Private Swim
Private 1-to-1 swimming lessons for adults at our warm private pool in Arkley, Barnet. Beginners and nervous swimmers welcome, with flexible daytime slots. Limited spaces for children, so ask about availability. Technique coaching also available.
Coaching Built Around You
Every session is 1:1. Every coach is qualified. Every lesson is tailored to the individual — no generic programmes, no groups.
Private Swimming
Lessons
Learn to swim at our warm private pool in Arkley, Barnet. Adult beginners, nervous swimmers and anyone returning to the water. Flexible daytime slots. Calm, patient, private.
Find Out More →Children’s Private
Lessons
Patient 1:1 lessons for children at the same warm Arkley pool. Spaces for children are limited at the moment, so ask about availability.
Find Out More →1-to-1 Technique
Coaching
Technique coaching is also available for adults who already swim and want a smoother, more efficient stroke. 25m pool with your own lane, Borehamwood WD6.
View Coaching →Home Pool
Lessons
We travel to your pool anywhere in London or Hertfordshire. Beginner lessons or technique work, any ability, completely private. Get in touch for a quote.
Find Out More →Four Steps. Zero Pressure.
Get in touch
Tell us your goal. We email you prices and free times for your pool.
Assessment
Session one finds where you are and what’s holding you back. No judgement.
Build
Every private lesson builds on the last, at your pace.
Swim with confidence
Most adults see a significant change within 4–6 lessons.
Two Pools, One Coach
Arkley Private Pool
10m · 30°C · Fully private · Mon–Fri
The Venue — 25m Pool
25m · 29°C · Exclusive lane · Weekdays
Home Swimming Visits
London & Hertfordshire · 7 days a week
What Makes Us Different
Always 1:1
No groups, no shared time. Your coach’s complete focus, every minute of every session.
30 Years Experience
Brian has coached swimmers of every age and ability for over three decades. That depth of knowledge shows in results.
Fully Qualified
Every coach holds ASA or STA qualifications and is DBS enhanced checked. Not a compromise — a baseline.
Private Pool Option
Our 30°C Arkley pool is entirely private. No public access, no other swimmers. Essential for nervous clients.
Monday to Friday
Morning, afternoon or evening at our warm Arkley pool. Home-pool visits run 7 days a week across London and Hertfordshire.
202 Five-Star Reviews
4.9 on Trustpilot and Google. Built entirely on results and referrals since 2012.
What Our Clients Say
“I signed up for lessons with Swimmingclass as had”
I signed up for lessons with Swimmingclass as had decided to have a go at a triathlon but rapidly realised that i really couldn't swim.
“Kids swimming success where others have failed!”
Brian (and Steve) have spent this week coaxing our very nervous boys into the water and teaching them the skills they need to start learning to swim in a week of intensive lessons.
“I started in October 2015..... Afraid of the water”
I started in October 2015..... Afraid of the water and drowning. But, Steven and Brian were fantastic.... Helped me overcome the fear and by lesson 2, I was swimming on my own.
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Before You Book
I can’t swim at all. Is that OK?
Yes. Complete beginners make up a large share of Brian’s adult learners. Lessons start from wherever you are.
How many lessons will I need?
Most adults see a significant change within 4–6 lessons. Josephine started at 65 and was swimming after 12.
Will anyone be watching?
No. Every session is 1:1, and the Arkley pool has no public access. Just you and your coach.
I panic before I even get in.
That’s fine. Some clients begin poolside, with no entry in the first session. Brian works at the edge of your comfort and extends it gradually.
I’ve tried before and it didn’t work.
Public pools and group lessons are the wrong setting for fear. A warm private pool with one calm, experienced coach is a completely different experience.
What if I never actually get in?
Some clients take longer than others to reach the water, and that is fine. Sessions go at your pace and nothing is forced.
I run out of breath after a length.
That is almost always technique, not fitness. Breathing timing and body position are usually the first things Brian fixes.
How quickly will I improve?
Session one finds the 2–3 changes that make the biggest difference. Most adults see a significant change within 4–6 lessons.
Arkley or Borehamwood?
Arkley is a warm private pool, ideal if you want calm. Borehamwood is a 25m pool with your own lane, ideal for lengths and technique.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
No. Complete beginners are welcome at our Arkley pool. For technique coaching, we start from wherever you are and fix the faults that hold you back.
How many sessions before my race?
A sprint with 4 weeks to go: 3–4 sessions. A 70.3 with 8 weeks to go: 6–8 sessions. You get an honest plan after session one.
Can you train open water in a pool?
Yes. Sighting, breathing, wetsuit technique and pacing are all trainable in a private 25m lane before you reach the lake.
Which areas do you cover?
Every London postcode with a private pool, plus the whole of Hertfordshire, 7 days a week.
Do I need any equipment?
No. Coaches arrive with high-quality training aids. You just need the pool.
Is it discreet?
Yes. Our coaches are used to private homes, fully insured and DBS enhanced checked.
How much does it cost?
Private lessons are £85 for 60 minutes or £120 for 90 minutes, paid per session with no packages and no contracts. Home visits are quoted individually, and Brian confirms the details when he replies.
Swimming Lessons Across London & Hertfordshire
If you have been searching for swimming lessons near me, we make it simple. Swimming Class UK has delivered private, one-to-one swimming lessons and technique coaching since 2012, from our heated private pool in Arkley, Barnet (EN5), our 25m competition lane at The Venue in Borehamwood (WD6), and in home pools right across North London and Hertfordshire. Every session is genuinely 1:1 — no groups, no waiting your turn, no compromise.
We teach complete beginners and nervous adults, children building water confidence (spaces for children are limited, so ask about availability), and adults who already swim and want a smoother stroke. Club and competitive swimmers looking for squad-style training will find it at our sister brand, Herts Swim Coach. Whatever your starting point, you are matched with an ASA & STA qualified, DBS-checked coach who builds every lesson around you. With 30 years on poolside and over 200 five-star reviews, our approach is calm, patient and completely tailored — which is exactly why most of our swimmers come to us by referral.
We coach seven days a week, morning, afternoon and evening, so lessons fit around school, work and training. If you prefer to learn in your own pool, our coaches travel to you across the areas below.
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