Free swimming is available to County Durham residents aged 18 and under

The offer runs from Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November 2025

Participating Leisure Centre Pools:

• • Newton Aycliffe
  • Woodhouse Close
  • Teesdale
  • Freemans Quay
  • Chester-le-Street
  • Wolsingham
  • The Louisa Centre
  • Peterlee
  • *Spennymoor Leisure Centre

Included Sessions:

• • General swim
  • Fun sessions
  • Inflatable sessions
  • Seaside-type sessions (Spennymoor only)
  • Splashtot sessions (main and small pool)*additional adults will be charged

Booking Requirements – Spennymoor Leisure Centre

The following sessions must be booked online:

• • Seaside Wave and Slide
  • Seaside Splashability
  • Seaside Splashtots – additional adults will be charged
• Swim sessions available to book online 8 days in advance of session

Booking Requirements all other sites and general swim sessions at Spennymoor Leisure Centre

• • General swim sessions, including those at Spennymoor, are available on a first come, first served basis
  • All other sessions at participating sites also first come, first served

thrive Card:

• • All customers aged 18 and under must have a thrive Card to access free swimming

Important Notes:

• • Normal pool admission and supervision policies apply
  • Only one free session per person per day
  • No cash alternative is available
  • Not valid on Bank Holidays
  • Offer excludes Aqua Fit and Adult Swim sessions