Programmes Offered

  • Babies
  • Children
  • Adults
Calendar
Spring Term 2025
6 Jan – 6 Apr
Summer Term 2025
22 Apr – 3 Aug
Autumn Term 2025
1 Sep – 21 Dec
Exclusions
5 May
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26 May
Lesson Times
Mon-Tue
13:00 - 20:00
Wed-Thu
10:00 - 20:00
Fri
13:00 - 19:30
Sat
9:00 - 17:00
Sun
11:00 - 14:00
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About this location

In the bustling area of Baker Street, Central London, this modern pool located inside one of Fitness First's Black Label facilities provides a fantastic venue for Swimming Nature’s lessons, catering to babies, kids, and adults.

Whether it’s your baby’s first swim or you aim to refine your own technique, our 1:1 and 2:1 private lessons ensure personalised attention for all.

With state-of-the-art facilities and expert instructors, Fitness First Baker Street offers a motivating and supportive environment for swimmers of all ages.

Instructors Available

Aida
Aida is a "water baby" by her own admission, and has been swimming since she can remember. Anything to do with water she's there, whether it's a chance to go lake swimming or practice her surfing on holiday. She spent 8 years as a teenager training and competing for one of the top clubs in the South East, Guildford City Swimming Club. Her favourite heats to enter were breaststroke 50 and 100m. She had a chance to get her Padi diving certification in the coral reefs of the Providencia Lagoon National Park in the Caribbean Sea. Before coming back to the water, Aida worked as an international human rights lawyer in Cambodia and The Netherlands, and later as a TV production lawyer in London. Alongside swimming instruction, she's now a digital illustrator, currently working on a children's book and taking portrait commissions. Aida enjoys teaching all ages, using her skills to help non-swimmers find their way in water and move on to stroke technique, and more advanced clients to perfect their technique and improve on speed and stamina. Aida was impressed by Swimming Nature’s methodology, focusing on enjoyment of the water, drawing out the instincts present in all of us to make swimming easy and uncomplicated, and of course commitment to beautiful and correct technique. Her hobbies are Middle eastern dance, capoeira, improvisational theatre.
Ayda
Ayda hails from Turkey, where her deep connection with the world of swimming has shaped her journey. Fluent in Turkish and English, Ayda's credentials in swimming instruction, including a Turkish Swimming Coaching Assistant Coaching Certificate and Swim England Level 1-2 Teaching Certificate, highlight her dedication to cultivating excellence in swimming education. Swimming has been a constant thread in Ayda's life, dating back more than 25 years. Her teaching venture embarked 15 years ago, when she embarked on a professional path as a swimming instructor in the UK. Ayda's commitment to child development, specifically in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), reflects her dedication to fostering holistic growth through swimming education. Ayda's accomplishments in the world of swimming are exceptional, underpinning her identity as both an athlete and an educator. As a breaststroke specialist, she earned the title of Antalya Champion in Breaststroke and showcased her prowess as a dedicated member of the Gazi University Swimming Team. Outside the aquatic realm, Ayda's talents extend to the stage as a professional actress and to the world of fragrances as a perfume brand owner. This dynamic blend of sports, creativity, and entrepreneurship encapsulates her multifaceted career. Ayda's enthusiasm for teaching the Swimming Nature Programme is rooted in its focus on solid technique without floatation aids. The program's personalized 1-1 or 2-1 lesson structure aligns seamlessly with her approach to honing swimmers' skills. While Ayda enjoys teaching across age groups, her heart resonates with children aged 5-7, where she witnesses rapid progress and transformation. Ayda's aspiration to instill essential life skills like swimming in the next generation aligns seamlessly with the ethos of Swimming Nature. Ayda Arpak Kaya's journey as a Swimming Nature teacher symbolizes a fusion of personal triumphs, a commitment to nurturing vital skills, and a genuine passion for the art of swimming. Her diverse background and unwavering dedication make her a valuable asset to the swimming education landscape.
Filip
Filip has learned to swim in his native Croatia and never looked back! His passion for sports led him to achieve a master degree in Kinesiology and Sports Science. He has been teaching swimming since 2015 and he now decided to join Swimming Nature as he likes our methodology. He can't wait to share his vast experience with his new students!
Hamda
Henrique
Henrique, hailing from Brazil and fluent in both Portuguese and English, is a seasoned swimming professional with a rich background in the sport. His swimming journey began at the age of 4, marking the start of a lifelong passion. With qualifications such as SEQ Level 1 and SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming, Henrique brings a wealth of expertise to his role as a swimming teacher, boasting an impressive 15 years of experience in Brazil and recently transitioning to London. Henrique's achievements in swimming extend to being the eighth best in the national championship in Brazil for the 100-meter freestyle. Beyond his personal accomplishments, he pursued a career in physical education, becoming a dedicated swimming teacher and coach. His coaching career includes guiding two Brazilian champion athletes and several state champion athletes. Apart from swimming, Henrique enjoys running, playing football, and weight training. His multifaceted background, both as an athlete and a coach, reflects his comprehensive understanding of the sport. Teaching the Swimming Nature Programme resonates with Henrique due to its personalized approach, enabling greater participant development compared to group classes. He particularly enjoys teaching individuals over 3 years old, emphasizing personalized attention. Henrique's choice to become a Swimming Nature teacher is influenced by the recommendation of his former coach and the appealing methodology of personalized classes with a maximum of two participants per teacher. This aligns with his belief in the effectiveness of personalized instruction for optimal learning outcomes
Kris
Learning to swim at the age of four, Kris continued to swim throughout his school and University career, combining his love of the pool with a passion for the football pitch. Winning medals at national level with his local football team and going on to play semi-professionally, Kris has now found the perfect way to combine his poolside panache with his outdoor interests – as a Swimming Nature Triathlon Coach! Continuing to train and competing in triathlons himself alongside teaching, Kris enjoys leading the active and healthy lifestyle and he hopes to inspire this in his students. All levels offer a rewarding teaching and learning experience and Kris is as happy hopping around with the frogs new to the water as developing the techniques and stamina of the confident higher levels. He loves being a part of a company which provides high quality teaching that delivers outstanding results through the vital element of emphasising the correct technique from the very beginning.
Pablo Cesar
Pablo has been with Swimming Nature since 2021. He holds a degree in Sports Science and has an extensive swimming background. He loves to see his students develop their confidence and skills in the water and watch them move through different levels. He thoroughly enjoys working for Swimming Nature because of a great methodology and how they take care of their employees as well as their customers.
Sam
A dedicated and enthusiastic athlete, Sam was not only the Kent County Champion over 100m and 200m backstroke in 2004, 2005 and 2006, but also the 2006 national Aquathlon Champion and finished in the top thirty in the country for the 100m backstroke. He is also a keen triathlete racing for Great Britain during the 2008/9 season and obtaining his Level One ASA British Triathlon Coaching Award alongside his swimming teaching qualifications. For Sam it is the unique hands-on techniques that Swimming Nature encourages that are one of his most valuable teaching tools and considers providing each student with the means of understanding the feel of each correct movement an invaluable asset. Also having a teacher within the pool alongside each student means he is able to offer hands-on support as quickly and as often as needed to ensure each swimmer feels at ease in the water and any incorrect technique can be altered as soon as needed. Sam is a versatile teacher able to teach a wide range of programmes; baby, child, adult and Triathlon too.
Pool Size
8m x 20m
Pool Depth
1.2m - 1.2m
Pool Temp
29°C
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What should I bring to a lesson?
    Please bring a swimsuit, towel, goggles and a swim cap. For babies, you’ll need one disposable swim nappy and one happy nappy (or equivalent).
  • What happens if I miss a lesson?
    If you notify us at least 24 hours in advance, we can cancel the lesson and credit you with a ‘make-up’ lesson. Contact us as soon as possible to reschedule.
  • Are there any rules I should be aware of?
    Yes, all swimmers must shower before entering the pool. Parents/guardians are required to supervise children outside of lesson times. Food and drinks (other than water) are not permitted on the poolside.
  • What are the pool's water temperature and depth?
    Check out the information provided above for details on this specific pool’s water temperature and depth.
  • How long are the lessons at this pool?
    Lessons at this pool are typically 30 minutes long. This allows for focused, quality instruction while keeping students engaged and energised.

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