We Come to You
Covering Your Area
Notting Hill is one of London’s most distinctive neighbourhoods — elegant stucco townhouses, colourful Victorian terraces, and quiet communal garden squares. Behind many of those mansion walls and gated squares, there are pools. That is exactly where SwimFitz works best.
SwimFitz serves Notting Hill, Holland Park, Westbourne Grove, Ladbroke Grove, Portobello Road, Bayswater, North Kensington, Pembridge Square and surrounding areas. If you have a private pool — residential, garden, basement or communal garden square — we can be there.
Not sure if we cover you? Enquire anyway — Brian covers a wide area of West and Central London. Get in touch →
Notting Hill in Depth
Notting Hill
In Detail.
Notting Hill and the W11 corridor host a substantial concentration of family homes with private pools — both garden-level outdoor pools and basement indoor pools. Demand for one-to-one coaching at the family's own pool is consistently high across the Notting Hill, Holland Park and Westbourne Grove area.
Postcodes Covered
Streets and areas we routinely serve in this catchment: Notting Hill Gate, Holland Park, Ladbroke Grove, Westbourne Grove, Pembridge, Portobello, Kensal and Bayswater borders.
Getting to you. Nearest stations and routes: Notting Hill Gate (Central / Circle / District), Holland Park (Central), Ladbroke Grove and Westbourne Park (Hammersmith & City). Our coaches travel with full equipment so the journey itself does not add to your cost.
Nearby SwimFitz Areas
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
100% Focus
Your Swimmer Only
Every second of every session is focused on one person. No waiting, no distractions, no shared attention. Progress is measurably faster than any group class.
Your Pool
No Commute, No Crowds
Brian comes to you. No chlorine-heavy public pools, no changing room queues, no strangers. Just expert coaching in the privacy of your own pool.
Real Results
Progress in 3–5 Sessions
Most clients see measurable improvement within their first block of lessons. Whether it’s a nervous child or an adult wanting to improve technique — private coaching delivers.
What We Teach
Lessons For Every Age
From 6 Months
Baby Swimming
Gentle water confidence for babies with a parent in the pool. Breath control, floating and a love of water from the very start.
Ages 3+
Children's Lessons
Swim England Learn to Swim pathway, delivered at your child’s pace with 100% focus and verbal progress update after every session.
All Abilities
Adult Lessons
Non-swimmers, nervous adults or experienced swimmers wanting to improve technique. Total privacy and a completely bespoke approach.
Competitive
Triathlon Coaching
Open water strategy, freestyle efficiency and breathing drills for triathletes. Cut your swim times and enter the water with a clear race plan.
Your Coach
Meet Brian FitzGerald.
Brian has spent over 30 years coaching swimmers of every age and ability — from babies in their first dip to competitive triathletes. He knows Notting Hill well and brings that depth of expertise directly to your pool.
Every lesson is bespoke, every session includes verbal progress updates, and Brian is on hand for any questions between lessons.
What Clients Say
Trusted by Notting Hill Families.
“Our children have always gone to local lessons but nothing compared to this. Brian came to our pool in Holland Park — within a few sessions both kids were swimming confidently across the length.”
“I’d been a nervous swimmer my whole adult life. Brian’s approach was calm, methodical and genuinely reassuring. By lesson four I was swimming full lengths without stopping. Wish I’d done this years ago.”
“We have access to the garden square pool nearby and Brian came to us every week for the summer. Our son went from a doggy-paddler to a proper freestyle swimmer. Brilliant sessions.”
Transparent Pricing
Clear, Simple Pricing.
What’s included
Everything You Need.
There are no hidden charges. Your fee covers the complete lesson — Brian arrives fully equipped and focused entirely on your swimmer for the full duration.
The Process
Getting Started.
Submit Your Enquiry
Fill in the short form — takes under 2 minutes. Tell us about your swimmer, your pool location and preferred days. No commitment required at this stage.
Brian Replies Within 24 Hours
Usually the same day. Brian will confirm availability in your area, answer any questions and arrange your first lesson date and time directly with you.
Your Coach Arrives
Brian comes to your Notting Hill pool fully equipped and ready. First lesson begins with a brief assessment so every session is built around your swimmer’s specific needs.
Common Questions
Notting Hill FAQ.
Ready to Book in Notting Hill?
Expert coaching at your pool. Brian replies within 24 hours.