# PaddlePod > Swim. Eat. Play. - Website: https://paddlepod.co.uk/ --- ## Pages - [Home](https://paddlepod.co.uk/): Come to PaddlePod where you can swim, eat and play - all under one roof! Visit PaddlePod's swimming pools, cafe and play areas today - [Book](https://paddlepod.co.uk/book/): Book sessions at PaddlePod here. Book PaddlePod family swims, swimming lessons, sensory room sessions, and more - [Contact us](https://paddlepod.co.uk/contact-us/): Visit PaddlePod today to swim, eat or play. Visit your nearest PaddlePod - venues in Shiremoor and Killingworth. - [Contact us \(main\)](https://paddlepod.co.uk/contact/): Visit PaddlePod today to swim, eat or play. Visit your nearest PaddlePod - venues in Shiremoor and Killingworth. - [Cookie policy](https://paddlepod.co.uk/cookie-policy/): Information about our use of cookies - [Eat](https://paddlepod.co.uk/eat/): Each of our PaddlePod venues have an on-site cafe where you can enjoy artisan coffee, homemade cakes and hearty meals - [Learn to swim](https://paddlepod.co.uk/learn-swim/): Join PaddlePod Premium & enjoy exclusive discounts, unlimited play sessions, & loads more. Find out more about PaddlePod Premium here - [Nemo Babies](https://paddlepod.co.uk/nemo-swimming-journey/baby-swimming/): Our baby swimming lessons are delivered are suitable for babies aged 0-18 months. Find out more about baby swimming lessons here - [Nemo Juniors](https://paddlepod.co.uk/nemo-swimming-journey/junior-swimming/): Our junior swimming lessons offer school-aged children the chance to learn and perfect their swimming skills. Find junior swimming classes - [Nemo Pre-school](https://paddlepod.co.uk/nemo-swimming-journey/preschool-swimming/): Pre-school swimming classes at Nemo Swimming are suitable for children aged 3-4. Find your perfect pre-school swimming class here - [Nemo Swimming Journey](https://paddlepod.co.uk/nemo-swimming-journey/): The Nemo Swimming Journey is a unique learn to swim pathway for babies, toddlers, pre-school & beyond. Start your Nemo Swimming Journey today - [Nemo Toddlers](https://paddlepod.co.uk/nemo-swimming-journey/toddler-swimming/): Our toddler swimming sessions are offered to toddlers aged 18-36 months. Find and book toddler swimming classes here. - [Play](https://paddlepod.co.uk/play/): Looking for somewhere to play? You'll find loads of play offerings at PaddlePod. From play areas to sensory rooms and activity classes - [Play areas](https://paddlepod.co.uk/play/play-areas/): You'll find play areas at all of our venues - this includes a soft play, toddler play area, baby play area and play cafe. - [Privacy policy](https://paddlepod.co.uk/privacy-policy/): This privacy policy applies to PaddlePod’s website at www.paddlepod.co.uk (the “website”) and our booking platform – my.whatadoddle.co.uk (“booking platform”) alongside our normal operations. This policy covers the collection, processing and other use of personal... - [Swim](https://paddlepod.co.uk/swim/): Swim at PaddlePod - from award-winning swimming lessons to open swim sessions, adult-only sessions to parties - [Venues](https://paddlepod.co.uk/venues/): PaddlePod venues are famed for their first-class swim, eat and play facilities. Find out more about our PaddlePod venues here ## Posts - [The Value of Swimming](https://paddlepod.co.uk/the-value-of-swimming/): A new report from Swim England states that swimming can save the NHS and social care system £357m a year, and argue that it should be recommended more by GPs. - [How a splash, kick, and some bubbles can positively affect your child’s development](https://paddlepod.co.uk/how-a-splash-kick-and-some-bubbles-can-positively-affect-your-childs-development/): You’ve probably seen a story or two recently about childhood obesity, or about the number of young children who aren’t getting enough physical activity - it’s an issue that’s getting... - [Tutus, twirls, and tippy toes](https://paddlepod.co.uk/tutus-twirls-and-tippy-toes/): We are tutu excited about babyballet joining us at PaddlePod. Here, we talk to miss Kate and miss Jo about what to expect in their magical classes - [Seven great benefits of swimming](https://paddlepod.co.uk/seven-great-benefits-of-swimming/): As well as the water safety and health advantages that we've spoken about before, there are loads of other benefits to swimming... for children and parents! - [Your first swimming lesson: what do you need to pack?](https://paddlepod.co.uk/things-to-pack-swimming/): Swimming costume, towel, swim nappies, goggles, the kitchen sink... what do you need to pack for your swimming lesson? - [How much exercise does your child need to stay healthy?](https://paddlepod.co.uk/physical-activity/): Did you know that children aged 1-5 years need 180 minutes of physical activity each and every day? - [They say it takes a village...](https://paddlepod.co.uk/takes-a-village/): We’ve chatted to a couple of parents recently who have shared their emotional parenting journey, and how they would really welcome somewhere like PaddlePod. - [Strengthening the body, heart, and mind](https://paddlepod.co.uk/strengthening-the-body-heart-and-mind/): Learning to swim has one major benefit - it could save your life. But that's not all; it has many other advantages - [Swimming: when's the best time to start?](https://paddlepod.co.uk/swimming-whens-the-best-time-to-start/): "When should my child start swimming lessons?" We answer this, and other commonly asked questions, in this blog - [PaddlePod in the news: July 2019](https://paddlepod.co.uk/paddlepod-in-the-news/): Everywhere we go, people are talking about PaddlePod. The buzz is just incredible! Check out what the press have been saying about us recently - [Ten fun facts about swimming](https://paddlepod.co.uk/ten-fun-facts-about-swimming/): Do you know how far elephants can swim in the day? And how deep is the world's deepest pool? Does chlorine really make your eyes sore? - [Ready? Steady? Paddle\(Pod\)!](https://paddlepod.co.uk/ready-steady-paddle/): PaddlePod is coming to Newcastle and North Tyneside - woohoo! Find out more about us here, and get ready to experience the PaddlePod difference ## Optional - [Sitemap](https://paddlepod.co.uk/sitemap_index.xml)