About
British Swim School at LA Fitness - Richfield, located in Minneapolis, offers a range of year-round swimming lessons for infants, children, and adults. Operating within the LA Fitness facility, it provides a structured and safe environment for learning essential water safety and swimming skills.
The indoor pool used for lessons is typically maintained at a comfortable temperature of 85-86 degrees Fahrenheit (29-30 degrees Celsius), which is ideal for all age groups, particularly for babies and young children.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? British Swim School consistently receives high praise from parents for its effective swimming lessons across various age groups. Reviewers highlight the significant progress children make, often in a short period, with many noting improved skills, confidence, and comfort in the water. Key positive aspects include the relaxed yet challenging approach, personalized attention, small class sizes, and patient, supportive instructors who effectively explain techniques. Parents also highly value the exceptional flexibility in scheduling and rescheduling, as well as the affordability. Many mention positive experiences with the owners and staff, and strongly recommend the school.
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July 11th, 2025Jill Stanton
We love British Swim School! Our 8-year-old child has taken swimming lessons since she was a baby, but has made more progress in the last 3 months at British Swim School then in the years prior. She moved up 2 levels quickly and is now working on strokes that I can't even do. She says the instructors explain what she should do and how and that when she went to Foss, they just told her what not to do. The small class sizes have been fantastic for her. The schedule flexibility is amazing for us. I didn't think it was possible to find swimming lessons that work around her other activities that shift often with short notice, but British Swim School has been so accommodating, we haven't had to miss lessons. The local franchise owner started the franchise to make a difference and is kind and provides great service.
April 28th, 2025Carissa Wolf
We’ve had the best experience with British Swim School. They provided 1:1 lessons for my 7-year-old who was struggling to learn, helping him build confidence and move into group lessons where he made new friends. We’ve also enrolled our older son to learn proper strokes. The instructors are all amazing— patient, supportive, and make it fun!
May 30th, 2025andy v
My daughter started lessons around 6 months, and after the first couple times, she loved going for swimming time! We are taking a break for the summer, but will be resuming lessons in the fall. The owner David is great, and they have excellent instructors. Many of the lessons were 1 on 1, depending on who else had signed up for the time slot. Would recommend!
September 15th, 2025Logan Thein
Our children absolutely love British Swim School. Their relaxed approach is perfect for our young (5 and 3) kids. It's been great to watch their skills develop and confidence grow over the past months. From a parent perspective, the flexibility in scheduling and rescheduling, and the affordability can't be beat. Highly recommend!
September 5th, 2025Ellen Pollis
Our 8 year old has really blossomed as a swimmer in the 6 or so months that he has been taking lessons at British Swim School in Richfield. The personalized attention and skill building has challenged him and motivated him to practice, improve and move his way up to the next skill group. I watched him swim last week at the hotel pool and couldn’t believe my eyes at how comfortable and swimmerly he looked doing LAPS! For FUN!
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |