Learn to swim.
There’s still time to start lessons for 2025.
Inclusive swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.
With small swimming classes and warm pool 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 swimming 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 life 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 swimming 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 swimming teachers. It also aids learning as it allows teachers to pay closer attention to each student in the pool.
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 swimming 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.
Short Courses
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Crash Course Swimming
Fast track progress in the pool. Join us for 4, daily classes during half terms throughout the year.
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Baby Bonding
FREE 4 week bonding classes in the water for parents and children up to 12 weeks old.
FAQs
Where is your swim school based?
We’ve got a dedicated swim school in Bideford complete with Soft Play, Wild Play and Nursery. We also offer lessons from Town Mills pool in Torrington.
Do you have spaces for swimming lessons?
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 swimming 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.