Pendle primary school pupils will once again be able to take advantage of free swimming sessions during this year’s May 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, St Michaels & All Angels & Foulridge Town 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 Easter 2025, May Half-Term 2025, Summer 2025, October Half-Term 2025 & February Half-Term 2026. (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.