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Columbus College
Columbus College Pool, Partridge Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 4JGAvailable programmes at this location:
Baby & Pre-school 0-4 years
Swim Academy 4-10 years
Lessons starting in November!
1.25m Pool Depth
Exclusive Pool Use
Free Parking
Spectators Allowed
Avg Pool Temp 31°C
Classes Timetable
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Upcoming Holiday Dates (inclusive)
Starts: Tue 23 Dec 2025
Starts: Mon 16 Feb 2026
Saturday
Little Dippers
30 months - 4 years
Swim Academy Level 1
4 - 10 years
Dippers
Existing customers only
Swim Academy Level 3
4 - 10 years
Kickers
15 - 30 months
Swim Academy Level 2
4 - 10 years
Splashers
6 - 15 months
Splashers classes are for babies between 6-15 months. If your baby is between 6-9 months and has no swimming lesson experience, you should book into our Floaties class.
Swim Academy Level 1
4 - 10 years
Kickers
15 - 30 months
Swim Academy Level 2
4 - 10 years
Little Dippers
30 months - 4 years
Swim Academy Level 1
4 - 10 years
Floaties
0 - 9 months
Floaties classes are for babies from 0-9 months. If your baby is between 6-9 months and had previous swimming lesson experience, you can book into our Splashers class.
Sunday
Little Dippers
30 months - 4 years
Swim Academy Level 2
4 - 10 years
Dippers
Existing customers only
Swim Academy Level 3
4 - 10 years
Kickers
15 - 30 months
Swim Academy Level 1
4 - 10 years
Kickers
15 - 30 months
Swim Academy Level 1
4 - 10 years
Swim Academy Level 2
4 - 10 years
Splashers
6 - 15 months
Splashers classes are for babies between 6-15 months. If your baby is between 6-9 months and has no swimming lesson experience, you should book into our Floaties class.
Little Dippers
30 months - 4 years
Swim Academy Level 1
4 - 10 years
Floaties
0 - 9 months
Floaties classes are for babies from 0-9 months. If your baby is between 6-9 months and had previous swimming lesson experience, you can book into our Splashers class.
Location & Directions
Columbus College Pool, Partridge Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4JG
The following bus routes pass near Columbus School & College:
Nos: 170, 48, C2, 676, C3.
Essential Pool Information
What to wear
Baby & Pre-school: A well-fitting neoprene swim nappy must be worn with a disposable swim nappy or one of our environmentally friendly NappyWraps & Liners underneath if your child is in Floaties, Splashers or Kickers and in other programmes if they are not yet fully potty/toilet trained. Why not buy one of our great value Starter Packs which contain everything you need for your swim lesson?
Swim Academy: A swim hat, well-fitting goggles and swimwear that is not loose-fitting eg. not bermuda shorts.
What to bring
There are no lockers at this venue, so you may wish to bring a large bag to carry your belongings on to the poolside.
Changing Rooms
There are two separate changing rooms, and several changing benches poolside. There are warm showers poolside, for use before and after lessons. These showers are purely for rinsing off before and after lessons: shower gels and shampoo products should not be used.
Additional Pool Information
Due to limited space poolside, spectators are limited to one family member per child.
Upon entering the main building from the car park, take the first door on the left to the pool hall lobby. Follow the Puddle Ducks arrows to the changing rooms.
Registered Address
The Street Roxwell Chelmsford Essex
