Maida Vale · Little Venice · W9 · W2
Home Swimming
Lessons in Maida Vale.
One-to-one coaching at your private pool in Maida Vale, Little Venice or around Warwick Avenue. A neighbourhood of grand stucco villas, red-brick mansion blocks and canal-side homes — many with handsome private indoor pools.
We Come to You
Covering W9 & Little Venice
SwimFitz serves Maida Vale, Little Venice, Warwick Avenue, Clifton, Maida Hill and the Paddington and Westbourne Green borders. The area holds an exceptional mix of grand stucco villas, red-brick Edwardian mansion blocks and canal-side houses — and a long-standing demand for discreet, one-to-one coaching at home.
From the canal at Little Venice to the broad avenues running up to Kilburn, Maida Vale has always rewarded those who value the quieter side of London. We bring that same calm focus to the pool.
Not sure if we cover you? Enquire and we will confirm. If you have a private pool, we will almost certainly reach you. Get in touch →
Maida Vale in Depth
Maida Vale
In Detail.
Maida Vale and Little Venice are among our most-served west London catchments. The stucco villas of Warwick Avenue and Blomfield Road, the mansion blocks along Maida Vale itself and the canal-side houses around Little Venice host an unusual density of private indoor pools, and demand for in-home one-to-one coaching is steady across the year.
Postcodes Covered
Streets and areas we routinely serve in this catchment: Warwick Avenue, Blomfield Road, Maida Avenue, Clifton Gardens, Randolph Avenue, Sutherland Avenue, Lauderdale Road, Elgin Avenue and the Little Venice canal-side.
Getting to you. Nearest stations and routes: Warwick Avenue and Maida Vale (Bakerloo), Royal Oak (Hammersmith & City) and Paddington. Our coaches travel with full equipment so the journey itself does not add to your cost.
Nearby SwimFitz Areas
- SwimFitz in St John's Wood
- SwimFitz in Notting Hill
- SwimFitz in Hampstead & Highgate
- SwimFitz in Kensington
Families with a second pool or family member in any of these nearby areas can be managed under one booking relationship with the same coach.
The Private Advantage
Why Private Every Time
Your Pool
No Commute, No Crowds
Brian comes to you. No driving to a leisure centre, no public changing rooms, no timetables to work around. Expert coaching in your own home, on your schedule.
100% Focus
One Swimmer. Every Session.
Every minute of every lesson belongs entirely to your swimmer. No waiting, no distractions, no shared lanes. Children progress faster than they ever would in a group class.
Real Results
Measurable Progress Fast
Most clients see clear improvement within the first three to five sessions. Bespoke coaching matched to your swimmer's specific needs simply works better than any group alternative.
What We Teach
Lessons For Every Age
From 6 Months
Baby Swimming
Calm, nurturing water confidence sessions with a parent in the pool. Breathing, floating and a lifelong love of water from the very beginning.
Ages 3+
Children's Lessons
Swim England pathway delivered at your child's pace. 100% individual attention, structured progression and verbal feedback after every session.
All Abilities
Adult Lessons
Whether you never properly learned or simply want to refine your stroke — total privacy and a programme built around your specific ability and goals.
Competitive
Triathlon Coaching
Open water technique, breathing rhythm and race strategy. Structured coaching for triathletes who want a faster, more confident swim split.
Your Coach
Meet Brian FitzGerald.
Brian has been coaching swimmers in private homes across London for over 30 years. He is as comfortable working with a 6-month-old in their first pool session as he is coaching a triathlete preparing for a competition swim.
He knows Maida Vale and Little Venice well — and knows what works in the indoor pools and mansion-block pools common here. Every lesson is bespoke, every session includes detailed verbal progress updates, and he is available between lessons for any questions.
What Clients Say
Trusted by London Families.
“Brian teaches all three of our children — ages 3, 6 and 9 — at different levels and with completely different approaches for each one. The older two have come on enormously. He has a natural gift for explaining things at the right level and never loses patience.”
“Started doing triathlon last year and the swim leg was holding me back. Brian spent four sessions working on my open-water technique and breathing. My swim split dropped significantly at my next race. Really structured, really effective coaching.”
Transparent Pricing
Clear, Simple Pricing.
What's included
Everything You Need.
£110 is the full cost of your lesson. Brian arrives at your Maida Vale or Little Venice pool fully equipped. No extras, no hidden fees, no catch.
The Process
Simple to Get Started.
Submit Your Enquiry
Fill in the short form — under 2 minutes. Tell us about your swimmer, your pool in Maida Vale or Little Venice, and your preferred schedule. No commitment at this stage.
Brian Replies Within 24 Hours
Usually the same day. He confirms availability, answers any questions about your pool or swimmer's needs, and arranges your first lesson date and time directly with you.
Your Coach Arrives
Brian arrives at your W9 or W2 pool fully equipped. Every first lesson begins with a brief assessment so the entire programme is tailored precisely to your swimmer from the start.
Common Questions
Maida Vale FAQ.
Ready to Book in Maida Vale?
Expert coaching at your pool. Brian replies within 24 hours.