Adult Swimming Lessons

Current enrolment:

Monday 8th January – Friday 22nd March, excluding February Half Term (Monday 12th to Friday 16th February).

How to enrol

You can visit us in-centre and speak with reception who will be happy to get you enrolled into swimming lessons or call us.

CentreHow to enrol
Centre AT7Visit In-centre
Call 02476665530
The Alan Higgs CentreVisit In-centre
Call 02476308244
Xcel Leisure CentreVisit In-centre
Call 02476856956
The WaveVisit In-centre
Call 02476308244

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.

Noticeboard:

  • NEW! Female Only Lessons – Mixed Ability at Centre AT7 and The Wave. Now available to book.

Looking for holiday timetable?

Half-term timetable
Class Timetable

Last Updated on 9th January 2024

Xcel Leisure Centre
Wednesdays 11:00am - 11:30am (Adult Mixed Ability)
Thursdays 6:00pm - 6:30pm (Beginners 14+)
Thursdays 6:30pm - 7:00pm (Improvers 14+)
Friday 10:30am - 11:00am (Adult Mixed Abilities)
Friday 1:00pm - 1:30pm (Adult Mixed Abilities)
The Alan Higgs Centre
Mondays 10:30am - 11:00am (Beginners 14+)
Mondays 11:30am - 12:00pm (Adult Mixed Abilities)
Tuesdays 5:30pm - 6:00pm (Improvers 14+)
Tuesdays 6:00pm - 6:30pm (Beginners 14+)
Centre AT7
Mondays 6:30pm – 7:00pm (Beginners 14+)
Fridays 6:00pm – 6:30pm (Beginners 14+)
Fridays 6:30pm – 7:00pm (Improvers 14+)
The Wave
Monday 10:00am - 10:30am (Beginners 14+)
Monday 10:30am - 11:00am (Beginners 14+)
Mondays 11:00am - 11:30am (Improvers 14+)
Female Only Mixed Ability Lessons at Centre AT7 (enrolling from 1st December)
Block 1: Sunday 8th January – Sunday 25th February 11:00am - 11:30am and 11:30am - 12:00pm
Block 2: Sunday 3rd March – Sunday 28th April 11:00am - 11:30am and 11:30am - 12:00pm
Female Only Mixed Ability Lessons at The Wave (enrolling from 1st December)
Block 1: Wednesday 10th January – Wednesday 7th February 10:00am - 10:30am and 10:30 - 11:00am
Block 2: Wednesday 21st February – Wednesday 20th March 10:00am - 10:30am and 10:30 - 11:00am
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

(Current Enrolment – January to March 2024)

Xcel Leisure Centre
£70.00 for 10 weeks
The Alan Higgs Centre
£70.00 for 10 weeks
Centre AT7
£70.00 for 10 weeks
The Wave
£70.00 for 10 weeks

Female Only Lesson Prices

(Enrolling from 1st December 2023)

AT7 - Block 1: Sunday 8th January – Sunday 25th February (8 lessons)
£52
AT7 - Block 2: Sunday 3rd March – Sunday 28th April (9 lessons)
£58.50
The Wave - Block 1: Wednesday 10th January – Wednesday 7th February (5 Lessons)
£30.00
The Wave - Block 2: Wednesday 21st February – Wednesday 20th March (5 Lessons)
£30.00