An Overview of Swimming
Because the density of the human body is very similar to that of water, the body is supported by the water meaning less stress is placed on joints and bones. Therefore, swimming is frequently used as an exercise in rehabilitation after injuries and is suitable for all ages.
Whether you're thinking of learning for the first time or returning to swimming after a few years - whether you'd like to join a club and try competitive swimming or just get in the water for leisure, take the plunge and Go Swim!
Benefits
Swimming can boost your mood and increase positivity & sleep quality.
Involvement
Learning to swim is an important life skill and a great way to keep active. Although you might think swimming lessons are for children, thousands of adults each year are taking the plunge and learning to swim at adult only swimming classes. You can use British Swimming's handy pool finder to find your local pool.
There are a number of Pools across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, some of which are open to everyone, member only and Sports Club/Community Association that might take bookings in evenings and weekends for Clubs.
Blaby
- Blaby hotel
- David Lloyd Club - Leicester Meridian and Narborough
- Enderby Leisure and Golf Centre
- Livingwell Health Club
- Marriott Leisure Club
- Winstanley Community College
Charnwood
- Charnwood Community College
- Hind Leys Specialist Arts College
- LA Fitness
- Loughborough Grammar School
- Loughborough Leisure Centre
- Loughborough University
- Ratcliffe College
- Soar Valley Leisure Centre
- South Charnwood Leisure Centre
- The Roundhill Academy
- Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College
Harborough
- Harborough Leisure Centre
- Leicester Grammar School
- Lutterworth Sports Centre
- Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club
Hinckley & Bosworth
- Bosworth Academy
- Hinckley Leisure Centre
- John Cleveland College Sports Centre
- Market Bosworth High School and Community College
- Romans Health & Leisure Club
- The Club and Spa at the Hinckley Island Hotel
- The Heathfield Academy
- Westfield Junior School
Leicester City
- Abbey Sports & Leisure Club
- Aylestone Leisure Centre
- Bannatynes Health Clu
- Braunstone Leisure Centre
- Cossington Street Sports Centre
- Evington Leisure Centre
- Leicester Fitness & Wellbeing Centre
- Leicester Leys Leisure Centre
- New Parks Leisure Centre
- Northfield House Primary School
- Spence Street Sports Centre
- Spirit Health Club
- The Danielle Brown Sports Centre
- The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre
Melton
- Ragdale Hall Health Hydro and Thermal Spa
- Stapleford Lifestyle Club
- Waterfield Leisure Centre
North West Leicestershire
- Ashby School
- Breedon Priory Health Club
- Champneys Springs
- Grace Dieu Manor School
- Hasla Health Club
- Hermitage Leisure Centre
- Hood Park Leisure Centre
- Ibstock Leisure Complex
- Kegworth Hotel Leisure Club
- King Edward VII Science and Sports College
- Livingwell Health Club
- Otium Leisure Club
- Reeds Health Club & Spa
Oadby & Wigston
- Brookside Primary School
- Oadby Swimming Pool
- The Roger Bettles Sports Centre
Rutland
- Barnsdale Hall & Country Club
- Catmose Sports Centre
- Oakham School Sports Centre
- Uppingham School Sports Centre
Facts
- Team England won 28 medals in the pool in the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Find Swimming Clubs/Groups Near You
Use the search below to find local organisations near you.
National Governing Bodies
Swim England
- Contact Name
- Swim England headquarters
- Contact Email
- customerservices@swimming.org
- Contact Telephone
- 01509 618 700
British Swimming
- Contact Name
- British Swimming
- Contact Email
- customerservices@swimming.org
- Contact Telephone
- 01509 618 700
Ocean Lake Tri
We are a triathlon club based at Leybourne Lake Country Park and Simon Langton School in Canterbury in Kent.
We promote a ‘Whole Club Ethos’, so whether you are an elite athlete or a novice or a returning athlete or a late bloomer you have a place
Medway Maritime Swimming Club
A competitive swimming club for all ages - 6-90 years+.
We train as a team and build you as an individual.
Learn to Swim, Competitive Swimming, Masters all covered.
Our coaches are fully trained and we offer a friendly and inclusive programme.
Gravesham Lifesaving Club
A volunteer lifesaving club teaching aspects of water safety, rescue and first aid.
Tudor Park Marriott Golf and Country Club
18-hole golf course, practice areas: driving range, putting, chipping. Gym
Sevenoaks Sport & Wellbeing
Sevenoaks Sport & Wellbeing is a free magazine in the Sevenoaks District in Kent which hosts an annual Showcase Event for local sports clubs.
Dymond Swimmers
Established since 2007, Dymond Swimmers offers a fun and safe learning environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
In addition to lessons and training, we offer the opportunity to learn lifesaving / personal survival skills, and experience the
sevenoaks water polo
The water polo section of SSC is one of the fastest growing in Kent. We offer quality coaching to both senior and junior members.
Monday - 18:30-19:30 - Juniors (7-18)
Wednesday - 21:00-22:00 - Senior
Sunday 9:00 -10:00-Juniors (7-18)
Medwaytri
Medwaytri is a friendly local club offering a full coaching program, with training, advice and support to all abilities of adults and juniors from 8 years old, interested in taking part in Triathlon or swimming, cycling or running individually. Novice se
Gravesend and Northfleet Swim Club
Swim Club for members aged 4 upwards. Learn to Swim section moving through to competitive squads and Masters (aged 18 and over).
Sevenoaks Synchronised Swimming Club
Synchronised Swimming Club based in Sevenoaks Kent welcoming swimmers from 8-18 years old
7oakssynchro@gmail.com
Aqua Aims Swim School
Aqua Aims are a Private Swim England Accredited Swim School, have been awarded the Autism Friendly Award by the National Autistic Society, Royal Life Saving Society Approved Training Centre and Winners of Swim England Swim School of the Year.
Faversham Swimming Pools
Faversham Pools offer year-round swimming in our bright indoor pool, with the added summertime bonus of three fantastic heated outdoor pools and fun rapids. One of the Daily Mail's 'Top Ten Lidos'.
BRITISH UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES SPORT
British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) is the national governing body for Higher Education (HE) sport in the UK, a membership organisation, and a company limited by guarantee with charitable status, and our vision is simple, to enhance the student e
Special Olympics Great Britain
Special Olympics offers a lifetime of learning through sport and benefits individuals of all ages and ability levels – from those with low motor abilities to highly skilled athletes.
UK Sport
UK Sport provides strategic investment to enable Great Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic sports and athletes to achieve their full medal winning potential.
Biomenchanist and Analyst
This is an exciting time to be a part of our Aquatics GB Team, at the start of the Los Angeles 2028 cycle. As a crucial member of our team, you will have the opportunity as a Biomechanist and Analyst to work with our Olympic swimmers in the dynamic environment at the Loughborough Performance Centre.
Performance Pathway Lead Swimming
Aquatics GB is seeking a Performance Pathway Lead to support the development and implementation of a World Class Performance Pathway in Swimming, to maximise the potential of athletes within the performance pathway and to work in conjunction with Home Nation development programmes.