We will be located on the Greenside Retail Park, postcode M43 7YY. (view map)
North West
We’re now open! Swim! Droylsden is now open at Greenside Retail Park offering swimming lessons for children across East Manchester, and we’re excited to welcome local families through our doors.
Our £1million + purpose-built swim centre offers swimming lessons for children aged 0-11, with small class sizes, expert teachers in the water, and a fun, supportive environment designed to build confidence and skills for life.
Book now and secure your child’s place on our 1st month £10 deal (usually £39.99).
Our 1st month £10 places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
experience our facilities
31-degree pool
Perfectly heated for all swimmers.
air-conditioned viewing lounge
With floor-to-ceiling windows for a full view of the pool.
changing rooms
Designed for the whole family.
Baby lessons
We offer baby lessons for ages 0-3. A great way to gain water confidence, whilst bonding with your baby.
star of the week
Be sure to applaud our Stars of the Week at the end of their lesson.
pram park
Designed to store your pram or car seat.
shower area
Perfect for a pre or post-lesson dip.
warm-up area
To get your swimmer pool ready!
reception
The swim! team will be here to greet you.
don’t take it from us, take it from them!
This is a wonderful place! Brilliantly designed for kids and the staff are lovely! My son has not got on well with swimming lessons at other places, and has been really frightened of going again, but this evening he was smiling and laughing! Fantastic! We signed up straightaway for lessons.
Jessica
We absolutely love swim! You cannot believe that such a lovely swimming pool is situated here. Our little boys third swimming lesson and he is already so much more confident in the water. I asked him today what his favourite part of his lesson was and he said “Emma”. He loves his swimming teacher
Berni
I would recommend swim! to anyone who wants to take their child to learn how to swim, the best decision I made was the bring my little boy here. All staff are very friendly and very welcoming :
Caitlin
Amazing experience for your little ones to learn to swim. The instructors are so welcoming, patient and kind.
Loren
Really great place for kids to learn to swim. Looks really nice and fresh all the staff are lovely. Highly recommend
Danielle
Thoroughly impressed with the whole venue, looks beautiful! Have already signed my kids up for some lessons and they're excited. All staff are very polite, kind and helpful.
Jake
frequently asked questions
We offer lessons for children aged 0-11.
3-11 year olds are able to join a Swim 1- 8 class depending on their level. (Check level abilities here)
And our baby swim! lessons are designed specifically for ages 0-3.
At swim! we will offer a seamless learn to swim! journey for all ages, with group swimming lessons for 0-11.
- Our bespoke programme focuses on great technique and core skills before progressing onto distances, with 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.
- State-of-the-art facilities allow for member-only access offering clean, modern, and warm changing rooms designed for children.
- Our comfortable viewing lounge has air conditioning, free WIFI and a bottle filler available for spectators.
- We celebrate every milestone and achievement no matter how big or small through our unique swim! awards.
All of this comes with a simple online booking process and online progress tracking so you can keep up to date with how your little one is getting on in their lessons.
Please arrive at your first lessons around 10 minutes prior to your start time. You will be welcomed by the swim! team at reception and you can gain access to the changing room via the QR code on your online account. Outdoor shoes should not be worn in changing areas, please use the cover shoes provided before entering the changing rooms.
Once your little one is changed, for ages 3-11 they will complete a warm-up video in the warm-up area 5 minutes before the lesson starts, they’ll then hop onto poolside where they’ll be met by their teacher to start their lesson. You will then collect your child from their teacher at the collection point at the end of the lesson.
For baby swim! please proceed to poolside with your baby just before the start time of your lesson, you’ll teacher will meet you in the pool! Our viewing lounge is designed for family and friends to enjoy watching swim! lessons. For baby swim! one adult will be in the water and other family and friends are welcome to come and watch.
Our pool will be heated to a warm 31 degrees, perfect for little ones.
The best way to get in touch is by filling out the register now or contact us form. One of the team will be in contact shortly.
Lessons will be based with up to six children per class and require children to have the capability to be independent in the water and able to take instructions from our teachers. We don’t currently offer SEN or disability-specific sessions. However, we may in the future have one-to-one lessons on offer which may be suitable.
If you register now you’ll get your 1st month for £10 (usually £39.99).
Our lessons run for 50 weeks in the year, with the only closure period being between Christmas and New Year.
Our pool is 18 metres wide by 7 metres long and 1.2 metres deep.