Mighty Splash opens its doors for community open day

The Bath and Radstock-based swim school Mighty Splash is inviting local families to a free open day on Saturday 22 August, running from 10am to 4pm at St Peter’s Church and Fosse Way School Pool, in Radstock.

The open day gives parents and children the chance to explore the full range of swimming classes and pool events on offer, tour the pool, and meet the instructors who run the sessions.

Entry is free and open to the whole community, whether or not children are already enrolled with Mighty Splash.

Family fun throughout the day

The day is packed with a range of fun activities to suit all ages. Visitors can take part in water safety activities, visit the mermaid photo area and try the giant bubble station.

There will also be crafts, refreshments, glitter tattoos and colouring, games and a magical mermaid meet-and-greet.

🏰 Bouncy Castle, St Peter’s Church

Bounce, jump and burn off some energy on our colourful bouncy castle, with plenty of fun for younger visitors throughout the day.

🧜‍♀️ Mermaid Meet & Greet

Meet our mermaid, visit the mermaid photo area and capture a magical memory from your Family Fun Day.

💦 Free Swimming

Bring your swimming kit and experience the Fosse Way pool for yourself with free swimming available during the open day.

🫧 Giant Bubble Station

See just how big a bubble you can make at our giant bubble station – an activity for children and grown-ups to enjoy together.

🛟 Water Safety Demonstrations

Learn simple water safety and lifesaving skills with our team and discover what to do if someone gets into difficulty in or around the water.

🎨 Crafts & Games

Enjoy our colouring corner, Hook-a-Duck, children’s games, raffle and other family activities throughout the day.

Water safety demonstrations and swimming advice

A water safety demonstration will run during the event, alongside opportunities to speak to the swim teaching team.

Parents can ask questions about swimming lessons, ability levels, water confidence, starting ages and which classes would best suit their child.

Creating swimming superheroes

Mighty Splash has taught over 1,000 children and adults to swim, from nervous first-time swimmers to those looking to perfect their technique, and is constantly evolving its offering to meet demand.

Founded in 2012, the swim school offers an inclusive and welcoming environment, encouraging all ages and abilities to become swimming superheroes with lessons designed to be fun.

The school runs across several locations, including Prior Park College in Bath, Downside School in Radstock, and from its headquarters at Fosse Way School in Radstock.

At Fosse Way, Mighty Splash offers swimming lessons capped at just four swimmers – ideal for youngsters who thrive in smaller groups, require more support or are seeking a more tailored experience.

A unique benefit for Mighty Splash swimmers is access to free swim sessions outside of their regularly scheduled lessons, enabling them to practise and enjoy the skills they have learnt in class.

Small classes. Big confidence. Become a swimming superhero

💦 Start their swimming journey Infant & preschool swimming lessons

New baby and preschool swim classes

In September, the swim school will be launching new baby and preschool lessons, catering for newborns through to children aged four years.

Classes will be split across several stages, including baby classes for 0–8 months and 6–12 months, a toddler class for 9–18 months, SwimTots for 18 months to 3 years, and a Preschool class for 3 to 4 year olds.

Each stage is built around what children are developmentally ready for, moving from parent-supported water confidence work in the earliest sessions towards more independent movement and early stroke skills by the time children reach preschool age.

Parents and carers are required to get into the pool alongside babies and toddlers up to preschool age, when children begin swimming independently alongside their instructor.

💦New pool parties and mermaid parties

Mighty Splash is also introducing swim parties, offering exclusive use of the swim school’s warm teaching pool at Fosse Way School.

Several pool party options are available, including toys and floats parties and mermaid parties.

Mermaid parties are led by an experienced mermaid instructor and offer a selection of mermaid-themed games, floats, activities and mermaid accessories, including tails for youngsters to channel their inner mermaid.

Swim parties can also include use of St Peter’s Church hall, adjoining the Fosse Way swimming pool, offering families a complete birthday party solution.

Pool Party Pool hire – Mermaids – Swim Party

“We’re always looking at new ways to evolve and meet the needs of local families, and our new mermaid parties are a great example of that. They’re a magical experience for children, and such a fun way for the whole family to spend time together in the water.”

“We’d love for people to come down to our open day on 22 August to see the pool, meet the team and find out more about everything we’ve got on offer – and, of course, enjoy a host of fun games and activities.”

Kelly Deakin, founder and CEO of Mighty Splash

Come and visit Mighty Splash at Fosse Way School Pool & St Peter’s Church

The Mighty Splash open day is free and no booking is required.

Want to know more before the open day?

Anyone wanting to find out more about swimming lessons or pool parties beforehand can contact Mighty Splash on 01225 800212 or email info@mightysplash.com.