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Highly recommended by families

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Lovely supportive instructor

I was terrified of going into the pool. Elizabeth on my first day made me feel so comfortable and gave me the confidence and I was able to keep coming back.

colette obrien

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Really kind and patient teacher

Our little girl has been swimming now for about a year. Her teacher Lisa B has been amazing threw out her journey. Our little lady has Autism, developmental delay and SEN. Lisa every week is so kind and patient with her with a great mixture of swimming and playing. Last week for the first time my little lady swam just a couple of strokes all by herself. This is a massive achievement for my little lady. Lisa has worked so hard with her gaining her confidence and encouraging her to stay focused giving her clear simple instructions.

Clare Vickery

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I've never been a confident swimmer

I've never been a confident swimmer but Lily has been brilliant at helping me to discover the joy of being able to swim. Lily has been a patient and able teacher and has enabled my amazing progression over the last few lessons to a point where I feel much more capable in the water.

Chris Elmer

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Great experience

As a complete non-swimmer adult and having never been comfortable in the water from the outset Rob has been great at building my confidence as well as my technique. The continued experience is enjoyable as well as instructive and I’m continuing to learn new skills. All the staff from my initial enquiry and booking of lessons via phone to Rob the instructor on a weekly basis SwimExpert have been friendly, informative, and supportive and I cannot recommend SwimExpert enough to anyone looking to learn.

Chris

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Bristol lessons with Jan & Nikolas

My son has swimming lessons in Bristol with both Jan & Nikolas - his swimming has come on brilliantly & his confidence has grown so much. We love the way that both instructors get the best out of him, they are super helpful & build him up by focusing on the positives rather than any negative points about his swimming. My son loves coming to the lessons & is keen for more! Jan is particular is really focused on encouraging him to be the best he can be & is excellent at liaising with us as parents asking us what it is that we want from the lessons too.

Charlotte

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Releasing inner confidence

The ease of booking caring team to make the lessons work for the client / pupil The teacher -specialist in my case Colin introduced ease straight away- his experience in people knowing how to praise never showing that person’s performance could be low.

Consumer

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My son has been having swimming lessons with Rachel

My son has been having swimming lessons with Rachel for a few months now and he absolutely loves them! He’s made so much progress already and is always smiling and happy, thank you! :D

John David

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Supporting a boy who was scarred of water

Thanks, Ching has been teaching James my son for some time now, he has taken him from a boy who was not confident in the water and scarred of water on his face to a boy that can swim and go under water without any fear. We still have a way to go but we couldn’t have got this far without Ching.

John Braddy

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1:1 swimming lesson with Ingrid

My son has Autism and Adhd , and he doesnt really feel comfortable with other people and dont follow instruction that well. However Ingrid really did a great job. We see improvements every week . She’s very patient and my son look forward every week to attend his swimming lesson. Thank u so much! 🫶🏼🙏

Jojie Philippe

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1:1 swimming with Aimee and Jan

We have used SwimExpert on two occasions. Both times we booked 10x 1:1 sessions for our 7 year old son (in 2023) and 5 year old daughter (still ongoing, 2 lessons left when writing this review). They both started with confidence in the water and in the lessons they focused on techniques. My son can now confidently swim across the 15m pool with one stop and my daughter just started swimming with aid. Highly recommend SwimExpert, they adopt their lesson plan according to the child's abilities and progress. They make it fun and enjoyable. Added bonus that the water temperature is nice and warm most of the time. Wanted to say thank you to Aimee and Jan who have done an amazing job.

Kornel Boross

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Excellent!

We’ve recently changed teachers, and have had a great experience so far with Dawn, based at the Hythe Imperial, Hythe, Kent. She’s extremely patient with our children, and very organised and supportive. She’s always at the lesson on time & prepared. We’ve been really impressed!

Katie

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Learning how to swim in my 50s was a daunting task

Learning how to swim in my 50s was a daunting task but one that I had to overcome as I knew swimming was a life-time skill to be enjoyed by all but somehow, I was just unable to learn while at school. I summoned up the courage and booked a block of 10 Lessons with Clare W and right from the very first lesson, even though I was extremely nervous since I hadn’t been in a pool for the past 30 years or so, I knew I had made the right decision. Clare’s an amazing instructor, she made me feel at ease in the water before the end of the first lesson and furthermore if at anytime I struggled with any part of the weekly lessons, she found a way to make it easier for me to understand and then try again and that’s a very special skill set to have! After 5 (1hour sessions) I can’t believe how comfortable I feel in the water, I can breathe underwater and float and I’m almost at the stage whereby I can do a basic front crawl without the floats – for me this is such a huge step and I’m so glad that I have had the opportunity to learn this invaluable lifetime skill with Clare W as my instructor, who I highly recommend. I now plan to book another block of 10 sessions with Clare W in the nearby future through SwimExpert. Thanks Clare W and thanks to SwimExpert – it was the right decision and also the perfect choice for me!

Lola Iyya

Bishopsworth, a residential area in South Bristol, is an excellent location for families and adults seeking high-quality private swimming lessons, children’s swimming lessons, and adult swimming lessons in a personalised and focused environment. SwimExpert provides tailored 1-to-1 swimming instruction focused on building water confidence, improving stroke technique, and supporting steady, long-term progress. Our one-to-one swimming lessons are ideal for beginners, nervous swimmers, and those looking to refine stroke efficiency or improve overall fitness. Swimmers in and around Bishopsworth, including Hartcliffe, Withywood, Bedminster Down, Whitchurch, and South Bristol, benefit from structured, distraction-free swimming lessons designed to deliver real, measurable improvement in every session.

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TrustScore 4.6/5

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TrustScore 4.6/5 - Excellent

Transformative

Matthew is helping my son regain confidence as a swimmer after not enjoying swimming at school. Individual lessons are well worth the investment. He is a calm and encouraging teacher. I like the way he shows different techniques until he finds the right one for the child.

marie-adele murray

Matthew has been an amazing swim instructor

Matthew has been an amazing swim instructor for our autistic 5-year-old son. Our son is non-verbal, and Matthew has shown incredible patience, understanding, and skill in helping him learn to swim. He creates a calm, supportive environment and has built a wonderful connection with him. We are so proud of the progress our son has made and it’s largely thanks to Matthew’s dedication and encouragement. Seeing him grow in confidence and do so brilliantly in the water has been fantastic. We can’t recommend Matthew highly enough. Thank you !

Sabine

Excellent Triathlon Swim Coaching with Hollie

I’ve been having swimming lessons with Hollie while training for a triathlon, as I wanted to improve my freestyle technique and feel more confident in the water. Hollie has been brilliant, she has a great eye for detail and was able to quickly pick up on areas I needed to work on, giving clear, practical feedback that made a real difference. Her coaching style is encouraging and very focused on technique, which has helped me understand what to improve and how to improve it. She has also given me specific training drills to work on outside of lessons, helping me build my fitness, improve my technique and make my training more structured. I’ve come away from the lessons feeling much more confident in my swimming and better prepared for my triathlon training. Highly recommend Hollie to anyone looking to improve their swimming, whether for fitness, technique or event training.

Amandeep B.

Highly efficient …brilliant…

Highly efficient …brilliant locations….excellent customer service very accommodating. The instructors are professional punctual excellent at what they do. Highly recommend Christian T my girls love him he’s fun and kind but gets them to somehow do the hard work in a enjoyable way. They LOVE their swim sessions…best part is their gaining the skills and reaching milestones at a steady pace.

Faiza Khan

Great 1:2:1 swimming Teacher

We could not be happier with Chester as a swimming teacher for our 5 yr old daughter. She had really helped grow her confidence in the water.

Mineral Man

SwimExpert: Chester (Kam Sau Y) instructor

Chester (Kam Sau Y) has been a brilliant instructor. My son, Jack, and we as parents were extremely impressed during the trial session so much so that Jack immediately asked if Chester could be his swimming instructor. She was originally fully booked, and the only available slot was 5:30–6:00 pm on Sundays, which didn’t work for us. Despite this, she was incredibly kind and adjusted her schedule to start earlier so she could accommodate us. That alone shows her dedication and commitment. Jack has now completed his fifth lesson. He loves and keeps looking forward to his every session and we can already see a noticeable improvement in both his skills and his confidence in the water. We especially appreciate that Chester incorporates life‑saving techniques, such as what to do in an accidental fall into the water something particularly important given the recent news during the hot weather. It truly shows how much she cares about her students’ safety and overall development. What we value most about Chester is her focus on building strong foundations. Whenever Jack performs a technique incorrectly, she stops him immediately to correct it, ensuring he learns the right way from the start. This level of attention and professionalism makes a huge difference, as it prevents bad habits that would be harder to fix later on. So thank you Chester!

Brenely Smith

Excellent Swimming Instructor – Highly Recommend Marius

I started swimming lessons as a complete beginner, and Marius has been an excellent instructor. He is patient, professional and explains techniques clearly, making them easy to understand and put into practice. Each lesson is well structured and I can see a noticeable improvement in my swimming ability since I started. Marius is encouraging, knowledgeable and genuinely invested in helping his students progress. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn swimming or improve their technique.

Soffiaa Anglo Charles

Marius has been really amazing

Marius has been really amazing teacher to my Autistic Son. He knows how to tackle the situation and go through his interest along with teaching him to be confident in water. I am very happy and satisfied.

Susma Rana

Mel B Swim Expert Basingstoke - got my son swimming in 6 sessions

Mel B has been fantastic in getting my 10 year old son to swim. I honestly could not believe my eyes, seeing the rapid improvement in my boy’s ability. We’d tried group lessons at the town pool when he was younger. I spent £400 there in total and he’d learnt nothing. So I thought I’d give 1-2-1 lessons a go. The change in my son’s attitude was instant. Before getting into the pool with Mel B, he was a boy who wouldn’t put his head back in the water. Within 15 minutes he was floating on his back! Yesterday, after his sixth session he swam his first length! Mel B teaches in a methodical way, making it fun too, so my boy doesn’t realise he’s being gently encouraged to do more and progress. Her attention and focus on their learning is 100 per cent. Thanks so much Mel! (Apollo Hotel, Basingstoke)

rhiannon hoskins

Matthew has done a fantastic job

Matthew has done a fantastic job with our 5-year-old son. He has made tremendous progress in the last few weeks and had a lot of fun too. Highly recommended.

David Williams

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