Swimming Information

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

 

All pools will be closed from 12pm on Sunday 15th March 2026 due to a Swimming Gala

 

 

BLACKBURN LEISURE CENTRE

 

All pools will be closed on Saturday 14th March all day from 8:00am till 5:00pm for essential staff training. Swimming lessons will run as normal.

All pools will be closed on Tuesday 24th March from 8:00am till 4:00pm for essential maintenance.

 

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

 

 

 

 

Public Swim Timetables

BwD Leisure manage four swimming pools at two sites in Blackburn and Darwen, with plenty of provision for public swimming seven days a week. Swimming is available to the general public and members at BwD Leisure during publicised Public Swimming sessions including early morning swimming and parent and toddler sessions in our small pools.

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Swimming Lessons

Swimming lessons for children and adults are available across our two centres at various times throughout the week.

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Coaching and Clubs

BwD Leisure are lucky to have a number of Clubs who use are facilities to host their sessions.

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National Pool Lifeguard Qualification