Located in Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, Mypool offers a private swimming and hydrotherapy pool available for exclusive hire. The Bathing Pool is one of a network of private pools that MyPool lists across the UK, giving swimmers a quiet space to themselves rather than a busy public setting.

Private pool hire like this suits families with young children, anyone wanting a calmer swim, and those looking for warm water for hydrotherapy or gentle exercise. Because sessions are booked exclusively, you have the space to yourself for the duration of your slot.

Exclusive private hire

Hydrotherapy pool

Family friendly

Part of a UK network

Mypool offers private swimming and hydrotherapy pool hire at The Bathing Pool in Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire.

Mypool

Aquathlete Ltd

Based in Nottingham, Rushcliffe Swimming Club offers swimming lessons for children from school reception age upwards. Sessions take place at Rushcliffe Arena in West Bridgford, with a focus on a relaxed and enjoyable environment for young swimmers.

A community swimming club like this is a good option for families wanting to help children build water confidence and learn to swim through regular, structured lessons. The club also welcomes volunteers and offers teaching opportunities for those keen to get involved.

Children's lessons

Relaxed atmosphere

Rushcliffe Arena venue

Volunteering opportunities

Rushcliffe Swimming Club in Nottingham offers relaxed swimming lessons for children from reception age at Rushcliffe Arena.

Rushcliffe Swimming Club

Based at Stokewood Leisure Centre in Bournemouth, this is a small, friendly swimming club that also runs water polo. Swimmers of any age are welcome, with the one requirement being that you can swim a length of any stroke unassisted. Alongside training, the club takes part in competitions, including junior and senior Hampshire league events.

A swimming club like this is a good way to build strength, stamina and fitness while working towards personal goals. Coached sessions and regular competition can also help develop discipline, and swimming often opens the door to related disciplines such as water polo.

Swimming and water polo

All ages welcome

Swim a length to join

Coached sessions

League competition

Stokewood venue

Bournemouth Swimming and Water Polo Club, a small friendly club at Stokewood Leisure Centre in Bournemouth.

Bournemouth Swimming and Water polo Club

Located within Eton College in Windsor, Berkshire, this swimming pool forms part of the school's wider sports provision, where sport has long been part of the curriculum. It sits alongside the college's other athletic and co-curricular facilities.

Swimming venues like this one are generally suited to lane swimming and building fitness, as well as developing technique in the water. Facilities attached to schools and colleges are sometimes available for hire, so it is worth checking arrangements directly before visiting.

Part of Eton College

Sport at the college

Eton College Swimming Pool is a swimming venue in Windsor, Berkshire, part of the college's sports provision.

Eton College Swimming Pool

Founded in 1972, Shepshed Swimming Club is a family-oriented swimming club near Loughborough in Leicestershire. Its home pool is at Iveshead School in Shepshed, with sessions also held at Castle Rock in Coalville and at Loughborough University. The club holds Swim Mark accreditation and races in the Leicestershire leagues. Swimmers can join from age 7, provided they can complete a length unaided in breaststroke, freestyle and backstroke, though technique doesn't need to be polished.

Joining a competitive swimming club is generally a good step for young swimmers who have outgrown lessons and want regular squad training, coached stroke development and the chance to race against other clubs, all within a supportive team setting.

Established in 1972

Family friendly club

Swimmers aged 7 and up

Competes in county leagues

Swim Mark accredited

Three training venues

Family-friendly competitive swimming club near Loughborough, founded 1972, training in Shepshed, Coalville and Loughborough for swimmers aged 7+.

Shepshed Swimming Club

Baby Squids Yeovil and West Dorset

Private swimming lessons in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, are the focus at Swim Now. The provider offers one-to-one tuition for people of all ages and abilities, with separate programmes for adults and children, plus support for those dealing with a fear of water. The overall aim is for every learner to become fully confident in the water.

Private lessons are generally a good fit for anyone who finds group classes daunting or wants to progress at their own pace. With a coach's full attention, beginners can build basic skills steadily, while more experienced swimmers can work on specific areas of technique they want to improve.

One-to-one lessons

All ages and abilities

Adult lessons

Water phobia support

Swim Now offers private one-to-one swimming lessons in Burton-on-Trent for adults and children of all abilities, including help with water phobia.

Swim Now

Core Aquatics

Based in Liverpool, Merseyside, Crosby Swimming Club offers a place for local swimmers to train and develop in the water. It caters to people looking to build their swimming ability within a club setting.

A swimming club like this is generally a good fit for those wanting structured time in the pool, whether they are working on technique, fitness or preparing for events. Sessions tend to bring together swimmers of varying ages and abilities in a supportive environment.

Crosby Swimming Club is a swimming club in Liverpool, Merseyside, offering pool training in a club setting.

Crosby Swimming Club

Based in Nottingham, Arnold Swimming Club is a competitive swimming club with a friendly and inclusive approach. It supports members in developing their technique, endurance and skills to a competitive standard, with opportunities to swim as part of a team and to compete at County, Regional and National levels.

The club will reach its centenary in 2026, marking a long history in the local area. A competitive swimming club like this generally suits swimmers who want structured training and the chance to compete, with squads organised by level and progress.

Competitive squads

Inclusive club

Trial available

Centenary in 2026

Team competition

Arnold Swimming Club is a friendly, competitive and inclusive swimming club in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.

Arnold Swimming Club

Based at Rossington Hall in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Super Swimmers runs swimming lessons for those looking to build confidence and technique in the water. The club also operates a venue in Dinnington and offers pool parties alongside its regular lessons.

Swimming lessons like these are a good way to learn the basics safely, work on stroke technique and grow more comfortable in the pool over time, whether you are just starting out or returning to the water.

Swimming lessons

Two venues

Free first month

Pool parties

Super Swimmers at Rossington Hall offers swimming lessons and pool parties in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

Super Swimmers at Rossington Hall

Based at the Dalrod Sports Ground on Bretton Gate, City of Peterborough Sports Club is a large multi sports members club serving Peterborough. It brings together five clubs under one roof, covering bowls, cricket, hockey, squash and racketball, and tennis, with more than 800 members. As a family friendly club, it welcomes anyone who wants to join.

A venue like this suits people looking to take up a sport in a social setting, whether they are new to the game or returning after a break. There is a licensed bar and a refurbished lounge area for a post-match drink or a special occasion, and the space can also be hired for events.

Five sports on offer

Bar and lounge

Bretton Gate venue

Venue hire available

Community sports club

City of Peterborough Sports Club is a large multi sports members club at Bretton Gate, Peterborough, offering five sports.

City of Peterborough Sports Club

Bradford Swimming Club

Based in Woodhouse, this branch of the DS Swim Learn to Swim Academy offers swimming lessons in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Sessions are taught by ASA qualified teachers, with small groups of up to six swimmers per class.

Learn to swim academies are a good choice for building water confidence and technique at a steady pace, with lessons grouped by ability. The academy also runs venues elsewhere in the region, including Chesterfield, Bakewell and Nottingham.

Small class sizes

Qualified teachers

Online booking

Multiple venues

DS Swim Learn to Swim Academy in Woodhouse, Sheffield, offering small group swimming lessons with qualified teachers.

DS Swim Learn to Swim Academy - Sheffield Woodhouse

Based in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, this competitive swimming club welcomes swimmers from age 7 right through to masters. Senior members race in the Leicester and National Arena Leagues, while juniors take part in Diddy Leagues, and the club also holds internal competitions, including its own Club Championships, so everyone gets a chance to race. New swimmers can apply for a trial to join.

A competitive swimming club is generally a good fit for those who already swim confidently and want to improve their technique, fitness and race skills. Members can usually expect structured training in a squad setting, the chance to set personal bests at galas, and a sociable team atmosphere shared with swimmers of a similar level.

Ages 7 to masters

Junior Diddy Leagues

Club Championships

Trial for new swimmers

Competitive swimming club in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, for swimmers aged 7 to masters, with league racing and trials for new members.

Melton Mowbray Swimming Club

Based in Bolton, Greater Manchester, Bolton Metro Swim Squad is a swimming club for people who want to develop their technique and fitness in the pool. It caters to swimmers looking for a structured, coached environment rather than casual lane sessions.

Swimming clubs like this one are a good way to build stamina, improve stroke and pick up water confidence in a supportive setting. Whether you are working towards competition or simply want to swim more regularly, a squad offers routine and encouragement to keep you progressing.

Bolton Metro Swim Squad is a swimming club in Bolton, Greater Manchester, offering coached sessions in the pool.

Bolton Metro Swim Squad

Based in London, Brompton Swimming Club welcomes swimmers looking to develop their technique and confidence in the water. As a swimming club in Greater London, it offers a place to train and improve alongside others.

A swimming club is a good option for anyone wanting structured time in the pool, whether building fitness, working on stroke technique or simply enjoying regular sessions. Newcomers can typically expect a supportive environment where progress happens at a steady pace.

Brompton Swimming Club is a swimming club in London, Greater London, offering sessions for swimmers wanting to build technique and confidence.

Brompton Swimming Club

Set along the Bournemouth coast, Durley Sea Swims is an open water swimming group built around marathon swim training in a relaxed and friendly setting. With clear water and sandy beaches, it offers a natural place to build up distance, and the group welcomes anyone preparing for longer swims of 10km or more.

Open water swimming suits those looking to train outdoors and cover serious distance, and beach based groups like this often bring together swimmers of varying experience. Swims run at weekends through the warmer months, with beach support on hand for longer sessions.

Marathon swim focus

Weekend swims

Beach support

Running since 2013

Coastal setting

Everyone welcome

Durley Sea Swims is an open water swimming group in Bournemouth focused on marathon swim training along the coast.

DURLEY SEA SWIMS

Based in Middlesbrough, Eston ASC is a swimming club serving the Redcar and Cleveland area. It offers a welcoming setting for people looking to develop their swimming in an organised club environment.

A swimming club like this generally suits a range of ages and abilities, from those building water confidence to swimmers keen to train more regularly. Sessions are typically coached, with structure to help members improve technique and stamina over time. It can be a good option if you want to swim alongside others rather than on your own.

Eston ASC is a swimming club in Middlesbrough, serving the Redcar and Cleveland area.

Eston ASC

Based in the Birmingham area and serving North Warwickshire and North Solihull, Kingsbury Aquarius Swimming Club is a swimming club catering for everyone from complete beginners to competitive swimmers. The club runs learn to swim lessons alongside structured squad training, with coaching focused on stroke development and technique. Members also take part in open meets, galas and competitions.

New swimmers are offered a free trial assessment so they can be placed at the right level. Joining a swimming club is generally a good way to build confidence in the water, improve fitness and technique, and, for those who want it, progress towards racing in a supportive group setting.

Free trial assessment

Learn to swim

Structured squads

Stroke development coaching

Galas and open meets

Local catchment

Swimming club near Birmingham offering learn to swim, squad training, stroke coaching and competitions, with a free trial assessment for new swimmers.

Swimming clubs

Mypool

Aquathlete Ltd

Rushcliffe Swimming Club

Bournemouth Swimming and Water polo Club

Eton College Swimming Pool

Shepshed Swimming Club

Baby Squids Yeovil and West Dorset

Swim Now

Core Aquatics

Crosby Swimming Club

Arnold Swimming Club

Super Swimmers at Rossington Hall

City of Peterborough Sports Club

Bradford Swimming Club

DS Swim Learn to Swim Academy - Sheffield Woodhouse

Melton Mowbray Swimming Club

Bolton Metro Swim Squad

Brompton Swimming Club

DURLEY SEA SWIMS

Eston ASC

Kingsbury Aquarius Swimming Club

Stockport Swimming Club

Swim Now

Cheltenham Lido