Here's why we're different...
Not only do we teach thousands of babies, toddlers, 3 and 4 year olds to swim every week through our inspiring and award-winning swimming lesson programme, and support and prepare mums-to-be with our Turtle Tums Aquanatal Yoga classes, we support families to grow and flourish, to develop a life-long love of water and build memories that will last a lifetime.
Turtle Tots is one of the leading baby, toddler and preschool swim schools in the UK. Through a network of exceptional business owners, teachers and support staff, we teach thousands of little ones to swim every week with our inspiring and award-winning swim programme. Our aim is to provide children with the vital lifesaving skill of swimming by developing an understanding of water safety and teaching technique in a fun, sensitive and child-led way. Most of our customers choose Turtle Tots when their baby is very young and stay with us throughout their early years, enjoying their journey towards a life-long love of water.
Where it all began
From a passion for safety, child-led development, and a love of the water, grew one of the largest Baby, Toddler and Preschool swim schools in the UK and Ireland.
World-class teachers
Make the right choice when it comes to baby, toddler, and preschool swimming lessons. Not only are we industry specialists, but our world-class teachers are also highly trained to deliver our award-winning swim programme.
What we stand by
As a network of family-owned businesses, we understand what it is like to be a parent of a newborn, baby, toddler, or preschooler and have tailored our experience to exceed your expectations at every level.
Supporting our local communities
Our classes help nurture a healthy and happy family life in the pool. We are committed to replicating that support for the local communities surrounding our pools too.
People Who Care
Most of our franchisees and teachers joined Turtle Tots after bringing their own children to our lessons. They loved our ethos and believed in our programme so much that they decided to join a team dedicated to making a difference to the lives of babies and young children. Their experience means that they understand our customers needs, and go above and beyond to deliver the same special experience they enjoyed with their own families. Find out more about what it’s like to be a Turtle Tots franchisee.
More about Turtle Tots
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Turtle Tots takes on the world
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Introducing Elite Franchise’s Rising Stars and Franchisee of the Year
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International Women’s Day: Committed to empowering women in the world of Baby & Toddler Swimming
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Time to DITCH THE DISPOSABLE
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MyBump2Baby Podcast
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Turtle Tots set to hit £100,000 target for Meningitis Now
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Lily sets her sights on swimming success!
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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day 2023
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TEACHER STRIKES! How a career at Turtle Tots can change your life
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Turtle Tots Makes a Splash on TikTok!
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Turtle Tots Announces Partnership with Meningitis Now
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Reviews
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Loved these classes with my son. Great bonding time. Instruction was excellent. I learned so much and it’s really helped get him on his way to be a good swimmer.
Ciara 
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Excellent product
Niall -
Fantastic quality products, have ordered more
Aoife -
Excellent classes. We have been attending for the last year with my little boy, he was only a baby when we started. Teachers are brilliant, patient, understanding and kind! Would definetly recommend.
Sara -
Excellent classes. We have been attending for the last year with my little boy, he was only a baby when we started. Teachers are brilliant, patient, understanding and kind! Would definetly recommend.
Sara -
I take my three year old granddaughter every Monday. I am really happy with the team. The teaching staff are brilliant and make it lots of fun.
The admin team and the staff at reception all go out of their way to assist. I have already recommended Turtle Tots to my family and friends. Keep up the good work.
From Hatice ElliottElliott North London
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I take my three year old granddaughter every Monday. I am really happy with the team. The teaching staff are brilliant and make it lots of fun.
The admin team and the staff at reception all go out of their way to assist. I have already recommended Turtle Tots to my family and friends. Keep up the good work.
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My daughter started swimming at Turtle Tots at the age of 5 months until she started school and we have loved our lessons together. It has been a lovely activity to do together and my daughter is now very confident in the water.
Jones North London
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Turtle tots do an incredible job teaching babies to toddlers. The swimming instructors are very caring and friendly. I have taken my grandaughter and grandson and both always look forward to the lessons and that tells me a lot. I would thorougly recommend them.
Patel North London
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Great place to get little ones confident and comfortable in the water. Highly recommended.
Thompson North London
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Our granddaughter is in her third term and doing well. She looks forward to her lessons and eager to go. Her confidence and ability has grown and at the same time is having fun. Well done Turtle tots team.
Jessica North Kent
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My son has been having swimming lessons for over 3 years, since the age of 1. Catherine his swim teacher is amazing with all the children, William is extremely confident in the water and can pretty much swim a fee metres by himself. I highly recommend Turtle Tots and Catherine to teach your children a life lesson. We will miss going when he starts school x
Catherine