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The Dolphin Centre We're a leading leisure provider for The Dolphin Centre & Eastbourne Sports Complex in Darlington.

Our purpose is to improve Darlington's health through everything we do
Providing access to leisure
Supporting access for vulnerable groups
Making health drive the development of all of our products
Supporting health messages in our product areas
Making every contact count

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This page is monitored Monday to Friday.

06/10/2026

🚴‍♂️ Pedal Your Way to Better Fitness! 🚴‍♀️

Looking for a fun and effective workout? Our spinning sessions offer a fantastic full-body workout that helps improve fitness, build endurance, burn calories and boost your mood!

✔ Suitable for all fitness levels
✔ Motivating instructor-led classes
✔ Low-impact but high-energy workout
✔ Great music and a fantastic atmosphere

Jump on a bike and see where the ride takes you! 💪🚴‍♀️

Check out our virtual spinning sessions which are exclusive to members - https://www.darlington.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/leisure/the-dolphin-centre/virtual-classes/

Autumn is here, and there's no better time to focus on your health and wellbeing 🍂Whether you're looking to build streng...
05/10/2026

Autumn is here, and there's no better time to focus on your health and wellbeing 🍂

Whether you're looking to build strength, improve fitness or simply feel great, we've got everything you need under one roof.

✅ Gym
✅ Swimming
✅ Fitness Classes
✅ Virtual Classes

Start your journey today! Pop to reception to complete the relevant paperwork 📝

Active Afternoons at the Dolphin Centre! 🎉Looking for some affordable weekday fun?Join us for Active Afternoons during t...
05/10/2026

Active Afternoons at the Dolphin Centre! 🎉

Looking for some affordable weekday fun?

Join us for Active Afternoons during term time and enjoy:

🎳 Bowling for just £5
🛝 Soft Play for just £5

⏰ Monday to Friday | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Whether the kids want to burn off some energy in Soft Play or challenge friends and family to a game of bowling, we've got your afternoon covered without breaking the bank!

📍 Available during term time only.

💙 SEN Toddler Pool Session 💙Join us for our dedicated SEN Toddler Pool Session this Tuesday, providing a calmer swimming...
04/10/2026

💙 SEN Toddler Pool Session 💙

Join us for our dedicated SEN Toddler Pool Session this Tuesday, providing a calmer swimming environment with reduced numbers for little ones and their families to enjoy.

📅 Tuesday 6th October
⏰ 4:00pm - 4:45pm
💷 £4.00 per person
💦 Reduced numbers for a more relaxed experience

A great opportunity for children to build confidence in the water, have fun, and enjoy the pool at their own pace.

Book your place and come along for a splash-filled session! 🏊‍♂️✨
📱01325 406000

🎳 Unlimited Bowling Sundays! 🎳Looking for the perfect way to end your weekend?Join us every Sunday evening for 2 hours o...
04/10/2026

🎳 Unlimited Bowling Sundays! 🎳

Looking for the perfect way to end your weekend?

Join us every Sunday evening for 2 hours of unlimited bowling for just £10 per person! 🌟

🕔 Sundays
⏰ 5:00pm - 9:00pm
🎳 2 Hours Unlimited Bowling
💷 Only £10 per person
📱01325 406000

Challenge your friends, enjoy some family fun, or battle it out for bragging rights on the lanes!

🌊 Looking for the perfect family activity this weekend? 🌊Head to the Dolphin Centre and enjoy hours of aquatic fun with:...
03/10/2026

🌊 Looking for the perfect family activity this weekend? 🌊

Head to the Dolphin Centre and enjoy hours of aquatic fun with:
✅ Waterslides
✅ Diving Boards
✅ Toddler Pool
✅ Family Swimming

📍 Saturday & Sunday
⏰ 8:00am - 4:00pm
💦 Features available from 10:00am - 3:45pm

Make memories, burn off some energy, and enjoy a family day out! 🏊

Thinking off those Halloween plans? 🎃🐈‍⬛Join us for our annual fancy dress Halloween Party in Under the Sea. 📆 Friday 30...
02/10/2026

Thinking off those Halloween plans? 🎃🐈‍⬛

Join us for our annual fancy dress Halloween Party in Under the Sea.

📆 Friday 30th October
⏰ 4pm-6pm
💰 £13.99 per ticket

🎫 Tickets are available from the soft play reception

02/10/2026

😁 We're Back Up and Running!

Our Reception and Soft Play tills are now fully functioning, with card payments and bookings available once again.

✅ Swimming Lesson Portal now available
✅ Leisure Hub now available
✅ Card payments accepted
✅ Bookings fully operational

Thank you for your patience while we carried out the necessary maintenance. We appreciate your understanding! 🐬

Did you know our staff operate South Park Cafe? ☕️We are now operating our autumn / winter opening hours which are:📆⏰ Mo...
02/10/2026

Did you know our staff operate South Park Cafe? ☕️

We are now operating our autumn / winter opening hours which are:

📆⏰ Monday - Friday: 10am-3pm
📆⏰ Saturday - Sunday: 8.45am-3pm

⚠️ Important Customer Notice ⚠️Due to essential server maintenance taking place on Friday 2nd October, our Main Receptio...
01/10/2026

⚠️ Important Customer Notice ⚠️

Due to essential server maintenance taking place on Friday 2nd October, our Main Reception and Soft Play will be CASH only from 9am. We will update customers once the maintenance has been completed and we are back up and running.

This maintenance will also affect:
• Online bookings via the Leisure Hub
• Access to the Swimming Lesson Portal

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience while these improvements are carried out.

Address

Horsemarket
Darlington
DL15RP

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 10:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 10:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 10:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 10:30pm
Friday 6:30am - 10:30pm
Saturday 8am - 10:30pm
Sunday 8am - 7:30pm

Telephone

+441325406000

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