Bristol's favourite children's swim school
Where kids learn to love the water
Fun, safe swimming lessons for children of all ages and abilities, right here in Bristol.
Fun, safe swimming lessons for children of all ages and abilities, right here in Bristol.
From first splashes to competitive strokes, we have a class that fits your child right now.
Parent-and-child water confidence classes for babies and toddlers. Gentle songs, floats, and first submersions in a warm, relaxed environment.
Independent water confidence for pre-schoolers. Children learn to float, kick, and glide without armbands for the very first time.
Building on the basics, children develop front crawl, backstroke, and confident turning at the wall in small supportive groups.
Four strokes, turns, and distance targets. Children work towards their 25m, 50m, and 100m badges with growing independence and speed.
Technique refinement, racing starts, and relay skills for confident swimmers ready to push their personal bests and prepare for club swimming.
Our invitation-only performance group for talented swimmers who want structured training, competition preparation, and regular time trials.
We are serious about safety and serious about fun. Here is what sets us apart.
Every teacher holds a current STA or ASA swimming teaching qualification and a valid first aid certificate.
A maximum of 6 children per instructor means more water time, faster progress, and a child who actually remembers their teacher's name.
We teach in heated pools at 32 degrees, so little ones stay comfortable and confident from the very first session.
Parents receive a progress update after every half-term block, with badge targets and honest feedback on next steps.
Our teachers love what they do. Every one of them is DBS checked, STA qualified, and genuinely brilliant with children.
Former competitive swimmer and Bristol born. Gemma set up Splash Club in 2014 and still teaches the Torpedo Club every Saturday morning.
Marcus has a background in early years education and a gift for turning nervous first-timers into confident little fish. He runs all Duckling Dippers classes.
Priya joined the team in 2019 after coaching at national level. She brings a calm, structured approach that helps children break through plateaus quickly.
Getting started is quick and straightforward. No long waiting lists, no faff.
Pick a date and time online. Taster lessons are free and last 30 minutes with no commitment.
During the taster, your instructor places your child in the right class for their current ability.
Enrol in a half-term block that suits your schedule. Lessons run weekday evenings and weekends.
Regular updates, badge milestones, and a child who cannot wait for their next lesson.
Freddie was terrified of the water after a bad experience at school. Within four weeks of joining Splash Club he was jumping in from the side and asking to go back every day. The instructors are patient, warm, and genuinely brilliant with anxious children.
"Both my daughters are in different class levels and both love it. The taster session made the decision so easy. Highly recommend to any Bristol family."
"Marcus is incredible with toddlers. My son Theo went from clinging to me at the pool edge to floating on his back in six weeks. Worth every penny."
Book a free 30-minute taster lesson online. No commitment, just your child in the water having the time of their life.