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Join us for our Big Open Weekend on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th March 2025

Enjoy FREE activities, taster sessions, classes, friendly advice, special offers and more!

Come and take a look around, try various activities and meet our fantastic team – they will be on hand to answer all of your enquiries.

You don’t have to be a member of our leisure centre or have visited us before to get involved in our Big Open Weekend, so why not bring your friends and family along too?

Please check the booking details for activities below - some need booking in advance.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Big Open Weekend hours:

Saturday 8th March: 9am - 5pm

Sunday 9th March: 9am - 5pm

Fitness activities

Bring a friend for free

If you would like to bring a friend to the gym or for a swim during our Big Open Weekend, call our reception team to book them into a session, or, check them in at reception on the day.

Call us on 01204 334477, or contact us here to find out more:

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Free Gym

Across our Big Open Weekend we are offering free gym sessions (12+ years) for all children in Bolton. 

Call us on 01204 334477, or contact us here to find out more:

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Swimming Activities

Swimming Lesson Taster Sessions

Swimming lesson taster sessions will be running across the weekend in our pool. 

  • Saturday 9.15am - 11.15am (Stages: ducklings, 1 and 2)
  • Sunday 3pm - 4pm (Stages: 1 and parent + baby)

Ages 0-8 years and bookable online or by phone. 

Booking required, call us on 01204 334477 or book online using the timetable below.

Free Family Fun Swim

Dive into some splash-tastic fun at our Big Open Weekend with a free Family Fun Swim at our centre! With plenty of space to play or relax, it’s a great opportunity to experience the pool and make lasting memories with your loved ones!

Saturday  1pm - 2pm
Sunday 9am - 11am

Booking required, call us on 01204 334477 or book online using the timetable below.

Free Swim

Across our Big Open Weekend we are offering free swimming for all children in Bolton. 

Booking required, call us on 01204 334477 or book online using the timetable below.

Big Open Weekend Timetable

For week commencing 1st September
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Day Time Activity Location
Friday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
1.Get Going Session 1: ‘Getting You Going’ - Your First Steps This initial session is all about making you feel welcome and comfortable as you start your journey with us, where we'll cover everything from the layout of the centre to important safety information and how to use our app. We'll also chat about your goals and introduce you to options like our Fitter Faster program to get you started on the right foot, and we'll schedule a follow-up to see how you're doing.
Gym Area - Fitness Diary Full
Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Copy of Young Person's - Gym Session Bookable Gym session for under 16's
Gym Area - Young Persons Book
Friday 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Circuit Class
Gym Studio Book

Special Offers

This Big Open Weekend there will be special offers available for everyone! Why not come down to take advantage of the offers and enjoy your day with us!

Terms and Conditions apply.