Honest pricing. No surprise fees.
One transparent termly fee per swimmer. Sibling discount, free taster, no joining fee, and we don't charge for missed lessons due to pool closures.
Pay per term — about £12 a lesson.
Three terms a year, paid up-front by the first lesson. Direct debit available on request.
Splashlings & Tadpoles
≈ £11.83 per 30 minutes
- ●Parent in pool for Splashlings
- ●12 lessons in Autumn term
Stingrays
≈ £11.83 per 30 minutes
- ●Max 6 swimmers per lesson
- ●All four strokes covered
Adult Learn-to-Swim
≈ £16.50 per 45 minutes
- ●Beginner & Improver streams
- ●Female-only sessions on request
Tideway Squad
≈ £11.00 per 60 minutes × 2/week
- ●Bronze, Silver and Gold squads
- ●Race-prep and open water
All prices in GBP. Equipment (goggles, swim cap) sold at cost from reception.
10% sibling discount
Second and subsequent children from the same household pay 10% less, every term, automatically applied.
Free taster lesson
Try us with no commitment. Bring your swimmer for a 30-minute taster — we'll assess their level and recommend a class.
No charge for closures
If a lesson is cancelled due to a pool closure or instructor unavailability we credit your account — never lost.
Free swim time
Every Tideway swimmer gets a free 1-hour family swim pass each month at their home pool.
Quarterly badges included
Stage badges and certificates included in your termly fee — never an extra cost when your child passes a stage.
Catch-up lessons
Miss a lesson? Book a free catch-up at any of our three pools, subject to availability.
2025 / 26 academic year
Autumn Term
12 weeks · half-term break in the middle
Mon 8 Sep — Sat 13 Dec 2025
Spring Term
11 weeks · half-term break in the middle
Mon 5 Jan — Sat 28 Mar 2026
Summer Term
11 weeks · half-term break in the middle
Mon 13 Apr — Sat 18 Jul 2026
Lessons do not run during half-term or bank holiday weeks. The published termly fee already accounts for this.
Try a lesson free, then decide.
We'd much rather you sign up after seeing us teach than off the back of a slick brochure. Book your free taster — no card details, no commitment.
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