The Happy Swim Company

17/09/2026

Toddlers learn best when they feel confident and in control. 💦

You might notice your toddler pushing boundaries as they find their feet or feel out of their depth, pardon the puns! Our Happy Toddler swimming lessons offer support and safety as they test out their skills in turn-taking, following simple instructions, newfound independence, and confidence in new challenges or taking risks.

Our Happy Toddler programme is structured and progressive but always child-centred. Our nurturing Happy Swim teachers will support you and your toddler as you navigate those potential big emotions together.

We all know toddlers love to be on the move, and it would be a lot to expect every toddler in the class to attempt every skill every week at that set time. It's why we offer a variety of fun and exciting skills, toys, activities and songs over the lesson to reinforce learning and encourage participation.

Our families love seeing their toddlers' independence and skills develop as they learn and challenge themselves without even realising it. It's often during our Happy Toddler levels that we'll see them swimming short distances and choosing to explore the underwater world.

16/09/2026

👶💦 FREE BABY SWIM TASTER 💦

We've still got spaces remaining in our free Happy Baby Swim Taster session tomorrow at 11.00am. If you'd like to give baby swimming a try this is your chance to come along and experience a lesson first before you commit.

Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance from our website thehappyswimcompany.com 💦

Our fabulous teachers will teach you and your baby the fundamental skills and techniques underpinning our Happy Baby lessons to give you a taste of what's to come.

📞 call us on 01325 965965
📧 email [email protected]
📍 The Fish Tank, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6YA

13/09/2026

Good luck to everyone taking part in today’s Great North Run! We know we have quite a few of you raising money for amazing causes. We hope you achieve the time you’re hoping for. We’ll look forward to seeing you back in the pool after for some well earned hydrotherapy for those tired muscles.

The big day is finally here...

Good luck to all 63,000 participants taking on the AJ Bell Great North Run today 👏🏃

If you're one of the many spectators or viewers today, you can also watch the live TV programme from 10:00 on BBC One, join us at NE1's Screen on the Green for the official fan zone, and you can watch your finish line moment live on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4LgXi6JWZU

Make sure to share the link with your family and friends too!

07/09/2026

If you'd like to give baby swimming a try, come along to one of our FREE BABY TASTER sessions first to see how you and your little one get on.

Spaces are limited. Don't miss out - book your space online at thehappyswimcompany.com. Taster sessions are completely free, and no payment is required.

👶 Tuesday at 11.00am
👶 Thursday at 11.00am

🔥 Our pool is heated to a toasty warm 32°C which is key for babies, especially those who are less than 12 weeks or 12 lbs in weight.

📍 We swim weekly at The Fish Tank in Newton Aycliffe, our purpose-built family friendly swimming and activity centre.

If you need any help to get booked in, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

We'll look forward to seeing you and your little one soon. 😊

📍 The Fish Tank, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6YA

01/09/2026

🎁 Did you know you can purchase Gift Vouchers for our swimming lessons?

Recommend our gift vouchers to your friends and family for yourself, or purchase them for others.

You can purchase our swimming lesson gift cards from their website at https://thefishtank.com/product/gift-card-thsc/

31/08/2026

Happy swimmers is what we are all about. 😊

Toasty warm water and a calm relaxed environment means your little one will be happy, comfortable and ready to learn. So many of our customers have commented how much their little one’s confidence and skills have progressed since visiting our pool.

The Happy Swim Company are guaranteed exclusive use of the pool at The Fish Tank in Newton Aycliffe, limiting the noise and any distractions. With this we can also allow spectators poolside and photography (subject to everyone in your class agreeing).

📣 We've got new classes starting in September. Get in touch with us for further details on how to get your little one started.

📞 call us on 01325 965965
📧 email [email protected]
📍 The Fish Tank, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6YA

30/08/2026

Did you know your little one can swim with us from newborn, as our pool is heated to a very toasty warm 32°C. 🔥 This temperature is key for babies, especially those who are less than 12 weeks or 12 lbs in weight. They will be kept warm and comfortable and so will you.

If you're looking for the perfect activity for you and your baby, take a look at our Happy Baby swim classes. We've got some new classes starting in September.

If you'd like to find out more about our lessons, please get in touch with us for an informal chat. We can also take a look at booking you and your little one on a FREE TASTER SESSION.

📞 call us on 01325 965965
📧 email [email protected]
📍 The Fish Tank, Aycliffe Business Park, DL5 6YA

29/08/2026

Get your child swimming independently this year. 🏊

Our progressive Happy Swim levels will take your little one on their own exciting swim journey.

We've got classes for all levels of swimming ability, starting at Happy Swim 1 for complete beginners or for those with very little swimming experience, through to Happy Swim 15 where you'll work on stroke development and life saving skills.

We teach from within the water and have two swimming teachers in all of our Happy Swim classes, so we can offer our full support and encouragement throughout our lessons.

💦 Ready to get your little one started? Check class availability and book your space online at thehappyswimcompany.com

📞 call us on 01325 965965
📧 email [email protected]
📍 The Fish Tank, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6YA

28/08/2026

Join us with your little one from September! New Happy Baby classes are available to book into now.

Secure your space online at thehappyswimcompany.com or get in touch with us and we'll help get you started.

📞 call us on 01325 965965
📧 email [email protected]
📍 The Fish Tank, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6YA

27/08/2026

Where do we Swim? 🏊‍♂️ 🏡

The Happy Swim Company swims exclusively at The Fish Tank in Newton Aycliffe. A purpose-built family-friendly swimming and activity centre.

The pool at The Fish Tank is heated to a very warm 32°C. Ideal for babies right from birth, while still allowing older children to practise their skills without overheating.

The toasty warm water and a calm relaxed environment means your little one will be happy, comfortable and ready to learn. As we have exclusive use of the pool, this limits the noise and any distractions, meaning you and your child will get the most out of your full lesson.

The deck-level design of the pool with state-of-the-art filtration, heating and air handling systems, offers the cleanest and most reliable swimming lesson experience around.

The venue offers lots of family-friendly amenities too, such as underfloor heated, private, family changing rooms and showers, a coffee shop, swim shop, free lockers, and parking.

To find out more about our swimming lessons, visit our website thehappyswimcompany.com, or get in touch and we'll be more than happy to help.

📞 call us on 01325 965965
📧 email [email protected]
📍 The Fish Tank, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6YA