Join us for our Big Open Weekend on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 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 11th October: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 12th October: 8.30am - 6pm
Fitness activities
Bring a friend for free
If you would like to bring a friend for 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 334488, or contact us here to find out more:
Free Gym
Across our Big Open Weekend we are offering free gym sessions (12+ years) for all children in Bolton.
Call us on 01204 334488, or contact us here to find out more:
Bootcamp
A fitness boot camp is a high-intensity group workout combining cardio, strength, and functional training to boost endurance, burn fat, and build muscle.
Saturday: 9am - 10am
Remember: Bring a friend for free!
Share the energy and push each other to the next level.
Call us on 01204 334488
FITIN30
FITIN30 is a fast-paced, 30-minute workout program designed to burn fat, build strength, and boost fitness, perfect for busy schedules.
Saturday: 12pm - 12:30pm
Sunday: 12pm - 12:30pm
Remember: Bring a friend for free!
Share the energy and push each other to the next level.
Call us on 01204 334488
Body Sculpt
Body Sculpt is a full-body workout focused on toning muscles, building strength, and improving definition using weights and bodyweight exercises.
Sunday: 9am - 10am
Remember: Bring a friend for free!
Share the energy and push each other to the next level.
Call us on 01204 334488
Swimming Activities
Swimming Lesson Taster Sessions
Swimming lesson taster sessions will be running across the weekend in our pool.
Saturday: Stages: ducklings, stage 1, adult+child)
- 3:30pm - 4pm
- 4pm - 4:30pm
Sunday: (Stages: 1 and ducklings)
- 2pm - 2.30pm
- 3pm - 3:30pm
- 4pm - 4:30pm
Ages 0-8 years and bookable online or by phone.
Booking required, call us on 01204 334488 or book online using the timetable below.
Free Inflatables Session
Dive into some splash-tastic fun at our Big Open Weekend with a free and fun inflatable and floats session at our centre! With plenty of space to play and splash about, it’s a great opportunity to experience the pool and make lasting memories with your loved ones and friends!
- Sunday: 3pm - 4pm
Booking required, call us on 01204 334488 or book online using the timetable below.
Family Fun Swim
Family Fun Swim is a relaxed, open swim session for families to enjoy time together in the pool with toys, floats, and games in a safe, supervised environment.
Sunday: 9am - 2pm
Booking required, call us on 01204 334488 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 334488 or book online using the timetable below.
Kid's activities
Get ready for a a fun-packed weekend full of entertaining activities for the little ones!
Saturday
- Mountain Rescue Car 10am - 3pm
- Horwich Fire Station 10am - 12:30pm
- Gymnastics Taster Sessions
- 9am - 10am
- 10am - 11am
- 11am - 12pm
- 12pm - 1pm
Sunday
- Taekwondo 10am - 11:30am
- Boccia TBC
No booking required, just turn up and enjoy!
Big Open Weekend Timetable
Charity Fundraising
In addition to all the fun activities, we’ll be running special charity fundraising events throughout the day. Join in on the excitement where all proceeds will go towards supporting the fantastic charity, 'Guide Dog Team'.
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.