Swimming Lessons
Salt Ayre Sharks Swim School
Learn to swim with Salt Ayre Sharks Swim School!
Following the Swim England plan for swimming, our recognised programmes cover all aspects of swimming for all abilities.
Delivered by our friendly instructors in a fun and supportive environment, we’ll have you confident and water safe in no time!
If you are interested in joining our swimming lessons programme, please complete this quick enquiry form and a member of our team will be in touch within 3 working days or email swimminglessons@lancaster.gov.uk
Lesson options:
Little Sharks - Block bookings
For ages: 18 months - 4 years
Cost: £59.50 for 7 week block block plus enjoy entry to Energy indoor soft play for £3 each week straight after your session. Adult attends for free.
New 6 week block available to book starting Friday 17th April 2026.
You are able to enrol up to week 5, paying a pro rata rate for each, if the block is not sold out:
7 weeks - £59.50
6 weeks - £51.00
5 weeks - £42.50
When? Fridays at 11.30am and 12pm, please pre-book below. You must attend the same session each week.
Description: Using songs and games, Little Sharks (previously known as Swimny Crickets) helps to build water confidence and independence, whilst also developing movement and basic water skills.
Foundation
For ages: Pre-school - 4 years
Cost: £29.50 per month via direct debit*
Description: The beginning phase of the Swim England national programme, preparing children for lessons and assessing the basic water skills.
Children's Shark Group Lessons
For ages: 4 years school attendees+ years
Cost: £29.50 per month via direct debit*
Description: Following the stages 1 - 7, our qualified staff progress learners through badges and certificates. Parents are given access to an online Parent Portal where they can review their child's progress throughout each stage.
Solo Shark Lessons
We run intensive 1 to 1 swim courses for children as part of our School Holiday Programmes.
Monday – Friday 30 min lesson between 9am -11am
£100 per child
For children aged 4+
Learn more and book on an intensive swim course (details will be added periodically throughout the year)
Adult Swimming Lessons
Age 17+
30 min lesson
£8.50
6.15pm - 6.45pm Adult Learn to Swim (Beginners)
6.50pm - 7.20pm Adult Swim Skill Progression (Improvers)
Learn to Swim Lessons:
Our Adult Learn to swim swimming lessons are designed just for you! Whether your completely new to the water or looking to overcome past fears our supportive and experience teachers will guide you every step of the way.
These small groups lessons focus on water confidence, floating, basic strokes, aquatic skills and water safety. No experience needed, progress at your own pace.
- Weekly lessons
- Friendly, inclusive environment
- Small class sizes made of up to 8 attendees
- Open to adults of all ages and abilities
- Following Swim England framework
Dive in and start your swim journey today!
Swim Skill Progression
Take your swimming to the next level!
Our adult Swim Skill Progression swimming lessons are for adults with basic swimming ability to focus on refining technique, improving stamina with a focus on fault and correction, you’ll work on streamlining, breathing, and stroke efficiency under the guidance of our experienced swimming teachers.
- Weekly lessons
- Must have pre-existing swimming ability
- Technique focused coaching
- Small groups up to 8 attendees
swim smarter, swim stronger, swim with confidence.
Rookie Lifeguard Course
Tuesday 26th May - Friday 29th May
09.15 - 10.00 or 10.15 - 11.00
Rookie Lifeguard is a fantastic way for your children to learn more about how to stay safe in and around water it will teach our rookie lifeguards a vast range of skills which are designed to make them more confident in the water.
The course is aimed at confident swimmers at stage 4 and above who can comfortably swim 25 metres.
£36 per child
And something for you to get your teeth into…
All Salt Ayre Sharks are entitled to*
- FREE swimming outside of lessons at Salt Ayre Leisure Centre
*Ts & Cs apply -
Available for those on children's group lessons only. Free swimming available during public swim sessions only.
