Build water confidence from birth with specialist swimming lessons in a heated pool, featuring qualified instructors and small class sizes for all ages.

Wirksworth Swimming Pool offers comprehensive swimming instruction for families from birth through adulthood. The facility specializes in progressive swimming lessons, starting with Wrigglers classes for babies aged 0-18 months, followed by Tiddlers (18m-3y), Toddlers (3+), and structured progression through Beginners, Intermediate, and Improvers levels up to age 16. The pool is heated to a comfortable 32 degrees, making it particularly welcoming for babies and those requiring warmer water for joint support. Key features include qualified STA/IOS instructors who work directly in the water to provide demonstrations, reassurance, and hands-on support. Class sizes are deliberately limited to 12 children to ensure safety and allow students grouped by ability to develop together. The venue also caters to schools and groups with dedicated sessions, offers specialized SEND swimming sessions, and provides aqua fitness classes for teens and adults. Public open swim sessions are available on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, with adult-only sessions on Tuesday afternoons. The venue is suitable for families seeking professional, confidence-building swimming instruction in a warm, safe environment with experienced staff. It serves as an ideal starting point for children developing water safety skills as part of national curriculum requirements.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Joanne Cowlishaw

a year ago

Lovely little pool, perfect for babies getting confident in the water. Staff are absolutely amazing and so friendly

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Harriet Wray

a year ago

Fantastic small community pool - warm pool and structured swimming lessons for babies and toddlers. Staff always friendly and helpful. I've been going for over 2 years and still think it's a gem, my toddler loves it and has learnt some great skills already, thank you x

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Weronika Allan

2 years ago

My little one loves her weekly swimming classes. They are fun, affordable and a perfect way to spend some quality water time with a baby x

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Libby Bryant

7 years ago

This is a great pool for younger children in particular. It is really warm but deep enough that little ones have to swim rather than just walk. My 4 year old daughter has lessons here, the teachers are really good and the lessons really fun ☺

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Ric Dal

7 years ago

Great small local pool that provides excellent lessons for young children. The temperature is kept slightly warmer than your average pool and is great for small kids. There are also aqua fit session. You may also hire the pool for parties. Staff are friendly and helpful

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026