Swimming & lessons
Take the plunge
Swimming at Wycombe Leisure Centre
Swimming is a great way to stay physically active, whatever your age or ability. Whether you’re lane swimming to maintain and develop your fitness, splashing around with the family or learning to swim so that you can join in the fun, we have something for you!
Enjoy a range of swimming and pool activities for you and your whole family where you can have fun and be active together.
Learn to swim with our swimming lesson programme, book a swim session from our timetable or find out about our pool.
Swimming lessons
Our team follows the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework to deliver swimming lessons. We use fun and games to build water confidence from the first splash to a lifetime of loving swimming and being safe in the water.
Swimming lessons
Ready to get started? Most of our lessons can be booked online.
Learning to swim is an essential life skill - if you can swim you can enjoy all of the exciting activities that the water has to offer. We offer lessons for all ages and all of our lessons are taught by qualified teachers. Our team follows the Swim England Learn to Swim Framework to deliver swimming lessons.
Already on lessons with us? Please visit our useful information page for frequently asked questions about getting started and what to do after you've enrolled.
Children's lessons
- Pre-school lessons for babies and toddlers 0-5 years
- Lessons for school age children
- Aquatics skills lessons - Competitive Swimming, Rookie Lifesaving, Synchronised Swimming and Water Polo (Please note, activities vary between sites).
To practice their swimming skills, all children on our swimming lesson programme benefit from free swimming in selected pool sessions.
Adult Swimming lessons
Adult lessons are available for all abilities whether you have a fear of the water, haven’t been swimming since school or if you want to refine your technique ready for an event.
Other lessons
- Private lessons are available for children and adults that would benefit from 1 to 1 tuition.
- Intensive courses are available during selected school holidays
Course Hub
When you join our swimming lessons you will be able to register for the Course Hub where you can:
- View the outcomes for each stage
- Track your child’s progress
- Get notifications when your child achieves an award
- Move your child to their next class
My Learn to Swim App
As a participant on our lesson programme you and your child can also benefit from the Swim England My Learn to Swim App. Watch our video at the bottom of this page for a preview of all the exciting features.
To find out more or join our swimming lessons, please book online.
Pool info
We have two pools to enjoy at Wycombe Leisure Centre with our Competition pool often split into two separate areas.
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Competition Pool |
Community Pool |
We also have a sauna and steam room, with access included for members (Non members can purchase a separate ticket). Over 16s only.
Swimming memberships
We offer a range of Swim memberships that will allow you to enjoy your time in the pool – whether for fun or structured, fitness activity.
Take a look at what else is included in each membership type and learn how you can join today.
Aqua classes
We operate a number of Aquafit classes throughout the week. Take a look at our timetable to book your space.
Take a virtual tour
Our pool facilities are well worth checking out. Want to see them before you visit? Check out our virtual tour at the link below.
Brand new pool inflatable!
Come and have a go on our brand new pool inflatable as you run, jump, swim and have fun in our exciting inflatable Family Fun sessions!
All participants must wear a life jacket and must be 8 years or older. They must be capable of swimming a minimum of 15m in a depth of 2m.
Please be aware that anyone aged 8 and under are not allowed to use the inflatable
Ladies only swimming
Every Thursday from 8.00pm - 8.45pm in the Community Pool
We aim to have a female lifeguard for every session!
Swimming clubs
Swimming across a wide range of ability levels, from novice to senior masters, our resident swimming clubs offer the opportunity to competitively swim and train.
Swimming Clubs
We have a number of clubs that hire our facilities. Please contact them directly for information.
Wycombe District Swimming Club
Wycombe District Swimming Club (WDSC) is a competitive swimming club which aims to develop the swimming ability of children living in Wycombe and surrounding areas.
Contact Kevin Brookes on 01494 410075 or on email for more information.
High Wycombe Sub Aqua Club
The HWSAC meets poolside every Thursday evening from 8:30PM at the Wycombe Leisure Centre where members have full use of the top half of the pool to practice those diving skills, receive training, have a swim, hire kit or get their cylinders filled.
If you'd like to swim or snorkel with the club, or learn how to dive, please visit our website to find out more!
Bourne End Swimming Club
We are the swimming section of the Bourne End Junior Sports Club which has been providing opportunities for young people to become involved in a wide variety of sporting activities since 1970.
Contact us on email.
Horizon Sports Club
Horizon is an unique sports club for children from 6 years, with disabilities.
Contact us on 01494 348001 or on email.
The Wycombe and District Sports Association for the Disabled (WADSAD)
WADSAD is a club for disabled adults in the Wycombe and District area which meets on alternate Sunday evenings from 7 – 9pm at the Wycombe Leisure Centre. We offer a range of activities including swimming, football, badminton and new age curling as well as an opportunity to socialise with other members. We welcome members with any disability and no sporting experience is necessary.
SWIMTAG
SWIMTAG is the latest, waterproof wearable technology that helps you track your swim strokes, lengths, times and calories burned. You can enter challenges and competitions to compete against other swimmers or your own personal best.
SWIMTAG is free for members. Simply sign up for SWIMTAG at reception, or via the link below.
SWIMTAG
Keep up to date
SWIMTAG keeps you up to date with your progress and achievements; we will notify you of your new personal best as well as competitions and challenges. Plus you’ll get notifications from your local pool on the latest news and events.
Challenges
Challenge yourself and others to take on an epic swim. Select a start and finish date for your challenge and SWIMTAG will update your progress as you move along the map. Invite your swim mates to join you and you could find yourself racing across the Channel or around the Isle of Wight!
Rule the Pool
Rule the Pool is a weekly competition for you to compare your swim against past swims and measure your progression over time against yourself and others. You will be able to upload a 400m swim (using any stroke) every week during any public session. Your 400m time will be added to an interactive league table which is published every Sunday night.
Don’t forget you can link your SWIMTAG activity into the Places Locker app.
Sauna and steam
Have you had a busy day or just finished a hard workout? Why not finish it off with a lovely relaxing session in our health suite.
We have a sauna and steam room for you to enjoy. Ask us for more details on 01494 688100.
Opening hours:
Monday - 7.30am - 10.00pm
Tuesday - 7.30am - 10.00pm
Wednesday - 7.30am - 10.00pm
Thursday - 7.30am - 10.00pm
Friday - 7.30am - 10.00pm
Saturday - 8.00am - 6.00pm
Sunday - 8.00am - 6.00pm