Learn to Swim with Magna Vitae
Inclusive, community-focused swimming lessons for all ages across East Lindsey
Learning to swim is a vital life skill — at any stage of life. At Magna Vitae, we’re proud to offer high-quality, supportive swimming lessons for all ages and abilities at all of our East Lindsey venues. Whether it’s your very first dip or you’re returning to the pool, we’re here to help you feel confident, safe and happy in the water.
Ready to begin your WaterWise journey?
Why Learn to Swim with Magna Vitae?
Our WaterWise programme is designed to help everyone in our community enjoy the water safely and confidently. When you choose Magna Vitae, you benefit from:
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Swim England Learn to Swim Programme – the industry-leading, child- and adult-friendly programme.
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Qualified, supportive instructors who create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
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Free, unlimited general swimming at all Magna Vitae venues for WaterWise members.
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Clear progression pathway from first splash to advanced stages through a dedicated Swimming Lesson Portal.
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Learn in a group which has significant benefits such as socialisation and communication as well as increased confidence.
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Available at our East Lindsey venues in Louth, Horncastle, Skegness and Mablethorpe.
Your WaterWise Journey
Want to understand how our lessons work and what to expect?
Read Your WaterWise Journey, our programme information booklet packed with everything you need to know before starting lessons — including stages, awards and top tips.
Pricing
WaterWise Membership
£26.00 per month
Includes:
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A weekly 30-minute group lesson (45 minutes from Stage 7)
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Free, unlimited general swimming at all Magna Vitae venues
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Access to your swimmer’s progress information online
Lesson time includes registration and changeover to ensure every session runs smoothly.
Sign-Up Fee
A one-off £20 sign-up fee applies when joining WaterWise.
If you leave and rejoin later, this fee will apply again.
Membership Perks
Your WaterWise membership includes fantastic benefits:
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Unlimited free swimming for practice and family fun
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High-quality teaching from trained and caring instructors
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Access to multiple pools across East Lindsey
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Supportive, community-focused environment
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Online progress tracking for parents and guardians
All this from as little as 85p per day.
Frequently Asked Questions
We advise you to wait until your baby has had its 12 week injections before you bring them to swimming lessons. They can start lessons after this in our Discovery Ducklings programme.
When you sign your child up online, the stage also has a description of what distance your child would be required to swim. If you are still unsure, please speak with Front of House regarding which group would suit your child best.
- Swimming costume/trunks/shorts
- Towel
- Shampoo & shower gel
- Hair clips/hair bands
- Swimming cap if desired
- Goggles
- Armbands (if child has their own) – however, we do provide swimming aids during lessons.
- Any medication that may be required (such as inhaler, epi pen etc.)
- For Rookie Lifeguard Awards you are required to bring a T-shirt with you (Rookie Lifeguard Awards is only available at certain venues)
Swimming is a vital life skill.
With 75% of the planet covered in water, it’s essential that all young people have the opportunity to learn to swim—not just for enjoyment, but for their own safety. Swimming is also one of the safest and most accessible forms of exercise, suitable for all ages and abilities. It’s a lifelong, family-friendly activity that we often enjoy during our free time—whether at the beach, on holiday, or at the local pool. By learning to swim early and mastering the fundamentals, children are more likely to build confidence and develop a lifelong love of swimming.
Living in a coastal community, swimming is more than just a recreational activity — it’s a critical life skill. According to the Royal Life Saving Society UK, around 400 people drown in the UK each year, with many incidents occurring in open water. Our swimming lessons are designed not only to teach strong swimming technique, but also to build vital water safety knowledge and awareness. This ensures children grow up confident, capable, and better prepared to stay safe in and around water
Our WaterWise lessons are led by a Swim England (formerly ASA) qualified swimming teacher with a class including a maximum of 12 swimmers. The teacher will provide a variety of fun based activities to help the swimmers learn new skills and provide feedback and instruction to help each individual swimmer develop. As the lessons progress the teacher will record this and update the Go Learn portal. On the portal you will be able to see the completed disciplines for that stage, their percentage to completion, any badges the child may have been awarded, as well as if the child is ready to move to the next stage.
To take a look at the criteria we follow, please take a look at our Swimming Lesson page.
Did you know?
Are you or your child in need of more personalised swimming lessons on a one-on-one basis? As well as our WaterWise group lessons, we also have a limited number of one-to-one lessons available!
Find out more below or contact your local venue to find out availability.
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Our charitable status.
We are proud of who we are and what we do.
As a Charitable Trust, we aim to combat social exclusion and improve health issues, along with so much more!
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our community by offering an extensive range of leisure and cultural activities designed to inspire, entertain, and nurture well-being.
