Please note: Bilgoman Aquatic Centre is currently closed for the season. We look forward to welcoming you back at 7am Saturday 18th October 2025.
Welcome to the Bilgoman Aquatic Centre, your go-to place for swimming and relaxation during the summer months in Darlington. Featuring a 50-metre heated Olympic-sized pool and a special shaded pool for toddlers, we offer a refreshing escape for swimmers of all ages.
Situated conveniently at the corner of Lionel Road and Great Eastern Highway, our centre is a hub of aquatic activity and family fun. Join us for a swim and discover all the amenities we have to offer!
Location and opening hours
Bilgoman Aquatic Centre is located on the corner of Lionel Road and Great Eastern Highway in Darlington. Find on maps
Opening times during the summer season are:
- Monday to Friday: 5.30am to 7pm*
- Weekends and Public Holidays: 7am to 7pm.
*Please note:
- The pool closes at 8pm Monday to Friday in December, January and February.
- The centre is closed Christmas Day and Easter.
- There is no public access during school swimming carnivals.
- Adults with children under the age of five must be in the water and within arm’s reach of children at all times.
- Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
- Lanes 1-4 are reserved for swimming lessons Monday - Friday between 9am & 5.30pm in school terms 1 & 4 and 9am-1pm in January school holidays.
- There is strictly no glass or alcohol allowed on premises.