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Wednesday 4pm - 5:30pm Thursday 4pm - 6pm

Dorset Swim

Swim school based in Stalbridge, North Dorset offering stroke development and correction.

10/09/2026

Today is R U OK Day and World Su***de Prevention Day. A moment to properly ask the people around us how they're doing. 💛
It's easy to assume everyone bounces back. That a friend, a colleague, or a fellow parent at the poolside is 'fine' because they look fine. Often the people who most need checking on are the ones who seem to be coping best.
So today, ask twice. Really listen. And if you're the one who's struggling, it's okay to say so. We're always around for a chat, whether that's about swimming or anything else. And we welcome your comments, suggestions and feedback any day of the week.
If you or someone you know needs support, Samaritans are there any time, day or night, on 116 123 (free, from any phone).
***dePreventionDay

07/09/2026

Welcome back, Dorset Swim families! 👋
We hope everyone has had a wonderful summer. Tomorrow is the very first day of swimming for the new term. We can't wait to see all our familiar faces back poolside, and to give a big welcome to everyone joining us for the first time.
Whether your child has swum every week over the holidays or hasn't been near a pool since July, don't worry, we'll ease everyone back in gently.
See you tomorrow! 🏊‍♀️

03/09/2026

Can you believe it's nearly back-to-school time already? 🎒
Some of our Dorset Swim families are back in the classroom this Friday, others Monday or Tuesday next week.
New shoes, new bags, new routines... how's your house preparing? Already back into bedtime and morning routines, or holding onto those last few days of summer freedom for as long as possible?
Whatever stage you're at, we hope the transition back is a smooth one, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back to the poolside too!

28/08/2026

After what feels like seven weeks of glorious sunshine, the forecast is finally starting to turn. Rain is on the way this week! ☔
Very much needed for the gardens, we know... but perhaps less exciting if you've got little ones who've spent every single day outdoors since early July.
If the weather does close in and you're looking for something to fill the gap, you're in the right place. Term starts again very soon, and the pool is always ready, whatever it's doing outside! 🏊

25/08/2026

Dog-Friendly Dorset

It's International Dog Day this Wednesday (26 August), the perfect excuse for a dog-friendly day out.

A quick heads-up first: most of Dorset's Blue Flag and Seaside Award beaches restrict dogs until 30 September, so it's not quite beach season for four-legged swimmers just yet.

In the meantime, these spots are dog-friendly all year round (on a lead):

🐕 Durlston Country Park, Swanage: dogs welcome on the trails, and even in the café and castle on a lead.

🐕 Moors Valley Country Park: dogs on lead in busy areas, with some off-lead sections, a dog wash, and a dog-friendly corner of the restaurant.

🐕 Upton Country Park, Poole: on-lead walking throughout, with a dog-friendly tea room and a dedicated off-lead area near the dog walkers' car park.

1 October isn't far off and then it's beach walks all round. 🐾

21/08/2026

We have a few spaces left in these classes:
Tue 5pm: Early swimmers (+/-5 to 7 years)
Tue 6pm: Early swimmers (+/-6 to 8 years)
Thu 4pm: Explorers / Beginners (+/- 4 to 6 years)

Bookings: https://www.dorsetswim.com/book-now
If you are interested in other classes, please join the waitlist now or email us at [email protected] to chat and get more info.

13/08/2026

Family Walks Around Dorset

Fancy blowing off some cobwebs this week? Dorset has some brilliant, buggy- and little-legs-friendly spots for a family walk.

🦡 Durlston Country Park, Swanage - shorter, waymarked nature trails suit younger children well, plus a castle, café and sea views (free entry, parking charge applies).

🌲 Moors Valley Country Park - flat woodland and lakeside paths, cycle trails, and the Play Trail to break up the walk (free entry, parking charge applies).

🌳 Upton Country Park, Poole - gentle lakeside and woodland walks, a walled garden, and a tea room for when little legs need a rest (free entry, parking charge applies).

All three also welcome dogs on a lead, so it's an easy one for the whole family. 🐾

06/08/2026

The school holidays don't have to break the bank. Here are a few of our favourite free (or nearly free) ways to keep the kids busy around Dorset this month.

📚 Summer Reading Challenge - free to join at any Dorset library, with books to borrow and activities running throughout the holidays. A great one for a rainy afternoon.

🏖️ Dorset's beaches - still free to enjoy, and there's plenty of coastline beyond the busiest spots if you fancy somewhere quieter.

Small budget, big memories. 🧡

04/08/2026

Every swimmer's journey starts with a splash.

At Dorset Swim, we believe in safe, fun, progressive lessons. From Beginners learning bubbles and kicks through to our Sharks Squad perfecting strokes and stamina, every child follows a clear pathway to grow in confidence and skill.

And here's the best part: you don't have to start at the beginning. Children join Dorset Swim at whatever level suits them. Every stage welcomes new starters.

Swipe through to see how our classes build step by step.

Lessons at indoor, heated pool in Stalbridge. (ages 4+)
Small groups, friendly teachers
Badge awards at Summer & Christmas terms

Because every lesson is about safety, fun, and progress.

30/07/2026

And just like that, it's nearly August! 🌞

The progress we've seen has been brilliant from top to bottom.

Autumn term dates are out and regular, returning swimmers have been re-booked into their usual slots. Our waiting list is already filling up so if you know anyone who's been thinking about joining us, now is a great time to get in touch.

Thank you as always to our wonderful Dorset Swim families. See you in September! 🏊‍♀️🧡

Address

Cooks Farm, Thornhill
Stalbridge
DT102SG

Opening Hours

Wednesday	4pm - 5:30pm
Thursday	4pm - 6pm

Telephone

+447487781140

Website

https://www.dorsetswim.com/

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