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Baby, Toddler & Preschool Swimming Lessons at Chester Pool

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Address: The Mercure Chester, Whitchurch Road, Chester

Baby Swimming Lessons at Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel, Christleton

Get ready to dive into a world of water confidence, laughter, and unforgettable first swims…

Turtle Tots is delighted to bring our award-winning baby and child swimming lessons to the Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel, Christleton, Chester!

💙 Baby & Toddler Swimming Lessons Near Christleton and Chester

Located at the Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel on Whitchurch Road, Christleton, our classes are perfect for babies and children from birth to 7 years old. Set just outside Chester city centre, this fantastic venue offers a convenient location for families across Chester, Christleton, Great Boughton, Waverton, Vicars Cross and the surrounding areas.

Whether you’re introducing your baby to the water for the very first time or helping your child develop essential swimming skills, our fun, progressive lessons are designed to build confidence every step of the way.

🌡️ Warm Water, Happy Swimmers

Classes take place in the hotel’s indoor heated swimming pool set to 32-34 degrees, providing a warm, comfortable environment where babies and young children can relax, learn and have fun in the water. The welcoming setting helps little swimmers feel safe while enjoying quality time with their grown-up.

Friendly & Inclusive
Our Tuesday timetable includes swimming lessons for home-educated children aged up to 10 years, with Parent & Child and Independent Academy pathways available. We also offer SEN-friendly swimming classes, designed to provide a quieter, more relaxed learning environment even more tailored to individual needs and abilities.

🐢 Why Choose Turtle Tots?

Our expert-led swimming programme combines learning with play, helping children gain valuable water safety and swimming skills in a nurturing environment.

Every lesson includes:

  • Gentle, professionally taught classes tailored to your child’s age and ability
  • Fun activities, songs and games that encourage learning through play
  • Water confidence and safety skills from an early age
  • Small class sizes for individual attention
  • Quality bonding time between you and your child
  • A supportive and friendly atmosphere for the whole family

📍 Convenient Chester Location

The Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel is set in attractive landscaped grounds on the outskirts of Chester and is easily accessible with ample on-site parking, and a lovely area to relax and chat over a drink/food after class making it simple for busy families to attend lessons each week.

💦 Make a Splash with Turtle Tots Chester

Spaces at this popular Chester venue are expected to fill quickly.

Whether you’re looking for baby swimming lessons in Chester, toddler swimming classes near Christleton, or a fun way to introduce your little one to the water, Turtle Tots is here to help your child develop a lifelong love of swimming.

👉 Book today and start your Turtle Tots adventure at Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel, Christleton. 🐢💙

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Pool Timetables and Term Dates

Class Schedule

Join us for Term Time only weekday morning sessions:
Monday – Friday

Plus, we’re making weekends even more special:
Saturday afternoon classes coming soon!

Aqua Natal – Coming Soon

We’re also excited to introduce Aqua Natal classes, offering a calm, supportive way for expectant mums to relax, exercise, and connect with their baby.

If these days and times don't work for you please take a look at our other pools

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Chester Swimming Pool

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Looking for warm, welcoming baby swimming lessons in Chester?

Join Turtle Tots at the Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel, Christleton, where little swimmers can build confidence, learn essential water safety skills, and have lots of fun along the way.

💙 Designed for babies and children from birth to 7 years

Our lessons take place in the hotel’s indoor heated pool, with a comfortable water depth of 0.9m–1.35m and a warm 32–34°C temperature, creating the perfect environment for babies, toddlers and young children to learn and thrive.

Why Parents Love This Venue

✅ Warm pool maintained at 32–34°C

✅ Shallow depth of 0.9m–1.35m, ideal for parent and child lessons

✅ Separate male and female changing facilities

✅ Dedicated baby changing stations

✅ Free on-site parking

✅ Hotel bar and restaurant for pre or post-swim refreshments

✅ Convenient Christleton location, just outside Chester

✅ Exclusive discounted health club membership opportunities

More Than Just Swimming Lessons

At Turtle Tots, every class is carefully planned to develop water confidence through play, songs, movement and progressive swimming skills. Whether it’s your baby’s first splash or your child’s next swimming milestone, our experienced instructors provide a supportive and engaging environment where children learn naturally and safely.

Make a Splash with Turtle Tots

From first smiles in the water to growing independence and confidence, Turtle Tots helps children build a lifelong love of swimming.

Spaces are limited, so register your interest today and discover why families across Chester and Christleton choose Turtle Tots for their little one’s swimming journey. 🐢💙

Parking

Ample free off-street parking! All Turtle Tots customers can register their car registration numbers with us to save time on arrival at classes

Changing Rooms

Separate Male and Female changing areas with showers and lockers. Please bring a padlock for the locker. Both have ample space and a baby change station in each room. The accessible change area is for the use of Hotel Guests and must NOT be used by Turtle Tots customers unless via prior arrangement.

Pool Temperature

32-34°C

Pool Depth

0.9 - 1.35m

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