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Leisure centres - free activities 


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Make a splash without splashing out

The FreeBie scheme offers free swimming to all Bolton residents aged 16 and under or 60 and over and free leisure activities for all aged 65 and over.  So now people can have fun, improve their health and feel great all for free! 

To find out when and where you can take advantage of the FreeBie scheme, visit the Bolton Community Leisure website (opens in a new window).

16s and under 

Swim for free anytime - All casual swimming is free.  Simply turn up at your local pool with your BSmart card and you can have fun by the tonne with your mates all for free – don’t forget your swimming trunks!

Learn to swim for free – Book free swimming lessons in your school holidays.  Always book in advance as there is limited availability.  BSmart card required. 

60s and over 

Swim for free anytime – Swimming is a fantastic sport that anyone can enjoy.  It’s great for your health and it’s amazing how much energy a little exercise will give you.  And all this for free!  Simply turn up at your local leisure centre with your Bolton Smart card. 

65s and over 

Free leisure activities anytime - As well as the fantastic free swimming offer, you can benefit from free leisure activities too.  There’s a huge range of activities available including aerobics, gym, bowls, badminton, Tai Chi and much more!  Simply turn up at your local leisure centre with your Bolton Smart card. 

Bolton Smart cards 

Bolton Smart or BSmart cards are completely free.  If you haven’t got your Bolton Smart (for 60s and over) or BSmart (for 16s and under) card and want to find out more or apply for a card, either click on the links on the right, call into any library or One Stop Shop or call the Smart Card hotline on 01204 334123 

Your leisure centres 

With swimming pool

  • Farnworth: 01204 334477
  • Horwich: 01204 334488
  • Jubilee: 01204 334443 (casual swimming only. Call for session times)
  • Ladybridge: 01204 334432
  • Sharples: 01204 334224
  • Turton: 01204 334440
  • Westhoughton: 01942 634810

Without swimming pool

  • Kearsley : 01204 334141
  • Withins: 01204 334133
  • Harper Green: 01204 334234
  • Little Lever: 01204 334177

Other information

To find out more about the leisure activities available with FreeBie contact your local leisure centre (opens in a new window).


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Contact information

Bolton Community Leisure Trust

Horwich Leisure Centre

Victoria Road

Horwich

Bolton

BL6 5PY

Telephone 01204 334488