Old Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 9TP
Tel: (01942) 720826
Facilities include:
For facility charges, timetables and other details, please see the 'Downloadable Files' section in the left-hand menu.
Opening Times
| Reception Opening Times |
Profiles Suite Opening Times |
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| 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 |
10.00am - 8.30pm |
Friday |
10.00am - 9.00pm |
| Saturday |
8.00am - 3.30pm |
Saturday |
8.00am - 4.00pm |
| Sunday |
9.00am - 3.30pm |
Sunday |
9.00am - 4.00pm |
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(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).

Aqualife covers a whole range of aquatic disciplines to accommodate a variety of swimmers from the hesitant beginner to the accomplished competitor, from babies to adults. Swim Fit and Aqua Aerobics aim to improve your level of fitness, and Swimtots activities to introduce little ones to the water in a safe and controlled environment.
Swimming Lessons
Swimming lessons are available Monday - Saturday. Lessons are available for children aged 4 years upwards at all sites. (Tyldesley offer daytime swimming lessons for 2 & 3yrs). Adult swimming lessons are offered at all sites. Disability lessons for children are offered at Hindley Pool, Ashton Leisure Centre & Howe Bridge Sports Centre. Please call your Active Life Centre or Rebecca Mazey NPLQ & Swimming Coordinator on 01942 895045 for more information.
Adult Lessons
All Aqualife pools offer instruction for adults, from non-swimmers to more able. From these lessons adults are able to progress into other aquatic disciplines.
Children’s lessons
All Aqualife pools offer an extensive range of children’s lessons. They start with an introduction to the basics and go through to competition techniques. Lessons run in 10 week blocks throughout the year.
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, organised by the Active Living team, and delivered in partnership with the midwifery team, 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, please contact the Active Living Team on (01942) 488481.
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.
Early Bird
This session is for all early risers who want to start the day with some exercise.
Casual Swim
A casual swim session for all ages. All under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
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.
