Active Bolton – On behalf of Bolton Council

Location

Farnworth Leisure Centre, Bracken Avenue, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9DZ

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Opening Times

Monday – Friday: 6:30am – 9:30pm

Saturday – Sunday: 9:00am – 5:30pm

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Welcome to Farnworth Leisure Centre

We offer an excellent range of facilities and service suitable for all ages abilities, fitness levels and health journeys. They include a gym with workout spaces for classes, swimming pool and teaching pool. We also host various community initiatives helping to tackle employment, health and mental health issues.

Our facilities include a fully air-conditioned, well-equipped gym, a 25m swimming pool, teaching pool, and a workout area where we host a variety of workout classes. 

 

Our gym facilities 

Our fully air-conditioned gym has recently been extended and upgraded with the latest cardio, resistance and free weights equipment. We have:

  • 3 Heat Performance Rowers
  • Indoor cycle
  • 2 power mills
  • 7 treadmills
  • 4 recumbent bikes
  • 2 arc trainers
  • 3 cross-trainers
  • 2 upright bikes
  • Resistance equipment 

Our fantastic 25m swimming pool and a teaching pool, are perfect for lane swimming, family splash sessions and aqua classes. We have swimming lessons for children and adults that cover the complete basics through to improving strokes and advanced techniques. 

We run a variety of classes each week – from Yogalates and Zumba to Boot Camp, Aqua Fit, and HIIT.

Active Bolton has facilities and activities for everyone – and the same applies to our range of memberships. Choose from flexible monthly direct debit plans, with no contracts or joining feesor pay-as-you-go options. 

We are committed to making our venues accessible and welcoming to everyone, with adapted equipment, inclusive sessions, and trained staff on hand to help. Farnworth Leisure Centre has:

  • Accessible parking
  • Step-free access
  • Accessible shower and changing facilities
  • Wider doorways
  • Carer passes
  • Wheelchair accessible gym equipment.

To support our visitors with additional needs, we’re operating quieter hours every Monday from 12 noon until 1pm. During this time, our gym will have dimmed lighting, and all music will be turned off.

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