The Delph

Welcome to Eccleston Delph five acre BSAC and PADI Scuba Diving Centre. Located in the heart of Lancashire we offer a fantastic inland diving quarry with excellent facilities and a number of activities throughout the year.


Next Extravaganza Late Night Dive - Saturday 16th August

On August 16th we are holding another late night dive: 8.30pm to 12:30am. Bring your torch and see the fish and wildlife sleeping in the reeds. All facilities, airfills and food available.

Sorry but annual cards don't apply to this extravaganza of late night diving. Don't forget your torch and camera!

Thanks to everyone that attended last time and especially to all of you that emailed to say you'd had a great evening and expressed your thanks. We are pleased it went well and that you enjoyed yourselves.


Whether you’re a qualified diver, someone who is thinking of taking up the activity or simply passing through, The Delph can cater for all your needs.

The delph has a great deal to offer and we are sure even the most travelled divers will experience something new at the delph. Just some of the features and services we host include:

  • A number of underwater attractions and wrecks
  • Well stocked with Trout, Koi Carp, Roach, Rudd, Perch and even Gold fish.
  • Walk in beach, slipways, disabled access points and stride entry points
  • Training platforms between 6 and 20 meters
  • Double filtered air to 300 bar
  • Hot food & drinks available
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Heated male and female changing rooms with hot showers
  • Male and Female toilets
  • On site Dive school with classroom
  • Fully stocked dive shop with regulator repairs & servicing facilities
  • Large car park
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Usual Opening Times

Day Opening Times Water exit
Monday Closed *  
Tuesday 10am - 5pm 16:30hrs
Wednesday 10am - 9pm 20:30hrs
Thursday 10am - 5pm 16:30hrs
Friday 10am - 5pm 16:30hrs
Saturday 9am - 5pm 16:30hrs
Sunday 9am - 5pm 16:30hrs

Our closing times are known to be flexible, and to date we have never had to ask any visitor/diver to leave, however please be aware of our closing times and adjust your last dive accordingly.

* We are open for Bank Holidays or special occasions

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Diving Fees

Membership £6.50 two years membership
Divers £10
Non Divers FREE

Professional and Club Instructors are able to pay an annual subscription of £100 which allows them to dive free of charge.

A new bar-coded photo card system is in operation at the office, to improve efficiency and ease of access. When diving your membership card must be shown at reception at all times for safety reasons.

For you convenience we have attached the delph membership form (pdf format) which you can download and complete and hand in at reception upon your arrival.

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