Swimming

If you want to get into swimming, you can buy two 30-minute one-to-one sessions with a coach – a bit like an induction in the gym. They’ll talk to you about your goals and analyse the way you swim, then put together a tailor-made programme with personalised exercises. Whether you’re just getting confident in the water, or looking to fine-tune your bilateral breathing, this is the perfect starting point to push your swimming forward.

Whether you’re an experienced open water swimmer looking to bring your time down, or a beginner venturing into the pool for the first time, you can sign up for one-to-one lessons with our coaches. You can buy lessons in packs of four or 12.

If you're a keen swimmer looking to join a group of like-minded people for a casual swim or to improve your pacing, join our Swim Club. With the help of our official Virgin Active coaches, you'll join a community of swimmers in the pool.

Expert coaching, galas and lots of splashing around for kids aged 3 months and up. Our swimming programme has been designed to encourage kids to have fun and be confident in the water – and to teach them techniques that will last a lifetime.

Whether you’re looking for play-time for the kids or just a relaxing time, our swimming pools are family-friendly. With trained lifeguards watching over our pools, dedicated lanes for children to swim between the hours of 9am - 7pm, 7 days a week, we offer a safe and fun environment to enjoy our swimming facilities.

Team up with other members to represent your club in a bit of friendly competition. If you’re looking to focus your training and meet other keen swimmers, we run two swim galas every year. Talk to the swim manager or swim instructor to find out more.