Aquanatal classes & swimming lessons (for 0-10 year olds) throughout the North East of England - bookings now OPEN for January starts

Click ‘Find a class!’ above and use your postcode or location to see all the antenatal classes and baby swimming lessons suitable for both you and your child in your area.

Carolyn Sharpe runs Puddle Ducks in the North East of England, providing:

● Baby and pre-school swimming classes for children 
● Lessons for toddlers/pre-school children
● Swim Academy classes for school-aged children
● Aquanatal classes for mums-to-be

Please get in touch with Carolyn if you would like to find out more.

Telephone: 01661 824191
Email: newcastle@puddleducks.com

Office open Monday to Friday 9.30am–3pm and Saturday 8am-12pm

Swimming has always been a big part of my life, having been a competitive swimmer myself as a child, and working as a lifeguard when I was a teenager. After working for many years as an accountant, owning a Puddle Ducks franchise was the perfect career change for me, and I am so proud to be able to bring these amazing classes to the North East! – Carolyn Sharpe

Puddle Ducks Baby & Pre-school
Our Baby & Pre-school programme is a wonderful bonding experience. Progressive lesson plans instil a water confidence and a love of swimming whilst our nurturing teachers tailor activities to your child’s abilities and needs.

Taught in lovely warm pools with a maximum of ten children, our classes incorporate rhyme, music and movement based on extensive child development research. Our lessons are so well received that the children we teach can often swim over 10 metres before they start school.

Find out more about our Baby & Pre-School classes

Puddle Ducks Aquanatal
Our Aquanatal programme is fantastic for mummies-to-be, offering the perfect combination of gentle exercise, muscle strengthening and relaxation.

Find out more about our Aquanatal classes.

Puddle Ducks Swim Academy
We also run classes for older children in our Swim Academy classes, so we will be with you throughout your whole journey from baby to independent swimmer and who knows, maybe a future Olympic champion.

Whether your child is coming from a pre-school class, or has never been in the water before, you can be sure that they will get the attention that they need as our activities are individually tailored to suit each child.

Find out more about our swim academy classes

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

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Brunton Babies & Toddlers

Lovely play group in Gosforth which Puddle Ducks visit every term. Quarterly nearly new sales are also held where you can grab yourself a bargain or sell your pre-loved baby items.

The Birth & Baby Network

Puddle Ducks North East are proud to be part of the Birth & Baby Network which provides the best possible services, support & information for local parents.

Newcastle Pregnancy & Baby Centre

The Newcastle Pregnancy & Baby Centre provides a huge range of services for pregnancy & the early days of parenthood. You will often find the Puddle Ducks team at their coffee mornings!

Jittabugs Tyne & Wear

A One Stop Shop for Baby and Pre School Activities and Dance Classes. Jittabugs offers lots of varied programs so there is something to suit everyone. Jittabugs main aim in all programs is to 'Build Confidence' and have 'Fun'. Jittabugs love to Move & Groove, Jump & Jive, Jiggle and a Wiggle and a Tip Tap Toes, Come on Join the Boogie, Just give it a Go!!!

NCT

We are great supporters of the National Childbirth Trust here and Puddle Ducks. We are also the proud sponsors of the Durham NCT branch nearly new sales!

Kids 1st

Kids 1st Nurseries aim to provide the highest quality childcare across the North East of England. With purpose-built nurseries, fully trained staff, outstanding Ofsted reports, secure door entry systems and fresh, homemade food, we provide a childcare environment that is safe, exciting and nurturing, to ensure that your children receive the best possible start in life. With locations in Newcastle, North Shields, Hexham, Longbenton, Ashington, Durham, Billingham, Gateshead, Stockton, Sunderland and Darlington there is sure to be a Kids 1st Nursery near you!

Baby Ballet

The lovely Miss Kate and Miss Jo run baby ballet classes for boys and girls throughout North Tyneside, North Newcastle & Gateshead West. If you are a Puddle Ducks customer you can also claim 10% discount on your first block of classes!

Andy Brown Studios

Andy has over 30 year's experience in photography and has recently opened an amazing new studio on Newcastle Quayside. As well as newborn photography, Andy offers family and pet photo shoots with a variety of styles to suit you and your family. As a Dad of four, he also has plenty of experience in working with little ones!