Swim Fun!

Did you know that children and young people in Wolverhampton aged eight to 15 can swim for free at WV Active Central and WV Active Bilston-Bert Williams leisure centres, and at Wolverhampton Swimming and Fitness Centre?

First introduced 15 years ago, thousands of children and young people aged between eight and 15 have taken advantage of the free swimming offer funded by the council. And, as there is no charge for under 8s, it means all children and young people aged 15 and under who live in Wolverhampton can swim for free in the city's pools! For more information, please visit https://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/freeswim

Councillor Jasbir Jaspal, Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing, said: "Taking part in regular activities is essential for improving people’s health and well-being, whether they are young or old. We are determined to do all we can to help children become more active and the free swimming programme is an important part of this."

SEND Children’s Swimming Lessons

WV Active Bilston-Bert Williams offers children's swimming lessons for 4 to 7 year olds on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and for 8 to 15 year olds on Saturdays and Sundays, with experienced teachers helping your child achieve the Swim England Alpha and Water Safety awards. 

There will be a maximum of 2 students per lesson, and parents and carers are encouraged to be in the pool with their child.

Adult group sessions are suitable for anyone aged 16 and over with SEND, and take place at WV Active Bilston-Bert Williams on Mondays to Fridays. There will be a maximum of 2 students per lesson, with parents and carers encouraged to be in the pool during the lesson. Again, students work towards the Swim England Alpha and Water Safety awards.

Both cost £40 for a block of 10 lessons. For more information, please visit WV Active Swimming