At Penwortham Leisure Centre, you will find a wide range of facilities including our main gym, leisure swimming pool, additional ladies only gym and a range of Les Mills fitness classes for you to enjoy with friends and family.
Penwortham Leisure Centre, Crow Hills Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0JE
Welcome! Here at Penwortham Leisure Centre you can enjoy our leisure swimming pool, gym, Les Mills fitness classes and much more. The leisure centre is open to members and non-members alike. Thinking of joining? Feel free to visit us for a look round, and our friendly team will be happy to help.
Facilities
- Gym
- Additional ladies only gym
- Swimming
- Junior swimming lessons
- Fitness classes, including Les Mills
- Dance studio (also available for private hire)
- Children's parties (see below)
Booking
Booking is required for all activities except gym sessions. Please book on our website or app, up to a week in advance.
If you would like help with your booking please contact us.
Opening times
Monday - Friday 07:30 - 21:00 Saturday - Sunday 08:00 - 16:30
Contact us
01772 625533 or penworthamleisure@southribble.gov.uk
Improvement works at Penwortham Leisure Centre
South Ribble Leisure Centres are undergoing a multimillion-pound improvements project, which will make greener, more energy efficient leisure centres, and will give them long-needed modernisation and upgrades.
As part of this project, we'll be creating new pool changing areas, toilets and showers, updating the reception area and updating gym equipment! We will update with a start date as soon as it is confirmed.
We've already upgraded the power supply, heating, and hot water systems, installed solar panels and energy-efficient air source heat pumps, improved ventilation and upgraded the roof and fencing. See more on the link below.
Accessibility
At Penwortham Leisure Centre we have:
- four disabled car parking bays, approximately 100m from the centre
- accessible access to the ladies only gym, and ground floor main gym (resistance machines, free weights). Please note that the cardio area of the gym is located upstairs with no lift
- an accessible gym changing room including toilet and shower
- a pool hoist available
- three easy access pool entry areas that all include steps, one with a single handrail
- accessible pool changing rooms. One of the larger cubicles has a deeper, higher bench
- swimming changing accessible shower area are available, however please note that the seat is currently awaiting repair.
- free entry for carers, when caring - ask reception for details of bookable sessions
- discounts as part of the Leisure Card scheme
If you would like to discuss your individual accessibility requirements, or arrange a show-round of the facilites available, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team - we're here to help.
Swimming sessions
Our swimming timetable offers:
- Lane swims - pool set up for lane swimming
- Early/evening active swims - no lane ropes
- General swim - pool set up for general swimming (see timetable for which sessions booking is required for)
- Family swim - pool set up for general family swimming
- Fun Swim - general swim with floats and beach balls
Gym
We have our main gym, plus a ladies only gym, offering a full range of gym equipment including watt bikes, booking not required.
Where required, gym inductions must be booked. Please book via reception where payment will be taken at the time of booking.
Please note that our womens-only gym is closed due to private hire on Mondays 18:00-21:00.
Fitness classes
We offer a wide variety of fitness classes (including Les Mills), available to both members and pay-as-you-go customers.
Children's parties
We offer swimming pool parties combined with party room hire, or alternively customers may hire the party room alone.
Lessons and activities
We have children's swimming lessons on site. For more information please click the links below.
Community groups and clubs
We have a range of community clubs and groups using our facilities at Penwortham Leisure Centre.
Please contact the groups directly with any enquiries.
| Leyland Barracudas - competative swimming club | https://www.lbasc.org.uk/ |
| Waterbabies | www.waterbabies.co.uk |
| Heartbeat | https://www.heartbeat-nwcc.org.uk/ |
Swimming Timetables
We offer a range of swimming sessions at Penwortham Leisure Centre.
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The swim timetable is subject to change, please check the app or website for current session times and availability
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Booking is required unless otherwise stated
- Swimming timetables change during school holidays - in the lead-up the school holiday timetable will be posted on this page.
- *Family Swims/Family Fun Swims are based on families of 4 per group. At least one adult (+16 years) must accompany their party in the pool during our family sessions. One slot equates to one family of 4 - should you require larger parties, please contact reception for further details. These will include large fun floats & balls.
Swimming session pool timetable (term time)
Monday
Time Session 07:30 - 09:00 Lane Swim 09:00 - 12:00 (hour slots) General Swim 15:00 - 16:00 General Swim 18:00 - 21:00 (hour slots) General Swim (part of the pool is unavailable)
Tuesday
Time Session 07:30 - 09:00 Lane Swim 09:00 - 16:00 (hour slots) General Swim (part of the pool is unavailable) 19:00 - 21:00 (hour slots) General Swim
Wednesday
Time Session 07:30 - 09:00 Early Active Swim 09:00 - 10:00 General Swim 15:00 - 16:00 General Swim 18:00 - 19:00 Lane swim 19:00 - 21:00 (hour slots) General swim (part of the pool is unavailable)
Thursday
Time Session 07:30 -08:30 Early Active Swim 15:00 - 16:00 General Swim 18:30 - 19:30 Lane Swim 19:30 - 21:00 Evening Active Swim (part of the pool is unavailable)
Friday
Time Session 07:30 - 09:00 Early Active Swim 09:00 - 12:00 (hour slots) General Swim (part of the pool is unavailable) 15:00 - 16:00 Lane Swim 16:00 - 18:00 (hour slots) General Swim (part of the pool is unavailable) 18:00 - 19:00 Fun Swim
Saturday
Time Session 12:15 - 15:15 (hour slots) Family Fun Swim* 15:15 - 16:15 Fun Swim
Sunday
Time Session 08:15 - 09:15 General Swim 09:15 - 15:15 Hour Slots Family Fun Swim* 15:15 - 16:15 Lane Swim
Easter school holiday swimming timetable
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Day: |
Time: |
Session: |
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Monday: Centre Closed on 21 April 2025 |
7.30am-8.30am 8.30am-11.30am (Hour Slots) 11.30am-1.30pm 11.30am-1.30pm (Hour Slots) 1.30pm-2.30pm 3pm-4pm 6.00pm-9.00pm (Hour Slots) |
Lane Swim General Swim HAF (7 April) Family Swim (14 April) Fun Swim Lane Swim General Swim |
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Tuesday:
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7.30am-8.30am 8.30am-11.30am (Hour Slots) 11.30am-1.30pm 11.30am-1.30pm (Hour Slots) 1.30pm-2.30pm 3pm-4pm 7pm-9pm (Hour Slots) |
Lane Swim General Swim HAF (8 April) Family Swim (15 April) Fun Swim Lane Swim General Swim |
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Wednesday: |
7.30am-8.30am 8.30am-11.30am (Hour Slots) 11.30am-1.30pm 11.30am-1.30pm (Hour Slots) 1.30pm-2.30pm 3pm-4pm 6.00pm-7.00pm 7.00pm-9.00pm (Hour Slots) |
Early Active Swim – No Lanes General Swim HAF (9 April) Family Swim (16 April) Fun Swim Lane Swim Lane swim General swim |
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Thursday: |
7.30am-8.30am 8.30am-11.30am (Hour Slots) 11.30am-1.30pm 11.30am-1.30pm (Hour Slots) 1.30pm-2.30pm 3pm-4pm 6.30pm-7.30pm 7.30pm-9.00pm |
Early Active Swim – No Lanes General Swim HAF (10 April) Family Swim (17 April) Fun Swim Lane Swim Lane Swim Evening Active Swim – No Lanes |
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Friday: Centre Closed on 18 April |
7.30am-8.30am 8.30am-11.30pm (Hour Slots) 11.30am-1.30pm (Hour Slots) 1.30pm-2.30pm 3pm-4pm 4pm-6pm (Hour Slots) 6pm-7pm |
Early Active Swim – No Lanes General Swim Family Swim (11 April) Fun Swim Lane Swim General Swim Fun Swim |
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Saturday: |
12.15pm-3.15pm (Hour Slots) 1.15pm-2.15pm 3.15pm-4.15pm |
*Family Fun Swim Party TBC Fun Swim |
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Sunday: |
8.15am-9.15am 9.15am-3.15pm (Hour Slots) 1.15pm-2.15pm 3.15pm-4.15pm |
General Swim *Family Fun Swim Party TBC Lane Swim |
Fitness class timetable
We offer a range of fitness class timetables at Penwortham Leisure Centre.
Our class timetable can occasionally change so please check the app or 'book now' page for current session times and availability. Booking is required.
Monday
Time Duration Class Instructor Age Suitability 09:30 1 hour Les Mills Body Pump Virtual 16+ 11:00 45 min Les MillsBody Balance Virtual 14+ 12:00 45 min Les Mills Spinning 'The Trip' Virtual 14+ 13:00 45 min Les Mills Spinning 'The Trip' Virtual 14+ 17:00 30 min Les Mills Sprint Virtual 14+ 18:00 1 hour Body Sculpt Emma 16+ 19:15 1 hour 15 min Meditation Sound Journey Tricia 14+
Tuesday
Time Duration Class Instructor Age Suitability 09:00 45 min Les Mills Spinning 'The Trip' Virtual 14+ 12:00 1 hour Les Mills Body Balance Virtual 14+ 13:30 50 min Les Mills Spinning RPM Virtual 14+ 15:30 1 hour Les Mills Body Pump Virtual 16+ 17:00 30 min Les Mills Grit Strength Virtual 14+ 18:00 1 hour Les Mills Body Combat Emma 16+ 19:00 1 hour Pilates Emma 16+ 20:15 45 min Les Mills Body Pump Virtual 16+
Wednesday
Time Duration Class Instructor Age Suitability 09:30 1 hour Les Mills Body Pump Virtual 16+ 12:00 45 min Les Mills Sprint Virtual 14+ 13:00 45 min Les Mills Spinning 'The Trip' Virtual 14+ 15:10 45 min Les Mills Spinning 'The Trip' Virtual 14+ 16:30 1 hour Les Mills Body Balance Virtual 14+ 18:00 1 hour Les Mills Body Sculpt Emma 16+ 19:00 1 hour Pilates Emma 16+ 20:15 45 min Les Mills Body Combat Virtual 16+
Thursday
Time Duration Class Instructor Age Suitability 08:00 45 min Les Mills Spinning 'The Trip' Virtual 14+ 09:00 50 min Les Mills Spinning RPM Virtual 14+ 10:15 1 hour 15 min Meditation Sound Journey Tricia 14+ 12:30 1 hour Les Mills Body Pump Virtual 16+ 16:00 1 hour Les Mills Body Balance Virtual 14+ 17:30 1 hour Les Mills Body Combat Virtual 14+ 20:30 30 min Les Mills Sprint Virtual 14+
Friday
Time Duration Class Instructor Age Suitability 08:30 45 min Les Mills Spinning 'The Trip' Virtual 14+ 09:30 50 min Les Mills Spinning RPM Virtual 14+ 10:30 1 hour Les Mills Body Balance Virtual 14+ 12:30 1 hour Les Mills Body Attack Virtual 14+ 16:30 30 min Les Mills Sprint Virtual 14+ 17:30 1 hour Zumba Esiri 14+ 19:00 45 min Les Mills Body Balance Virtual 14+ 20:00 45 min Les Mills Spinning 'The Trip' Virtual 14+
Saturday
Time Duration Class Instructor Age Suitability 08:30 50 min Les Mills Spinning RPM Virtual 14+ 09:30 1 hour Les Mills Body Pump Virtual 16+ 10:45 1 hour Les Mills Body Combat Virtual 14+
Sunday
Time Duration Class Instructor Age 08:30 45 min Les Mills Spinning RPM Virtual 14+ 09:30 1 hour Les Mills Body Balance Virtual 14+ 10:45 1 hour Les Mills Body Attack Virtual 14+
