Disruption of hot water and shower facilities
There is currently no hot water or shower availability at the Harrogate Leisure and Wellbeing Centre. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Swimming lessons for children in the Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon area
Learning to swim is a fun way for your children to increase their overall fitness, boost confidence and make new friends!
We have a wide range of fun and all-inclusive lessons to encourage you to take that first step in the pool, you will be splashing around in no time!
Why not pop in for a chat about to get started and take the plunge today?
Lessons are available at:
- Harrogate Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
- Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
- Pateley Bridge Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
- Ripon Leisure and Wellbeing Hub - The Jack Laugher Centre
- Starbeck Swimming Pool
We run lessons seven days a week at various times during the day and they run all year round except for the Christmas holidays.
With the focus on fun and enjoyment, all our swimmers progress faster with greater confidence and with increased self-belief.
All our lessons for youngsters are designed around the ‘Swim England Learn to Swim’ framework, to help you understand and keep track of your child’s progress and to keep them motivated as they progress forward.
Information about the Swim England Learn to Swim framework can be found on their website.
Our experienced and fully qualified teachers go through full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, for your full peace of mind and the safety of your children.
We offer stage awards in competitive swimming and rookie lifesaving. Please ask us for more information on Our Royal Life Saving Society rookie lifeguard programme, which helps to give your child all the skills they need to be fully confident in the pool or the sea.
Swimming lesson prices for children
| Lesson type | Price |
|---|---|
| 30-minute class | £29.20 per month |
| One hour class | £38.60 per month |
Swimming lessons are paid for by direct debit and the price includes a 50% discount on a general swim at any of these pools:
- Harrogate Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
- Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
- Ripon Leisure and Wellbeing Hub - The Jack Laugher Centre
- Pateley Bridge Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
- Starbeck Swimming Pool
We currently have a waiting list for swimming lessons, you can complete our form to be added to the waiting list.
Disability swimming lessons
Our weekly star scheme swimming lessons run at Harrogate Leisure and Wellbeing Hub, Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub, Ripon Leisure and Wellbeing Hub - The Jack Laugher Centre and Starbeck Pool for children with special educational needs, disabilities or if they find mainstream provision too challenging. There are four star classes:
- Red Stars - staff support the children in the water helping them to gain water confidence and become used to being in the pool
- Orange Stars - staff support the children in the water helping them begin to learn a variety of water skills and introduce the four swimming strokes
- Yellow Stars - children gain deep water confidence and work on their stroke technique
- Green Stars - children focus on stroke development, technique and water safety
We currently have a waiting list for swimming lessons, you can complete our form to be added to the waiting list.
More information about swimming lessons for children
Read our terms and conditions for swimming and diving lessons in the Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon areas.