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Children and Young Peoples Services

Services for Adults on the Isle of Wight

Swimming Lessons


Service Description: Courses of swimming lessons are run across all three of our swimming pools; Medina, Heights and Waterside and follow a national teaching plan. They are for children aged four and over and cover a range of different abilities ranging from absolute beginners to pre-competition levels. We also run swimming courses for adults, who have never got around to learning to swim or wish to improve. Whatever your age or ability, we have a course that will be of benefit to you. Waterside Pool is now managed by the Waterside Community Trust, they can be contacted on 01983 563656

Also known as:- Heights Swimming Pool, Medina Swimming Pool

Your FAQ

Question: Is there any free swimming for children during school holidays?

Answer: Children who are Isle of Wight residents can swim free at the Council-operated pools, A junior registration card is required and this is issued at the following centres. - The Heights, Sandown, Medina Leisure Centre, Newport. (Terms and conditions apply)

The offer is also available at West Wight Sports Centre in Freshwater (For details of the West Wight scheme phone 752168).

Waterside Pool do not offer free junior swimming.


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