We pride ourselves on our warm personal approach, and small friendly classes (just six children with two teachers for beginner classes). Here, we offer exceptional lessons that encourage correct strokes from an early age and build confident, skilful swimmers. Many of our swimmers move on to join and compete with local clubs – some at county and even national level!
Teaching children from 4 ½ to 17 years in our unique 10 level structure, lessons focus on strong strokes, with supporting skills and fun activities as part of every lesson.
BEGINNER
0-5m front
For complete beginners to up to 3-5m
BEGINNER
5m+ front and back, with over-arms
INTERMEDIATE
10-15m front (attempting breathing to side), back and breast
INTERMEDIATE
Deep Water
15m+ front, back and breast (with correct breathing)
INTERMEDIATE
25m+ front, back and breast, and 10m butterfly kick
ADVANCED
50m front, back, breast, and 5-10m butterfly
ADVANCED
100m front/back/breast, 15m butterfly, able to dive
ADVANCED
200m front/back/breast, 20m butterfly, dives and turns
ELITE
400m front/back/breast, 25m butterfly, starts and turns
ELITE
800m+ front/back/breast, 25m+ butterfly, starts and turns
We run classes at Bromley High School, Bromley, on Saturdays and Mondays, and at Warren Road Primary School in Orpington on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 3.45 – 6.15pm
Polite reminder:
Parents and children of 8 years and over must only enter their own gender changing room.
Monday lessons
Full term dates below
Saturday lessons
Full term dates below
Polite reminders;
Mobile phone use is strictly banned in the pool block.
Parents and children of 8 years and over must only enter their own gender changing room.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday lessons
Full term dates below
Monday lessons
Monday 11th September – Monday 4th December
Excluding half term – 16th and 23rd October
Saturday lessons
Saturday 9th September – Saturday 9th December
Excluding Half term – 21st and 28th October
* 4th November – lessons 1.00 – 4.00pm only
* 2nd December – lessons 4.05 – 5.45pm only
Monday lessons
Monday 8th January – Monday 25th March
Excluding Half term – 12th February
Saturday lessons
Saturday 13th January – Saturday 23rd March
Excluding Half term – 17th February
Monday lessons
Monday 15th April – Monday 15th July
Excluding Bank holiday – 6th May
and Half term – 27th May
Saturday lessons
20th April – 20th July
Half term – 1st June
Wednesday lessons
13th September – 6th December
Excluding 18th and 25th October
Thursday lessons
14th September – 7th December
Excluding 19th and 26th October
Friday lessons
14th September – 8th December
Excluding 20th and 27th October
Wednesday lessons
10th January – 20th March
Excluding Half term – 14th February
Thursday lessons
11th January – 21st March
Excluding Half term – 15th February
Friday lessons
12th January – 22nd March
Excluding Half term – 16th February
Wednesday lessons
17th April – 10th July
Excluding Half term – 29th May
Thursday lessons
18th April – 11th July
Excluding Half term – 30th June
Friday lessons
19th April – 12th July
Excluding Half term – 31st May
We’re delighted to receive your feedback, it makes our passion for what we do even more rewarding.
Can I take this opportunity to thank you and all your wonderful swimming teachers for teaching both my girls how to swim these past 7 years! Both the girls have really stylish strokes and are lovely confident swimmers which I put all down to Minnows. I will always recommend your swimming school to anyone who is interested.
Tricia M
I am delighted M has moved up a class and achieved a 5m badge, her progress since joining Minnows has been excellent, and the teaching is second to none.
Joanne F
After years of other swim schools and multiple teachers, I can’t tell you what a delight it is to find you. What an impressive organisation you run. D and J are really loving coming, and I can really see a difference in their swimming. And I think I could learn a thing or two myself watching and listening to your teachers!
Charles D
Molly is really enjoying her classes and finally put her face in the water last week, a massive achievement for her. My husband and I really wanted to pass on our thanks to her wonderful teacher for being so patient with her.
Claire M
We generally have a few places at most levels. If you would like to book a place or just try out a lesson, please do get in touch.