PADI Scuba Diving Courses in Oxfordshire
We offer a range of PADI scuba diving courses, taking place at the prestigious Bloxham School in Oxfordshire, just a short drive from Oxford, Banbury, and Northampton, and close to the M40 motorway.
With lots of beautiful countryside around, why not make a full weekend of it?
The pool details are as follows:
- Water temperature: 29 degrees Celsius
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Our PADI Scuba Diving Courses in Oxfordshire
Beginner Scuba Courses
- Discover Scuba Trial Dive: Try scuba diving in a relaxed pool environment. 2-hour session and no experience required.
- Open Water Certification Courses: Become a certified PADI Open Water Diver. Learn essential skills to start diving up to 18m around the world.
Refresher Courses
- ReActivate: Refresh your scuba skills, boost confidence, and get ready for your next underwater adventure.
Requests
- We can also run children’s scuba diving parties and trial dives on request.
PADI Scuba Diving Courses in Oxfordshire
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Oxfordshire Scuba Diving Lesson Dates & Times
Our Oxfordshire-based PADI scuba diving courses take place in the stunning grounds of Bloxham School, a beautiful private school dating back to 1860.
We meet on a Sunday morning at 9.30am and aim to finish around 2.30pm. We do not have an actual dive shop here but you can order equipment in advance via our online store, and we can bring it along to your course.
This lovely outdoor pool is constantly monitored to maintain a comfortable 29 degrees Celsius, plus we will give you a wetsuit to keep you nice and toasty.
Why Learn To Scuba Dive in Oxfordshire with Oyster Diving?
At Oyster Diving, we provide unbeatable scuba diving lessons and service in Oxfordshire in a fun, friendly and supportive environment – much like our amazing diving holidays! We are the UK’s premier PADI scuba diving school and can offer a range of benefits when you learn to scuba dive with us:
✔ Friendly, professional, patient and award-winning PADI scuba diving instructors
✔ A selection of packages available to get the most out of your scuba diving course, including a ‘Pass guarantee‘
✔ Classes led by a team of two-time winners of ‘UK Dive Centre of the Year’
✔ PADI 5* IDC Dive Centre status and ‘Approved Youth Training Centre’
✔ PADI e-learning, which allows you to study at your own pace – whenever and wherever you like
✔Access to our exclusive lake to complete the remainder of your scuba diving course
✔ Small group sizes, for dedicated instruction and peak confidence after you have completed the course
✔ Use of the latest Aqualung and XDeep scuba diving equipment
✔ 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 Oxfordshire 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 Our Oxfordshire Scuba Courses
The full address for the pool where all of our Oxfordshire scuba diving lessons take place is:
Bloxham School
Banbury Rd
Bloxham
Banbury
OX15 4PE
For more details please see the map.
There is plenty of free parking for our customers.
Please do not come here without an appointment as there is no shop or offices here. If you are looking to buy diving equipment, please visit our online store: www.oysterdivingshop.com
Start Your Scuba Diving Adventure in Oxfordshire
Whether you’re dipping your toes into scuba diving for the first time or looking to refresh your skills, our Oxfordshire scuba diving courses offer everything you need to dive in. Led by experienced, PADI-certified instructors, each course is designed to be safe, fun, and flexible, so you can learn at your own pace and enjoy every moment.
Book your place today, or get in touch to find the right course for your next diving holiday. Don’t forget to explore our exciting dive trips and scuba diving course packages to continue your underwater adventure beyond the pool.
