Swimming lessons and classes in Southampton
Teach your little one a skill for life with our inspiring and supportive baby, toddler, preschool and independent swimming lessons in Southampton.
From the first dip of the toe, Turtle Tots is a magical journey between parent and child, developing water confidence, safety, and swimming skills through our unique and multi award-winning, child-led swimming programme.
Turtle Tots Southampton is run by Sian Green. Along with her team of world-class swimming teachers, they offer swimming lessons for babies, toddlers, 3 and 4 year olds. They also offer lessons for independent swimmers up to 7 years old, and Turtle Tums Aquanatal Yoga classes for expectant mothers, from their lovely pool facilities in Thornhill, Southampton, Ashurst, and Bitterne.
For babies, toddlers, 3 and 4 year olds, our supportive and child-led swimming lessons offer a wonderful bonding experience, packed with songs and games to ensure that you and your little one enjoy your time in the pool together and develop a life-long love of the water. Our programme is taught by our fully qualified and highly skilled teachers who are trained to the highest possible standards. They have an in-depth understanding of early years communication and are attuned to your child’s needs to ensure that every skill is taught at a pace that is right for them.
As our swimmers become more independent (5-7 years), our classes focus on building technique and confidence, developing a life-long love of water.
Still awaiting little one’s arrival? Turtle Tums Aquanatal Yoga classes are a fantastic way for pregnant mums to prepare their body and mind for birth and beyond. Relax, unwind, connect with your inner self, and meet other mums-to-be with our weekly classes.
Check out our pool timetables below to find and book the right class for you online. Or, if you cannot find what you are looking for GET IN TOUCH using the form or contact details below and we’ll find the right swimming lesson or Aquanatal class for you.
Our Pools
Meet the Southampton Team
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Sian
Hi, I’m Sian! I have been teaching swimming for 18 years and I am so happy to say I still love getting in the pool and seeing the joy on everyone’s face! I especially love that this is an activity that Dads/ Grandads are able to join in and build on that special bond within the water! I also love seeing the caregivers confidence grow. I have seen complete non swimmers bring their children and leave with so much confidence in being able to take their child swimming! 🙂
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Beka
Hi everyone, I’m Beka! I’ve been teaching your little turtles for 4 years now, and it’s just flown by! I love every single aspect of my job, from getting to know all you lovely parents to making an incredible bond with your babies. The turtle tots ethos is something I fully believe in, and seeing it put into practise whilst teaching really makes my day!
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Carley
Hi, I’m Carley. I am an extremely proud Turtle Tots teacher! From 4 weeks old I started taking my daughter to swimming lessons with Turtle Tots and absolutely fell in love with everything about it. From the fun factor to teaching life savings skills so early on in a child’s life. From then I knew I wanted to teach swimming especially with turtle tots. I love my job so much, especially seeing children thrive at something so important at such an early age!
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Rianne
Hi, I’m Rianne! Swimming has always been a big part of my life and believe it is such an important skill to learn. My nieces started at turtle tots from 4 months old and seeing how much enjoyment they got out of the class whilst learning made me think how much I would enjoy being that teacher doing it with them. The best bit about turtle tots is that it is completely baby focused and you really feel a sense of achievement when the babies and parents love it just as much as you!
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Rachael
Hi Im Rachael 🙂 I have been a swimming teacher for as long as I can remember and I am also an Infant School Teacher! I wanted to become a Turtle Tots teacher because I love the fun, and engaging lessons. I have done it with my children and it was such a special time to share with them and build on their water confidence. I love the community and friendships made and watching all the little ones grow together and having fun whilst learning an important life skill.
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Kim
Reviews
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I have been bringing my children to turtle tots for the past 7 years with my oldest, my middle child has also done turtle tots and my 3rd baby will be starting in a couple of weeks…the confidence my children have with water is amazing they also know how important swimming is and is a life skill, this is all thanks to turtle tots I would always recommend them! The teachers have so much knowledge, they are caring and always work with your child on there needs! It’s a lovely company to swim with!
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I’ve been taking my daughter to Turtle Tots since she was 8 weeks old and she absolutely loves it! Our instructor Amanda is fantastic. All new activities are done in babies own time. Such a nice and relaxed friendly class. We will definitely be carry on with our swimming journey with TT
Jess M -
We couldn’t recommend Turtle Tots highly enough. Our son has been signed up with Turtle Tots since he was around 3 months old. And we have recently signed up our 3 month Daughter. Sam is such a great instructor, making each lesson fun, exciting and challenging whilst also teaching new things and giving plenty of patience if needed to grasp new skills. The kids have so much fun in each class. Being able to book catch up classes is also a life saver at times. Thank you
Jon O -
We absolutely love our swimming lessons at turtle tots, Rhianne has been a great teacher too and very patient! My little boy has really gained his confidence in the water! Thank you!
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We have taken lessons with Turtle Toys for both of our girls and it has been fantastic! They have absolutely loved it. The teachers are so warm and friendly, the lessons are fun and no pressure and most importantly, the skills they have learnt are life saving. Would definity recommend!!
Vicky/ T -
This level 1 baby swim adventure with turtle Tots has been amazing. Every week our instructor Barney has been friendly, informative and always makes me as a new mum and baby feel happy and settled in the water. He is so caring with the babies and is always on hand to help us when needed. Getting in the pool, talking baby for a swim or demonstration or to play peek a boo when Mummas eyes are sore from the water or helping by blowing bubbles for Eloise to make her smile. I couldn’t recommend turtle Tots enough. Their weekly programme and repetition really helps babies feel at ease and most of all have fun whilst learning to be in the water and one day swim. Thankyou. Can’t wait to book onto level 2 swim. I already know 2 of my friends who have signed up 3 of their children through my recommendation of you guys.
Hollie B -
We have been taking our granddaughter to turtle tots for the past 3yrs
What a fantastic team our granddaughter has learnt so much and loves every minute
They Offer so much encouragement and fun worth every penny xJane M -
I really can’t praise Turtle Tots enough! I was on the brink of giving up when I found them as my journey had been a long one with my son. He just wasn’t feeling the love for swimming.
As soon as I started with Turtle Tots however he started improving immediately and started to really enjoy himself! The songs, games, endless patience of the teachers and so much more all contributed to this.
And this week he actually swam a width of the pool unaided by person or floatation device and it was pure joy for me to see!! It was my biggest wish – to see him swim independently.
Love these guys and the customer care is second to none. Please do consider them for your little ones, you’ll never look elsewhere again!Jessica S -
Turtle tots have given my little one soo much confidence in the water since he was a baby. He has been going since he was 4/5 months old he is now 2!
Bethany B -
Turtle Tots approach with songs and fun to teach such an essential life skill is great – they build the learning each week from the week before and individualise the session depending on how the children are reacting on the day which has been brilliant for my son! Can’t wait for each step and stage and to continue our swimming journey with Turtle Tots
Catherine S -
My daughter love swimming with turtles tots she has been going since she was 2 months old she now 3 1/2 loved every minute
Anna B -
My daughter started swimming with Turtle Tots from 7 months and now she’s 27 months and looks forward to it every Thursday. She gained so much confidence with her swimming and able to follow instructions.
Hazel F