Classes at The Grand Thistle Hotel
Contact: Sarah Peacock
Bristol and Bath Swim School LLP
9 Kensington Park Road
Bristol
BS4 3HP
Tel:
0117 971 7165
Email:
bristolandbath@puddleducks.com
The Grand Thistle Hotel
Otium Leisure Club
Broad Street
Bristol BS1 2EL
Timetables of current and forthcoming classes
About the pool
Location: The Grand Thistle Hotel, Otium Leisure Club, Broad Street in central Bristol.
Exclusivity: Puddle Ducks have exclusive use during hire times.
Changing rooms: There are two large changing rooms with showers (one male, one female) plus a large disabled changing room. Please collect a locker key on arrival from the Leisure Club reception desk.
Poolside Assistant: There is no Puddle Ducks poolside assistant but a Duty Manager is available at all times.
Pool Temp: 30-31oC
Pool Dimensions: 12.5m x 4m
Depth: 1.35m
Max Preschool Class Ratios: 8 children/adult pairs:1 teacher
Parking: As you are travelling down Broad Street, you will see the hotel on your right. Take the first immediate right after the hotel to access the car park. Take a ticket from the ticket machine and wait for the automatic door to open before entering the car park. Please note that the parking lift does not stop on Levels 2 and 4. Puddle Ducks customers receive a 50% parking discount.
Other: Once you have parked your car, either take the lift down to the basement level which leads to the Otium Leisure Club, or alternatively take the stairs. Please note that the swimming pool cannot be reached via the main hotel reception. Prams and car seats can be stored at the pool. The hotel has a large dining area and Puddle Ducks customers are very welcome to stop for coffee, refreshments or lunch.
About the teachers
Polly Goodman
Polly was working for a Publishing Company when she decided to change her career and independently trained to become a Swimming Teacher with the S.T.A. Soon after, we met Polly and snapped her up. You’ll understand why when you meet her. She is extremely focussed and hard working and wants nothing more than to be the best teacher she can possibly be. We’re certain you’ll love swimming with her!
Which class to choose?
If you aren't sure which type of class is right for your child, use this handy Q&A to find out!
Class pricing & offers
For full details about class prices and our special offers, see our pricing page.
About the modules
Don't know the difference between a floatie and a dipper? See our programme module pages to find out more.


