The Marlborough Sports & Events Centre adjacent to the Marlborough District Council's existing Aquatic Centre in central Blenheim provides a major sporting facility on one site. The multi-purpose Marlborough Stadium, as it is commonly known, incorporates facilities for squash, basketball, tennis, volleyball and various other sports, and a state-of-the-art gymnasium. It is available for exhibitions, shows and various other major entertainment or social events.
Click the link below to download more information about the Marlborough Stadium.
The location can be seen on the Blenheim Town Centre map under the ROADS section.
Marlborough Stadium
Marlborough Stadium Trust
Redwood Street,
Blenheim
Postal Address: PO Box 2000, Blenheim
Phone: +64 3 577 8300
Fax: +64 3 577 8040
Aquatic Centre
The Aquatic Centre has two heated indoor pools, a 25m training and activity pool and a learner's pool. It also has a 50m outdoor pool that is open from December to March. Numerous swim classes and other programmes are run at the centre, catering for all ages and fitness levels. It is run by a community trust on behalf of the Council.
The Aquatic Centre's opening hours are:
- Monday - Thursday 6.00 am - 7.45 pm
- Fridays - 6.00 am - 5.45 pm
- Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays - 10.00 am - 4.45 pm
Outdoor pool hours can vary through the summer according to weather conditions.
For Aquatic Centre charges, activities or other information, call +64 3 577 8300.
Picton & Awatere Community Pools
The Council also provides funding for public swimming at both the Picton and Awatere Community Pools. Both pools are outdoor and are open between December and March.
The Picton Pool is located at Queen Charlotte College and is accessed from the northern end of Hampden Street, Picton. The College manages the pool, although the Council contributes funding for the provision of public swimming.
Click HERE (390K)for a report on the survey results for a proposed indoor heated Pool in Picton.
Further information on the Picton Community Pool is available from the College on +64 3 573 6558 or +64 3 573 7007.
The Awatere Pool is operated by the Awatere Settlers' Association and is located at the Seddon Domain on Foster Street, Seddon.
Further information on the Awatere Community Pool is available from the Awatere Creative Activities office on +64 3 575 7759.
