We run swimming lessons for babies, pre-schoolers and children in Monkseaton, North Tyneside.
Bonnie Wee Bathers Swim School offers fun, safe and structured swim classes designed specifically for babies and toddlers aged 10 weeks - 4 years. We also offer sensory and SEND sessions.
Gentle and structured classes to help babies feel safe and confident in the water.
Fun sessions designed to build water confidence and early swimming skills for toddlers.
Sensory and SEND-friendly sessions available, ensuring every child feels comfortable and included.
Experienced and qualified instructors delivering safe, engaging lessons in a warm hydro pool.
At Bonnie Wee Bathers, we run small, friendly swimming classes for babies and toddlers in a warm hydro pool. Our sessions are carefully designed to build water confidence from the very beginning, with a focus on safety, enjoyment and early learning.
Families choose Bonnie Wee Bathers because we offer more than just lessons – we create a supportive environment where little ones can develop skills at their own pace while bonding with you in the water.
All lessons take place in a local hydrotherapy pool, designed to keep the water warm and comfortable.
This allows children to relax, move freely and enjoy the water, making every session a positive and memorable experience.
Keeps babies relaxed and happy while learning to swim in a soothing, gentle environment.
Hydro pools offer shallow, controlled conditions that build water confidence from day one.
The buoyancy of warm water helps toddlers move freely, supporting early skill development.
Give your little one the chance to enjoy the water in a calm, welcoming space. Our sensory and SEND sessions are designed for babies, toddlers and young children with a sensory impairment or additional needs.
With an experienced instructor who understands the needs of SEND children, each session is gentle, supportive and tailored to suit every child.
These sessions focus on helping children feel safe and happy in the water. Activities are adapted to encourage movement, confidence and fun while strengthening the bond between parent and child. We celebrate every splash, float and kick — no matter how small — to make swimming an enjoyable experience for everyone.
Are you finding public pools too cold? Come along to Bonnie Wee Bathers Swim School. All of our sessions are 30 minutes long and take place every Tuesday from 2–4pm at Woodlawn School in Monkseaton, where we use a warm hydrotherapy pool designed for comfort, safety and enjoyment.
The consistent water temperature makes the pool ideal for babies and toddlers, helping them relax, move freely and feel confident from the very start.
Our swim school is based in Monkseaton but we welcome families from across Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, Cullercoats and North Shields. Many parents travel from these nearby areas because our hydro pool offers a calmer, warmer alternative to busy public swimming baths. With easy access, safe parking and small group sessions, it’s simple for local families to fit lessons into their weekly routine.
By joining Bonnie Wee Bathers, your child will benefit from a supportive learning environment while you enjoy the reassurance of fully qualified teachers and a welcoming community.
Whether you’re coming from Whitley Bay seafront, Tynemouth village, Cullercoats bay or the heart of North Shields, our location is only a short journey away and provides everything needed for a positive swimming experience.
