Swimming Lessons in Sidcup, Bromley & Sevenoaks
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Spaces are available now! Give your child a skill that will last a lifetime and start their swimming journey with us today.
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New pool in Sevenoaks
Our brand-new pool location at Radnor House, Sevenoaks is now open! Join a fun, friendly Parent & Baby or small group class on Sundays, or choose 1-1 lessons for tailored support. Spaces are limited!
Money-back guarantee
If you attend your first class and for any reason don’t want to continue, you’re entitled to a full refund.
Why swim with Zambezi?
The team at Zambezi are ready to welcome you to a swimming lesson full of inspiration, encouragement and lots of fun – guaranteed to give amazing results.
Expert, hand-picked team
Our coaches are carefully selected for their experience, passion and dedication to teaching. We deliver specialist classes for babies, children and adults, plus inclusive lessons for children and adults with special educational needs and disabilities.
Tailored to every swimmer
Every session follows a specially tailored scheme of work. Our highly qualified teachers are very interactive and are in the water when needed to help with confidence and stroke technique.
Small classes, more teaching
Swimming is more than just a sport – it is a life skill. That is why we keep class sizes small, through private sessions, one-to-two tuition or small group classes where we maximise teaching time.
Real progress, fast
Progress is seen very quickly and everyone who learns with Zambezi develops a love for the water. No armbands or life jackets are used – we focus on overarm recovery and correct breathing technique.
What can you expect at your first lesson?
We can’t wait to welcome you to your first swimming lesson with Zambezi! Whether this is your first ever swimming lesson or you’re coming as a more experienced swimmer, we look forward to starting your Zambezi adventure.
Swimming is more than just an activity – it’s a skill you’ll be giving your child for life. Even more than that, you’re giving them the knowledge and confidence that may one day save their life.
What to pack
Before your first lesson, please check you have everything below packed and ready.
- Swimwear
- Swim hatAvailable at the pool or via our online shop. Hats aren’t needed for Parent & Child sessions.
- GogglesNot compulsory, but recommended for children aged 3+.
- Towel
- Drink of waterFor after the session.
On the day
- 1Arrive 15 minutes early
This gives you time to park, find the pool and get changed. At the start of your session, introduce yourself to a member of the Zambezi team – they’ll welcome you and show you which class your child will be in.
- 2Let the fun begin!
Once your child is settled, make your way to the viewing area (where available) and let our team work their magic. Some children find it daunting at first and it can take a couple of weeks to settle in – rest assured our fantastic teachers will nurture, encourage and inspire your child to enjoy the water.
- 3After the session
Head back onto poolside (please wear the blue overshoes or remove outdoor footwear), collect your child and go to the changing rooms to get changed.
- 4Follow their progress online
Log in to your parent home portal to see the Swim England stage your child is working towards and each assessment criterion, updated throughout their lessons. You’ll also get emails when your child earns a badge, reminders when your block of sessions is ending, and news from Zambezi Sports School through the year.
Changing room guidelines
All adults and children aged 8+ should use their appropriate changing room. If your child is over 8 but you’d still like to help them get changed, individual changing cubicles or the accessible toilets can be used.