Swimming has incredible benefits for both your body and mind and is a low-impact way to exercise, no matter what your fitness abilities. We have a whole timetable of swimming sessions, from family swims for splash-tastic fun for all ages to lane swimming and casual swimming for those looking to improve their fitness.

Join us for a swim

We have a fantastic 25m swimming pool and a teaching pool, perfect for lane swimming, family splash sessions, lessons and our aqua classes.

Family Swim

Swimming is a great way to stay active as a family and have fun together. Whether you’re looking for fun activities in the water for weekends or school holidays, we have something for all ages.
 

Swimming For All

Swimming is a low-impact way of exercising, meaning it really is for everyone. We have a whole timetable of swim sessions for you to enjoy, including lane swimming or casual sessions. Swim memberships are available too with flexible booking options available to secure your swims.

Casual Swimming Prices:
Adult £4.80, Child £2.40

Children's Swimming Lessons

Help your children learn a valuable life skill by enrolling on our swimming lessons. Watch their confidence soar as they develop a love for the water, under the guidance of our fully-qualified swim instructors, with badges and certificates awarded on completion of each stage.

Prices for Swimming Lessons start from £24.30

Swimming

Aqua Classes

Join us for one of our fantastic fitness classes in the pool, with all the benefits of a standard workout, in the water. Water-based classes are a low-impact way to exercise, making it a safe and enjoyable workout for all levels of fitness.

Pool Parties

Pool Parties start from £120

Come and enjoy your party in either our large or small pools and have fun with our fantastic inflatables, mats and toys.

Accessibility at Farnworth Leisure Centre 

Every visitor to our centre is important to us and we want to help make your visit as easy as possible. 

At the centre we provide the following facilities to make it accessible for everyone. Accessible parking, step-free access, accessible shower and changing facilities, wider doorways and carer passes. 

We also offer low and non-impact sessions as well as pool hoists. 

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Aquatics Training Centre

At our Aquatics Training Centre, our experienced team of Safety Training Awards (STA) tutors offer a range of exciting and engaging qualifications leading to employment and a career path to suit you.

An STA qualification in the leisure industry will enable you to work within leisure centres and for operators and swim schools all around the world.

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