At Places Leisure, swimming lessons aren’t just about strokes and technique. They’re about growing confidence, learning skills for life, and discovering the joy of moving through the water. From little ones finding their confidence, to adults looking for a new way to stay active, to holiday intensives that help kids progress faster – Swim Happy lessons keep everyone motivated, smiling, and full of energy.
Welcome to Blackwater Leisure Centre
Blackwater Leisure Centre in Maldon offers a modern gym, swimming pool, fitness classes and sports facilities for all ages. Supporting health and wellbeing, the centre provides community activities, expert coaching and flexible memberships to suit every lifestyle.
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We offer a range of payment options and discounted memberships; select your preferred package below and choose from the options available.
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Our courses
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Swimming lessons
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Gymnastics
Fully developed by British Gymnastics, our action-packed Gymnastics programme provides students with a fun and progressive journey. Gymnasts will experience an immersive, creative, and exciting programme, moving at their own pace. Gymnastics helps to build strong, healthy muscles and bones, and increases flexibility, balance, and coordination as well as discipline, self-esteem, and social skills.
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Park Drive,
Maldon,
Essex,
CM9 5UR.
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Opening times
Closes today at 10.00pm
- Monday: 6.00am - 10.00pm
- Tuesday: 6.00am - 10.00pm
- Wednesday: 6.00am - 10.00pm
- Thursday: 6.00am - 10.00pm
- Friday: 6.00am - 10.00pm
- Saturday: 7.00am - 5.00pm
- Sunday: 7.00am - 5.00pm
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Places for People Leisure Ltd. working in partnership with Maldon District Council. 
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