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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

Join us for the Big Open Weekend – bring a friend for the gym or a swim at no cost!

Call us on 01204 334488, 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 334488, or contact us here to find out more:

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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

Booking required, call us on 01204 334488 or book online using the timetable below.

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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

Booking required, call us on 01204 334488 or book online using the timetable below.

BOOK NOW

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

Booking required, call us on 01204 334488 or book online using the timetable below.

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Swimming Activities

Swimming Lesson Taster Sessions

Swimming lesson taster sessions will be running across the weekend in our pool for ages 0 - 8 years old.

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

Booking required, call us on 01204 334488 or book online using the timetable below.

BOOK NOW

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.

BOOK NOW

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.

BOOK NOW

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.

BOOK NOW

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

No booking required, just turn up and enjoy!

Big Open Weekend Timetable

For week commencing 13rd October
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Sunday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Adults Only Sessions suitable for adults 16 years + wishing to swim for fitness or leisure. Lanes will be available to suit different speeds and abilities.
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Special Offers

Join us for a weekend full of great deals and good vibes!

Come along, take advantage of our exclusive offers, and make a day of it with us. Here’s a taste of what’s waiting for you:

  • Pay nothing till November on Health & Fitness memberships
  • Join for £1 & pay nothing till November on Swimming Lessons
  • 25% off all Birthday party packages
  • Only £1 for any regular sized Polar Krush, hot drink or bottled water throughout the weekend
  • Pay nothing till November on Children's Courses

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'.