theSwimmingShop.com Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been aqua walking and exercising since having spinal surgery 2 years ago. The belt I was using was quite bulky and I needed a bit more freedom in the water. This lightweight support is perfect... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a swimsuit which I had been unable to purchase at other outlets. Despite being given a tracking number and a message saying the item had been dispatched, Royal Mail said they had not receiv... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I placed an order and there was a system glitch. Their customer services responded quickly and then made mistake, which they quickly rectified. All this was done swiftly, without any hassle and they c... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just the best customer service I have experienced in a long while. After trying two pairs of Arena drag shorts for my son of which neither fitted as he has large thighs, they telephoned me, measured a... See more

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  1. Swimwear Store

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theSwimmingShop offer top of the range swimming apparel and equipment, from swimwear, goggles, caps, accessories and more! With brands such as Speedo, Arena, Zoggs, and Aquasphere at discounted prices, with free and next day delivery options, why would you want to shop anywhere else.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Refused a refund for their mistake!

After purchasing and adults sized swimsuit (which was £97) we were sent what must have been a child’s size as it was tiny. The suit arrived with yellow marks on the care label and no hygiene strips, so we returned the item for a refund marking it as does not fit/ wrong size.

We have since received an email informing us that no refund will be offered for our ‘girls’ size suit as the item is marked (which was already there) and our only option is to pay £8 for them to return the item to us, and if we don’t the item it will be disposed of with no refund at all!

I find this utterly shocking when the mistake was clearly with them issuing the wrong suit in the first place! We have again requested a refund but have been ignored so have no option but to liaise with credit card company!

Avoid this place at all costs!

October 21, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You will be harassed!

DO NOT input details into their shipping as you will be emailed and phone called asking why you haven’t checked out yet and if you have questions to check out. Will be buying from another company now!

October 7, 2024
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Reply from theSwimmingShop.com

Hi. We do make a courtesy call when someone has tried to checkout but hasnt managed to complete the process for some reason. Most times we find that this call is much appreciated as its sometimes because they had unanswered queries or there was a technical glitch. We make just one call and if not answered we do not follow up. Sorry you found this to be intrusive (we like to show there is a person available rather than sending automated emails like many others do) as its not the experience of other customers.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely disappointing experience

Extremely disappointing experience. Ordered two pairs of goggles for my children for £40, we fitted them as per the instructions but both leaked. Customer service refused a refund, one of the agents was very rude and unprofessional, and they stopped replying so now I have goggles I can't use and no way of getting a refund.

June 24, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

customer service at it's best

what a great company to shop with ,my order arrived today i had a question concerning it and i have received a reply with in a couple of hours ,really impressed ,would thoroughly recommend and will not hesitate to use again

August 21, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

TERRIBLE service

ordered a swimsuit for our friends daughter, used the sizing on their website, but the suit didnt fit.
Customer service informed me to return the suit to them, which i did with Recorded Delivery. Shows as delivered 6 days ago, and im now ignored on the emails and phone. No refund received so i will NEVER purchase from them again.
Multiple attempts at contact are ignored. Verified order can provide order number if required.

June 28, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company to deal with!

Got to be honest I was a tad wary of ordering from here because of the reviews but I had nothing to worry about, spent a fair bit on swim gear, sadly none of it fit so I had to return it, my return was picked up swiftly and shortly after I was refunded! Great communication throughout also!

Highly recommend! Couldn’t fault them at all!

May 9, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

UK store claims to include VAT over…

UK store claims to include VAT over ((12 euros) Europe in the price. but proves not the case. had to pay 22 euros supplement for shipment over the France. Shop reimbursed UK VAT (12 euros) but not Europe VAT. thus i consider that as false advertising and bad faith as the company is probably very aware of the situation but continues to sell over France, customer are lured with wrong price information.

September 5, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price for a great product.

Very happy with this website. The noodle floats I ordered arrived extremely well packaged and a lot sooner than expected. Sturdy floats that feel like they will last a long time. Great price for great swimming aids. Definitely recommend.

August 12, 2022
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Reply from theSwimmingShop.com

Hello Tracy,

Thank you for your review.

We are so glad to hear that you have enjoyed your experience with us and that you are pleased with the quality of your items.

We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to your next order!

Thanks again,

theSwimmingShop Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic service

Absolutely fantastic service, will definately use them again

August 11, 2022
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Reply from theSwimmingShop.com

Hello Cath,

Thank you for your review.

We are so glad to hear that you have enjoyed your experience with us and we look forward to your next order!

We really appreciate your feedback!

Thanks again,

theSwimmingShop Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good price

Good price. Genuine product. Fast delivery.

August 11, 2022
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Reply from theSwimmingShop.com

Hello Dec,

Thank you for your review.

We are so glad to hear that you have enjoyed your experience with us and we look forward to your next order!

Thanks again,

theSwimmingShop Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Buy from these guys with care....

I don't leave many reviews but the anger I feel at this company's emails has left me so annoyed that I feel I should help other people by leaving this review. My advice is to NOT use this company unless you are completely sure of what you are buying. My order (Order #1000026635) was for a product that didn't work as described in any way. When I asked to return it I was told no in the first email, and when I then sent them a link to the Consumer Rights Act 2015 pointing out my statutory right to return I was ignored. Only after calling and complaining have I been given a return address. No postage paid, no apology, just another frankly rude email saying if you are sure it is defective then send it back. Good grief! Sort your customer service out or give it up as a bad job! This is 2022 guys - customers expect better than this.

February 10, 2022
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Reply from theSwimmingShop.com

Hello Lisa,

Though we can understand your frustration at receiving a product that you are not satisfied with, our product is listed as accurate with the manufacturer's description and is still suitable for many other customers. Due to this, we always endeavour to provide assistance to anyone that requires it, allowing anyone to make the most out of the products that they have purchased.

Our customer services team attempted to first make sure you were using the product correctly, offering guidance on the product and the correct adjustments before suggesting alternatives. Upon further conversation, you then stated that you believe the product to be defective to which we have then have to raise this with the manufacturer and proceed accordingly - following on from this we then provided you with the relevant information in regards to our refunds and returns, all in line with our internal processes.

We are sorry that you are unhappy with the service you have received and that you no longer feel able to shop with us.

We have had many successful exchanges and returns of products with satisfied customers and feel that your review does not reflect the high standards we hold ourselves to.

theSwimmingShop Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good customer service

I ordered swimming cap to be delivered in 3-4 days. Although it did not arrived in time but when I followed up the customer service they swiftly responded with the tracking number. Received the product next day .. which was great. I had a follow up email from them also to make sure I received the product.. so in all good customer service experience.

October 13, 2021
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Reply from theSwimmingShop.com

Hello Archana,

Thank you for your review. We are so glad to hear that you have received your cap, and that you have had a great experience with our customer service team.

Thank you for shopping with us, and thanks again for your review.

All the best,

theSwimmingShop Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful customer service and complete…

Awful customer service and complete lack of communication. Ordered for express delivery (1-2 days). Three working days later nothing had arrived so I called the customer service line- on hold for 20 minutes until someone answered and told me they couldn’t help. Said they would get someone to call back- they didn’t. Emailed three times, was completely ignored. I then received an email explaining what I ordered was out of stock- and that they had emailed me before to explain this. Checked my spam- have had nothing so that was a total lie. Ended up with a refund nearly 10 days later. No apology. Pathetic excuse of customer service.

August 3, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service, no issues

I placed an order for swimming woogle (noodle) and float at 2pm and paid for 1-2 express delivery. It arrived 10.30am the next day. All as ordered. Very impressive.

June 3, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Complete lack of customer consideration

I ordered a back support last week and they accepted and confirmed the order and took payment. Today, without any notification or explanation they refunded my money. I assume that they've cancelled my order. I've been waiting a week for a badly needed item that I could - and should - have purchased elsewhere. Complete lack of communication and customer consideration.
I will avoid in future

May 6, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I placed an order and there was a…

I placed an order and there was a system glitch. Their customer services responded quickly and then made mistake, which they quickly rectified. All this was done swiftly, without any hassle and they communicated with me all the way through. We all can make mistakes, how you respond is the measure, and to their credit the SS responded really well.

February 22, 2019
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Reply from theSwimmingShop.com

Thank you Ian for your review. We really appreciate your business and are glad all was sorted out with your order. Kind regards.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wanted some basic goggles and was…

I wanted some basic goggles and was confused as there is a large range. Called the customer service team who were very helpful and I am delighted with my new goggles - they fit well and look great!!!!!

April 29, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredibly helpful

Incredibly helpful. I needed some advice before I ordered and telephoned them. The lady (Clare?) was very knowledgeable and offered to contact the manufacturer too for more information on the products if I needed it. We order and the items were delivered next day as promised. We recommend theswimmingshop and I have already used them again! Oh, and their prices were very good on all the things we wanted for our school.

October 1, 2017
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