Spotlight: Gosforth Leisure Centre Swimming Lessons
Children's and adult swimming lessons six days a week at Gosforth Pool — from 3 months old through to adults, with a 25-metre pool and a dedicated learner pool.
Learning to swim is one of those life skills that every child should have, and Gosforth Leisure Centre on Regent Farm Road makes it as accessible as possible with lessons running six days a week.
The pools
Two pools serve different needs: a 25-metre pool for lane swimming and more advanced lessons, and a dedicated learner pool that is shallower and warmer — perfect for building confidence in younger or less experienced swimmers.
The programme
Better's Swim School runs lessons for all ages and abilities, starting from just 3 months old through to adult learners. Weekday lessons take place in the evenings, while weekend sessions run from morning through to afternoon. The structured programme focuses on a set of achievements linked to specific skills and distances.
School holidays
During school breaks, Better adds extra fun swim sessions and intensive one-to-one lessons to keep swimmers of all ages active and progressing. These are particularly popular with children who want to accelerate their development.
Practical details
Located at Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, NE3 3HD. Contact the leisure centre on 0191 255 9828 for current class times and availability, or book online through the Better website. Swimming is a skill for life — and Gosforth Pool is where thousands of local children have learned it.