Adult Swimming Lessons

Loughborough University Swimming Pool delivers a high quality swimming programme for adults wishing to learn the basic stroke techniques as well as those wishing to improve their existing stroke and stamina. Lessons are taught in an informal, relaxed and friendly environment. The instructor works individually with each person to achieve their personal swimming goals.

January 2024 Update

Bank Holiday and University Closure

Please note that there will be no lessons on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd April 2024, no lesson credits will be deducted on these days. 

Waiting List Update

There is currently over a 6 month wait for the beginner classes. Once you reach the top of the waiting list we will make contact via email to book and make payment.  We operate on a first come first served basis, so please ensure that you check your mailbox regularly for an update from us, as these spaces will become allocated to new requests.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Swimming Pool reception by emailing swimming@lboro.ac.uk or calling 01509 226200.

Prices

Lessons can be purchased in blocks of 5 credits at the price of £45 or a block of 8 credits at the price of £72.  Those that have a Loughborough Sport Membership will benefit from a membership discount (40% for Gold, 30% for Silver, 20% for Bronze and 10% for Purple members).

Credits will not be reimbursed for missed sessions unless this is due to a long-term illness or injury that is supported by a doctor's note and may incur an admin fee stated in our swim school terms and conditions.

More credits can be purchased via the Home Portal.

Abilities

We offer swimming lessons for beginner, intermediate and advanced swimmers from Monday to Thursday evening.

Beginner and intermediate lessons are taught at a depth of 1.2m and advanced lessons are taught at 2.0m.

Beginner: Non-swimmers to swimmers who can swim a short distance (under 25m).

Intermediate: Able to swim at least one length (25m) and comfortable with their head under water.

Advanced: Must be able to swim 4 lengths in 3 minutes.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Beginner

20:30 - 21:30

Beginner

20:00 - 21:00

Beginner

18:30 - 19:30

19:30 - 20:30

20:30 - 21:30 

Advanced

20:00 - 21:00

21:00 -21:00

Intermediate

21:30 - 22:30

Intermediate

21:00 - 22:00 

Intermediate

19:00 - 20:00

20:00 - 21:00

21:00 - 22:00