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
Spring Term 2026
5 Jan – 29 Mar
Exclusions
5 May
|
26 May
Lesson Times
Mon
10:30 - 18:00
Tue
13:00 - 18:30
Wed-Fri
15:00 - 18:30
Sat-Sun
8:30 - 14:00
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About this location

Situated in the picturesque area of Teddington, South-West London, The Lensbury offers an exclusive setting for Swimming Nature’s private swimming lessons, available only to members. Catering babies, kids and adults, our 1:1 and 2:1 lessons ensure personalised attention to build water confidence and refine swimming skills.

With its tranquil environment and expert instructors, The Lensbury provides a premium experience for swimmers of all abilities, making it the perfect place to enjoy high-quality lessons tailored to individual needs.

Instructors Available

Amanda
Amanda has been swimming for as long as she can remember and she has real passion for swimming, from the age of 10-16 she swam competitively for a club and got up to a regional level. Her biggest achievement during her time swimming was a Gold medal for 50m Butterfly when she was representing her club at the county competition at the age of 14. Amanda likes the Swimming nature programme as its very hands on and the classes are small so therefore you can spend more time with each child and make the lessons more enjoyable for the children. She really enjoys teaching all ages for so many different reasons but one of the reasons she enjoys teaching the younger ages is because she can make the lessons so much fun and she can see how much they enjoy it. Also, she thinks that when you’ve been teaching them from their first lesson seeing the progress they make is so enjoyable to see. Then from penguin level and above, she thinks it is very fun to teach the children about all the correct techniques of the strokes and about the starts and turns. But as her favourite stroke used to be butterfly that is always a fun stroke to teach for Amanda. Amanda chose to become a swimming teacher for swimming nature because she saw the way the teachers taught the lessons as she used to be a lifeguard at the Lensbury and she really enjoyed watching and as she really enjoyed swimming Amanda thought that she would like to become a teacher and ever since then she has really enjoyed it.
Eden
Eden has been swimming her whole life and has been a qualified Swimming Teacher since 2018, having previously been a lifeguard. She holds a Level 1 and Level 2 Swim Teacher Qualification, alongside an STA Safety Award for Teachers. Eden is passionate about swimming and even set up, organised, and captained her school’s first ever swimming team. She knew that after university she wanted to return to the pool and inspire students to swim beautifully!
Erald
Started my professional experience in 2006. I am dedicated to imparting comprehensive skills and knowledge to individuals of all ages. My primary focus is on water safety and instilling a passion for swimming while adapting my teaching style to meet each student's unique requirements. I have extensive experience working with students of diverse age groups, from pre-school to seniors. My teaching methods are tailored to suit the specific needs of each age category. I specialize in refining stroke techniques, helping students master freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly strokes with a focus on precision and efficiency.
Ioan
Ioan has learned to swim since a young age and never looked back! He has been passionate about swimming all his life and he can't wait to share his experience with his new students! Ioan appreciates the swimming nature methodology as he thinks the small class sizes will allow him to tailor his lessons according to the students and increase the overall lesson quality. He enjoys teaching children of any ages and ability!
Nadia
<p>Nadia Barhoua, originally from England, is a multilingual individual fluent in English, Arabic, and French. She has a passion for swimming and has been actively involved in the sport since she was three years old.</p> <p>Nadia holds qualifications such as the STA Award Level 2 Swim Teaching and STA Award Level 2 Lifeguarding. She recently became a qualified Swimming Teacher in April 2023 and started working in May 2023.</p> <p>In terms of sporting achievements, Nadia participated in swimming competitions back in 2016-2017, where she achieved commendable results. Aside from swimming, her other hobbies and activities include football, which she plays regularly, and website creation.</p> <p>Nadia has a diverse professional background in teaching and coaching. From 2016 to 2018, she worked with Fit For Sport, teaching children of different age groups and organizing activities, including swimming, during holiday camps. In 2018-2019, she taught children football through TheLittleFox. She also worked as a trampoline coach at Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre from 2018 to 2019, focusing on teaching proper techniques and ensuring safety.</p> <p>In 2019-2020, Nadia pursued her passion for swimming by becoming a lifeguard to further enhance her knowledge of swimming techniques and promote safety. She eventually became a Lifeguard Supervisor at Virgin Active from 2020 to 2023, where she gained valuable experience in handling accidents and incidents and saving lives.</p> <p>Driven by her desire to teach swimming and help others develop their skills, Nadia decided to transition into becoming a swim instructor/teacher. She values the opportunity to teach others the correct stroke techniques and oversee other instructors of all age groups.</p> <p>Nadia appreciates the Swimming Nature Programme for its focus on teaching the best techniques and enabling her to become a proactive swim instructor. She enjoys teaching all age groups and levels, displaying patience and a commitment to helping her students progress.</p> <p>Nadia chose to become a Swimming Nature teacher because of the company's reputation for supporting swim instructors in becoming proactive and delivering high-quality instruction. Her goal is to continue helping individuals learn, progress, and develop their swimming abilities while sharing her passion for the sport.</p>
Sara
Wesley
Zoe
Zoe has been a swimming teacher for over 10 years now and taught all ages and abilities. She has always loved swimming as a sport and started swimming competitively at the age of 10 and since then swam at national level. Zoe has represented her country, Greece, in numerous swimming competitions and meets. She represented England in the European Masters championships in 2016, and managed to bag a European record in the 4x50 medley relay with her Teammates. Zoe and her Teammates also managed to break six World Records in 2016,2017 and 2018, again in relays. Zoe is bilingual, fluent in Greek and English, fun and full of enthusiasm for what she does and has a passion for teaching swimming to meet the needs of her love to pass on experience and learning to others. Working with children has always been an ambition of hers, so obtaining her degree in PE and sports coaching seemed just perfect for Zoe. The greatest reward for Zoe is watching her swimmers improve their skills and having lots of fun. In Zoe's spare time, she enjoys swimming and when not swimming she is kept busy with cycling and running and eating lots of chocolate.
Pool Size
10.5m x 25m
Pool Depth
1.2m - 2m
Pool Temp
29°C
Pool Size
5m x 10.5m
Pool Depth
0.6m - 0.6m
Pool Temp
30°C

  • Transportation

    Train Lines
    Teddington Station
    Bus
    281 • 285 • R68 • 681 • K5
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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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