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Marl Pits Leisure Centre
Newchurch Road, Rawtenstall, Lancashire, BB4 7SN
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Details last checked 18 days ago
Bill Boaden, CC BY-SA 2.0
Football pitches at Marl Pits; several pitches on different levels up the hill. Site image of the pitches, not the building or pool.
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About this venue
Rossendale Leisure Trust’s Marl Pits site in Rawtenstall has a 25m x 9m four-lane pool, a small pool, gym equipment, outdoor football pitches and a running track.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableNot confirmed
- Bar on siteNot confirmed
- Tables and chairs includedNot confirmed
- StageNot confirmed
- Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingYes
- Step-free accessConditional
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedNot confirmed
- Amplified music allowedNot confirmed
- Late licence availableNot confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiNot confirmed
- Projector or screenNot confirmed
Also features
- 25m x 9m four-lane swimming pool
- Small swimming pool
- Outdoor football pitches, including 5-a-side 3G cages
- Newly refurbished running track
- Free weights, cardio and resistance machines, and mat area
- Changing rooms with lockers, showers and changing facilities
- Pool hoist and changing hoist
Good for
- Kids' parties
- Birthday parties
- Private parties
Rooms and pricing
Hire rates and the spaces you can book.
Hire rates
Swimming: Mats & Balls Session
Standard
Children's swimming-party session. The booking form says swimming parties are available only Saturdays from 3:30pm to 5:00pm and that staff email to confirm a submitted booking. The form does not state a group limit or session duration for this option.
Source: rltrust.co.uk£195 per event
Swimming: Inflatable Session
Standard
Children's pool-party package at Marl Pits. The linked brochure says suitable for ages 8+, up to 50 children, 1 hour, Saturday afternoon only, exclusive use of the Marl Pits pool with an inflatable assault course and mats/balls; lifeguards and staff monitor the pool but do not host the party. The current booking form specifies Saturdays from 3:30pm to 5:00pm and confirms bookings by email.
Source: rltrust.co.uk£225 per event
Marl Pits 3G Astroturf pitch hire (standard)
Standard
The page does not state the booking duration or unit. Block, club and season bookings may have discounts.
Source: rltrust.co.uk£43 (billing basis not stated)
Marl Pits 3G Astroturf pitch hire (off-peak day, 9am–4pm)
Standard
The page does not state the booking duration or unit. Block, club and season bookings may have discounts.
Source: rltrust.co.uk£22 (billing basis not stated)
Marl Pits 3G Astroturf pitch hire (off-peak evening, 9pm–10pm)
Standard
The page does not state the booking duration or unit. Block, club and season bookings may have discounts.
Source: rltrust.co.uk£29.50 (billing basis not stated)
Marl Pits 3G Astroturf pitch hire (weekend all day)
Standard
The page does not state the booking duration or unit. Block, club and season bookings may have discounts.
Source: rltrust.co.uk£22 (billing basis not stated)
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Sources & checks
Last checked 27 October 2026
Information taken from rltrust.co.uk, rltrust.co.uk, rltrust.co.uk, rltrust.co.uk, rltrust.co.uk, rltrust.co.uk, commons.wikimedia.org.
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