The Dolphin Centre follow Darlington school holiday dates. School Holiday Dates

Toddler Pool & Slides

The perimeter work around the main pool is now complete with the shower area expected to be available again mid-May 2024.  The toddler pool essential works and feature upgrade which will also allow the reinstatement of the slides is expected to be complete in July 2024.

Investing in your pool for the future

Swimathon 2024

Join us for Swimathon 2024! Saturday 27th April and Sunday 28th April, 4pm.

Swimathon has a wide range of challenges, available for swimmers of all abilities, ages and experiences!

• Individual events include: 400m, 1.5k, 2.5k, 5k and the triple 5k
• Team events include: 1.5k and 5k challenges for adults and under 16's.

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School Holiday Timetable 2024

Customer notice: our pool hoist for the main pool is currently out of order, if you require a hoist to access the pool we have 2 accessible sessions, please see timetable below for information. 

FAQ's

25m lane swimming

For our 6:30am session locker bands will not be chargeable and available from the basket on entry to the changing village.

We recommend customers book online but can turn up if a space is available during reception opening times.

Bookable 25m Lanes

Day	Times
Monday	06:30-07:30	07:45-8:45
Tuesday	06:30-07:30	07:45-8:45
Wednesday	06:30-07:30	07:45-8:45	19:30-20:30
Thursday	06:30-07:30	07:45-8:45	19:30-20:30
Friday	06:30-07:30	07:45-8:45	19:30-20:30
Saturday	08:00-08:45
Sunday	08:00-08:45

 

25m Casual Lanes 

Lane swimming is available during casual swimming times (non bookable) as detailed below:

Day	Times
Monday	09:00-19:30
Tuesday	09:00-16:30
Wednesday	09:00-19:30
Thursday	09:00-19:30
Friday	09:00-19:30
Saturday	09:00-16:00
Sunday	09:00-16:00

Masters

• Monday 19:30-20:30 (8 lanes)
• Wednesday 06:30-07:30 (2 lanes)
• Thursday 19:30-20:30 (4 lanes)

Family Swimming 

• Monday 09:00-19:30 (Diving boards 10:00-15:00 & 16:30-19:00)
• Tuesday 09:00-16:30 (Diving boards 10:00-15:00)
• Wednesday 09:00-19:30 (Diving boards 10:00-15:00 & 16:30-19:00)
• Thursday 09:00-19:30 (Diving boards 10:00-15:00 & 16:30-19:00)
• Friday 09:00-19:30 (Diving boards 10:00-15:00 & 16:30-19:00)
• Saturday 09:00 - 16:00 (Diving boards 10:00-15:00)
• Sunday 09:00 - 16:00(Diving boards 10:00-15:00)

Accessible Session

Customer notice: our pool hoist for the main pool is currently out of order due to the refurbishment works, if you require a hoist to access the pool we have an accessible sessions in the training pool:

• Thursday 12:10-12:55
• Saturday 13:00-14:00

Diving boards

• Monday 10:00-15:00 & 16:30-19:00
• Tuesday 10:00-15:00
• Wednesday 10:00-15:00 & 16:30-19:00
• Thursday 10:00-15:00 & 16:30-19:00
• Friday 10:00-15:00 & 16:30-19:00
• Saturday 10:00-15:00
• Sunday 10:00-15:00

Fitness Classes 

GP Swimfit

• Tuesday 08:00-09:00 (training pool)

Aqua Aerobics

Aqua Aerobics will take place in the training pool during school holidays.

• Monday 12:10-12:55
• Tuesday 12:10-12:55
• Wednesday 12:10-12:55
• Friday 12:10-12:55

Booking procedure 

• Bookings can be made from 9am, 9 days in advance of activity. 
• You can book lane swimming online with your Dolphin Centre Card.
• Alternatively you can call 01325 406000.
• All bookings must be booked and paid for in advanced.

Online bookings