Start swimming this January.
Join us as a new swimmer before 31st January 2025 and get 25% off your first month when you sign up by Direct Debit.
Inclusive swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.
With small classes and warm water, all of our make waves swimmers receive a comfortable, personalised swimming lesson experience, with the flexibility to work with individual needs.
Lead from our purpose built pool facilities in Bideford, our aim is to make everyone comfortable in the water, whatever their age or ability.
We offer a range of classes to cater for all levels, from those who have never stepped foot in a pool before, to those who are looking to fine-tune their swimming technique.
Our team highly trained and experienced swim instructors also lead swimming lessons in Torrington, offering the same wide range of classes and high quality instruction as our Bideford swimming school.
Swimming lessons for 0-4 years olds.
Swimming lessons for 0-4 year old’s are an important activity for parents and their children. Not only is it a fun and enjoyable way for babies and toddlers to learn a new skill, but it also has several developmental and safety benefits. For example, swimming can help babies develop their coordination, balance, and physical strength.
School aged swimmers.
Our lessons last for 30 minutes, with each of our pools heated to a comforting 32°C.
We offer small classes of four swimmers per session as this allows for a strong relationship of trust to build between swimmers and their teachers. It also aids learning as it allows teachers to pay closer attention to each student.
Adult swimming classes.
We understand that there are many reasons why swimmers may have waited until later in life to start their swimming journey.
Lead by our experienced instructors, our 30 minute adult swimming lessons introduce adult swimmers to our pools through teaching focused on building your skills and confidence in the water
Swimming lessons with additional needs.
Living in the wonderful North Devon area we are extremely blessed to have access to beaches and waterways that enrich our lives and provide a huge range of opportunities for outdoor sports and adventures.
Unfortunately, while beautiful and fun, water bodies are dangerous places and it is therefore an essential life skill to learn to swim. For example, the inability to swim or perform basic aquatic skills could turn a casual gathering at the beach or by the river with friends into a life threatening situation.
FAQs
Where are you based?
We’ve got a dedicated swim centre in Bideford complete with Soft Play, Wild Play and Nursery. We also offer lessons from Town Mills pool in Torrington.
Do you have spaces?
Yes, we have spaces for all ages and abilities. Complete your details and we’ll provide details of the classes most suited to your child’s abilities.
How do I book lessons?
Follow the links to check our swimming availability. Complete your details and we’ll provide details of the classes most suited to your child’s abilities.
Give the Gift of Swimming.
Our swimming vouchers are redeemable on swimming lessons at Make Waves Swim School at either of our pools, Bideford or Torrington.