Bolton Community Leisure launches free swimming lessons!

Bolton Community Leisure Trust has launching an initiative to provide free lessons for six weeks to 3200 adult residents across the Borough. The initiative is a partnership between the Trust, The Amateur Swimming Association, Bolton Council and Bolton Primary Care Trust. The project aims to provide six one-hour lessons for non-swimmers or weak swimmers to improve their water confidence.

To qualify all you have to be is:

• A Bolton resident
• An adult aged 16-99
• A non-swimmer or weak swimmer
• Available to complete six one-hour adults only lessons at one of Bolton’s six swimming pools.

The six swimming pools in Bolton have allocated over 200 hours of lane space from 7am-10pm Monday to Sunday to provide a range of times to suit all preferences.  But places are strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. So, if you’ve wanted to learn how to swim for years, perhaps you had a fear of water or just want to swim with your children for fun why not call the Swim Bolton Team today on: 01204-334488 and get started on your way to better swimming and more exercise fun.

Download Free Swimming Lesson Application Form

Download Questionnaire

Gym Membership

Isospa fitness membership provides fantastic value for money and access to a range of leisure services such as fitness suite, workout classes and swimming pool. For further details regarding membership contact reception today on 01204 334 488.

Holiday Activities

We have lots of fun activities for all the family, including mad splash in the pool, Aqua crèche, Mad bounce and football & Basketball taster sessions will also take place (ring centre for details) also rookie lifeguard courses are avaliable.

Free Swimming

If you are 16 years and under you can access free swimming during public swim hours at Westhoughton Leisure Centre. Please note that our under 8’s swim policy applies – details available at reception.

Children under the age of 8 are permitted as long as accompanied by an adult, in the ratio 2:1 and 1:1 under the age of 4 years of age.

Free swimming is also available to residents of Bolton who are 60 years old and over and you will simply need to register for a Bolton Smart Card prior to your visit to the leisure facility. If you do not hold a Bolton Smart card, you will need to apply for a card at the One Stop Shop in Bolton Town Hall.

Pool Parties

At Westhoughton Leisure Centre we offer a great range of children’s birthday parties. Let us take the mess and stress away from organising your child’s party by booking either an ‘Inflatable Fun’ Pool party! Download our full Parties brochure for more information or call 01942 634 810 to book. Watch out for our special offers!

Swimming Pool Timetable

Be sure to check out our H2O Pool Timetable for 2010.

Did you know that Intensive Swimming Courses throughout the festive period are FREE for non swimmers 16 years old and younger? You will need a Bolton Smart Card to register.

For more information or to book, please call reception on 01942 634 810.