RE:FRESH sessions: Discounted swim for adults under the RE:FRESH Leisure Scheme. Anyone aged 16 years or over, who lives, works, has a GP or is in full time education in Blackburn with Darwen can access this session for £1.

Anyone aged under 16 years, who qualifies can access this session for FREE! as long they are accompanied with a qualifying adult. Leisure cards must be shown for all participants. Maximum 2 children per adult.

 

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DARWEN LEISURE CENTRE

 

The Boom Pool will be closed from 1pm till 4pm each day from Tuesday 5th May until Friday 8th May 2026 for a private booking. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

 

On Tuesday 12th May 2026 the Sauna will be closed until 3pm and all Dry Changing areas will be closed until 6pm for essential maintenance to be carried out on the Air Handling Units. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

 

 

CUSTOMER NOTICE

All Leisure sites will be closed on Monday 4th May 2026 for the Bank Holiday

We love swimming and we love to teach children and adults to swim.  It’s so rewarding to achieve this important life-skill, but more than anything at BwD Leisure, we have great fun while learning.

Our swimmers take a journey through aquatics and develop a wide range of skills, following the Swim England Learn to Swim Scheme.

What is Learn to Swim?

The Swim England Learn to Swim Scheme is BwD Leisure’s swimming lesson provision for children and adults aged 3 years+.  Lessons are available at Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre and Darwen Leisure Centre at various times throughout the week with each lesson lasting 25-30 minutes.

Continuous Assessment Programme

At BwD Leisure we understand that every swimmer is an individual; our continuous assessment programme means that swimmers will progress through the programme at their own pace.

Learning through Fun and Games

A fun approach to learning is so important  for chidren and adults alike.  The easiest way to aquire the skills needed to be a confident swimmer is though fun and games.

The Swim England Learn to Swim Scheme takes this approach to learning to swim, giving swimmers the core skills needed to be a competent swimmer.

Further Information

We currently have limited availability on our swimming lessons at both Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre and Darwen Leisure Centre. Please contact the email address below for further details.

Terms and Conditions

Please click HERE to see our current Terms and Conditions

Contact

Email: swimming.development@blackburn.gov.uk