Pools for swimming in Birmingham

“My three kids have been to GSA for the last few years. The improvements in their swimming and confidence in the water have been worth every penny, and the enthusiasm and genuine sense of care from the likes of Lillia and Dan who have coached my current two kids has been stand out (a big compliment as I know through running my own coaching business the challenge of developing and retaining exceptional coaches)”

“Me and my son have had lessons from Beth and we have found them to be a high standard. We look forward every week to our lessons her friendly manner makes it a joy to be taught by her. My son has come on in his swimming and feeling comfortable in the water and that is a credit to her as the previous swimming instructor he had, he was very happy when he left. Beth has this calming way of delivering our lessons, I have also come a long way in my confidence in the water and it's down to how she coaches me. Over all she is pleasent, amenable, flexible approachable and always has a smile. In my sons words "she is a diamond"”

“Such a lovely, tranquil place to escape to. You need a fob to gain access which is easily obtained via the website or just hang around the gate long enough aha. Clean toilets on site and tennis courts. One of my fave places to take a book and relax”

“We have been using Second Nature and can honestly say that the improvement in the swimming ability of our children is remarkable. Our instructor, Katalina, is wonderful in engaging the children, initially making sure they were confident and safe in the water before moving on to teach them the usual swimming strokes. Being safe in the water in a short space of time allowed our children to have the best holiday yet as they were able to move about in the water independently and gave us the peace of mind that swimming accidents would be reduced so more relaxing all round. All in all, well worth the investment.”

“WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Went yesterday afternoon for the 1hr 30 min slot. Clean pool⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Facilities I.e toilet and shower aboustly clean ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hot tub⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Manger made us feel very comfortable⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Throughout the experience the manger only came down once to start the hot tub. After that she left us to enjoy. Jules is such a nice, caring and welcoming host. Thanks for a great experience Jules. Will be definitely coming again with my family.❤️”

“I haven’t been swimming for a while so needed a little boost to get back into it, Katalina was an amazing teacher put me at ease straight away and I picked things up easy. Would highly recommend Katalina”

“Our little girl has had baby and toddler lessons at Chessgrove and it’s been amazing. The only reason we’ve left is because we’re moving away. The staff are lovely and facilities are great. She’s nearly 2 and is so confident in the water. Every teacher has been fantastic and we’ve loved every lesson. We will really miss our Sunday morning swims. Couldn’t recommend more for anyone thinking about lessons.”

“I’m not sure how it happened but I somehow managed to reach the age of 61 without learning to swim. I would occasionally wade around in a swimming pool, (but never venturing from the safety of the pool edge.) I would also occasionally paddle up to my knees in the sea but that was pretty scary! When I retired from work in 2022, I decided it was time to address this. I booked some swimming lessons with Victoria from Swim With Ease and am happy to confirm I am now a swimmer!!! Victoria is an amazing swimming teacher! She is so relaxed and has such patience. She spent time initially helping me overcome my real fear of water. Her gentle guidance taught me how to control my breathing, address my fears and finally learn to swim! I now thoroughly enjoy my swimming and have just returned from holiday where for the first time, I swam every day - what a revelation! If you’ve never learned to swim or just lack confidence when it comes to being in water, I would highly recommend that you contact Victoria and do something about it! It’s never too late and you won’t regret it!! I for one will be forever grateful to Victoria for her help! Neil Giles”

“Julie is brilliant! She was so kind and patient enough to answer all of my questions and reminded me that there was no such thing as a silly question. Julie built my confidence in the pool in a manner that was constructive yet safe. I have swimming experience but that was over a decade ago, so she taught me as though I was a beginner - she is very experienced and will tailor your swimming lesson to you. Julie is also very observant, so whether you’re feeling nervous, confident or anxious to learn how to swim, she will bear that in mind whilst teaching. I’m a young adult and I felt very confident, so I can imagine she would also do a great job for people both younger and older than myself. I’ve taken everything Julie taught me on board, and now I am confident to swim in swimming pools at leisure centres on my own. So so grateful! Thank you for your passion Julie, you are doing amazing work x”

“S4 Swimming School is truly a standout in swim education! From the moment you walk in, it's clear that they prioritize not only skill development but also creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment for swimmers of all ages. The lessons are tailored to individual needs, and the instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do. A special shoutout goes to Steph, the manager, who is nothing short of amazing. She is organized, approachable, and ensures that every detail is taken care of seamlessly. Whether it's scheduling lessons or addressing any concerns, Steph goes above and beyond to make sure that both parents and swimmers feel confident and cared for. Her warmth and professionalism really set the tone for the whole program. If you're looking for a swimming school that excels in every aspect, S4 is the place to be!”

“I started swimming at Wyre Forest when I realised that people at my school who trained with the club were much better than me. I've been there 3 years now, learned to swim very well with the LTS programme (better than the swimming pool training at my local pool). I am now in the Gold squad and am looking at competing in regional and national competitions when they start again. Excellent club”

“Gr8 place for kids learning to swim very good instructors. Good place for time out for all ages swimming or other activities to choose from. Plenty of options”

“Making Waves is such a fantastic place to take your child to have swimming lessons! All instructors are brilliant and really friendly! They are very supportive to all the children’s individual needs. Our son has been attending for a few years now, his confidence has flourished!”

“Fantastic venue, plenty of parking, loads of staff to guide you, and the pools are amazing. They have hydraulic floors enabling variable water depths. State of the art gym. Also all types of classes available”

“Lovely small instructional pool - great for smaller kids and those learning to swim. Friendly staff and great atmosphere - no lockers etc things are stored in cubicles around the pool. Have to book by phone but will need your leisure number (get one on Bham Council site)”

“Nice and relaxing good,spot for water fowl and nature”

“I have used the facilities multiple times and I have found the staff welcoming and friendly. The pool is lovely and warm which makes swimming more enjoyable for me. I have seen multiple reviews about their car parking and ‘lack’ of signs for registering their vehicles. In my eyes you shouldn’t be driving if you can’t see multiple signs darted about, along with a 6ft banner in the reception area! In all great pool and staff”

“Super staff and great teaching at this family run pool. I've taken my son for years to be taught by the Swim Family Robinson. From his duckling badges to his rookie lifeguard gold. I can't recommend them enough. The waitlists to get in say it all!”

“Very welcoming and helpful pleasant staff. I had a free open day trial session and thoroughly enjoyed my session. Very clean and was able to use all gym and joined into an excercise class. Enjoyed swimming and especially the jacuzzi, brilliantly hot steam room and sauna. Well worth going to. Well enjoyed my session. Thankyou”

“My teenage son and his friends go swimming here every Sunday after closing time during a private male only swimming session. They love it. P.s. the picture is taken from the backside of the building. Free parking is available at all times.”

“A long walking trail with spectacle views, you can spot different birds, wild walking trails and can pick some berries as well.”

“Thank you to the very helpful lady in the shop today (and yesterday!). Having recently acquired a house with a pool, and not having much knowledge about how to manage it, and now the hot weather has arrived - it started to go green very quickly. The lady helped us with advice as to what to do and explained it all, great relief to know we’ve got such a good company locally that are happy to help with advice as well as pool supplies. Many thanks.”

“I’ve been coming here for 3-4 months now and really enjoy it. The pool is lovely and so is the gym. The lifeguards are very helpful, and in particular Bradley is very friendly, he cleans quite a lot to keep the pool up to standard and has been very helpful when necessary. PT Kat is also very helpful too and is a great PT. I would rate Nuffield 5/5 stars, I really enjoy it.”

“My daughter absolutely adores this swim school and so do I, so friendly, welcoming and fun! She’s just gone to swim two and she’s so proud! Emma is amazing and daughter literally adores her!”