PADI Scuba Diving Courses in Brighton & Hove, Sussex
Our PADI diving courses take place at the very convenient Prince Regent pool in Brighton city centre, the ideal place for learning to scuba dive.
With sole use of the heated flexi-pool, we can control the pool depth throughout your training. As you develop your dive skills and your confidence grows, we can increase the depth accordingly. With a whopping 3m max depth and plenty of room to swim around in, it’s the perfect pool for scuba diving lessons.
The pool details for our Brighton & Hove PADI diving courses are as follows:
- Size: approx 12m x 12m
- Max depth: 3m (10 feet)
- Water temperature: 30 degrees Celsius
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Learning to Dive in Brighton, Sussex
At our pool in Brighton, we are able to teach:
- Discover Scuba Trial Dives: Try scuba diving in a pool with qualified instructors – no experience or certification required.
- Open Water Certification Courses: Get fully certified to dive to 18m worldwide with the most popular PADI course.
- Refresher ReActivate: Perfect for those who haven’t dived in a while and want to refresh their skills.
Once qualified or as part of your training, we offer sea diving off the Sussex coast, plus we have an exclusive lake about 40 minutes north of Brighton in the village of Merstham, close to Redhill and the M25, M23 and M3 motorways.
This freshwater lake has plenty to see, such as an underwater woods and loads of large fish.
For those who like to soak up the sun, join us on one of our amazing overseas group holidays!
PADI Scuba Diving Courses in Brighton & Hove
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PADI Open Water Course, Brighton & Hove
Qualify to dive to 18m worldwide
Complete your required pool sessions in Brighton & Hove and earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification, the most recognised and popular scuba diving qualification worldwide. This entry-level course has introduced millions to the thrilling world of diving, offering the skills, confidence and freedom to explore beneath the surface.


PADI Discover Scuba Diving Trial Dive, Brighton & Hove
Try your hand at scuba diving in Brighton & Hove
Curious about scuba diving but not quite ready to commit to a full course? PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Brighton & Hove lets you try scuba diving in a safe, relaxed environment, with no prior experience needed. The experience will last for around 2 hours, with 45 minutes of that spent in the water. Learn basic scuba diving skills with a PADI instructor and decide whether scuba diving is right for you.
PADI Reactivate Refresher Course, Brighton & Hove
Refresh your scuba skills before your next dive
If it’s been a while since your last scuba adventure, a refresher course is the best way to rebuild your confidence. Our PADI ReActivate sessions in Brighton & Hove will help you brush up on essential diving skills and safety procedures. Most reputable dive centres worldwide require a refresher if you haven’t dived recently, so it’s a smart step before your next trip or open water dive!

Why Learn To Scuba Dive in Brighton with Oyster Diving?

At Oyster Diving, we provide unbeatable scuba diving lessons in Brighton, Sussex in a fun, friendly and supportive environment – much like our amazing diving holidays! We are the UKโs premier PADI scuba diving school and can offer a range of benefits when you learn to scuba dive with us:
โ Friendly, professional, patient and award-winning PADI scuba diving instructors
โ A selection of packages available to get the most out of your scuba diving course, including a โPass guaranteeโ
โ Classes led by a team of two-time winners of โUK Dive Centre of the Yearโ
โ PADI 5* IDC Dive Centre status and โApproved Youth Training Centreโ
โ PADI e-learning, which allows you to study at your own pace – whenever and wherever you like
โAccess to our exclusive lake to complete the remainder of your scuba diving course
โ Small group sizes, for dedicated instruction and peak confidence after you have completed the course
โ Use of the latest Aqua Lung scuba diving equipment
โ Excellent value for money
As a multi-award winning 5* Instructor Development dive centre, we have a team of highly-experienced dive professionals that have travelled all over the world. Our PADI Open Water Diver course in London is our most popular dive course, which will give you all the skills you need to experience a life-changing dive at all of our diving holiday destinations.
Directions for Brighton Courses & Diving Certifications
The full address for the pool where our scuba diving lessons in Brighton & Hove take place is:
Prince Regent Swimming Pool
Church St
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1Y
For more details, please see the map.
Please note that we do not have a dive shop at the Prince Regent. If you are looking to buy diving equipment, please visit our online store www.oysterdivingshop.com
Book Your PADI Scuba Diving Lessons in Brighton
If you want a scuba diving experience in Brighton that combines everything you love about this hobby, you’ve come to the right place. At Oyster Diving, we provide unrivalled scuba diving lessons and training courses in Brighton & Hove so that you can start your adventure!
Book your place today, and donโt forget to check out our dive trips and holidays – perfect for trying out your new certification. You can also save when you book multiple courses with our scuba diving packages.
Not sure which scuba certification is right for your goals or next trip? Get in touch and weโll guide you through the options, what dive sites are best suited to your level and what you can expect.
