Swimming
Swimming at Active Blackpool
Whether you’re looking to enjoy a casual swim, improve your fitness through lane swimming, build confidence in the water, or help your child learn an essential life skill, we have something for everyone.
With swimming pools, family sessions, school swimming and expert-led lessons available across our centres, it’s never been easier to enjoy the benefits of swimming in Blackpool.
Discover how swimming can help you stay active, improve your wellbeing and have fun in the water.
Swimming Timetables
Planning your next visit to the pool?
Our Swimming Timetables make it easy to find sessions that fit your schedule, whether you’re looking for lane swimming, family fun or a relaxing dip.
Swimming Sessions
Looking for the perfect way to enjoy the water?
From lane swimming and family sessions to aquatics activities and casual swims, there’s a pool session to suit every age, ability and goal.
Swimtag
Want to track your swimming progress and stay motivated?
Swimtag records your swims automatically, helping you monitor your performance, set challenges and celebrate your achievements in the pool.
Parent’s Guide to School Swimming
Helping children gain a vital life skill through swimming?
Our School Swimming programme supports pupils in developing water confidence, swimming ability and essential water safety knowledge.
Adult Learn 2 Swim
Thinking about learning to swim or improving your confidence in the water?
Our Adult Learn 2 Swim programme provides expert instruction in a welcoming environment, helping you develop skills at your own pace.
Kids Learn 2 Swim
Want to help your child build confidence in and around the water?
Our Learn 2 Swim programme teaches essential water safety and swimming skills through structured lessons that support every stage of a child’s development.
School Holiday Free Swimming
Looking for a fun and affordable activity during the school holidays?
Our Free School Holiday Swimming sessions give children and young people the chance to stay active, build confidence and enjoy time in the pool.
Become a Lifeguard
Looking for a rewarding career that helps keep people safe?
Our lifeguard training courses provide the knowledge and practical skills needed to become a qualified lifeguard and start your journey in the leisure industry.
Under 8’s Swimming Policy
Want to make sure your family can enjoy the pool safely?
Our Under 8 Swimming Policy explains the supervision requirements for young swimmers, helping everyone have a safe and enjoyable visit.
Swimwear Policy
Not sure what swimwear can be worn in our pools?
Our Swimwear Policy provides clear guidance on acceptable swimwear, helping you prepare for your visit and enjoy your time in the water with confidence.
Swimming Timetables
Planning your next visit to the pool?
Our Swimming Timetables make it easy to find sessions that fit your schedule, whether you’re looking for lane swimming, family fun or a relaxing dip.
Swimming Sessions
Looking for the perfect way to enjoy the water?
From lane swimming and family sessions to aquatics activities and casual swims, there’s a pool session to suit every age, ability and goal.
Swimtag
Want to track your swimming progress and stay motivated?
Swimtag records your swims automatically, helping you monitor your performance, set challenges and celebrate your achievements in the pool.
Parent’s Guide to School Swimming
Helping children gain a vital life skill through swimming?
Our School Swimming programme supports pupils in developing water confidence, swimming ability and essential water safety knowledge.
Adult Learn 2 Swim
Thinking about learning to swim or improving your confidence in the water?
Our Adult Learn 2 Swim programme provides expert instruction in a welcoming environment, helping you develop skills at your own pace.
Kids Learn 2 Swim
Want to help your child build confidence in and around the water?
Our Learn 2 Swim programme teaches essential water safety and swimming skills through structured lessons that support every stage of a child’s development.
School Holiday Free Swimming
Looking for a fun and affordable activity during the school holidays?
Our Free School Holiday Swimming sessions give children and young people the chance to stay active, build confidence and enjoy time in the pool.
Become a Lifeguard
Looking for a rewarding career that helps keep people safe?
Our lifeguard training courses provide the knowledge and practical skills needed to become a qualified lifeguard and start your journey in the leisure industry.
Under 8’s Swimming Policy
Want to make sure your family can enjoy the pool safely?
Our Under 8 Swimming Policy explains the supervision requirements for young swimmers, helping everyone have a safe and enjoyable visit.
Swimwear Policy
Not sure what swimwear can be worn in our pools?
Our Swimwear Policy provides clear guidance on acceptable swimwear, helping you prepare for your visit and enjoy your time in the water with confidence.
FAQs
Active Blackpool offers access to indoor swimming pools across two fantastic leisure centres – Palatine Leisure Centre and Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre. These public swimming pools near you include:
- Large main swimming pools ideal for lane swimming and casual dips
- Learner pools perfect for beginner swimmers and young children
- Accessibility features including hoists and accessible changing rooms
Whether you’re looking for a swimming pool to enjoy a relaxing swim or take part in lessons, our facilities are ideal for individuals, families, and groups. Discover more about our indoor swimming pool near you by visiting our Swimming page.
Opening hours for our indoor swimming pools vary by location and session type. Whether you’re planning a family swim session, an early morning lane swim, or an exercise class near you, you can find up-to-date details on our Swimming Timetables page.
Yes! Active Blackpool provides expert-led swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.
- Kids swimming lessons: Our structured Learn 2 Swim programme follows Swim England’s award scheme. Lessons run Monday to Saturday at both Palatine and Moor Park, and are perfect if you’re searching for swimming lessons for kids.
- Adult swimming lessons: Our adult Learn 2 Swim programme is ideal for nervous swimmers or those returning to the pool.
- Cost: Only £24.40/month – includes free swimming at any family or casual session.
Find out more and sign up on our Swimming Lessons page.
You can enjoy our public swimming pools near you on a pay-as-you-go basis or by signing up for a Leisure Centre gym membership that includes swim access.
Pay-As-You-Go Prices:
- Adult: £5.55
- Junior/Senior: £3.20
- Under 5s: FREE
- Family: £13.65
Want unlimited access to the swimming pool, fitness classes, and more? View our flexible membership plans – including family gym membership options.
Yes – we host dedicated family swimming sessions that are unstructured and fun. These sessions include toys and floats in the water and are great for bonding and staying active together. If you’re searching for family activities at a swimming pool, our sessions are ideal.
- All ages welcome
- Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult in the pool
- Find out more about our family swimming and our Under 8s Swimming Policy
Yes, you can hire our indoor swimming pools for birthday parties, swimming clubs, and other group bookings. If you’re planning a pool birthday party, pool party birthday party, or need space for a club session, we’ve got you covered.
To enquire about availability and pricing, for swimming clubs complete our Booking Enquiry Form here for birthday parties please click here.
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