First Swim

About First Swim

First Swim is a dedicated baby swimming school based on Queen’s Road in Twickenham, offering structured swimming lessons for children from as young as four months old. Staffed by experienced instructors and operating from a well-maintained local venue, the school guides babies and toddlers through their earliest water experiences in a warm and supportive setting. Lessons run across the full week, with hours spread across mornings and afternoons to suit family routines. With a strong track record among local parents and consistently positive reviews, First Swim has established itself as a trusted resource for young families in the TW1 area.

Local area

Twickenham is a family-friendly community with a strong local identity and excellent transport links, making it well placed for a specialist baby swimming school. Queen’s Road sits within an established residential neighbourhood, close to the kinds of Victorian and Edwardian family homes where young children are growing up. The wider Richmond borough places considerable value on quality early-years provision, and First Swim fits naturally into that landscape — offering something purposeful and nurturing within easy reach of families across Twickenham, St Margarets, and the surrounding areas.

Why choose First Swim

First Swim offers a rare combination of genuine specialism and genuine accessibility. Lessons start at four months — unusually early, and reassuring for parents eager to introduce their baby to water safely — and the week-round timetable, including weekend mornings, makes fitting classes into a busy family week realistic rather than aspirational. The school’s rating of 4.5 from nearly 60 reviews reflects consistent satisfaction among local parents. For grandparents or other carers looking to support a grandchild’s development, the welcoming environment and experienced instructors make participation feel straightforward and enjoyable.

Services

• Baby swimming lessons
• Toddler swimming classes
• Parent and child swimming sessions
• Water confidence building
• Term-by-term lesson programmes

Ideal for: Parents of babies from four months old, Parents of toddlers, Local families in Twickenham and Richmond borough, Grandparents accompanying young grandchildren, New parents seeking structured early development activities.

Frequently asked questions

From what age can my baby start swimming lessons at First Swim?

Lessons at First Swim are available from four months old, making it one of the earliest points at which you can begin introducing your baby to the water in a structured, guided setting.

What days and times is First Swim open?

First Swim is open seven days a week. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday run from 9:30 AM to 6 PM; Wednesday from 9:30 AM to 4 PM; Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM; Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM; and Sunday from 9 AM to 4:30 PM.

Where exactly is First Swim located?

First Swim is based at 92 Queen’s Road, Twickenham, TW1 4ET. This is a residential area of Twickenham, reasonably central and accessible for families from across the local area.

How is First Swim rated by other local parents?

First Swim holds a Google rating of 4.5 based on 58 visitor reviews, suggesting a consistently positive experience among the families who attend.

Do classes run on a term-by-term basis?

Based on the available information, families return to First Swim term after term, which indicates that lessons are organised in regular term-based blocks. It is worth checking the First Swim website at firstswimlondon.co.uk for current term dates and availability.