THE LEADING BABY AND KIDDIES SWIM SCHOOL

Aquababies Global is the industry pioneers and the World's leading family swimming company

Aquababies has been teaching this age group to swim for over 30 years and is responsible for introducing the unique baby and toddler swimming program to the UK, China, Jordon, Turkey, Malta, Cyprus, Barcelona, Poland, Indonesia and many more countries. Aquababies Global has developed several brand aqua based fitness programs, PABA (Parent and baby Aquafit), and Parent & Baby Spa. Both worlds first innovative products.

MEET THE FOUNDER

JULIE-ANN JAMES

Julie-ann takes a hands-on approach in training all new Aquababies teachers and serves as a tutor for both the UK STA and SCTA Swim Australia governing bodies.

In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she also has a roster of private clients for one-to-one sessions. Her list of satisfied customers is quite impressive, which includes famous personalities such as Dido, Robin van Persie, Thierry Henry, Tony Blair, Jack Dee, Ruby Wax, Pat Cash, and many others.

MEET THE OWNER & TEACHER

A picture of Ray Murphy the owner of Aquababies Surrey in the pool wearing a white t-shirt

RAY MURPHY

Growing up in Sydney, Australia, I developed a deep passion for the water, spending summers at the beach and winters at the local pool. As a competitive swimmer throughout school, this passion naturally evolved into a career as a swimming teacher. Since 2006, I’ve been teaching at a private health club in London, and in 2017, I began working with babies and toddlers. It’s been incredibly rewarding to help parents teach their little ones such a vital life skill. I’m now thrilled to join the Aquababies team, fostering a lifelong love of water for every swimmer.

OUR LOCATIONS

  • BAGSHOT

    Downwind

    Dukes Covert, Bagshot

    Surrey, GU19 5HU

  • DORKING

    St. John's C of E Primary School

    Goodwyns Road

    Dorking, RH4 2LR

  • Located in Bagshot, this pool is attached to a family home and measures 11m x 5m, with a depth ranging from 0.5m to 2.5m. Heated to a comfortable 33°C, it offers an inviting space for swimming.

  • Heated to 33°C, the pool measures 15m x 3.5m with a depth of 0.8m and features an all-weather enclosure, allowing for open-air swimming in warmer months. Modern changing facilities, toilets, and shower rooms are also available.

“It's always great to see young swimmers and their excitement and the joy that they have in the water.”

-Katie Ledecky