The address is… University of Chester, Parkgate Rd, Chester CH1 4BJ
North West
Looking for kids swimming lessons in Chester?
Swim@ Chester is based within the grounds of the University of Chester, offering a dedicated swim environment for children aged 3–11. With free on-site parking and easy access from the A540, it’s a convenient choice for local families.
In our clean, supportive space, expert teachers lead every class from inside the pool, helping build confidence, ability and a lifelong love of swimming.
🎉 Children progress through stickers and certificates
💻 Choose your session and sign up instantly online
🏊 30-minute weekly lessons that kids love
💷 Lessons from just £44 a month
Give them a head start in the water at Swim@ Chester.
SWIM@ 3-11 YEARS
enjoying your swim@ experience from day one
Our fun, bespoke programme is designed in collaboration with Olympic medalist Becky Adlington to support your child through their introduction to swimming lessons. With small class sizes, teachers in the water with beginners and weekly themed lessons we will unlock their swimming potential.
experience the swim@ difference
comfortably warm water
Incredible swimming facility at University of Chester
olympian-led
Our swim programme is developed in collaboration with Olympic medallists Becky Adlington & Steve Parry.
teachers in the water
Small group sizes and teachers in the pool with beginners.
free swim caps
All swimmers will be provided with a swim cap at their first lesson.
child-led approach
Our lessons are designed to be fun, engaging and progressive for all swimmers.
weekly themes
Lessons follow a different theme each week, from superheroes to animals!
don’t take it from us, take it from them!
Helpful friendly staff who get the best out of the students.
Claire
Staff all really friendly and engaging. Children absolutely love them and respond to their enthusiasm and fun games. Big focus on technique not just distance.
Emma
Staff are absolutely fabulous. Children have come on fantastically.
Janet
Really pleased with how our daughter is progressing . She’s confident and made a really good progress .
Ash
frequently asked questions
Here at swim@ we deliver the same bespoke learn to swim programme and it is delivered by our expert teachers. At swim@ university of chester, we have lessons for ages 3+ compared to swim! where we cater for ages 0-11.
At swim@ university of chester we teach lessons from the convenience of University of Chester. By delivering lessons from the school pool we are able to teach high-quality lessons to more children and give back to the local community. We invest in the local school pool and in many instances help prevent the closure of more pools across the country.
You can still expect small class sizes, fun weekly-themed lessons and enthusiastic and engaging teachers.
At swim@ we offer a bespoke programme which focuses on water safety, fun and great technique. We have small class sizes allowing for individual feedback and progression.
Lessons have fun themes each week and our teachers are highly skilled and experts at what they do.
The best way to get in touch is by filling out the contact us form.
The pool is located at the main Chester University campus on Parkgate Road (CH1 4BJ).
As you enter the campus via the Exton Park entrance the pool is in the building immediately on your left hand side (large poster/image of a swimmer on the pool building).
Parking can be found to your left round the back of the small hall or by following the one-way system round the back of the astro pitch or on the raised car park immediately in front of it. Parking is available on site free of charge.
Once in the building you will see the University sports centre staff on reception & to the left you will find us & our front of house team member. Simply mention to them that you are looking for swim@ & they will advise you where to go.
Lessons are £44 per month, which covers one 30 minute lesson per week.
Our lessons run for 50 weeks in the year, with the only closure period being between Christmas and New Year.