Welcome to Ashton Leisure Centre
Old Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 9TP
Tel: (01942) 720826
Facilities include:
- Large and small swimming pool
- Indoor multi-use sports hall
- Profiles Health & Fitness Suite
- Meeting/party room
For facility charges, timetables and other details, please see the 'Downloadable Files' section in the left-hand menu.
Opening Times
Closed Bank Holiday Monday 27th May
| Reception Opening Times | Profiles Suite Opening Times | ||
| Monday | 7.00am - 9.30pm | Monday | 7.00am - 10.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9.00am - 9.30pm | Tuesday | 9.00am - 10.00pm |
| Wednesday | 7.00am - 9.30pm | Wednesday | 7.00am - 10.00pm |
| Thursday | 9.00am - 9.30pm | Thursday | 9.00am - 10.00pm |
| Friday | 9.00am - 8.30pm | Friday | 9.00am - 9.00pm |
| Saturday | 8.00am - 3.30pm | Saturday | 8.00am - 4.00pm |
| Sunday | 8.00am - 3.30pm | Sunday | 8.00am - 4.00pm |
• Sign up online now for Profiles membership!
(Please note that your first month payment must be made on at your chosen Active Life Leisure Centre. This allows you to use our facilities with immediate effect).
Learn To Swim Programme
WLCT's Aqualife Learn to Swim Programme has adopted the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) learn to swim framework. We offer an all inclusive programme which takes the non swimmer from his or her first splash to developing confidence and competence in water. Swimming lessons are available Monday - Friday from 4.00pm onwards and Saturday mornings. Please call your nearest WLCT Leisure Centre or Rebecca Mazey Aquatic Development and Training Manager on 01942 895045 for more information. For more information and to enrol your child please read the Parental Guide.
Swimtots - Fun, innovative programme for introducing adults with babies or very young children into the world of aquatics.
Lane Swimming - Provides a dedicated lane swimming session for swimmers of all abilities (14 years +)
Parent and Child - these lessons are for children aged 2-4 years of age and focus on developing water confidence and basic movement skills.
Children's Lesson - We offer an extensive range of children's lessons including lessons for teenagers and for children with disabilities. These start with an introduction to developing basic safety awareness, movement skills and water confidence and by the end of the programme the child will have developed a core range of skills required to be confident, competent and safe in water. Lessons are delivered in 10 week for 50 week of the year.
Adult Lessons - All Aqualife pools offer instruction for adults that are beginners, lack confidence or just want to improve their technique. From these lessons adults are able to progress into other aquatic disciplines.
Aqua Aerobics - Fun water-based exercise for adults. Provided in an appealing environment aqua aerobics provides an opportunity to exercise at your own pace in a musically led class. Classes must be booked in advance.
Aqua natal classes - These classes are designed to provide mums-to-be from second trimester with a fun water-based workout to help support a happy and healthy pregnancy. For further information telephone 01942 720826.
Children’s parties - Aqualife pools provide an ideal location for a birthday party. Take the hassle out of organising a party and give your child a celebration with a difference.
Casual Swim - A casual swim session for all ages. All under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Adults Only - A swim session for just adults (16 years +)
Family Swim - All swimmers under 17 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Swimfit - Swimfit is designed to cater for all swimming abilities and is separated into four themes depending on the swimmer's ability and personal goals. Please contact the centre for further information. More info available at www.swimfit.com
Ladies Only - As the name suggests, these sessions are dedicated to ladies and are proving to be a very popular session with all age groups.
Fun ‘n’ Floats - These highly popular sessions allow youngsters to burn off some energy in a fun filled and controlled environment.
Galas and club bookings are available please ask at reception.
Experience this fully furbished modern fitness suite, feel the benefit from training on the extensive range of cardio-vascular and resistance machines, and take in the knowledge of the fully qualified fitness professionals who will guide you through your personalised programme.
Contact Reception on (01942) 720826 for prices and latest offers.
Saturday Football Academy
An 8-week structured course concentrating on the main aspects of the game, such as shooting, dribbling, heading, turning, speed and running with the ball. Courses run throughout the year for boys and girls aged 5 – 14 years.
For more information please contact Reception (01942) 720826.
Children's Sports Hall Activities
Football Academy
An 8 week structured course concentrating on the main aspects of the game, such as shooting, dribbling, heading, turning, speed and running with the ball. Courses run throughout the year for boys and girls.
5 - 7 years old - Saturdays 10:00am - 11:00am
8 - 12 years old - Saturdays 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tiny Tots Tennis
Help your child to learn the basics of tennis and enjoy the game through a series of fun activities, based on the fundamental areas of balance, co-ordination, agility, movement, racket and ball skills. Parents join in the lesson to help their child and make the lessons as fun as possible.
3 - 5 years old - Sundays 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Mini Red Tennis
Played on small courts with short rackets and soft balls. It's just like the real game and gives the players the opportunity to learn the basic skills and shots of tennis in a fun session, including lots of work based on movement and co-ordination.
6 - 9 years old - Sundays 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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