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.
NOW OPEN SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK
We are pleased to announce that due to demand we are now open for diving every MONDAY. All facilities are available 7 days per week including the cafe, usual opening times are shown below.
LATE NIGHT DIVING
Wednesday late night diving starts again on 14th April.
Water exit at around 8:30pm for 9pm. Don't forget your torch and see the fish sleeping!
CONFERENCE ROOM
The conference room is now ready and complete with WiFi projector, Printer, Computer and seating for 20 people.
LATEST TOYS
A second aeroplane has been added to The Delph. A Shorts 360 Cockpit
TRIATHLON SWIMMING
Here at The Delph we allow Triathlon swimmers to use the facilities as long as a semi dry suit or buoyancy aid is worn. We are open seven days and late nights during the week.
For more information please telephone 01257 450663 or 07850 325781
Whether you are 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
Usual Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times | Water exit |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10am - 5pm | 16:30hrs |
| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm | 16:30hrs |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm | 16:30hrs |
| 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
Diving Fees
| Membership | £10.00 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.
