SWIMKIDZ

Looking for fun, friendly and confidence-building swimming lessons for your little one?

At Swimkidz Berkshire & West Berkshire, we offer high-quality swimming lessons for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and children across Reading, Newbury, Thatcham and the surrounding areas.

As a family-run swim school, we’re passionate about helping children develop a lifelong love of the water while learning essential swimming and personal survival skills.

Swimming Lessons for Every Stage

Baby Swimming (from birth) – Enjoy precious bonding time while introducing your baby to the water through gentle, fun and engaging activities.

Toddler Swimming – Build water confidence, independence and essential early swimming skills through play-based learning.

Preschool Swimming – Help your little one develop their swimming abilities, confidence and water safety awareness as they prepare for independent lessons.

Children’s Swimming Lessons (4 years+) – Our progressive Sharky programme develops swimming technique, stamina and personal survival skills, from beginners through to advanced swimmers.

Why Choose Swimkidz?

• Small, friendly classes with experienced, qualified teachers
• Warm, welcoming swimming pools
• Structured lessons that make learning fun
• A strong focus on water safety and personal survival skills
• A progressive programme tailored to your child’s development
• A family-run business that genuinely cares about every swimmer

Where Can You Find Us?

We offer swimming lessons at multiple venues across Reading, Tilehurst, Newbury, Thatcham and surrounding areas, with weekday and weekend classes available.

Whether you’re introducing your newborn to the water or helping your child become a confident, independent swimmer, we’d love to welcome you to the Swimkidz family!

Start your child’s swimming journey with Swimkidz today!

Our lovely warm pool at Hilton Reading is heated to approximately 31°C, providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for little swimmers.

We offer baby and toddler swimming lessons Monday to Saturday, welcoming babies from birth, alongside independent swimming lessons for children aged 4+ on Thursdays between 4pm and 6pm.

Families benefit from free underground parking at the hotel (parking validation required), along with spacious changing facilities. Parents can also enjoy 25% off at the hotel's café.

Our friendly, qualified swimming teachers provide fun, structured lessons, helping children develop water confidence, swimming skills and essential personal survival techniques at their own pace.

All lessons are booked on a termly basis, with flexible split-payment options available.