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For over 30 years, Lee Read has been teaching people how to swim. From non swimmers taking their first steps in the water to adventurous types wanting a challenge, we have something for all swimming abilities and ages.

Based in Kendal, Swim School UK can swim you through the basics and dive into the details to help children and adults alike reach their swimming goals.

Making waves in the news!

In Summer 2022 we were contacted by ITV news as part of a story on declining numbers of leisure facilities and swimming pools across the UK. Take a look at Swim School UK founder Lee Read’s pool side interview and get a sneak peak of our unique swimming facility in Kendal.

Our approach

At Swim School UK, we give people the skills and swimming knowledge they need to enjoy and thrive in the water. We help develop the essential swimming strokes and level up your competitive skills in a tailored style that is correct for the individuals body.

The textbook is a good guide, we step beyond this and look at how everybody can comfortably swim further and faster, for the rest of their life.

See what former and current customers are saying about us.

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How to book

  1. Choose a lesson programme

  2. Check availability

  3. Register an account / log in

  4. Select your time slot

  5. Pay

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Lesson programmes

  • 0 to 4 years

    30 minute lessons

    1 school term of lessons minimum

    £6 per lesson

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  • Under 18 years

    30 minute lessons

    1 school term of lessons minimum

    From £11 per lesson

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  • Under 18 years

    30 minute lessons

    1 school term of lessons minimum

    £30 per lesson

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  • Over 18 years

    60 minute lessons

    1 school term of lessons minimum

    £50 per lesson

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Swim School UK community

We have a fantastic Facebook community without which we would not be where we are today.

Take a moment to click the “Follow” button on our Facebook page and keep up-to-date with our latest news, coveted star of the month awards, open water swimming opportunities and more.