The Dolphin Centre follow Darlington school holiday dates.
Pool Party
Live DJ on poolside, with main pool, diving boards, slides and toddler pool all open.
- Tuesday 22nd, 29th July, 5th, 12th 19th, 26th August 2025
- 1pm-3pm
Normal admission applies, no pre-booking available.
For the full pool programme for the school holidays click here POOL
SEN Sessions
We have a side range of SEN sessions available over the summer holidays, including toddler pool, training pool, soft play, bowling and badminton/pickleball. Click to view a full list of dates.
Swimming Intensives
We have two blocks of two week swimming lessons this summer.
- Block 1 - Monday 28 July - Friday 1 August & Monday 4 August - Friday 8 August
- Block 2 - Monday 11 August - Friday 15 August & Monday 18 August - Friday 22 August
10 x 25 minute lessons, £55.00
Diving Camp
We have two diving camps over the summer holidays. Participants must be a confident swimmer in deep water to enrol.
- Camp 1 - Monday 11 August - Friday 15 August
- Camp 2 - Monday 18 August - Friday 22 August
5 x 1 hour lessons, 9am-10am, £35.00
Junior Gym
Additional junior gym sessions added in the summer holidays.
- Monday - Friday, 2pm-3pm.
- £3.50 per session
Suitable for 11-13 year olds.
Soft Play
No bookings required, just pay at the soft play reception desk on arrival.
Monday 21 - Friday 25 July
- Seaside Spectacular - Half price ice cream tub
Thursday 31 July
- Superhero Day - Fancy dress optional, meet our hero's 12-2pm
Monday 4 - Friday 8 August
- Pirate Pete's Treasure Trail - Can you find the gold? 11am and 2pm
Thursday 14 August
- Princess Day - Fancy dress optional, meet our princesses 12-2pm
Monday 18 - Friday 22 August
- Colouring Competition - Colour in Princess Mermaid and Pirate Pete for your chance to win
Friday 29 August
- Last Day of Summer - Admission and meal from the children's menu £10
Bowling
Available everyday from 10am.
Check out or offers in the bowling alley across the summer!
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- Monday-Tuesday, 5pm-9pm
Unlimited Bowling
- Sunday, 5pm-7pm, £10pp