Active Bolton, the charitable trust now managing leisure services across the borough, has announced revised opening times for its six facilities during the upcoming Bank Holiday on Monday 4 May 2026.
Residents planning to visit local centres should be aware that hours will differ from standard operating schedules. Bolton Arena will be open from 08:00 to 16:00, though the on-site cafe will remain closed for the day. While the facility’s gym will maintain its 24/7 access, members can use the main entrance doors during the restricted staffing hours of 00:00 to 08:00 and 16:00 to 23:59.
Other locations managed by the trust will also see adjustments. The Horwich Leisure Centre and the Sir Jason Kenny Centre will both operate between 09:00 and 15:00. Meanwhile, Farnworth Leisure Centre, Leverhulme Park Community Leisure Centre, and Westhoughton Community Leisure Centre will be closed to the public entirely.
This update follows the recent transition of management services for all six publicly owned sites to Bolton Council’s new partner, which officially took over from the previous operator on 1 April 2026. As a registered charitable trust, the organisation has committed to reinvesting all surplus revenue back into local staff, facilities, and community partnerships.
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