It's Never Too Late To Learn.
Private 1-to-1 adult swimming lessons in a warm, heated pool in Arkley, Barnet. Whether you've never swum before, had a bad experience, or want to finally get it right — Brian works entirely around you, at your pace, with no judgment. Flexible weekday daytime slots available.
Why Adults Put Off Learning to Swim
Most adults who can't swim — or swim badly — aren't lacking ability. They're dealing with something that happened earlier. The right environment changes everything.
Group lessons move at the pace of the group, not you. Private coaching fills those gaps properly — one fault at a time.
Fear is common, normal and entirely manageable. Brian has helped adults who were terrified of putting their face in the water swim confidently within weeks.
Private lessons mean just you and Brian — completely at your pace, with no audience and no pressure.
Who Our Adult Lessons Are For
Every lesson is one-to-one, so the plan starts from where you are, not where a class happens to be.
Never swum, or never left the shallow end. We start with breathing, floating and standing up safely.
If a lesson years ago left you wary of water, we go at a pace that rebuilds trust.
Learn properly so you can enjoy the pool with your family, not just watch from the side.
You can swim, but run out of breath after a width? We fix the one thing holding you back.
How Many Lessons Will You Need?
Most adults swim independently after 10 to 20 lessons. Swimming 25 metres usually comes in 6 to 10; front crawl with relaxed breathing takes 12 to 20. Most adults notice a clear change within the first 3 to 4 sessions.
At one lesson a week, that is roughly three to five months. Brian gives you an honest estimate at your first lesson.
For the full breakdown, read How many lessons does an adult need to learn to swim?
What Happens in Your First Lesson
No tests and no audience. Brian talks through what you want, checks how comfortable you are in the water, and works from there. If putting your face in the water is the hard part, that is where you start.
You leave with one thing you could not do when you arrived, and a clear plan for the next session.
Bring swimwear, goggles and a towel. Fins and a kickboard are provided.
Our Pool in Arkley, Barnet
Lessons take place in a private 10m pool heated to 30°C, with a shallow and a deep end. There is no public access: during your session it is just you and your coach.
The exact address is confirmed when you book. More about the Arkley pool
From First Lesson to Confident Swimmer
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Session 1 — Assessment
Progressive Lessons
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Adults We've Helped Swim
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.
I've never been able to take my feet off the bottom let alone swim. As a 65 year old, I decided to see if I could do it and booked some lessons with Swimmingclass. After 12 lessons I can actually do it.
Excellent teachers, well organized, very experienced. Very good communication skills. The whole experience was fun and great time. Most of my classes were with Stevin and I could never recommend him enough for everybody.
Private Lessons. 1-to-1 Coaching.
Private 1-to-1 lesson at our Barnet pool. No packages, no contracts.
- 90-minute private 1-to-1 lesson
- Heated private pool, Arkley, Barnet EN5
- Fully tailored to your level and goals
- Beginners, nervous adults and improvers welcome
- Clear verbal feedback and next-step guidance after every lesson
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Adult Swimming Lessons FAQ
Adult Swimming Lessons Near You
The Arkley pool is a short drive from Barnet, Whetstone, Finchley, East Barnet and Edgware. Clients from Finchley are typically 15 minutes away, and from Enfield around 20 minutes via the A110. Already swimming and prefer a group? Improvers can register interest in small-group adult coaching at The Venue in Borehamwood, coming soon.
Private Lessons. Your Pace. Your Pool.
90-minute private adult swimming lessons in a heated pool in Arkley, Barnet. Beginners, nervous adults and improvers welcome. Get in touch today.