beginner, Improver and Mixed Enrolment Dates

At The Alan Higgs Centre, Xcel Leisure Centre and The Wave

Monday 5th January to Friday 27th March (excluding February Half Term).
£93.50 – 11 week course
Upcoming Enrolment – now available to enrol!
Monday 13th April to Friday 17^th July (excluding May Day Bank Holiday Monday and May Half Term week)

£108.00 (12 week course, no May Day Bank Holiday and May Half Term)
£117.00 (13 week course, no May Half Term)

Female Only Enrolment Dates

At The Wave and Centre AT7

Centre AT7: Wednesday 7th January to Sunday 29th March (excluding February Half Term).
£96.00 – 12 week course
The Wave: Wednesday 7th January to Wednesday 11th February.
£48.00 – 6 week course
Upcoming Enrolment – now available to enrol!
Monday 13th April to Sunday 19th July (excluding May Day Bank Holiday Monday and May Half Term week)

£110.50 – 13 week course

Enrol today!

Visit in-centre and speak with reception who will be happy to get you enrolled into swimming lesson or call our centres:

Centre AT7:
02476665530

The Alan Higgs Centre:
02476308244

Xcel Leisure Centre:
02476856956

The Wave:
02476252500

Please Note:

You will need to bring proof of address and bank details for the Direct Debit.
Limited spaces available and spaces will be on a first come, first served basis.
If the start date is missed: the cost of the course is prorated accordingly over the time / weeks remaining.
Please note that there is a no refund policy for our courses unless on medical grounds with evidence of a doctor’s note.

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January to March 2026 enrolments now available to book in-centre or call Centre AT7, The Alan Higgs Centre, Xcel Leisure Centre or The Wave!

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Class Timetable

Last Updated on 10th March 2026

Xcel Leisure Centre
Monday - Beginners (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 12 weeks)	11:00am - 11:30am
Monday - Improvers (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 12 weeks)	11:30am - 12:00pm
Wednesday - Mixed Ability (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 13 weeks)	11:30am - 12:00pm
Thursday - Beginners (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 13 weeks)	6:00pm - 6:30pm
Thursday - Improvers (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 13 weeks)	6:30pm - 7:00pm

The Alan Higgs Centre
Tuesdays - Beginners (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 13 weeks)	10:00am - 10:30am, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Mondays - Improvers (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 12 weeks)	9:30am - 10:00am

Centre AT7
Mondays - Beginners (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 12 weeks)	6:30pm - 7:00pm
Mondays - Improvers (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 12 weeks)	6:30pm - 7:00pm
Thursdays - Mixed Ability (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 13 weeks)	10:00am - 10:30am
Fridays - Beginners (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 13 weeks)	6:00pm - 6:30pm
Fridays - Improvers (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 13 weeks)	6:30pm - 7:00pm

The Wave
Monday - Beginners (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 12 weeks)	10:30am - 11:00am , 11:00am - 11:30am
Monday - Improvers (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 12 weeks)	11:30am - 12:00pm
Tuesdays - Beginners (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 13 weeks)	5:00pm - 5:30pm
Tuesdays - Confident Swimmers (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 13 weeks)	5:30pm - 6:00pm

Female Only Mixed Ability Lessons at The Wave
Wednesdays (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 13 weeks)	11:45am - 12:15pm , 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Female Only Mixed Ability at Centre AT7
Friday (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 13 weeks)	2:30pm - 3:00pm
Sunday (Current: 11 weeks, Upcoming: 13 weeks)	NEW! 10:30am - 11:00am, 11:00am - 11:30am, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Notes:

(1) The whole pool may not be available during all sessions. (2) Must be a confident swimmer and be able to swim continuous laps. (3) Deep water only. (4) Male staff may be on duty during Ladies only sessions. (½) Half pool is used. ( ¼ ) One Quarter pool is used. *This session may be cancelled due to a party booking. Please check the website for further details.

All places are on a first come first served basis, tickets go on sale 15 minutes before.
On Bank Holiday, swim times may change.
The Foundation does not provide any floation aids during public swimming sessions. Armbands can be purchased at Reception.

Session Guide