Central London

Porchester Centre

Queensway, London, W2 5HS

Programmes Offered

Babies

Children

Adults

Squads

Ongoing Term

Autumn Term 2025

1 Sep - 21 Dec

1 lesson per week

Book Lessons

Upcoming Term

Spring Term 2026

5 Jan - 29 Mar

Lesson Times

Mon-Fri

15:30 - 18:30

Sat

9:00 - 14:00

Sun

9:00 - 16:00

About this location

Nestled in the heart of Paddington, the Porchester Centre offers a stunning art deco swimming pool that provides an inspiring space for kids to learn and grow in the water. At this historic venue, Swimming Nature exclusively runs its children’s program, focusing on tailored 1:1 and 2:1 private swimming lessons.

Our expert instructors provide personalised guidance to ensure every child builds confidence and progresses at their own pace. Whether your child is taking their first steps in the water or looking to develop advanced swimming techniques, our program is designed to meet their individual needs.

With small, focused sessions and a calm, supportive environment, the Porchester Centre is the ideal place for children to develop their swimming skills while fostering a lifelong love of the water.

Size

10.5m x 30.3m
9m x 23m

Depth

0.9m - 1.9m
0.9m - 2m

Temp

30°C
30°C

Viewing Gallery

Instructors Available

Alicia

Carolina

Claudia

Ewa

Joseph

Kris

Pablo Cesar

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Sam

Shaheer

Sophie

The Swimming nature difference

One-to-one and two-to-one classes

No floats.
No armbands

Instructors always in the water

Progression books and digital tracking

1 месяц назад

We’re really happy with our son’s swimming lessons at Swimming Nature. Both Phillip and Nadja have been fantastic – always friendly, and great with the kids. They teach in a way that suits his age ...

Sabrina Simoncelli

1 месяц назад

My son has been taking swimming lessons with Nadia and his confidence and technique is progressing brilliantly. She always gets the best out of him, no matter what mood he’s in, and he looks forwar...

Susan Allen

1 месяц назад

Pablo is a good swimming instructor at Porchester pool, he is patient and careful with my child, he listens to my child. He also tells me how my child is doing whenever I ask how did my child do to...

Bisola Dawon

16 дней назад

Adrienn Is a fantastic teacher! She has given our little girl so much confidence in the water. Our daughter has flourished under Adrienn! I cannot recommend her enough.

Nick

25 дней назад

Have been going for 3 years now, started at three months with our second child. Great pool, wonderful teachers. Our eldest is taught by Jeremy who is "the best teacher in the world, he is brilliant...

Rosalie Wahlfrid

25 дней назад

My daughter’s favourite thing is swimming and this is in huge part to Jennifer. She loves her lessons so much, she always has fun and she is now a beautiful swimmer.

Kate Hawkins

25 дней назад

Nadia taught both of my children at the Cricklewood site. She is a wonderful teacher; kind, patient, and with a strong emphasis on technique. Highly recommended!

Milt

25 дней назад

We love our swimming teacher Jennifer. My son has a lovely time each week, and is learning so much. Thanks!

Lauren Gemmell

27 дней назад

Nadia Instructor Kensington - is amazing and the best: she teaches my daughter very well, made her enhance all techniques. I can definitely see the progress made. She’s been so efficient and also v...

Saliha Bardasi

27 дней назад

Saliha Bardasi

27 дней назад

Nadia and Michela both instructors at Kensington are the best and my daughter enjoys the lessons and technique are great. Thank you to both and Swimming Nature

Adriele Nunes

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The best way to learn to swim

We go beyond teaching to build a natural bond with water for life, making us the most renowned private swimming tuition provider in the UK.

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Babies

3 months to 3 years

Maximising the benefits of early introduction to water.

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Children

3 to 16 years

Emphasising aquatic comfort to accelerate progression.

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Adults

16+ years

Bespoke training approach for all experience levels.

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Squads

Groups of 3 to 6 students

Our method adapted to perfectly suit a group setting.

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Frequently asked

We’ve been around long enough to give you the assurances you need to take the next step.

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What do I need to bring to lessons?
Students will need a swimsuit, towel, goggles and a swim cap.
Can I have both my children taught in one session?
Yes, we offer sibling lessons depending on age and ability. Contact us to arrange this.
What if my child is scared of the water?
Don’t worry! Our instructors are always in the water with your child, helping them feel safe and supported while having fun. We focus on building trust and confidence at their own pace, turning nervous swimmers into happy, confident ones.
Can I watch my child’s lesson?
Yes! Most venues allow parents to watch from a designated viewing area. Check your pool’s page for more information.
Is my child old enough to be in the water?
Yes! Babies can start lessons as early as 3 months old. For children under 3, check out our bespoke baby lessons.
How long are children’s lessons?
Lessons are 30 minutes long. With only two students per class, your child will get plenty of focused interaction with their instructor, making each session highly effective.
My child already has swimming lessons and is moving to Swimming Nature—do they need to start over?
Not at all. During your child’s first lesson, their instructor will assess their ability across a range of swimming techniques and map them to Swimming Nature’s methodology, ensuring they progress smoothly.

Have you got more questions?

Our team is here to help. Contact us to find out more about Swimming Nature lessons in your area.