Duncan Edwards
swimming lessons
We offer a range of swimming lessons / sessions for all ages and abilities, from parent and toddler sessions through to pre-school, junior and adult. These take place throughout the year in the safe environment of the main pool and teaching pool. All instructors are qualified and experienced swimming teachers who constantly encourage, help and support all swimmers.
Pre-booking is essential for all swimming lessons with the exception of the parent and toddler fun swimming session, however this session can be booked up to four days in advance to guarantee a place.
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Our waiting list for junior swimming lessons is NOW open.
Our programme follows the STA international learn to swim framework. All information relating to this can be found on the STA website, www.sta.co.uk
Further information can be found in the FAQ document located at the bottom of this page.
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Please note, refunds will not be given for lessons that you are unable to attend.
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Swimming LessonsA range of swimming lessons take place during term-time with our experienced, fully qualified swimming instructors. Please note - during some school holidays intensive lessons take place. Details will be available on the Crystal Leisure Centre homepage in the run up to the holidays.
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GymOur Gym has a great choice of equipment and has been designed to provide everyone with the ultimate workout environment. To book a gym induction please call 01384 812912.
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Fitness ClassesThe centre runs a wide range of fitness classes to suit all abilities, including body conditioning, functional fitness, circuit training, spin, aquafit, metafit, pilates and yoga. We also offer a range of Les Mills classes such as Bodypump, Bodyjam, Bodyattack, Bodybalance, Bodycombat.
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Badminton, Pickleball, Squash, Table-tennis, Netball, Basketball and Five-a-sideSports hall and squash court opening hours: Sports hall opening hours Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 10.00pm (last admission 9.00pm) Saturday and Sunday, 9.00am - 6.00pm (last admission 5.00pm) Squash court opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.40am - 10.00pm (last admission 9.20pm) Saturday and Sunday, 8.40am - 6.00pm (last admission 5.20pm) Badminton The centre has eight badminton courts that can be individually hired for casual or club bookings for any age. Badminton coaching The centre also runs badminton coaching sessions suitable for all abilities. The sessions which take place throughout the week are suitable 16 year olds and above and are taught by a qualified Badminton England Coach, so, if you want to improve your technique, shot selection and tactics, come along and give it a go. Sessions take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10.00am - 12.00pm. Pre-booking is not necessary. Pickleball Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Played on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net, two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, over a net. A court can be hired for casual bookings for any age group. Lifestyle, Student, and Junior members can now book pickleball as part of their membership. Squash and racketball The centre has two squash courts that can be individually hired for casual or club bookings for any age group. Table-tennis The centre has table-tennis facilities that can be hired for casual bookings for any age group. Five-a-side football The centre has a sports hall for five-a-side football, which can be hired for casual or club bookings for any age group. Netball/basketball The centre has courts that can be individually hired for casual or club bookings for any age group.
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Soft Play SuiteThe Soft Play Suite is a fully equipped soft play structure with a dedicated toddler area, two tier junior area with slides, stepping stone run and spider web crawl. Children aged 7 years and under are allowed on the equipment. All children must be accompanied by a responsible/adult guardian for the duration of their session.
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Children's Activities and Birthday PartiesChildren's Activities - we host a range of activities and courses for children both in term time and during school holidays. Birthday Parties - If you're having a Birthday Party we can help. Let us take the strain out of hosting a birthday party.
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ClubsA number of clubs meet at the centre on a weekly basis offering additional activities outside of those offered by the Crystal Leisure Centre.
Lesson types
Full details of the opening times for the pools at Duncan Edwards Leisure Centre can be found on Duncan Edwards Pools Information.
For further details about any of our lessons please call Duncan Edwards Leisure Centre on 01384 812800 (option 1).