Pool timetable (School Holidays)
Darlington's next school holidays is Easter Half Term, which runs from Monday 3rd - Friday 14th April 2023. Please note our weekend timetable is the same every week.
The main pool is now closed to for essential works
The pool is 40 years old and requires structural work to be completed.
This will ensure customers can continue to enjoy the pool facilities in the future.
The newly refurbished pool is expected to open in September 2023.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Investing in your pool for the future
Training Pool
Bookable lane swimming
Available to book online with your Dolphin Centre card or over the phone during reception opening hours 01325 406000
- Monday - 06:30-07:30 (1 hour), 07:45-08:45 (1 hour), 15:10-15:55 (45 minutes)
- Tuesday - 06:30-07:30 (1 hour), 07:45-08:45 (1 hour), 15:10-15:55 (45 minutes)
- Wednesday - 06:30-07:30 (1 hour), 07:45-08:45 (1 hour), 15:10-15:55 (45 minutes), 20:00-21:00 (1 hour)
- Thursday - 06:30-07:30 (1 hour), 07:45-08:45 (1 hour), 15:10-15:55 (45 minutes), 19:45-20:45 (1 hour)
- Friday - 07:45-08:45 (1 hour), 15:10-15:55 (45 minutes), 19:45-20:45 (1 hour)
- Saturday - 08:00-08:45 (45 minute)
- Sunday - 08:00-08:45 (45 minute)
Masters (lane swimming)
Available to book online with your Dolphin Centre card or over the phone during reception opening hours 01325 406000
- Monday - 19:45-20:45 & 20:45-21:45
- Thursday - 20:45-21:45
Diving pool:
Deep water open swimming sessions
Must be a competent swimmer in deep water.
Available to book online with your Dolphin Centre card or over the phone during reception opening hours 01325 406000
- Monday-Friday - 09:00-10:00
- Saturday - 09:00-10:00
Bookable Family Swimming
Please note all juniors must be accompanied by an adult. Swimming ratio 1 adult to 2 under 8's or none swimmers.
Training pool and toddler pool:
- Monday-Friday, 10:00-11:00
- Thursday 12:30-13:30
Price: £3.50 per person, under 1's and members free.
Training pool and diving boards:
- Monday-Friday, 11:15-12:15
Price: £3.50 per person, under 1's and members free.
Training pool, diving boards & toddler pool:
- Monday-Friday, 13:45-14:45
Price: £3.50 per person, under 1's and members free.
Training pool only:
- Saturday - 13:00-14:00 (training pool only)
Price: £3.50 per person, under 1's and members free.
Toddler Pool
Available to book online with your Dolphin Centre card or over the phone during reception opening hours 01325 406000
- Saturday - 10:15-11:15, 11:30-12:30, 12:45-13:45, 14:00-15:00, 15:15-16:15
- Sunday - 09:00-10:00, 10:15-11:15, 11:30-12:30, 12:45-13:45, 14:00-15:00
These sessions are for the toddler pool only. Please note you can also access the toddler pool during the Family Swim sessions; 9am-10am & 12.45pm-1.45pm.
Price: £3.50 (1 adult and 1 child), members free. Where an additional adult or child attend a further admission will need to be purchased.
Diving boards:
Available to book online with your Dolphin Centre card or over the phone during reception opening hours 01325 406000
- Monday - 17:30-18:30
- Wednesday - 17:30-18:30
- Thursday - 17:30-18:30
- Friday - 17:30-18:30
- Saturday - 10:15-11:15, 11:30-12:30, 12:45-13:45, 14:00-15:00
- Sunday - 10:15-11:15, 11:30-12:30, 12:45-13:45, 14:00-15:00
These sessions are for the diving boards only. Please note you can also access the diving boards during the Family Swim sessions; 10.15am-11.15am & 2pm-3pm.
Price: £3.50 per person, members free.
Booking procedure
We have introduced a booking system for our lane swimming.
Bookings can be made from 9am, 9 days in advance of activity.
You can book online. with your Dolphin Centre Card.
Alternatively you can call 01325 406000.
All bookings must be booked and paid for in advanced.
Normal prices apply.