LGBTQ+ Swimming Group
A free private pool hour for LGBTQ+ swimmers on the last Thursday of every month, with a qualified coach on hand.
Bristol Avenue
In Bispham, home to Moor Park leisure centre and the monthly LGBTQ+ swim.
Bristol Avenue is in Bispham, in the north of Blackpool, beside Moor Park.
Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre
Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre (FY2 0JG) is run by Active Blackpool for the council. It has a 25-metre six-lane pool, a learner pool, a gym, studios, a sports hall, a café, a library and health services, with plenty of parking. Phone 01253 478487.
The LGBTQ+ swim
On the last Thursday of every month, from 8.30pm to 9.30pm, the pool is reserved for LGBTQ+ swimmers. A qualified coach is on hand, all abilities are welcome and the changing rooms are unisex. It is free, though donations are welcome, and you should register first. See the LGBTQ+ swim.
Getting here
Bus routes 3, 3A and 7A pass nearby. It is a bus or taxi ride from the Rainbow Quarter, so allow time.
What's on at Bristol Avenue
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