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Swimming at Hyndburn Leisure

There are 3 high quality swimming pools available.

Hyndburn Leisure Centre contains a 25 metre swimming pool.
The Cath Thom Leisure Centre contains a 25 metre, 4 lane swimming pool.
Accrington Academy Sport & Leisure hosts a 25 metre 6 lane pool.
With a range of sessions including ladies only swimming sessions, aqua jog, lane swimming, family swim and disability sessions, there’s something for everyone.
Whether you’re looking for lane swimming, a fun family swim, or a specialised session, we have something to suit everyone’s needs.
Click the link below to explore our full schedule and find the ideal time for your next swim.
View our Swimming Timetables
Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.
In all cases, flotation devices such as armbands must be worn by these children if they are either weak or non-swimmers.
Hyndburn Leisure Swimwear Policy to ensure safety, hygiene, and comfort for all our pool and thermal suite users, only approved swimwear is permitted.

Swim trunks
Jammers
Long or short sleeve swim tops
Water briefs
Swim suits (one-piece or two-piece)
Burqinis
Swim nappies

Non-swim tops (e.g., cotton vests)
Denim shorts or skirts
Basketball shorts
Thong or G-string bikinis
Yoga or gym wear
Underwear
Regular nappies 

Please Note: Anyone not wearing approved swimwear will not be allowed to use the pool or the thermal suite.

Adult & Junior Swimming Lessons

Hyndburn Leisure Centre and Accrington Academy host swimming lessons in Accrington to cater for any age or ability and are delivered in accordance with Swim England’s National Plan for Teaching Swimming. If you have a fear of water, can’t get your face wet or just panic about the thought of deep water then our adult swimming lessons at Hyndburn Leisure Centre are perfect for you.
Please consider the fact that you are not alone, 1 in 5 adults across the country struggle with their swimming, but be reassured that it is never too late to learn.
Our small group lessons will help you learn to swim, gain confidence, feel great and have fun at the same time.
We provide lessons through from stage 1 to stage 7 for children, and also provide specialist adult, and one to one sessions. All children enrolled on our swimming lessons get unlimited free swimming on their skills outside their lessons.
Courses last for 10 weeks.
Due to high demand for swimming lessons, spaces fill up quickly, contact us using the form below to check availability.

Developing basic safety awareness in a ‘class’ scenario, including movement and water confidence skills. Swimmers may use aids, e.g. arm bands, floats etc.

Developing safe entries to the water; including jumping in. Leaning basic floating, travel and rotation techniques unaided, in order to regain upright positions. Swimmers may use aids, e.g. arm bands, floats etc.

Developing safe entries including submersion; travel up to 10 metres on the front and back, progress with rotation skills and water safety.

Developing the understanding of buoyancy through a range of skills; refining kicking technique for all strokes, and swimming 10 metres to a given standard by Swim England.

Developing ‘watermanship’ through sculling, treading water skills, and complete rotation; also performing all strokes to the given standard as directed by Swim England.

Developing effective swimming skills including coordinated breathing; water safety aspects and understanding of preparation for exercise.

Developing quality stroke technique up to 100 metres, incorporating skills learnt and combining them to develop a linked routine; complete successfully an obstacle course that combines a variety of skills accomplished during the previous stages.

Crash Course Swimming Lessons

There is no better way to ensure your child is safe in water than to enrol onto one of our crash course swimming lessons. Book onto our courses now only £25 per week. This fantastic offer is available at Hyndburn Leisure Centre and Accrington Academy.

All classes are for 30 minutes and are open to all abilities. Morning and afternoon sessions available.

See your child develop before your eyes during the week long intensive course.

Crash courses are great for:

  1. An intensive boost for new swimmers joining the full learn to swim programme for the first time
  2. A refresher to keep your child on track during the school holidays
  3. A confidence boost before that summer holiday abroad
 

Email [email protected] or Call 01254 269 600 for more information and joining. 

One to One Swimming Lessons

Our 1-2-1 swimming lessons are the ideal way to get kids started with swimming. Whether your child is just beginning their swimming journey, or would like a confidence boost before moving to the next stage, 1-2-1 classes are ideal for many.
Our 6 week course can be tailored to suit your child’s needs, no matter what stage they are in their learn to swim journey. Only £132 per 6 week course, If you have 2 children at a similar level, we also offer 1 to 2 lessons. – £200 for 6 week course.
  • Suitable for beginners from ages 3+
  • Improvers who want a boost as they progress through the stages
  • As a confidence boost before that holiday abroad
  • Advanced swimmers who wish to work on stroke and technique
  • Times and dates to suit your needs – you can also stipulate a male or female teacher.

For detailed information about our swimming sessions and lesson pricing, please click the button below.

Discover affordable options tailored to all ages and skill levels, and find the perfect fit for your aquatic needs.

View Our Swimming Price List
For more information or to book your course, call us at 01254 269 600 or email [email protected].
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