Learn to Swim with Structure, Care, and Confidence
In the heart of Gloucestershire, Swim Design Space Cheltenham offers a calm, professional setting for swimmers of every age and ability.
Whether you’re taking your first strokes or perfecting endurance and technique, Swim Design Space provides structured, expert instruction through the full Swim England Pathway, at two trusted local venues: Dean Close School and Everlast Gym Cheltenham.
Every class combines structure, encouragement, and progress. Each splash builds confidence, coordination, and skill that lasts a lifetime.
What Swim Design Space Offers in Cheltenham
In Cheltenham, Swim Design Space delivers the same small-group focus, patient coaching, and technique-first progression found across all its locations.
Lessons follow the Swim England Pathway at both venues, with separate class schedules for children and adults to ensure comfort and focus.
- Dean Close School hosts children’s lessons in a warm, family-friendly school environment ideal for foundational learning and skill development.
- Everlast Gym Cheltenham runs adult and teen lessons, in a modern town-centre pool perfect for refining technique or rebuilding water confidence.
Both sites share the same teaching philosophy: qualified instructors, structured progression, and a calm learning atmosphere that helps every swimmer achieve measurable improvement.
Children's lessons Adult and teen lessons
Dean Close School - Purpose-Built for Young Learners
Situated on Shelburne Road (GL51 6HE), Dean Close School features a 25 m × 10 m indoor pool with a shallow end of about 1.06 m and a deep end reaching 3.5 m.
The venue’s spacious design and temperature-controlled water make it ideal for young swimmers to progress safely from basic floats to confident strokes.
Swim Design Space runs children’s classes here in small, ability-grouped sessions following Swim England Stages 1–10. Each class combines fun activities with technical instruction, from kicking and breathing drills to stroke coordination and turns.
Parents appreciate the balance of play and progress, and the easy visibility of how each badge reflects real improvement.
Book your child’s swimming lesson in Cheltenham.
Everlast Gym Cheltenham - Modern Facilities for Adult and Teen Swimmers
Located in The Brewery Quarter (GL50 4FA), Everlast Gym Cheltenham offers a contemporary environment for adults and teens. The facility includes bright lanes, modern changing rooms, and wellness amenities such as a steam room and sauna.
Swim Design Space delivers adult and teen lessons here on dedicated timetables separate from children’s classes. Coaching focuses on breathing control, body alignment, and endurance within the Swim England Adult Framework.
The calm, lane-based setup and flexible evening sessions make it perfect for working professionals and recreational swimmers who want structured progress without the intensity of club training.
Book your adult swimming lesson in Cheltenham.
The Swim England Pathway - Consistent Progress for Every Swimmer
Both Dean Close School and Everlast Gym Cheltenham follow the complete Swim England Pathway, ensuring consistent standards and steady advancement.
- Stages 1–3 (Fundamentals): Water confidence, floating, and safe movement.
- Stages 4–7 (Development): Stroke technique, breathing rhythm, and coordination.
- Stages 8–10 (Club Ready): Endurance, turns, and pacing.
- Adult Framework: Structured levels focusing on breathing, efficiency, and stamina.
Each badge earned reflects genuine growth. Learners see progress clearly — one skill, one stage, one milestone at a time.
Confidence Through Coaching
Swim Design Space’s instructors combine patience with precision. Across both venues, coaching starts with building trust and confidence before tackling technique.
Children learn to float and glide comfortably, while adults rediscover rhythm and relaxation in the water.
Corrections are gentle, goals are realistic, and every success, however small, is celebrated. You can read more about this teaching philosophy on the Swim Design Space homepage.
Recommended Gear for Better Practice
Using quality equipment supports good technique and comfort.
Explore the training gear collection for:
- Goggles – for clear vision and comfort
- Kickboards & Pull Buoys – to isolate strength work
- Training Fins – to improve balance and endurance
- Caps & Bags – for organised sessions
Each product helps swimmers focus fully on practice and progress.
A Welcoming and Inclusive Swim Community
Cheltenham lessons embody Swim Design Space’s belief that swimming is for everyone.
Through initiatives such as the Swimmers of Colour project, featured by BBC News, the company promotes representation, access, and belonging across all its programmes.
Instructors are trained to support every learner with patience and respect, creating a space where swimming feels inclusive and empowering.
How to Get Started
Booking is simple.
Choose your preferred programme and register online:
- Kids Swimming Lessons in Cheltenham at Dean Close School
- Adult Swimming Lessons in Cheltenham at Everlast Gym Cheltenham
Both venues teach the same Swim England Pathway, with separate class schedules for children and adults. Every swimmer receives focused attention and consistent instruction.
You can also read our Swim England Framework blog to learn how each stage builds on the next.
FAQ - Swimming Lessons in Cheltenham
1. Where are lessons held?
At Dean Close School (Shelburne Rd GL51 6HE) for children and Everlast Gym Cheltenham (The Brewery Quarter GL50 4FA) for adults and teens.
2. Do both venues follow the same programme?
Yes. All Swim Design Space Cheltenham lessons follow the full Swim England Pathway, with consistent coaching quality at both sites.
3. Are children’s and adult classes held together?
No. Classes are scheduled separately to ensure age-appropriate instruction and comfort.
4. What ages can join?
Children from four years and adults of any age are welcome. Groups are arranged by ability.
5. What should I bring?
A swimsuit, towel, and goggles. Optional items like fins or kickboards from our training gear collection can support practice.
Conclusion
At Swim Design Space Cheltenham, swimming lessons are defined by structure, encouragement, and clear progress.
Whether it’s children learning safely at Dean Close School or adults improving technique at Everlast Gym Cheltenham, every swimmer follows the same high standards and patient coaching approach.
Each stroke brings greater control, confidence, and enjoyment, the true purpose of swimming well. Book your Cheltenham swimming lesson today and experience how Swim Design Space turns learning into lifelong confidence.