The 30 Best Pools for swimming in Bedford

“Pro-active, considerate (for those of us still new to the pool game), knowledgeable and professional. I have absolute faith and trust in everyone I have come across at Blue Cube. I would recommend them wholeheartedly.”

“Absolutely wonderful place ,dedicated amazing teachers ,worth every penny ,my son has been attending this place for two years and was incredibly nervous in the water to watch him swim now is a joy thank you hilltop”

“Great family, fun, good place to spend a few hours, with good facilities.”

“A great small pool with staff dedicated to getting your child comfortable and confident in the water.”

“A fine 33 1/3 yards pool ideal for swimming as it is both longer and deeper than modern 25m leisure pools.”

“A fantastic facility and service. Both Louise & Kate have been excellent at helping with my recovery, always welcoming, very knowledgeable, and accommodating. James & Claire (owners) offer a 5 star service from personally welcoming you at each session and escorting from the private car park to the pool, and back after, to ensuring the whole journey is as smooth as possible. The grounds and pool area are kept in pristine condition and welcoming, with great small added touches i.e towels and bath robes, to hot drinks and biscuits for after your session. Highly recommend!”

“I used Richard for many years ago until took over the business. Andy has continued with their excellent service. Always happy to help and very knowledgeable.”

“My daughter went from nervous non-swimmer, to an enthusiastic swimmer with a pretty decent freestyle and backstroke in less than a year! Absolutely first class.”

“My son has been having swimming lessons since he was 3 and always hated them. It's always been such a battle to get him to lessons, he has had lessons in a few different places. I recently booked a short course of lessons with George after finding out about Pool Stars. My son was resisting getting in the pool, George noticed and called his name, and quickly built rapport with him. For the first time ever my son came out the pool with a smile on his face, telling me the lesson went well and he 'even had fun'. The opposite of any other lessons he has ever had. I wish Pool Stars was around when he was younger, he would have a very different association with the pool. I can't recommend Pool stars enough for building confidence in the water.”

“We instructed ‘swimming pool surveys’ to identify a leak. Our pool is only 18 months old and the installer said the leak was from a skimmer. Andy found the leak not from a skimmer but from a wiring conduit relating to the cover. They carried out further tests and a full report. Without question these guys know there stuff. Andy has lots of experience and knows any pool inside out. We just wish they were the ones who installed our pool in the first place. Swimming pool surveys are excellent value for money compared to other silly quotes.”

“I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding swimming lessons my children receives at Kempston pool. The progress they have made has been brilliant, and I attribute much of this success to the exceptional way the instructors attend to the children. I have been particularly impressed by: * Individual Attention: Despite managing a group, the instructors consistently notice individual needs. Whether it's correcting a specific technique or offering a word of encouragement to a hesitant child, they provide personalised feedback effectively. * Patience and Encouragement: The instructors demonstrate remarkable patience and have a wonderful, positive attitude that clearly motivates the children. They celebrate small successes, which really boosts confidence. * Clear Communication: They explain techniques in a way that is easy for children to understand, adapting their approach as needed. * Creating a Safe & Fun Atmosphere: My children feel safe and supported in their lessons. The instructors balance learning with fun, making it an experience my children genuinely look forward to each week. Seeing how well my children are cared for and how attentively they are taught has been wonderful. Please pass on our thanks to the instructors for their dedication and skill. We are delighted with the programme.”

“So yes, it is an old pool, but the pros massively outweigh the cons and there are some quite unreasonable reviews here. Pros:- 33 metre pool, Lovely staff, Lovely community vibe, Wide lanes, More flexible swimming times, Properly hot showers, Big changing cubicles (useful if you're 6ft3 like me) Decent pool temperature so you can really go for it when you swim. Cons:- It is old so there are rust marks that have built up over the decades, giving it an untidy/grubby look, although it is as clean as any other pool. Unfair and generally negative reviews about teeny things by unsympathetic people. The negative reviews about this pool stopped me trying it for 3 years and the only reason I went was because the Kempston one was closed for a period of time. It is in need of a refurbishment as it is an old pool, but it isn't any dirtier than any other pool I've been to. The one in Barnet North London is pretty much a brand new centre, and I've seen that one in significantly worse states than Robinsons due to customers being gross and disrespectful. So, if you want to go swimming in a nice, well maintained, historical pool with a great community vibe, nice respectful people, spacious lanes, is open when you want, and you can understand that it has battle scars from years of service, then this is the pool for you.”

“We took our 6 month old puppy to her first swimming lesson. We were all welcomed by Amy, she was amazing and explained everything that was going to happen and why. Our puppy was given a life jacket and slowly introduced to the slope and water, taking it all at our puppies pace. Amy supported our puppy and gave us really good advice. Our puppy was so happy which made us feel comfortable, safe and smile so much. We will be back as it’s a great, safe place for our puppy to learn. Thank you so much Amy”

“Our toddler has been coming to Happy Tiddlers since he was 5 months old. He loves his lessons with Emma and his confidence has grown in the water. We have also started taking our newborn to lessons with Helen too. Designated children's pool which is always warm. The group numbers are kept small and only your age group is in the pool at the time of your lesson. Classes are structured with fun toys and activities in mind to develop their swim skills. The instructors are great at explaining the reason behind the activities too and provide tips of what to do at home for water confidence. The premises is well maintained - there is always a member of staff mopping the floors after every lesson. Plenty of room in main changing room with heaters that work to keep babies warm when they get out the pool. There is also cubicles and baby changing mats available. Plenty of room for parking (which is free). Viewing gallery is close so you can see your child swimming with their parent (some swim schools make you sit in another room and watch on a screen). The school asks for photos not to be taken in certain areas for safe guarding reasons. It's nice to know your babies won't be in the background of another parent's photos. We originally picked the school as struggled to find somewhere that had lessons available at the weekends for when Dad isn't working and wanted an activity for him to do with the babies Would highly recommend Happy Tiddlers!”

“I have been taking my 5 month old here since he was about 3 months old. The pool is perfect for baby classes, nice and warm and the instructor is amazing. It’s very relaxed and welcoming which is as exactly what I wanted (always a bit nerve racking when you’re trying new things with a baby!) classes are not too big either! They provide lots of info and instructions before you go which is so useful too so you know exactly what you’re doing and how it works! I look forward to our class every week and would recommend Hartwell to anyone wanting to give baby swimming a go!”

“Really enjoying the 'able' workouts and fitness classes at Fitness First. The swimming pool and sauna are both an added bonus. I would recommend to anyone thinking of joining a gym or simply want to improve overall fitness.”

“Towers Health & Racquets Club is a great place to train and unwind. The gym has a good range of equipment, and the courts are always in good condition. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is relaxed but professional. It can get a little busy at peak times, but overall it’s a great club to visit even as a guest.”

“Only commenting on playing badminton there but staff are friendly, facility is clean and bright and not cold in winter.”

“My LO attends Fish2Water swimming lessons via SSG and really seems to enjoy it. He is particularly fond of Orsola our instructor who knows every student by their first name, is super patient and is just such a natural at teaching kids how to swim - whilst making the adults feel at ease too. Highly recommend!”

“Lovely softplay, mine definitely like it here. I had lovely Meena on reception, helpful , lovely lady. She helped me sort my tickets quickly and efficiently. Definitely recommend and huge thanks to Meena”

“Took my two 4 year old grandsons swimming at Flitwick leisure centre in the under 5's session. The parking us easy, the changing rooms and whole swimming area is exceptionally clean and the two pools available are ideal for the age range. We all had a great time.”

“Great gym & atmosphere . The members of staff are very friendly and very helpful! . Not sure the young lady’s name but my bag got stuck in my locker and she was able to get it out for me I was very greatful. Love this gym ! ☺️”