Swimming Lessons and Activities - The Lido at Chipping Norton

Lessons & Activities

The Lido offers a range of activities and classes in the pool and out, for all abilities and all ages.

SYNCHRO (Artistic Swimming) is an entertaining and challenging class of movement in the water to music and rhythm. We are one of very few pools to offer Synchro to adult (16+) beginners and improvers; everyone is welcome. No previous experience is necessary, but you must be able to swim a length (25m) and be comfortable swimming underwater. It’s an excellent workout taught in a really friendly environment. Flowery hats are not essential: nose pegs are recommended and can be purchased from reception. Taught by Jess Miles.

EARLYBIRD YOGA is a restorative class using graceful yoga flow sequences, breathing practices and relaxation to awaken prana (energy) flow, realign the body and calm the mind, ready for the day ahead. Class is taught by Nikki Jackson, yoga teacher, teacher trainer and therapist, with over 35 years’ experience. Bring your own mat, water bottle and and any props you like to use. This is a class in the open air, in the tranquil environment of the early morning Lido lawn; there is tented cover if wet.

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A gentle morning yoga practice that places focus on being slow and steady, making it an accessible class for all. This class links movement with breath in one smooth continuous sequence using a blend of transitions. This is a mixed ability class, gentle enough for those with less experience to join in. Sunday morning yoga takes place at 9am outdoors on the Lido lawn, with tented cover if wet. Please bring your own mat, and wear warm layers. The café is open after this session, and there is the opportunity to book a swim afterwards too.

TAI CHI is a moving meditation based on ancient practice and performed here under the trees on the Lido lawn. Originally a martial art, it is recognised for its health benefits, including improved balance and flexibility, and reduced stress levels. You will practise warm-up exercises and Qi Gongs as well as the form, a choreographed series of movements which are slow and gentle. Suitable for everyone 16+ from complete beginners to the more experienced, Tai Chi can even be done seated if you need to rest or stabilise yourself. Wear loose comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes, or practise barefoot. And bring your swimming kit: the class concludes with the chance for a short dip. Taught by John Hickson of the Golden Flower Tai Chi school.

Pilates works throughout the body strengthening core muscles and improving posture, balance and flexibility. It’s a low-impact form of exercise. Practising Pilates contributes to reducing aches and pains, improving your sports performance and enhancing feelings of wellbeing and fitness. This is a gentle Pilates class suitable for those completely new to Pilates, as well as for those who are returning to Pilates after a break, and led by Alice Becker, Pilates instructor and personal trainer.This class aims to build fitness safely for people of any age (16+) who are generally healthy, but it is not suitable for those with a specific diagnosis like osteoporosis nor for those recovering from knee or hip surgery. This is an outdoor class on the lawn at The Lido, with tented cover if wet. Please wear warm layers of clothing.

SWIM FIT, new for 2024, is a class based around swim technique and fitness, for adults 16+, in a small group of maximum 8 swimmers. A hybrid of swimming tips, drills and fun circuits, it’s designed to take your swimming to a new level of enjoyment. Open to all abilities, as long as you can swim 50m, you can work at your own pace and we will tailor the class to your needs. Swim Fit is designed by our swim teacher Jess Miles to be so motivating you won’t realise how hard you’re working!

SUP YOGA, on a stand-up paddleboard, is a meditative and soothing experience, and a rare chance to practise yoga floating in crystal clear heated water. New to yoga? New to paddleboarding? No problem, the classes are completely beginner-friendly. There’s space for you to go at your own pace, challenge yourself or just enjoy the fun of it! The added element of being out on the water really helps focus and relieve even the most frazzled mind, and, for more experienced yogis, even simple poses will challenge you on the board. The Lido’s partners and teachers for this class are Wittering SUP, ASI accredited SUP school.

CHILDREN’S INTENSIVE
AND ONE:ONE SUMMER SWIMMING LESSONS

Intensive group swimming lessons for children are running during the first two weeks of the summer holidays (Mondays - Fridays w/c 29 July and 5 August).

Group lessons are for Beginners (aged 3 years and above and at NPTS stage 1-3) and Improvers ( recommended for NPTS stage 4-5). Small friendly groups (4 pupils per classs in Beginners and 8 in Improvers) create a fun and focused environment for quick learning. Lido teaching assistants will be in the water alongside pupils to support them. Our teacher Jess instructs from poolside. Please note that, while recovering from a knee injury, Jess is less mobile than normal. Her teaching is as dynamic as ever, but she will have extra assistants on poolside to help her.

Families of pupils are welcome to come and watch the lessons from poolside and to play on the lawn. The Lido café will be open throughout lessons.

One week of lessons (5 half-hour classes) costs £59.50.

Please book HERE.

Details coming soon!

"Small classes…gentle coaxing to do things she was nervous about…"

“Never thought I would see so much progress in such a short time, fantastic!”

"The swimming instructor was incredible. The difference between day 1 and today is remarkable. The helpers and lifeguards are wonderful too and both my children have grown in confidence so much."

“Highly recommended. The best swimming lessons we have ever had.”

“Jess was brilliant! Kind, inventive and positive!”

“Great teachers, my daughter really looks forward to her lessons. She has grown in confidence too.”

“Highly highly recommended! We will definitely bring the children again”

“I loved being able to watch the lessons!”

“10/10”

“Friendly instructor, fun and varied lessons”

“Warm pool!”

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Lessons & Activities

The Lido offers a range of activities and classes in the pool and out, for all abilities and all ages.

CHILDREN’S INTENSIVE AND ONE:ONE SUMMER SWIMMING LESSONS

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE LIDO?

chippylido

CHILDREN’S INTENSIVE
AND ONE:ONE SUMMER SWIMMING LESSONS