School Free Swimming

Pendle primary school pupils will once again be able to take advantage of free swimming sessions during this year’s February half-term school holiday!

The swimming sessions have been funded by a number of the Borough’s Town and Parish Councils. Participating Councils include Colne Town Council, Barnoldswick Town Council, Brierfield Town Council, Earby Town Council, Kelbrook & Sough Parish Council, Nelson Town Council, Reedley Hallows Parish Council.

Children aged 5 – 11 years from participating schools will be entitled to swim for free at Pendle Leisure Trust’s three pools – Pendle Wavelengths, Nelson; Pendle Leisure Centre, Colne and West Craven Sports Centre, Barnoldswick, during this year’s half-term holiday.

The full list of holidays this calendar year includes February Half-Term, Easter, May Half-Term, Summer, and October Half-Term.
(Please Note – the ‘free swimming sessions’ scheme is not active on Bank Holidays)

 

To Claim Your Free Swim

Participating schools will issue you with a pass which you’ll need to present at the reception desk upon entry. Please note that the free-swimming passes only allow access at certain times during the holidays.

 

February Half-Term Holiday 2025 Free Swimming Timetable

(Monday 17th – Friday 21st Feb)

Centre Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Pendle Wavelengths – Nelson 7.15pm-9.15pm 10am-12pm 11am-1pm 10am-12pm 7.15pm-9.15pm
Pendle Leisure Centre – Colne 1pm-3pm 1pm-3pm 10am-12pm 1pm-3pm 1pm-3pm
West Craven Sports Centre – Barnoldswick 1pm-3pm 1pm-3pm 1pm-3pm 1pm-3pm 1pm-3pm