The 30 Best Pools for swimming in London

“So impressed with the quick growth in confidence and coordination of my two children (ages 4 and 2). Huge thanks to teachers Julia and Ellie for their patient and fun approach. The kids LOVE going to their weekly classes.”

“My two children both swim with GoggleSquad Swimming School Surrey. My eldest preferes group lessons, she progresses week on week and really enjoys them. My son finds it difficult to remain focused in a group class so we have opted for 1:2:1 lessons, his teacher is outstanding and has the right balance of patience and firmness whilst also making the lessons fun. We are very happy with GoggleSquad and look forward to seeing them develop their skills.”

“When my son started Swim Acceleration School he was an ok swimmer. After joining his swimming has improved leaps and bounds. Vlad is very accommodating and Mackenzie was a very patient teacher. My son loves his swimming lessons and I am extremely happy with the progress he has made. Thank you Vlad!”

“My son has been swimming with Goggle Squad since November and is really enjoying it. His confidence around the water has always been great but he’s been making rapid progress with the actual swimming since starting. The small classes with children of similar age really allow the teacher to focus on each child individually and the pool facilities are great too!”

“Aqua Hero’s is a super special swimming school. Their lessons are based on fun and imagination allowing the children to improve their technique, strength and water safety in a happy environment. Jerome is amazing with the children and the classes are kept small so each child gets lots of 1:1 attention when needed”

“My daughter has been swimming with Colin since she was 4. Really friendly and flexible teachers. They make swimming fun and interesting.”

“I am glad my kids joined the ISA. I feel it is rare to find a swimming place that gives your children one to one session. Most places provide group sessions, therefore it's great ISA exist. My kids teacher Yasmine is a great teacher she engages the kids during the lesson in a fun way and is also aware every child different learning needs.”

“We have had our children at Minnows for 6 years and to see them progress to fantastic swimmers has been great. Justine and the team do a great job in encouraging them, whilst also challenging them to be the best swimmers they can be. We cannot recommend Justine and the team highly enough.”

“Earlier this year, I enrolled in the open water swimming lessons proposed by Turner Swim at the Docklands Sailing & Watersports Centre, and have really enjoyed them. Coaches Thomas & Andrew were very approachable and knowledgeable, which helped me gain confidence in doing open water swimming for the first time. Over the 6 sessions together, I gained enough confidence in my swimming abilities to enroll for the annual 1 mile swim they organize. Having only recently learning swimming, I have been pleased with that. I highly recommend these lessons, and working with Coach Thomas & Andrew more generally - in a pool or at the Docklands Centre. I am now a regular at the Centre during the open season. Thomas, Andrew: Thank you for your guidance & help!”

“Neil is always on time with very reasonable rates. Our pool is was limping along from lack of maintenance & care from previous owners. He goes out of his way to accommodate your wishes, he has a natural willingness to help you out if needed...Thank you Neil your a life saver!”

“Crystal Pools' engineers fixed a leak which had been a problem for a couple of years and that other companies could not repair. They did it by being meticulous and thorough. They were very professional and efficient too. Many thanks to them”

“Nothing better than a team that lives and breathes hot tubs and accessories. What aquatubs doesn't know about hot tubs probably isn't worth knowing. From initial viewing to demos to installation, everything has been a breeze. The team is utterly professional and all maintenance and water chemistry queries are answered 7 days a week. Top notch service and experience. Highly recommended! :)”

“Claire is an excellent swim teacher and our son has shown consistent improvement in confidence, attentiveness and ability over the last 8 weeks. She always lets children take the lead on their own development. She makes the basics fun and engaging and is also caring and accepting on those “off days” that 2/3/4 year olds have. Thank you Claire and Angel Swim for a fantastic experience thus far!”

“Have been taking my 6 year old daughter for 3:1 swimming lessons with Brian at Swimming Class UK since she was 3 years. When she started she was afraid of getting her face wet. Now she is a confident and strong swimmer. She loves the lessons and it's a joy watching her learn and grow.”

“I've been having regular lessons from Lindsay for three months now, and the swimming lessons are really excellent. Lindsay has a wealth of technical knowledge and swimming experience that really shows. She also is a great coach, technique is taught clearly and she adapts what to focus on in each lesson based on my individual ability and current progress - this helps make the learning process more effective and learning technique more digestible. Lindsay has a patient and energetic coaching style, and I'm seeing great progress against my own swim goals - thank you! I'm fairly new to the triathlon world, and prior to starting with Turner Swim, I've previously really struggled with swimming, and nearly gave up triathlons as a result. However, I decided to get lessons with Turner Swim - I'm so pleased I did! I'm more confident, and my swimming progress has been greater than I personally expected so I'm really pleased!”

“We really love the team at Seriously FUN Swimming. Our boys have such fun at their Sunday morning lessons and have become confident swimmers. Each instructor at every level is expertly suited to guide the kids through their lessons and milestones. The structure that is in place is best in class and we're thrilled with the progression both of our boys are showing whilst keeping the fun element for them. Highly recommend Seriously FUN Swimming!”

“All my three kids attend swimming lessons, we moved from Perseid to Wimbledon and I am so impressed about the high standard of swimming lesson they provide. The teachers are patient kind and more over have an eye for details. Excellent!”

“My sons love going to Dolphin swimming classes each week. The teachers are all really great with them and the soft play facilities are great as an added bonus. The flexible make up lessons really help for illnesses and holidays.”

“My children have been learning to swim with Aqua Skills for the last five years and I wouldn’t use any other swim school. They’ve had group lessons, 1:1 and 1:2 lessons and the standard of teaching is excellent. All of the instructors are friendly, patient and committed to securing progress. Unlike other swim schools in the area, group lessons are small and for beginner groups the instructors and their assistants are in the water. In our experience Aqua skills have also been brilliant at helping children to build confidence in the water and overcome any anxieties about certain addicts of learning to swim. The owners are also present at sessions and teaching sometimes themselves. They’re thoroughly lovely people and fantastic at what they do.”

“I cannot praise this swimming school highly enough! I’ve been using them for both my children. My eldest is very close to finishing her lessons hopefully and she started off as a non swimmer and she is now a confident swimmer who enjoys coming to every lesson. My youngest has just started off and is loving every minute of her sessions. The instructors are professional and cater to each individual needs. My kids love all the instructors and Claire is very quick at responding to any queries or questions parents have. When my partner broke his foot and couldn’t drive my eldest to her lessons - I told Claire about it and she went above and beyond to get my daughter into a different session time in order for her to not miss one lesson. I will definitely be recommending seriously swimming to anyone looking for a swim school. Thanks so much!!”

“My baby boy has been having swimming lessons with Fernanda. She is an excellent teacher, and makes both the children and parents feel comfortable. Swimming lessons are always fun for both me and my baby. Highly recommended.”

“Our son is leaning with Nadia now and we couldn't have asked for a more diligent swimming instructor. Our son loves his swimming lesson time on Sundays and looks forward to it with excitement. Focusing more on technic rather than playing in the water. Individual attention is definitely helping our son with his confidence in water. Highly recommend”

“This review is long overdue as I finished lessons with Turner last year - and have been swimming once or twice a week since! :) Huge thank you to Thomas, an amazing asset to the Turner team - Thomas' honesty meant I was fully aware from the beginning of the big undertaking of learning to swim given my water phobia - but he stuck with me through the process and we eventually got there! Learning to swim was one of the most challenging things I've ever done, but I also had a LOT of fun and really looked forward to my bi-weekly lessons. It's a big commitment as a complete beginner, you may laugh and cry, but if you're willing to put in the work, Thomas and team are professional, patient and lovely and will 100% get you there. Hoping to return in the future to learn the breaststroke!”

“Ariadne is an amazing swimming teacher! She is patient,encouraging and makes every lesson fun and engaging. My daughter has grown so much in confidence and skill thanks to her guidance. We truly appreciate her dedication ad positive energy!”

“Great facilities, and very appropriate for children. My 4.5-year-old is enjoying his swimming lessons a lot, and keeps asking when the next lesson will be. The teachers are patient and are fully aware of the different capabilities of the age groups they are working with. All in all, a fantastic experience, and I look forward to my kid continuing there in terms to come.”

“My son is half way through his first term at Great Waves Kenley. He has made excellent progress learning to swim each week. He is given lots of attention and direction, and the wonderful instructors are patient and encouraging. We will be signing up our youngest child very soon. Thank you Great Waves!”

“I would highly recommend our swimming instructor Louis. He has a gentle approach and patience creating a positive environment for my 9-month-old daughter. Louis expertise ensures a safe and enjoyable introduction to the water, fostering confidence in little swimmers.”

“My son has been attending classes here from 3-5 years old and it has been great. They have very small groups and get them used to being comfortable in the water. It is also very personal and Fiona, who I have been working with to manage things, has been always very flexible in finding a slot for Gaspard despite a lot of changing priorities on our side.”

“Would like to thank Jane at Romford 3s Swim School for ensuring our experience was going to be ongoing and truly memorable. First class service starts from bookings, customer care, to instruction in the Pool. A company that really are committed & passionate on all levels.”

“Kelly is an amazing swimming instructor. She has been teaching my 2 years old daughter every Sunday since a year now. She is very patient and so kind. Thank you Kelly for your incredible knowledge. We so glad we’ve met an instructor like you.”