Swimming lessons in Norwich

Children group swimming lessons
Children swimming on pool float.

How to book Junior Group Swimming Lessons

Please click the button below to complete the form and help us find the right swimming lesson for your child's current ability. Once submitted, you’ll be given instructions on how to book the appropriate class.

Course Closures

Working in line with the Swim England Learn to Swim framework these sessions will run largely in line with the Norfolk County Council term times over 38 weeks per year.

Payments will be made via a monthly Direct Debit (with a payment break in August each year).

Course Closure weeks:

  • 24th October – 1st November 2026

  • 21st December – 3rd January 2027

  • 15th – 21st February 2027

  • 26th March – 11th April 2027 (Easter Meet gala is Friday 26th March)

  • 31st May – 6th June 2027 (Swim England gala on Monday 3rd May)

  • 26th July 2027 onwards

Re-enrolments

Re-enrolments for each term will not be required and your child will retain their space for as long as they require it. If, due to a progression, the cost needs to be amended then a new direct debit form will need to be completed but all other details will remain constant.

Group Session Timetable

Our Learn to Swim group lessons give both children and adults the opportunity to build confidence in the pool, learn new skills, and improve upon current skills and strokes.

Junior Group Swimming Lessons Prices

Payment for participation is administered via Direct Debit, calculated on the annual amount split evenly across 11 months (with a payment break every August). Monthly payments will remain the same irrespective of the number of sessions carried out in that particular month.

  • All 30-minute courses: £29.25 per month

  • All 45-minute courses: £33.00 per month

Please note that payment on joining will fall in line with the deadlines and cut-off dates in place for our other Direct Debit payments. Full details can be found in our Terms and Conditions of Membership.

Class descriptions

Our Learn to Swim programme is divided into Stage 1 – 10 awards, designed to help your child develop the essential skills needed to be confident, competent, and safe in the water.

Each stage has clear learning outcomes, so you and your child can track their progress as they master new skills.

Please note that at this time we are not offering stages 8 – 10.

To see a full description of each stage and its outcomes, see the Swim England framework.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please see below questions we're frequently asked about our Swim School and Swimming lessons.

If you cannot find the answer to your question, please contact our Swim School directly at spswimschool@uea.ac.uk

Children Swimming lessons