Swimming lessons for babies, pre-schoolers and children in Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire & South Gloucestershire

Welcome to Puddle Ducks Bristol & Bath!

We'd love to help your baby or child start their swimming journey at one of our fun, expert-led classes.

Where we swim:  Click 'Find a class!' at the top of the page to find your most convenient pool, or browse your options on our Pools & Classes page. We have classes accessible from Bristol, Bath, Chippenham, Melksham, Trowbridge, Yatton, Portishead, Wrington, the Chew Valley, Winterbourne, Yate and many more!

About our classes: To read more about our progressive programmes, click here for baby and pre-school classes, or here for Swim Academy, for ages 4 to 10 years.

Please be aware that we have very limited availability for an immediate start because class sizes have been reduced to ensure appropriate social distancing. Thank you for your understanding.

You can find details of the Covid-safe procedures at all our pools here - just click on Pool Information.

We look forward to welcoming you into the Puddle Ducks family very soon!

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Little Passengers

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Natasha Ball Photography

If you're looking for beautiful pictures of your new baby, your bump or your young family together, we recommend Natasha Ball Photography, run by one of our very own swimming teachers. Click the photo above to visit the website and browse the gorgeous gallery of shots for inspiration!

Little Kitchen Cookery School

Little Kitchen is a Bristol-based cookery school, offering workshops and courses which are both affordable and accessible. Their custom-fitted premises provide a relaxed and well-equipped environment where you and / or your children will gain hands-on experience and improve your cooking confidence!