Swimming for kids

Some children are born waterbabies, and feel completely at home in the water. Others find it pretty daunting, and need a lot of encouragement to get into the pool.

Whichever camp your child falls into, we’ve rounded up the best places to go swimming for kids in your area, including pools, lessons, fun sessions and swimming teams.

Swimming is one of the few sports that your child can enjoy from a matter of weeks old, and it has huge health benefits, whatever their age.

It increases strength and muscle tone, improves heart and lung fitness, and provides children with a greater understanding of how their bodies work. It’s also brilliant for relieving stress, giving kids a physical and mental sense of weightlessness.

And, of course, it teaches them the skills they need to stay safe in the water: a vital lesson for every child.

So search our listings now for great places to start swimming near you: happy splashing!