Puddle Ducks Grantham and surrounding areas

Based in Penzance, Sea Swim Cornwall organises open water and wild swimming around the Cornish coast, including the Lizard. Alongside regular swims, the group offers a swim calendar, coaching, and events such as full moon night swims and charity swims.

Open water swimming is a good way to build confidence and fitness in natural settings, and organised sessions can offer a friendly, sociable structure for both newcomers and more experienced swimmers. Swimming holidays and membership options are also part of what the group runs.

Open water swimming

Coaching available

Swim calendar

Events and night swims

Swimming holidays

Membership options

Sea Swim Cornwall runs open water and wild swimming, coaching and events around Penzance and the Cornish coast.

Sea Swim Cornwall

Based in Swindon, South West Swim offers swim coaching for people of all abilities, from those looking to refine their technique to swimmers preparing for open water and triathlon events. Sessions cover stroke correction, distance swimming and multi-sport training, with video analysis and one-to-one pool coaching available alongside group squads.

There are also youth sessions and open water coaching on offer. Swim coaching like this can suit anyone wanting to build confidence in the water, improve efficiency or train towards a specific goal, whether that is a first open water swim or a longer distance challenge.

Stroke correction

Open water and triathlon

One-to-one coaching

Group squads

Youth sessions

South West Swim offers stroke correction, open water and triathlon swim coaching in Swindon for all levels.

South West Swim

Spondon Masters swimming club

Stone and District Swimming Club

Based in Rotherham, Swimtime South Yorkshire offers swimming lessons for all ages, from babies and toddlers through to children and adults. Lessons are taught by instructors and can be arranged as group sessions or private one to one tuition, with the aim of building confidence and safety in the water.

Learning to swim is a skill that lasts a lifetime, and a good programme supports swimmers at every stage, whether they are getting used to the water for the first time or working on their technique. Swimmers progress through a structured Learn to Swim programme that recognises their achievements with awards along the way.

Lessons for all ages

Group and private options

Baby and toddler classes

Adult lessons

Structured programme

Swimtime South Yorkshire offers swimming lessons in Rotherham for babies, toddlers, children and adults.

Swimtime South Yorkshire

Based in Ipswich, Suffolk, Teamipswich Swimming is a swimming club offering structured training for swimmers at a range of levels. The club is organised into squads, from Development and Club squads through to A and B squads and a top squad, alongside a Para squad and a dedicated Swim Academy. Newcomers can register for a trial to find the right starting point.

A club like this suits anyone wanting to build technique and fitness in the water under coaching. Swimmers can generally expect coached sessions, opportunities to compete at galas, and a progression pathway that moves them up as they develop. The club also welcomes volunteers and those interested in becoming officials.

Squad structure

Coached training

Para squad

Swim Academy

Book a trial

Events and galas

Teamipswich Swimming is a swimming club in Ipswich, Suffolk, with squads, a Swim Academy and trials for new swimmers.

Teamipswich Swimming

The Cheltenham Chase Leisure Club

Turning Turtles

Turtle Tots Salisbury district, Blandford & West Hants at Salisbury Hospital Hydrotherapy Pool

Water Babies

Water Babies at Fiveways School, Yeovil

Water Babies at M Club, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, Wild Sea Women is a swimming group centred on outdoor and open water swimming along the North East coast. It brings together people who enjoy getting into the water in a natural setting rather than a pool.

Groups like this are a good way to try open water swimming with others around, whether you are curious about cold water dipping or looking for regular company in the sea. Newcomers can generally expect a welcoming atmosphere and the reassurance of swimming alongside more experienced members.

Wild Sea Women is an open water swimming group in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, for women who enjoy the sea.

Wild Sea Women

Based in Wolverhampton, this swimming club welcomes swimmers from across the West Midlands who want to train and improve in the water. It offers a structured environment for those looking to build their technique and confidence.

Swimming clubs like this one generally cater to a range of abilities, from newcomers finding their feet to more experienced swimmers working on their pace and stroke. Sessions are typically coached, and many clubs run different squads or groups so members can progress at a level that suits them.

Wolverhampton Swimming Club is a swimming club in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, for swimmers of varying abilities.

Wolverhampton Swimming Club

Leicester Masters Swimming Club

Based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Splash Swim Academy is a swimming school that focuses on teaching children to swim with confidence. Lessons are run in very small groups, with instructors in the water alongside pupils, and one to one sessions are available on request. The academy follows a breaststroke first approach and uses a custom development plan and award scheme built around its small class sizes.

Swim schools like this are a good option for parents looking to build a child's technique and water confidence over time. Splash is part of a wider group with locations across the North of England.

Small group sizes

In water instructors

One to one available

Award scheme

Breaststroke first

Part of wider group

Splash Swim Academy in Doncaster offers small group and one to one swimming lessons for children in South Yorkshire.

Splash Swim Academy Doncaster

Part of the Metrodome Leisure Complex in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Calypso Cove Waterpark is a family swimming venue combining water slides, an interactive splash zone and swimming pools. It caters for a range of ages and abilities, from faster flumes to gentler areas for younger swimmers.

Alongside general swimming, the site runs swimming lessons, accessible swim sessions and pool parties for children's celebrations. A waterpark like this is a good choice for family days out, learning to swim, or a splash-based birthday party in a supervised setting.

Family friendly

Swimming lessons

Accessible swims

Pool parties

Part of the Metrodome

Calypso Cove Waterpark in Barnsley offers water slides, splash zones, pools, swimming lessons and pool parties.

Barnsley Metrodome Waterpark (Calypso Cove)

Corby International Pool

Part of the Active Nottingham network of leisure centres, Harvey Hadden Sports Village is a swimming and sports facility in Nottingham. It offers swimming alongside a gym, fitness classes and health suites, with memberships and pay-as-you-go options available for casual visitors and regulars alike.

As a public swimming venue, it caters to a range of needs, from recreational and lane swimming to learn-to-swim programmes for those building confidence in the water. Live timetables and online booking make it straightforward to plan a session, whether you are training, keeping fit or bringing the family along.

Harvey Hadden Sports Village is a swimming and fitness centre in Nottingham, with a pool, gym, classes and learn-to-swim options.

Harvey Hadden Sports Village

Based at the University of East Anglia, Sportspark is a large community sports and swimming facility in Norwich. Opened in 2000, it has grown into one of the UK's busiest community sport centres, funded largely through the Lottery and Sport England, with a focus on keeping activities accessible and affordable for as many people as possible.

As well as swimming, the centre offers a gym, running track and group exercise, along with a wide range of sports. A visit to a facility like this suits everyone from casual swimmers to regular gym users, with programmes shaped through partnerships with Sport England, Active Norfolk and local schools and colleges.

Wide range of activities

Open since 2000

Community focused

University setting

Partnership programmes

Sportspark is a community swimming and sports facility at UEA in Norwich, offering a pool, gym, track and group exercise.

Sportspark

Part of Warwick Sport in Coventry, the Sports and Wellness Hub brings swimming together with a wide range of other activities under one roof. Alongside the pool, members can make use of a gym, fitness classes, climbing and racquet sports, with both membership and casual options available.

A swimming venue like this suits everyone from lane swimmers to families, and the Hub also runs Ducklings lessons for 3 to 4 year olds. Booking is handled through the University of Warwick Sport app or online, making it straightforward to reserve a space around your week.

Lots of activities

Everybody welcome

Children's lessons

Easy booking

Personal training

Sports and Wellness Hub in Coventry offers swimming plus gym, fitness classes, climbing and racquets, with lessons for young children.

Sports and Wellness Hub

A swimming venue in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Concord Sports Centre gives locals a place to get in the water, whether that's for fitness, a family day out or simply learning the basics.

Swimming centres like this are well suited to people of all ages and abilities, from those building confidence in the shallows to regulars looking to swim lengths. It's a low-impact way to stay active, and a good option for families wanting something to do together.

Concord Sports Centre is a swimming venue in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, for fitness, family visits and learning to swim.