Adult Swimming Lessons

Current Enrolments:

NOW ENROLING FOR 2025!

Adult Lessons

Beginner, Improvers and Mixed Ability at The Alan Higgs Centre, Xcel Leisure Centre and The Wave.

  • 15 week course:
    Monday 2nd September to Friday 20th December (excluding October Half Term w/c 28th October).
  • NEW! 2025 – 13 week course:
    Monday 6th January to  Friday 10th April (excluding February Half Term w/c 17th February).

Female Only Lessons

At The Wave and Centre AT7

  • NEW! 2025 – 13 week course:
    Sunday 5th January to  Friday 10th April (excluding February Half Term w/c 17th February).

Enrol today!

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

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.

Notice Board

  • 2025 enrolments now available to book in-centre or call Centre AT7, The Alan Higgs Centre, Xcel Leisure Centre or The Wave!
  • NEW! Friday 2:30pm – 3:00pm Female Only session at Centre AT7
  • From Friday 22nd November, our 2:30pm Adult Improvers session will not be running at Centre AT7. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Half-term timetable
Class Timetable

Last Updated on 2nd December 2024

Xcel Leisure Centre
Monday - Beginners 11:00am - 11:30am
Monday - Improvers 11:30am - 12:00pm
Wednesday - Beginners 10:00am - 10:30am
Thursday - Beginners 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Thursday - Improvers 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Friday - Improvers 10:00am - 10:30am
The Alan Higgs Centre
Mondays - Beginners 10:30am - 11:00am
Mondays - Improvers 11:30am - 12:00pm
Tuesdays - Improvers 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Centre AT7
Mondays - Beginners 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Mondays - Improvers 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Thursdays - Beginners 10:00am - 10:30am
Fridays - Beginners 6:00pm - 6:30pm
The Wave
Monday - Beginners 10:30am - 11:00am , 11:30am - 12:00pm
Monday - Improvers 11:30am - 12:00pm
Female Only Mixed Ability Lessons at The Wave
Wednesdays 11:45am - 12:15pm , 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Female Only Mixed Ability at Centre AT7
NEW! Friday 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Sunday 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.

Adult Lesson Prices

Monday 2nd September to Friday 20th December (excluding October Half Term w/c 28th October)
£120 - 15 Week Course
Monday 6th January to Friday 10th April (excluding February Half Term w/c 17th February)
£104 - 13 week course

Female Only Lesson Prices

The Wave: Monday 6th January to Friday 10th April (excluding February Half Term w/c 17th February)
£97.50 - 13 week course
Centre AT7: Monday 6th January to Friday 10th April (excluding February Half Term w/c 17th February)
£97.50 - 13 week course