Council-run centre with sports courts, gym with group classes, soft play and a bar/bistro. Summary via Google
About Dolphin Centre
The Dolphin Centre's bar and bistro operates within a council-run leisure facility on Horsemarket. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5.
The centre houses swimming pools with slides and diving boards, a gym with group classes, and soft play areas.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Breakfast hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What's nearby
- O’Carrolls Irish Tavern next door
- DL1 Leisure 150m away
- St Cuthbert's Church 150m away
- Vue Cinema Darlington 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Visitors say this leisure center offers excellent swimming facilities, including slides, diving boards, and a kids' pool, along with a well-equipped gym and soft play area. They also highlight the friendly, professional staff and the good value for families.
Some reviews mention the facilities can be poorly maintained.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.3 / 5 (1,257 reviews)
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Darlington
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.