Dolphin Leisure Centre

Dolphin Leisure Centre

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Darlington's award-winning Dolphin Leisure Centre, conveniently located right in the heart of Darlington, has the perfect facilities for all your leisure needs. Recently refurbished throughout with upgrades to the swim changing facilities, new ‘Under the Sea’ themed soft play area and state-of-the-art dedicated fitness Pulse Suite, it’s second to none.

Choose from activities to suit all tastes such as swimming in a 25m pool with flume slides, training and diving pools, a climbing wall, badminton, squash, table tennis, football, martial arts, racquet sports, fitness suites, fitness classes and specialised activities for the under 5s and over 50s. The Dolphin Centre also stages a wide range of speciality events such as concerts, musical extravaganzas, boxing, exhibitions, galas, balls and much more. 

Add to the this their new theatre box office, stylish open plan bar and restaurant and the popular bar and bistro, 16 Horsemarket, all part of the complex, and it's not hard to see why this centre is so popular with visitors and residents alike.

Opening Times

Open All Year

01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008
Monday06:3023:30
Tuesday06:3023:30
Wednesday06:3023:30
Thursday06:3023:30
Friday06:3023:30
Saturday08:0023:30
Sunday08:0023:30
Bank Holiday10:0017:00
01/01/2009 - 31/12/2009
Monday06:3023:30
Tuesday06:3023:30
Wednesday06:3023:30
Thursday06:3023:30
Friday06:3023:30
Saturday08:0023:30
Sunday08:0023:30
Bank Holiday10:0017:00

Road Directions

From all major roads into Darlington follow signs for the town centre and brown tourist information signs for the Dolphin Centre. Car parking is available nearby at the rear of the Town Hall, or in Beaumont Street carpark - both are pay and display.

Public Transport Directions

Any local Arriva bus service to Darlington town centre

Facilities

Provider Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction Loop.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking - Local Pay & Display parking close by.
  • Parking (charge) - Nearby pay and display car parks at the Town Hall and Beaumont Street Car Park.

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted

Provider Facilities

  • Conference facilities
  • Event Venue
  • Toilets

Target Markets

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
  • Marketed Towards Students / Youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted - By prior arrangement.
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups - By prior arrangement.

Dolphin Leisure Centre

Location

Darlington

Tel: +44 01325 388406

Fax: +44 01325 369400

Travel Directions

Click to enlarge images below:

  • Darlington Dolphin Leisure Centre
  • Enjoying a swim at Darlington Dolphin Centre
  • Swimming Gala at Darlington Dolphin Leisure Centre
  • Dolphin Centre Bar looking through to Soft Play

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