Westhoughton

Active Bolton – On behalf of Bolton Council

Location

Westhoughton Leisure Centre, Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3BZ

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Opening Times

Monday – Friday: 6:30am – 9:00pm

Saturday – Sunday: 9:00am – 4:00pm

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Welcome to Westhoughton Community Leisure Centre

We offer an excellent range of facilities suitable for all ages abilities, fitness levels and health journeys. They include a gym, swimming pool, teaching pool and a versatile sports hall. We also have two squash and an outdoor 3G football pitch.

We have a fully air-conditioned gym, a 25m swimming poola teaching pool and a versatile sports hall. There’s also two glass-back squash courts suitable for both squash and racquet ball, as well as an outdoor 3G football pitch.

Our gym facilities 

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

  • 7 treadmills
  • 7 cross trainers
  • 2 rowers
  • 5 exercise bikes
  • 1 stair master
  • Cable machines 

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

Our group exercise classes range from Aqua Fit and LBT to Body Conditioning, Boot Camp, and FITIN30. Choose a class to suit you!

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. Westhoughton Community Leisure Centre has:

  • Accessible parking
  • Step free access to the centre
  • Accessible toilet, shower and changing facilities.

We also offer Personal Assistant or Carer passes – please request in advance.
To support our visitors with sensory needs, we’re operating a quieter time every Wednesday between 7pm and 8.30pm. During this time, our pool area will have no swimming lessons, dimmed lighting and all music will be turned off.

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