Where we run our classes
We swim year-round across two beautiful South Devon pools. Summer term is at Chudleigh Outdoor Pool, and we move indoors to Oldway Swimming Pool in Paignton for autumn and winter.
Our terms run for 8–11 weeks and follow the school calendar, so no juggling schedules — we take the same breaks your child's school does.
We are currently accepting expressions of interest for classes at Oldway Pool starting in September which will run for 9 weeks until end of Nov 2026. If you are interested in a monofin class on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon or evening in the autumn term, drop us a line and let us know and we'll add you to our list. You'll then have priority booking when the new class timetables go live at the end of summer!
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Mermaid Swim School Sessions at Chudleigh Outdoor Pool
In the summer term, our Tuesday classes are held at Chudleigh's beautiful outdoor pool — a much-loved community lido nestled in the grounds of Chudleigh Community Primary School. Heated to a lovely 29 degrees, it's the perfect spot for a warm Devon evening swim.
The pool has free parking on site, changing facilities, toilets, and wheelchair accessible parking and entrance. Poolside you'll find covered seating and a café kiosk serving hot drinks, snacks, and ice cream — the perfect treat after a swim.
Quiet, sunny, and surrounded by birdsong and the gentle rustle of the treetops — it's a truly gorgeous place to learn to swim.
All available spaces are listed on our booking site. Sessions are £10 plus equipment rental.
MERMAID SWIM SCHOOL SESSIONS AT OLDWAY POOL
Our autumn and winter home is Oldway Swimming Pool — a warm, sheltered indoor pool heated to a cosy 30 degrees, making it the perfect escape from the Devon chill.
We have sole use of the building for every session, which means a quieter, more relaxed environment — no busy leisure centre crowds, no overwhelming noise. Just your child, their classmates, and the water.
There are changing rooms and heated showers on site, plenty of poolside seating for parents and younger siblings, and lit walking paths leading from accessible parking at the school — so even on dark winter evenings, arriving is easy.
Need Equipment? No Problem!
You're welcome to hire equipment from us for just £5 per session. Alternatively, you can bring your own — we ask that all personal equipment is sourced from our partner supplier Planet Mermaid, to ensure it meets our safety standards. We even have an exclusive discount code for the Planet Mermaid website — just ask us and we can help.
The two essential pieces of kit which are included in your equipment hire are a monofin and a colourful mermaid skin. We also have a club uniform shirt that is optional and which your child can have in their choice of colour and with their name printed on for when they're ready to join our Mermaid Squad.
Monofin
We use Planet Mermaid's Magic Fin. This is worn on the feet with soft neoprene 'socks' attached to the monofin.
Mermaid Tail ("Skin")
A Planet Mermaid Tail or "Skin" comes in a wide range of beautiful colours and is compatible with the Magic Fin monofin.
Club uniform
When you're ready to join the Mermaid Squad of regular swimmers, we have a chlorine-resistant swim t-shirt available in club colours and with the option to have your name printed on the front and back to show you're part of the team!
At Mermaids & Bubbles, we see happy children in the water every week, and we're really proud of what we've built here. But as parents ourselves, we know the questions that come first — will my child enjoy this? Is it worth the cost? What if it's not for them? We've seen so many children light up the moment they find their fins. And we're so confident yours will too, we back it with a promise:
MERMAIDS & BUBBLES
FIRST CLASS GUARANTEE
ZERO RISK ✦
Try It, Love It — or It's Free
Book your first lesson at the normal price. If your child doesn't love it, we'll refund you completely — no questions asked, no small print.
✅ Full 30-minute lesson
✅ Level assessment included
✅ 100% refund if they don't love it
Ready to make a splash? Spaces are limited and fill up fast. Book with complete confidence today!
We love mermaid swimming, and from our experience working with so many different children, we have every confidence our Mermaid Swim School will wow and amaze them. There's just nothing quite like zooming across the pool in a mermaid fin!
Find out about our story and what made us develop our unique programmes at Mermaid & Bubbles, and meet Nadia, our Lead Mermaid and company owner.