Based in Portsmouth, Portsmouth Northsea Swimming Club (PNSC) is a swimming club catering for a wide range of swimmers, from those learning the basics to competitive squad members. The club offers a Learn to Swim programme, structured squad training, adult swimming and specialist options including open water and para-swimming.

Swimming clubs like this are a good way to build technique, fitness and confidence in the water, whether you are starting out or aiming to compete. PNSC also runs its own open meets and novice meets, and encourages positive family involvement alongside training.

Learn to Swim

Competitive squads

Adult swimming

Para-swimming

Open water

Request a trial

Portsmouth Northsea Swimming Club (PNSC) is a swimming club in Portsmouth offering Learn to Swim, squads, adult and para-swimming.

Portsmouth Northsea Swimming Club

Specialising in artistic swimming, Portsmouth Victoria Swimming Club is based in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Sessions run weekly and cater to swimmers of all levels, from complete beginners through to those competing at an elite standard. The club welcomes swimmers aged six and upwards, and offers both recreational and competitive pathways.

Members take part in local, regional and national competitions across the UK, so there is scope to progress as skills develop. Artistic swimming combines swimming, dance and gymnastics in the water, making it a good choice for those who enjoy building strength, coordination and teamwork.

All levels welcome

Ages six and upwards

Weekly training

Recreational and competitive

Competition opportunities

Swim Mark club

Portsmouth Victoria Swimming Club is an artistic swimming club in Portsmouth for all levels, aged six and upwards.

Portsmouth Victoria Swimming Club

Part of the University of Portsmouth, Ravelin Sports Centre is a swimming and activity venue in the heart of Portsmouth. Alongside its pool, the centre offers a gym, fitness classes, climbing, squash and a range of indoor and outdoor sport, with memberships open to students, staff and the wider public.

Swimming venues like this suit anyone from beginners building confidence in the water to regular swimmers wanting lane time. Pay as you go options and courses mean you can drop in for a session or work towards a specific goal.

Swimming and more

Open to the public

Pay as you go

Kids' activities

University venue

Courses and workshops

Ravelin Sports Centre is a University of Portsmouth swimming pool and sports venue in Portsmouth, open to members and the public.

Ravelin Sports Centre

Set in Portsmouth, Hilsea Lido is a historic 67m open-air swimming pool that has been reimagined as a place for swimming, relaxation and community. Alongside the water there are sauna sessions, a splashpool, family activities, and food and drink on site.

Options range from flexible memberships to pay-as-you-go swims, with coaching, family swims and activities available. An outdoor lido like this suits everyone from regular swimmers looking for lane time to families and groups wanting a day out, whatever the season.

Historic outdoor pool

Flexible swimming options

Coaching available

Sauna sessions

Family friendly

Food and drink

Hilsea Lido is a historic 67m open-air swimming pool in Portsmouth, with sauna, splashpool, activities and food.

Hilsea Lido

Set in the heart of Portsmouth, Pompey Health & Fitness Club is a family friendly gym and health club that brings together a range of facilities under one roof. Alongside the gym itself, which is divided into training zones, members have access to two swimming pools, a spa area and a full timetable of fitness classes.

A gym like this suits a mix of goals, whether you prefer working out on the gym floor, joining group classes or swimming and relaxing in the spa. Membership includes a personal programme to help you plan your training around what you want to achieve.

Two swimming pools

Training zones

Lots of classes

Personal programme

Aqua classes

Pompey Health & Fitness Club is a family friendly gym in Portsmouth with two pools, a spa area and a busy class timetable.

Swimming clubs in Portsmouth

Portsmouth Northsea Swimming Club

Portsmouth Victoria Swimming Club

Ravelin Sports Centre

Hilsea Lido

Pompey Health & Fitness Club

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