Baby & Toddler Swimming Lessons

Gentle beginnings and growing confidence, from 3 months to 3 years

Parent & baby

Little splashes, growing confidence

Share your child’s first swimming experiences in the welcoming surroundings of Gable Leisure Private Pool. Through playful activities, gentle movement and guidance from our instructors, children build confidence in the water with their parent or carer alongside them.

From first splashes to more structured toddler swimming, we’ll help you find a class suited to your child’s age, confidence and experience.

What to Expect at Your First Lesson

Take a look inside our parent and baby swimming lessons at Gable Leisure Private Pool. From a warm welcome to playful activities in the water, see how we help children build confidence with their parent or carer alongside them.

Lessons last 30 minutes, with a maximum of six children in each class.

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Baby Beginners - 3-12 months

A gentle introduction for babies who are new to swimming or still building confidence. Songs, toys and playful activities introduce supported floating, kicking and movement, with a parent or carer providing support throughout.

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Baby Advance - 12-24 months

For babies who are comfortable in the water and ready to build on their early swimming experiences. Supported floating, turning, reaching for toys and more active games help develop confidence and body control.

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Toddler Beginners - 2-3 years

For toddlers who are comfortable in the pool and ready for more structured swimming activities. Practise bubbles, floating, kicking and returning to the poolside while building independence with parent or carer support. Children do not need to swim independently before joining.

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Before Your First Splash

Find out how our baby and toddler lessons work and what to expect when you join us.

Which class should I choose?

Baby Beginners is for babies aged 3–12 months who are new to swimming or still building confidence. Baby Advance is for children aged 12–24 months who are comfortable in the water and ready to progress. Toddler Beginners is for children aged 2–3 years who are ready for more structured swimming activities.

Age is a starting point. Your child’s confidence and previous water experience also help us choose the most suitable class. If you’re unsure, contact us and we’ll help.

Does a parent or carer join the lesson?

Yes. A parent or carer accompanies their child in the water throughout Baby Beginners, Baby Advance and Toddler Beginners lessons.

Our instructor guides you through the activities, helping you support your child as they explore the water and develop new skills together.

How long are lessons?

All three class types last 30 minutes, with time for guided activities, practice and playful exploration.

How many children are in each class?

Classes have a maximum of six children, each accompanied by a parent or carer. This keeps groups small and gives our instructor time to support each family.

What happens during a lesson?

Activities vary with your child’s stage and may include songs, toys, bubbles, supported floating, kicking and moving through the water.

As children progress, we introduce more structured activities to build confidence, body control and independence, with parent or carer support throughout.

Can we try a lesson before joining?

Yes. Your first lesson is free, with no obligation to join. Come along, meet the team and experience a class together before deciding.

Select “View Taster Slots” on the class that suits your child, or visit our free taster booking page to choose an available session.

Where do lessons take place?

Our lessons take place at Gable Leisure Private Pool in Wraxall. Visit our Visit Us page for the address, directions and arrival information.

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Baby & Toddler Swimming Lessons

Enjoy gentle, child-led swimming lessons near Bristol and Wraxall at Gable Leisure Private Pool.

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Helping swimmers of all ages and abilities feel capable, confident, and comfortable in the water.

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