Hilary Duffell Swim School

04/09/2026

Swim lessons start this Saturday. Equipment has been cleaned and we are all set to go. Are you all ready?

03/09/2026

Back to school! Have you sorted your child's swimming lessons?
Just a couple of places remaining on Saturday mornings for age 4 and a half upwards. Message for more info.

01/09/2026

What did you do on the Bank Holiday weekend?
I was busy renewing my lifesaving and first aid qualifications.
Lessons start this Saturday for children age 4 and a half upwards. Message Hilary Duffell Swim School for more info.

07/07/2026

A great opportunity if you live in County Durham!

FREE Swimming for Under 18s – World Drowning Prevention Day 🏊

This World Drowning Prevention Day (25 July), we're helping young people build confidence in the water and stay safe by offering FREE swimming for County Durham residents aged 18 and under on Saturday 25 July 2026.

✅ Included sessions:
- General Swim
- Fun Sessions (rafts, floats & inflatables)
- Splashability Sessions

📍 Available at: Chester-le-Street, Consett, Freeman's Quay, The Louisa Centre, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee, Teesdale, Wolsingham and Woodhouse Close Leisure Centres.

All under 18s must have a thrive card to access free swimming. To save time on the day, apply online by visiting https://thriveleisure.co.uk/index.php/memberships/ and collect your card before your visit.

07/06/2026

Have you booked your child's swim lessons? Saturday morning lessons for age 4 and a half upwards. Immediate start.

Message for more info.

02/06/2026

Have you booked your child's swim lessons? Be quick - there's still time!
Age 4 and a half upwards. Message for more info.

01/06/2026

A small number of beginner and improver places have become available for immediate start on Saturday mornings for children age 4 and a half upwards. Message for more info 🏊🏊

24/04/2026

There will be no swim lesson this Saturday. Emails have been sent.
See you all next week.

14/04/2026

We have swimming lessons available on Saturday mornings for children age 4 and a half upwards. Message for more info or to book a place.

10/04/2026

Looking for swimming lessons for your child? Places available on Saturday mornings for immediate start. Age 4 and a half upwards. Message for more info or to book a place.