We are now operating our term time pool programme
The next Darlington School Holidays is October half term 2026. The Dolphin Centre follow Darlington school holiday dates.
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
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Day |
Times |
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Monday (excluding bank holiday) |
06:30-07:30 |
07:45-8:45 |
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Tuesday |
06:30-07:30 |
07:45-8:45 |
16:15-17:00 |
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Wednesday |
06:30-07:30 |
07:45-8:45 |
19:30-20:30 |
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Thursday |
06:30-07:30 |
07:45-8:45 |
19:30-20:30 |
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Friday |
06:30-07:30 |
07:45-8:45 |
19:30-20:30 |
Family Swimming
Customer Notice - No pre-booking available/required for family swimming, just turn up and pay at reception.
- Monday - Friday: 09:00-16:00 (Diving boards, slides and toddler pool 10:00-15:45)
- Saturday: 08:00 - 16:00 (Diving boards, slides and toddler pool 10:00-15:45)
- Sunday: 08:00 - 16:00 (Diving boards, slides and toddler pool 10:00-15:45)
Evening Swimming
Access to the main pool only.
- Monday: 16:00-19:30
- Tuesday: Not available due to Darlington Amateur Swim Club booking
- Wednesday: 16:00-19:30
- Thursday: 16:00-19:30
- Friday: 16:00-19:30
Diving Boards
1 metre springboard, 3 metre platform and 5 metre platform diving boards available.
- Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 15:45
Slides
2 slides available.
- Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 15:45
Toddler Pool
Toddler Pool is available for children under 8 years old, children must be supervised at all times by an adult.
- Monday - Sunday 10:00 - 15:45
SEN Toddler Pool Session
First Tuesday of the month.
Next session - 3rd November.
Booking procedure
- No pre-booking available/required for family swimming, just turn up and pay at reception.
- Bookings for lane swimming and aqua aerobics can be made from 8am, 7 days before the activity.
- You can book lane swimming and aqua aerobics online with your Dolphin Centre Card.
- Alternatively you can call 01325 406000.
- All bookings must be booked and paid before the session.
Non-attendance / Cancellation Policy
- Members will be charged a £1 penalty for not attending sessions.
- Members will be charged a £1 penalty for cancelling classes or sessions within 12 hours.
- If you have a debt on your account you will not be able to book onto classes or sessions until debt is cleared.
- Debts can be cleared on your online account or by contacting reception.