Brightwater runs weekly children's swimming lessons in Harrogate, York, Pocklington and Cundall Manor. Max of 4 children per class with teachers in the water.
Brightwater is a friendly, family run business providing swimming lessons for children from 3.5 years old. We have small group sizes with a maximum of 4 in a class and all are teachers teach in the water. Brightwater has a strong ethos concentrating on good technique as well as providing fun and interactive lessons to promote enjoyment and water confidence.
10/09/2024
Limited spaces available!
We have a handful of spaces left for an immediate start. Beginner spaces only available at the weekend.
Our waiting list is also now back open if you are looking for lessons in the future.
Message now for more info :)
14/05/2024
We have the following upcoming availability after the June half term:
Monday 5:30pm: 5 metres independent swimming (Stage 2/3) 1 space
Monday 6pm: Swimming 200-400m (stage 7/8) 1 space
Monday 6:30pm: Swimming 200-400m (stage 7/8) 1 space
Monday 7pm: 25-50 metres independent swimming (Stage 4/5) 2 spaces
Wednesday: Fully Booked
Sunday: 8:45am Approx 10 meters independent swimming (Stage 3) 1 space
Sunday: 11:15am confident beginners (Stage 2) 2 spaces
If you are unsure which class would suit your child or would like to be added to our waiting list please drop us a message :)
01/05/2024
Our waiting list is back open! Current availability below or drop us a message to join our waiting list.
19/04/2024
**Spaces Available**
Midweek and weekend availability for all abilities from 4 years old
- Maximum of 4 in a class
- Teachers in the water
- Private 1:1 and 1:2 classes available
Message us now for more information!
24/01/2024
Upcoming Availability: Lessons will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please message us with your child’s age/ ability and the session you are interested in to book.
1 x 25m standard means 1 space in a class that can swim 25m unaided in recognised strokes (front crawl, back stroke, breaststroke). If you are unsure which class would be suitable for your child please message us for more info.
Monday:
5:30pm 1 x Older beginner (stage 1)
6:30pm 1 x 10m Standard (Stage 3)
7:00pm 3 x 25m Standard (Stage 4)
7:00pm 4 x Any standard or available for a private 1:1/1:2
Wednesday
7:00pm 1 x 10m Standard (Stage 3)
7:00pm 4 x Any standard or available for a private 1:1/1:2
Sunday:
8:45am: 1 x 15m (stage 3/4)
8:45am: 2 x 400m & Bronze (stage 7)
9:15am: 1 x 400m & Bronze (stage 7)
9:45am: 1 x 100-200m standard (stage 6)
9:45am: 1 x 15m Standard (Stage 4)
10:45am: 1 x 25m-50m standard (stage 5)
11:15am: 1 x 1:2 ratio 5&5m standard (stage 2/3)
20/12/2023
The office is now closed for Christmas. We will catch up with all messages when we return to the office from the 8th January.
Return Dates:
Cundall
Monday 8th & Wednesday 10th January
We will be returning to Queen Marys from Sunday 14th January
We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and new year!
From all the Brightwater team
05/12/2023
Upcoming Availability: Lessons will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please message us with your child’s age/ ability and the session you are interested in to book.
1 x 25m standard means 1 space in a class that can swim 25m unaided in recognised strokes (front crawl, back stroke, breaststroke). If you are unsure which class would be suitable for your child please message us for more info.
Monday:
5:30pm: 2 x 4/5 year old beginners (stage 1)
5:30pm 1 x Older beginner (stage 1)
5:30pm 1 x 10m standard (stage 3)
Sunday:
8:45am: 1 x 15m (stage 3/4)
9:15am: 1 x 400m & Bronze (stage 7)
9:45am: 1 x 100-200m standard (stage 6)
9:45am: 2 x 10m Standard (Stage 3)
10:45am: 1 x 25m-50m standard (stage 5)
11:15am: 1 x 1:2 ratio 5&5m standard (stage 2)
24/11/2023
We are honoured to have been shortlisted finalists in the BEST SWIMMING CLASS (4+)
Thank you to everyone who nominated us!
Please vote for us, if you love our swimming lessons :)
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04/10/2023
Upcoming Availability: Lessons will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please message us with your child’s age/ ability and the session you are interested in to book.
1 x 25m standard means 1 space in a class that can swim 25m unaided in recognised strokes (front crawl, back stroke, breaststroke). If you are unsure which class would be suitable for your child please message us for more info.
Monday:
5:30pm: 2 x Silver/ 800m standard (stage 8/9)
6:30pm: 1 x Silver/ 800m standard (stage 8/9)
6:30pm: 1 x 5-10m standard (stage 2/3- not suitable for under 6)
7:00pm: 1 x 100-200m standard (stage 6)
Wednesday:
5:30pm: 1 x 1:2 ratio older beginner (stage 1)
6:00pm: 1 x 15-25m standard (stage 4)
6:00pm: 1 x 5-10m standard (stage 2/3- not suitable for under 6)
7:00pm: 4 x of any standard or available for private 1:1 or 1:2 ratio
Sunday:
8:45am: 4 x of any standard or available for private 1:1 or 1:2 ratio
8:45am: 1 x 200-400m standard (stage 6/7)
9:45am: 1 x 100-200m standard (stage 6)
10:45am: 1 x 25m-50m standard (stage 5)
10:45am: 1 x confident beginner (not suitable for nervous child)
11:15am: 3 x beginner standard 5/6 year old
11:15am: 3 x beginner standard 3/4 year old
11:15am: 1 x 1:2 ratio 5&5m standard (stage 2)