Walnut Pool – Chesterton

A distinctive 9m x 4m indoor pool set within private grounds overlooking the River Cam in central Cambridge.

Walnut Pool provides a purpose-designed teaching environment that perfectly supports our structured, small group model, resulting in a venue that feels both intimate and highly purposeful.

Positioned near the banks of the River Cam, Walnut Pool carries a character that is unmistakably Cambridge. The setting is quiet and private, with carefully considered design features that give the pool a warm, welcoming and slightly quirky charm while maintaining professional standards throughout.

The compact dimensions create a focused learning atmosphere where swimmers remain close to their coach, enabling precise technical correction and steady confidence building. The controlled environment supports concentration and allows skills to be developed methodically, making this one of our most carefully curated and distinctive venues.

Walnut Pool is a clear example of our commitment to teaching in carefully selected environments that are specifically designed to support focused learning.

Temp: 31°C
Length/Width: 4x9m
Depth: 1.4m

The pool has been designed to have a counter-levering enclosure so that it can be open air in the summer but fully indoors for the colder months. We are generating our own electricity from solar panels and using a state of the art air source heat pump to heat the water.

We have exclusive use of the pool and with only one class running at a time you can be sure of a very special experience.

Facilities & Where to Go

  • As this pool is located in a residential area we encourage all customers to walk or cycle where possible. Bicycle stores are available once on site. If you do wish to drive then public parking is available on Chesterton High Street. The Moorings is then just a short walk away.
  • Once you arrive at the Moorings, please make your way through the grey double gates and follow the gravel path around the back of the house to left which will lead you to the pool.
  • Enter the changing block and you will have plenty of space to relax and get your children ready in a calm, spacious environment. Then just make your way through to the pool!

 

Walnut Swimming Pool
Thrifts Walk
Chesterton

We use the best pools throughout Cambridge and Suffolk

Available Lessons at Walnut Pool – Chesterton

Children’s Term Time Swimming Lessons

Weekly structured lessons

£27

per week

Term time weekly lessons delivered in small, structured classes to build strong foundations across all core stages and drive fast, consistent progression.

Private 1-2-1 Children’s Swimming Lessons

Flexible private lessons

£55

per lesson

Focused 1-to-1 coaching designed to accelerate confidence, technique and water safety. Ideal for targeting specific skills or for families who prefer flexible lessons without a weekly commitment.

Private 1-to-1 Adult Swimming Lessons

1-to-1 Coaching

£55

per lesson

Private 1-to-1 adult lessons tailored to your goals, whether you want to learn to swim, improve technique or build confidence in the water, all delivered in calm, carefully selected pools.

School Holiday Intensive Swimming Courses

Five day crash courses

£135

per course

Intensive five day courses during school holidays, providing daily focused lessons outside of term time to fast track progress in just one week.
  • As the facility is situated at a private home, we need to be respectful to the venue, local residents and owners at all times.
  • Any smaller children and babies that are not being taught must be kept under your control and not be allowed to leave your side.
  • Once you are in on poolside, please remove any outdoor footwear or put on overshoes provided. Buggies are not allowed on poolside to ensure good hygiene.
  • Please use the bins provided for used hand towels and general waste only. Please do not use the bins for soiled nappies, sanitary towels or clinical waste of any kind. These items must be taken off site by you.
  • No students are allowed into the pool outside of designated lesson times. Please do not get in early. When lessons have finished please get changed in the changing rooms (or on poolside) and leave quietly so as not to disrupt the next class or other users.
  • There is strictly no food allowed on poolside to protect our floors and cleanliness standards.
  • Please do not let your children and families run around the swimming pool or changing rooms once in the facility. Children must stay with you at all times, especially in the case of siblings during the lessons. Please do not let them run around outside either as cars will be coming and going and the surrounding areas are privately owned.
  • We take no responsibility for our students, their siblings, or families outside of the actual swimming pool and designated lesson time. It is your responsibility to make sure that your children (and families) obey the pool rules at all times and do not cause danger to themselves or others outside of your lesson time.
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