Adult Swimming
Swimming lessons for adults in London
Whether you’re learning to swim for the first time, building technique, or looking to improve your health, our adult swim lessons are designed to help you progress comfortably and confidently. We keep groups small, feedback personal, and classes relaxed — because adults learn best when they feel supported, not rushed.
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Why choose us
Everyone has their own reason for starting swimming coaching. You might be:
- Someone who slipped through the net and never quite learned to swim.
- An open-water swimmer who wants to refine technique and stay safe outdoors.
- A triathlete training for efficiency, endurance and precision.
- Seeking to reduce stress, improve health and musculoskeletal challenges through swimming.
Whatever brings you here, our coaches meet you exactly where you are — without judgment, without pressure, and with a plan that works for you.
Swim lessons for busy adults
Every swimmer learns differently, so we offer flexible lessons across London to suit every stage, pace, and personality. Whether you thrives in a group or prefer more private support, we have the right class for you
1:1 Private Lessons
Focused, flexible, and completely personalised. Your swim coach builds a programme that fits your needs, whether that’s learning to float, mastering breathing, or perfecting stroke efficiency.
4:1 Group Sessions
Supportive, structured, and social. Learn alongside other adults at a similar level – a great way to build consistency and confidence in a calm, non-judgmental setting.
Our Adult Swimming Lesson Programme
Beginner
Build confidence, feel safe, and learn the basics
Perfect for adults who are new to swimming, nervous in the water, or returning after years away.
You’ll learn:
Perfect for adults who are new to swimming, nervous in the water, or returning after years away.
You’ll learn:
- How to feel calm and in control in the pool
- Safe and confident entry and exit techniques
- How to breathe, float, and move comfortably in the water
- Gentle kicking, gliding, and supported travels
- The foundations of front crawl and backstroke
By the end, you can expect to:
- Submerge comfortably
- Float with support
- Kick 10 metres with a float
- Glide in a streamlined position
- Start to swim front crawl and backstroke with basic technique
Warm guidance, no pressure — just steady, confidence-led progress.
Intermediate
Refine technique & build lasting endurance
For swimmers who are comfortable in the water and ready to improve efficiency and stamina.
You’ll work on:
For swimmers who are comfortable in the water and ready to improve efficiency and stamina.
You’ll work on:
- Smoother front crawl and backstroke
- Better breathing and rhythm
- Gradually increasing distance while staying relaxed
- Introductory breaststroke and butterfly skills
- Drills that strengthen kick, pull, body position, and timing
You’ll leave able to:
- Swim more efficiently across multiple strokes
- Maintain breathing patterns that feel sustainable
- Swim 50m+ continuously
- Understand the mechanics of all four strokes
This course builds strong, confident technique that lasts — perfect for fitness, open water, or consistent weekly swimming.
Advanced
Swim stronger, faster, and with precision
For confident swimmers ready to push technique, speed, and performance.
You’ll focus on:
For confident swimmers ready to push technique, speed, and performance.
You’ll focus on:
- Technical refinement across all four competitive strokes
- Speed work and pace control
- Distance training and stamina
- Strength & conditioning to support better swimming
- Performance mindset and pre-race habits (if desired)
- Highly personalised technique feedback
You can expect to:
- Swim efficiently and powerfully across all strokes
- Manage pace and speed for longer distances
- Understand and apply advanced performance techniques
Ideal for triathletes, open-water swimmers, and anyone wanting to take their swimming to the next level.
Monthly membership or a block of 5 or 10 lessons
Most adults join as members, taking weekly lessons throughout the year for steady progress.
Not sure you can commit every week? No problem! Our block of 5 or 10 lessons offer the flexibility you need to fit swimming into your busy life over 3 or 6 months.
What our adult swimmers say
I have been bringing my nephew for swimming lessons at Putney over the past few months. He swims with Jaden as his instructor, he has been very fun, patient and supportive with all the children. My nephew always looks forward to his lessons with Jaden. He has definitely progressed a lot under his guidance. Thank you Jaden for everything. We love coming here!
Icaro and Emre are outstanding swimming instructors for children. They create an encouraging environment in which children feel confident and motivated to learn.
I would highly recommend Icaro and Emre to any parent looking for skilled and reliable instructors.
I would highly recommend Icaro and Emre to any parent looking for skilled and reliable instructors.
My boys enjoy their swimming lessons with Marcelo a lot. He’s good with the kids, they love him, and they’re now comfortable in the water.
Marcelo is a fantastic swimming instructor! He made learning to swim a blast for my daughter, and she's now swimming confidently in no time. His patience and encouragement have been amazing. Highly recommend!
Marcelo has been an amazing teacher for our six-year-old daughter. He has been with us for over a year, and thanks to him, our daughter can now swim. Thank you, Marcelo!
We are clients for more than 10y. I have 3 children and they all had swimming lessons with the same teachers since we join. My youngest still learning with Icaro and the results are amazing. You can see improvement every term. We are very happy with what they have achieved and became such good swimmers. Thank you to all the team that help us during all these years a thank you to Icaro to make my little one, to swim like a fish 😊
My three kids had lesson with Icaro since they were little a. Icaro has been great teaching them great technique and keeping up their enthusiasm for the swimming. We followed him wherever he went as they didn’t want to swim with anyone else but him. Could not be happier for them to have him as a teacher.
Coach Icaro is phenomenal 👌👌👌 He is THE BEST swimming teacher ever.
Next level. Honestly he’s incredible.
He has the most amazing way with children and knows exactly how to help them excel and tailored to each individual. His art of connection and playfulness makes my 4 year old look forward to his classes each time! At the beginning he always ensured comfort and understanding so my baby swam with me until trust was built. Now after several years Icaro is his absolute favourite teacher and he loves swimming so so much because of the unique teaching skills and fun coach Icaro provides each time. And a bonus now is that we see excellent results. Forever grateful for coach Icaro and is outstanding teaching skills!! Can’t wait for all my children to learn from him!
Next level. Honestly he’s incredible.
He has the most amazing way with children and knows exactly how to help them excel and tailored to each individual. His art of connection and playfulness makes my 4 year old look forward to his classes each time! At the beginning he always ensured comfort and understanding so my baby swam with me until trust was built. Now after several years Icaro is his absolute favourite teacher and he loves swimming so so much because of the unique teaching skills and fun coach Icaro provides each time. And a bonus now is that we see excellent results. Forever grateful for coach Icaro and is outstanding teaching skills!! Can’t wait for all my children to learn from him!
Icaro Del Mar is an excellent swim coach. He thought both my boys from the age of 3. They are 6&8 now. The 8 year old is currently swimming on his schools swim team and doing very well in all of the competitions. Icaro is very patient, fun but also firm when he needs to be. I could not recommend him more highly.
Marcello and Icaro are absolutely fantastic swimming trainers! My kids adore them since starting lessons. They’re patient, friendly, and truly know how to motivate children while keeping the sessions fun and engaging. Their teaching style builds confidence as well as skill, and the improvement has been remarkable!
Such a lovely place for kids. My daughter loves it. She recently had a great swimming class with Sanam!
Thanks for all your help Ralph for teaching Leo and Tallulah how to swim and making it fun in the process . The best swim teacher see you in the new year .
Response from the owner 13:11 28 Nov 25
Thank you, Adam - we are so pleased Leo and Tallulah are enjoying their lessons with Ralph and look forward to seeing you soon!
My daughter has been going to GetSetGo Putney since she was 4 months old. She now loves the water and swim lessons are the highlight of her week. Her teacher, Marcelo, is fantastic with her and all of the children. He is so kind and patient with them, and his lessons always provide a good balance of learning about water safety and fun. The facilities in Putney are great; plenty of space to shower and change, clean and warm.
Response from the owner 13:10 28 Nov 25
This is wonderful to read, Becky - thank you so much for taking time to feedback. We're thrilled your daughter enjoys her time with us and will pass on your kind comments to Marcelo and the team at Putney.
Very happy with this school, Marcelo is the best, the right person for the job, very good with little children, we love going there.
Response from the owner 20:02 26 Nov 25
Thank you so much, Zane - we love having you all with us and are so lucky to have such a great team. We'll pass on your kind comments to Marcelo too
*⭐️ 5/5 Stars – Swimming Academy Review*
I absolutely love this swimming academy! Marcelo is an outstanding tutor – patient, encouraging, and brilliant at breaking down techniques so every child can grasp the ideas. He makes every lesson feel personal and fun.
Anna is also excellent! She’s always ready to help, cheering everyone on and offering extra support whenever needed.
Highly recommend for parents who want to instil the lifelong skill of swimming in their babies ! ????????♂️
I absolutely love this swimming academy! Marcelo is an outstanding tutor – patient, encouraging, and brilliant at breaking down techniques so every child can grasp the ideas. He makes every lesson feel personal and fun.
Anna is also excellent! She’s always ready to help, cheering everyone on and offering extra support whenever needed.
Highly recommend for parents who want to instil the lifelong skill of swimming in their babies ! ????????♂️
Response from the owner 20:01 26 Nov 25
What a wonderful recommendation! Thank you Amr. We're so pleased your family enjoys your time with us. We'll be sure to pass on your kind comments to Anna and Marcelo.
Response from the owner 19:59 26 Nov 25
Thank you for taking time to feedback, Kateryna
Oscar and Spencer started swimming lessons with Marcelo in August 2025 and have gained confidence in such a short space of time.
Marcelo is a brilliant swimming teacher, with lots of patience and is great with the kids in general. The boys have a great bond with him too.
Marcelo is a brilliant swimming teacher, with lots of patience and is great with the kids in general. The boys have a great bond with him too.
Response from the owner 19:59 26 Nov 25
Thank you, Amy - we're pleased your boys are enjoying your time with us, and progressing well under Marcelo's guidance. We'll be sure to pass on your kind comments.
We absolutely love coming to getsetgo for my little ones swimming lessons. He’s been swimming here for a few years now. The instructor marchello somehow manages to keep the sessions fun & exciting for the children every week, which is pretty impressive! He is great with children, they are all very fond of him and love learning from him. Marchello also makes an effort to chat with all the parents/carers.
Response from the owner 19:58 26 Nov 25
We're so pleased you and your son are enjoying your time with us, Leah - thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. We'll be sure to pass on your kind comments to Marcello.
Shenay is probably one of the best swim coaches in the UK. She has a warm, patient approach that makes my 4-year-old feel safe and confident in the water, while still focusing on strong technical fundamentals. Our main goal was to help her be able to survive independently in the pool, and we’re already seeing real progress. Highly recommended! I do wish the pool had reliable parking at the door but I guess you can't have everything!
Response from the owner 19:57 26 Nov 25
Thank you for taking time to share your review - we're so pleased that your daughter is enjoying and progressing well in her lessons with Shenay. We're sorry that you sometimes find parking an issue in Putney. We're just a short walk from East Putney / Putney stations and well-served by local buses, if you want to avoid having to park on busier days.
Excellent teacher
Response from the owner 19:51 26 Nov 25
Thanks for the kind review, Omar
My daughter absolutely loves her swim lessons here! Her teacher, Marcel, is fantastic — always friendly, caring, and great with the kids. His lessons are so well structured that the 30 minutes fly by. The facilities are amazing and the staff are always welcoming. I’ve recommended this swim school to several friends already. I wouldn't go anywhere else!
Great babyswim experience!
We started babyswim lessons a few months ago when my daughter was 10 weeks old and she immediately loved them. Our teacher, Alessandro, is amazing with babies, he is so patient and connects very well with them. The classes are well structured, safe and very enjoyable for both babies and parents!
As a mom I also appreciate that the changing area is very well adapted for babies, with plenty of space, changing mats, bouncers… and always super clean thanks to Anna who is always helpful and welcoming!
We started babyswim lessons a few months ago when my daughter was 10 weeks old and she immediately loved them. Our teacher, Alessandro, is amazing with babies, he is so patient and connects very well with them. The classes are well structured, safe and very enjoyable for both babies and parents!
As a mom I also appreciate that the changing area is very well adapted for babies, with plenty of space, changing mats, bouncers… and always super clean thanks to Anna who is always helpful and welcoming!
Coach Felipe at GetSetGo is awesome! My 9 year old loves to work with him. He is skilled, patient, works at my son's pace, and makes the swim session a fun experience!
Always a fantastic experience for all ages! All of the teachers have a wealth of experience and oodles of patience. Special shout out to Filipe for taking lessons with both of my girls this week!
We booked a 4 day crash course and it’s been great. The instructor, Philippe, was really knowledgeable, patient, and helped to boost confidence during each session!
Ralph was adept at helping our nervous child settle into their lesson - encouraging and fun, never pushy. He clearly has a very thorough knowledge of the core skills but it's really his ability to make the learning fun that makes him exceptional. Not only have they made fantastic progress but it's the highlight of their week! Another appreciation post for Anna too - she makes the post-swim juggle that little bit easier and her warm welcome has cheered me on many times.
Felipe is brilliant and I’m very grateful that he’s teaching my daughter. My 8yo daughter says that: ‘he never gives up on his students’, ‘he’s fun and kind’ and ‘he doesn’t care about getting his head wet!’ (Rather than just telling the kids what to do, he actually demonstrates the techniques to them in the water). She adds that ‘he is very descriptive’ (good at explaining and instructing). She always looks forward to her lessons. Thanks Felipe!
Response from the owner 08:08 13 Jan 22
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're so glad to hear that you love the club and we will make sure to pass on your kind words to the team. We look forward to seeing you in the club very soon.
I just want to take a moment to appreciate the amazing lady who keeps GetSetGo so clean and welcoming! Not only does she do a fantastic job maintaining the place spotless, but she also goes above and beyond to help moms and little ones in every way she can. She’s always cheerful, reminding busy parents to take their belongings (which is so easy to forget when handling little ones!), and if something is left behind, she keeps it safe and somehow always remembers exactly who it belongs to! Her kindness, dedication, and warm smile have been a constant since the place opened years ago, and it truly makes a difference. Thank you for all that you do! 🙂
Response from the owner 13:20 17 Feb 25
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. Anna will be absolutely thrilled to read this. She is so passionate about her work, we are very lucky to have her. 
Our son has recently moved to Felipe and we see a clear structured lesson that focuses on technique. Felipe has a great approach and makes the lesson both educational and fun.
Response from the owner 13:21 17 Feb 25
Thank you for your feedback. We are very pleased to hear you are enjoying your lessons. Felipe is a true asset! 
Our 8 year old has been having swimming lessons here for 3 years. He really enjoys every session and has progressed really well technically.
Response from the owner 13:21 17 Feb 25
Thank you for leaving us a review Ian. We are so pleased to hear your child has progressed so much. 
Very good ????.
The staff are nice and the teachers (mine is philipe) are very helpful.
The staff are nice and the teachers (mine is philipe) are very helpful.
Response from the owner 13:22 17 Feb 25
Thank you Flavia. Felipe will be thrilled to hear this!
We’re really pleased with the excellent progress our 7-month old has made in her swimming lessons. Huge thanks to Marcelo especially and also the team at Get Set Go. Our baby is happy in the water & relaxed with a good amount of submerging. She readily reaches for the side of the pool. Marcelo has engaged & taught her in such a way that she is very good at kicking. Thank you.
Felipe is a brilliant instructor! I can’t believe the progress our son made in 4 lessons and doing the backstroke already. He is calm and instills confidence in our son and a massive sense of achievement. He truly makes him feel calm and comfortable in the water, encouraging but in a calm comfortable manner. Clearly an excellent instructor! Thanks Felipe!!
Our kids have been swimming with Get Set Go since their opening after COVID, and we've been consistently impressed with the quality of teaching. Every instructor we've had has been friendly, professional, and great with the kids. Recently, our daughter switched to Felipe, and he’s been fantastic – she loves her lessons and always has fun. Our son also enjoys his sessions just as much. Special mention to Ashton, Theo, Emre and Beth, who are both brilliant teachers too. We couldn’t be happier with the experience!
GetSetGo is amazing. Hands down the best place to take your baby, toddler or child for swimming lessons. The team are friendly and professional and all three of my children love their weekly seesions! It’s kept immaculately clean as well with great facilities. It’s so much better than where we used to go in London. Thanks to GetSetGo my twins can swim unaided at just three and our 18 month old is also a water baby. Swimming is really important to me as a swimmer and I only have positive things to say about GetSetGo. It’s also right by Putney Station and East Putney Underground and there is ample parking nearby so we find it a really convenient place to get to. Thank you everyone at GetSetGo!
FAQs
Do you accept adult beginners?
We welcome adults of all abilities- from complete beginners to more experienced swimmers.
I never learned to swim – is it too late?
Never! Our coaches specialise in adult beginners and nervous swimmers, creating a calm, confidence-building environment.
What if I'm a little nervous or lack confidence in the water?
That’s not a problem! Our instructors are experienced with nervous or first-time adult swimmers, and we prioritise safety, patience, and building confidence in water. We never judge – let the team know how you’re feeling when you book, and at any point during your swimming lessons.
Who are the adult swim lessons suitable for?
Anyone – we cater for all adult (16+) swimming needs, from first-time learners to open-water swimmers and triathletes refining technique and endurance.
How many people are in the small group class?
Group sizes are kept deliberately small at just 4:1 to offer a better learning experience.
If you prefer, 1:1 private lessons can be arranged, subject to availability.
How quickly can I expect to progress with my swimming?
Progress depends on several factors- starting levels, consistency, and practice outside class. But we design our programme to build confidence and technique “stroke by stroke.”
What age qualifies as 'adult'?
Our adult lessons are open to anyone aged 16 and above.
Will I be taught by qualified swim instructors experienced with adult learners?
Yes, our adult lessons are led by experienced instructors with adult coaching experience, who understand how adults learn.
How do I book, and what happens after booking?
You can book via our website or by phone. After booking, you’ll receive confirmation and have access to our client portal for feedback, scheduling, and progress tracking.
What if I can't make or miss a session?
We appreciate that adults need flexibility – that’s why we offer blocks of 5 or 10 sessions in addition to our monthly membership.
If you can’t make your lesson, contact the team 24 hours before the lesson starts and we can discuss a makeup session depending on availability. Refunds are not possible. Lessons cancelled within 24 hours of your lesson start time will be forfeited.
Can I book a one-off session?
You can book a trial session with us. However to see real progress with your swimming we recommend a minimum of 5 sessions.
We offer monthly memberships, or flexible bookings in blocks of 5 (use within 3 months) and 10 (use within 6 months) sessions.
How warm is the pool?
Our pools are heated to 31°C, giving a warm and comfortable environment in which to learn – or feel relief if you suffer with musculoskeletal challenges.
What should I bring?
Bring appropriate swimwear, goggles (if you prefer), and a towel. If you have specific needs (ear plugs, etc.), feel free to bring them and we’ll advise.
Your pools are only 1.2M deep - is this deep enough for learning to swim and stroke development?
Absolutely! We have taught hundreds of adults to learn to swim and this is the same depth as most gym swimming pools. It’s a great depth for a learning environment that allows us to tailor a wide range of drills and allows us to effect good teaching practices both in and out of the swimming pool.
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