Debdale Outdoor Centre

Try Open Water Swimming in our beautiful reservoir at Debdale Outdoor Centre. Only 15 minutes from Manchester City Centre & close to the M60. Open Tuesday & Thursday evenings & Sunday mornings.

Book on the Better UK app or online here: https://brnw.ch/21x3pRa

We’re proud to be taking part in with Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK 💙

From 13-20 June 2026, we’ll be supporting vital water safety education to help children and young people stay safe around water this summer.

Together, we can empower communities to enjoy water safely and confidently.

During this week, all school swimming and swim school lessons across our swimming pools and outdoor centres, will incorporate lifesaving-focused activities, ensuring that pupils develop essential water safety knowledge alongside their swimming ability.

Lessons will be adapted to include practical, age-appropriate activities, helping all pupils gain critical lifesaving skills and stay safe in and around water.

Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21x3jyC

Manchester City Council MCRactive

We were delighted to have you with us ☺️

Supporting local employment and local economic growth is at the heart of what we do.

Providing apprenticeships, volunteering opportunities, full-time and part-time employment charities/social enterprises like ours are great places to work.

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Find out more about our latest vacancies https://brnw.ch/21x3fTh

Swim wild. Feel Free. Step into the blue for a swim like no other!

Starting Tuesday 9th June, competent swimmers aged 16+ can now enjoy Open Water Swimming here at Debdale Outdoor Centre.

Open Water Swimming sessions are the perfect way to boost your mood, take on a challenge and feel truly free as you move. You can take the plunge, reach new limits and build confidence and resilience that lasts beyond the water.

Whether you fancy an escape from your day to day, a dip in nature or to train for a triathlon – the open water is ready and waiting for you.

• £8 for Manchester residents with a pay as you go membership, or monthly or annual Better members
• £10.50 for non members

Sessions are 1 hour long and must be pre-booked:

📅Tuesday - 5pm to 8pm
📅Thursday - 5pm to 8pm
📅Sunday - 9am to 12noon

Book now via the Better UK or online here: https://bookings.better.org.uk/location/debdale-outdoor-centre/swimming

You can find out more at better.org.uk/debdale-ows

Manchester City Council MCRactive

Helping people to live healthier, happier and more creative lives.

We do more for everyone by re-investing money earned to support everyone of all ages and abilities.

Helping people to make that start, helping people recover following illness and preventing further illness, helping people physically and mentally

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Better MCRactive Manchester City Council

Don't forget - Manchester residents aged 16 and under with a free Manchester Active residents pay as you go membership, can swim for free every school holiday in our Swim for All sessions.

Choose from:

💦 Arcadia LIbrary & Leisure Centre
💦 Abraham Moss Library & Leisure Centre
💦 East Manchester Leisure Centre
💦 Hough End Leisure Centre
💦 Manchester Aquatics Centre
💦 Moss Side Leisure Centre
💦 North City Family & Fitness Centre

Parents can sign their young people up online, or in person at the centre.

Manchester City Council MCRactive

School holidays sorted! 🎉

Keep the kids active, happy and having fun with activities for all ages this Half Term. You'll find more ways to play across leisure centres in Manchester:

🏀 Basketball Camps and Drop In sessions
🎈 Soft Play
🤿 Diving
🏊 Intensive Swimming Lessons
🏕️ Holiday Camp at Manchester Aquatics Centre
💦 Aqua Splash
🏊🏽 Family Fun Swimming
🚲 Track Cycling
⛵ Watersports at Debdale Outdoor Centre
🏕️ Holiday Camp at Hough End Leisure Centre
🛟 Fun & Floats
🏊🏽‍♀️ Rookie Lifeguard at North City

Spaces fill fast – take a look at what we have to offer and book now: https://brnw.ch/21x2KTh

Manchester City Council MCRactive

Activities for Kids | Manchester

It’s a wrap! A big thank you to Yarv Abbas, Deputy CEO of our partner MCRactive, Rachel Carter from Aquatics GB, Dr Petra Kolic from Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport and Dr Emma Mosscrop-Lee from British Cycling and of course our fantastic athletes.

GLL Sport Foundation Manchester City Council Switch the Play Foundation