Aspire Centre’s Swimming Pool in Southfields, Wandsworth
The Aspire Centre swimming pool is located in Southfields, Wandsworth, Southwest London (SW18). This pool is the chosen venue for our intensive swimming crash courses.
How To Get to Aspire Centre Southfields Pool
Address: Aspire Centre, Southfield Academy, 337 Merton Road, London SW18 5JU
This pool is conveniently situated at 337 Merton Road, next to Southfields Grid in Wandsworth. It is only 3 miles from Wimbledon Village and Wimbledon town centre. Its proximity to the A3 makes it easily accessible from Kingston and Merton.
Public Transport & Parking
Tube: 10-minute walk from Southfields Station (District Line). Just two stops from Wimbledon and three stops from Fulham Broadway.
Bus: Bus 156 stops right at the doorstep, connecting directly from Wimbledon or Clapham.
Parking: Free car park access for all clients and excellent disability access.
Swimming Pool Specifications
Aspire Centre features a 25-metre indoor heated swimming pool, maintained at a consistent 29°C throughout the year.
Layout: A three-lane pool providing ample space for stamina training and lane swimming for children of all ages.
Shallow End: 1 metre deep—perfect for teaching complete beginners.
Deep End: 3 metres deep. This meets the safety requirements (minimum 1.8m) for practicing diving and personal survival skills (Swim England NTSP Stages 4+).
Equipment & Hygiene
We provide all necessary teaching aids, including kickboards, pull buoys, floats, and noodles. You do not need to bring your own equipment, though you are welcome to bring personal fins or kickboards in a clearly marked mesh bag.
Note: For hygiene reasons, all swimmers (male and female) are required to wear swimming hats.
Changing Facilities & Showers
The venue offers two spacious, separate changing rooms for males and females, each equipped with warm showers and toilets. There is also a dedicated accessible toilet.
Lockers: Available on-site (we recommend leaving valuables at home).
Storage: Plenty of hangers and hooks are available. Please note that changing rooms do not have baby changing boards.
Observation Area for Parents
Parents and carers can watch the lessons from a dedicated observatory area. This space features glass windows and seating, allowing you to observe progress comfortably while maintaining social distancing.
Important Information
Pro Shop: Swim caps (£10) and goggles (£18) are available for purchase at the poolside. We do not sell swimwear or towels.
Food & Drink: There are no cafe facilities or vending machines at this venue.
Venue Summary
Water Temp: 2
Award and Achievement
Hear it From Our Clients
A good swim school with professional staff
Easter 2021 Crash Course Various lockdowns have held back my daughter’s swimming development so we opted for a crash 4 day course over Easter and she has come away from it much more confident and with a recognisable stroke as opposed to doggy paddle!
Although I have only attended two lessons, Marjan’s bubbly personality makes you feel instantly at ease. During the lessons, the pool was not very busy which is a good thing (as opposed to public pools) for those who are anxious. I would strongly recommend to adults who have experienced trauma with water at a certain time in their lives.
My son has been going to swimming lessons at Blue Wave in Wimbledon for a few years now and thoroughly enjoys it. The teaching is great and the lessons well run. Helps to prepare him for when we finally get to go on holiday again!
My son went to improve his swimming technique and found his instructor very helpful, very kind and patient. The school itself is very welcoming and feels safe for all the children who go there. I would highly recommend it.
My son is 4 years-old and we were looking for weekend swimming classes in a nice environment that could bring good results. After some research we chose Blue Wave Swim. Our son has been having private lessons since the end of 2018 and he is progressing very well. We believe the professionalism of the team, the clean and tidy infrastructure, and the good care of the management are contributing for his development and confidence in the water. Thank you very much Blue Wave Swim!
I am grateful to Marjan and her team at Blue Wave Swim for their hard work and for promoting happiness and enjoyment in swimming. It is amazing to watch the lessons, see the attention, the encouragement and the support the children receive. I have been impressed with my daughters’ progress and the fact that they love attending their classes and learning a vital life skill. Thank you very much. Great job!
My daughter, who is now 7 years old, started with blue wave two years back and we have been very happy with her progress at the school. Initially we started with group lessons but once she got comfortable in water we moved her to semi private lessons, which made a lot of difference in her ability to learn swimming. As part of the smaller group she is better bonded with other children in the group and gets more attention from the swimming instructor, which is helping her advance her swimming skills. During her 2 years with blue wave, swimming instructors for my daughter have changed and while continuity in learning was maintained, I think this could have been managed better. Needless to say, she still goes and enjoys her time here and looks forward to her class every week. Overall we are very pleased with Blue Wave and would recommend them without any hesitation.
Highly recommend this swimming school. My daughter has been attending since she was 1 years old and she loves it. The teachers are very good with children and my daughter, who is now 4 years old is very confident in the water.
My daughter loves swimming! Since attending Blue Wave Swim School lessons her water confidence is high and that gives us peace of mind when she is playing near water. The staff are fantastic and the lessons are fun!