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Adult
Swimming Lessons
Adult
Swimming Lessons
It’s never too late to learn to swim – and at Shirley Pool, we’ve helped hundreds of adults overcome nerves, build confidence, and discover the joy of swimming. Whether you’re dipping your toes in the water for the first time, or looking to improve your technique, our friendly, qualified teachers are here to support you every step of the way.
Adult
Swimming Lessons
 Pool | Main Pool |
 Temparature | 28.6 degrees |
 Duration | 45 minutes every week |
 Age Group | 16+ |
 Price | £49.80 per month |
Beginners – Building Confidence
Even the most nervous beginners have found success at Shirley Pool. Our private, shallow teaching areas and understanding teachers create a calm environment where you can gradually overcome any fear of water.
Lessons focus on:
- Breath control, floating, and gliding
- Relaxation in the water and regaining standing
- Building deep-water confidence step by step
- Learning basic movement and stroke techniques
Classes are small, supportive, and always led by an ASA/STA qualified teacher in the water with you. With no children and no spectators, you can relax and focus entirely on your own progres
Test the waters with a free trial session
Every adult beginner can try a free first session to make sure you feel happy and comfortable. Just follow the link to find your class and book your free trial online.
Adult Beginners (45 minutes):
- Tuesdays 6:00 – 6:45pm
- Wednesdays 6:00 – 6:45pm
- Thursdays 6:30 – 7:15pm & 7:15 – 8:00pm
- Fridays 6:00 – 6:45pm
Take one lesson a week, or more if you’d like to accelerate your progress.
Improvers –
Developing Technique
Once you’ve built confidence in the water, our improver sessions are designed to help you develop your skills at your own pace. These classes are welcoming, relaxed, and tailored to your personal goals.
- Widths Lessons: Ideal for refining technique and building confidence, whether your goal is to feel comfortable joining lane sessions or preparing for your first triathlon.
- Lengths Lessons: Perfect for those who enjoy group motivation. These sessions combine stamina training and technique work to keep you improving, moving, and motivated.
Once you have progressed
Once you’ve progressed to Adult Widths, you’ll enjoy free access to our Adult Lane Swimming sessions.
Adults Widths (45 minutes)
- Tuesdays 7:45pm
- Thursdays 8:00pm
Adult Lengths (1 hour)
- Mondays 7:30pm
- Wednesdays 7:45pm
Our Pools
Small Pool (Beginners)
- 5m x 2.5m and 0.5m deep
- Warm, shallow, and private – the perfect place to build confidence
- Focus on breath control, floating, and the basics of movement
Main Pool (Improvers)
- 25m x 8m, shallow both ends
- Ideal for developing stroke technique, stamina, diving, and deep-water confidence
- If you’re still working on breathing, start in the small pool before moving up
Why Shirley Swimming Pool
Specialist swimming tuition for all ages
Our experienced instructors teach in the water alongside swimmers, creating a calm, supportive space for faster learning and greater confidence. From babies just six weeks old to adults rediscovering their strokes, our personalised learn to swim programme ensures everyone progresses at their own pace.
Customer focused flexibility
We make it easy to get started with a free trial lesson and no pressure to commit. Missed a class? No problem – our simple online booking system lets you reschedule with ease, so swimming always fits around your life.
Family-Run, Community-Focused – More Than Just a Pool
At Shirley Swimming Pool, you’re not just another swimmer – you’re part of the family. As a proudly family-run business, we’re known for our warm atmosphere, friendly team, and fun extras like our Big Red Bus café and local events that bring the community together.
