We will be located in the former DW Sports Fitness, on the Longwood Retail Park, postcode BT37 9UH. (view map)
Northern Ireland
Opening Autumn 2026! Register your interest now to get your 1st month for £10 … Only 25 places available on this deal.
Swim! Newtownabbey is opening this Autumn in the former DW Sports Fitness on Longwood Retail Park. Construction work is underway on our £1m+ purpose built facility, designed especially for children’s swimming lessons (aged 0–11.)
Class sizes will be small, with our expert teachers in the water supporting beginners. Every swimmers’ achievements will be celebrated with certificates and stickers.
Places on this offer are limited, so register your interest today so that you can be on the priority list for when the booking portal opens.
WHERE ARE WE
Longwood Retail Park Longwood Rd Newtownabbey BT37 9UHOpening times
- Monday 9:00am - 8:30pm (TBC)
- Tuesday 3:00pm - 8:30pm (TBC)
- Wednesday 9:00am - 8:30pm (TBC)
- Thursday 9:00am - 8:30pm (TBC)
- Friday 9:00am - 8:30pm (TBC)
- Saturday 8:00am - 7:00pm (TBC)
- Sunday 8:00am - 7:00pm (TBC)
- Free on-site parking available
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register interest
Want to be the first to know? For regular updates regarding our new centre opening and early bird discounted swimming lessons please register your interest and we will be in touch.
SWIM! 3-11 YEARS
enjoying your swim! experience from day one
Our fun, bespoke programme is designed 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.
BABY SWIM 0-3 YEARS
fun and bespoke experience for babies & toddlers
Our ‘baby swim!’ lessons are child-led and designed for you to bond with your little ones while they build water confidence. Our lessons focus on your child’s development, using sensory equipment whilst learning how to be safe in the water.
experience our facilities
changing rooms
Designed for the whole family.
star of the week
Be sure to applaud our Stars of the Week at the end of their lesson.
vanity area
A relaxed area to get ready.
pram park
Designed to store your pram or car seat.
award podium
Be sure to share any pics with us! #weareswim
warm-up area
To get your swimmer pool ready!
air-conditioned viewing lounge
With floor-to-ceiling windows for a full view of the pool.
31-degree pool
Perfectly heated for all swimmers.
lockers
Remember to bring your own lock!
coffee machine in the viewing lounge
Enjoy free WiFi and a clear view from every seat.
reception
The swim! team will be here to greet you.
swim! play area
To keep little ones entertained.
retail area
For your convenience.
shower area
Perfect for a pre or post-lesson dip.
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
Yes we will!
Our baby swim! lessons are designed specifically for ages 0-3.
We have limited availability for these lessons, so they will only take place of specific weekdays.
At swim!, we make learning to swim fun, supportive and rewarding for children aged 0–11.
Our small classes give every child individual support from expert teachers, with fun weekly themes that build technique, skills and confidence.
Our warm, modern facilities are designed with children in mind. Parents can relax in our comfortable, air-conditioned viewing lounge with free Wi-Fi and a bottle-filling station.
We celebrate every milestone through our unique swim! awards, while simple online booking and progress tracking make it easy to stay up to date.
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.
Our lessons run for 50 weeks in the year, with the only closure period being between Christmas and New Year.