Bolton Area Divers

Bolton Area Divers Ltd delivers first-class PADI diver training alongside a lively recreational diving club packed with trips and social events. As a PADI 5 Star IDC centre with 32 PADI instructors on hand, this Bolton, UK operation runs its confined-water sessions using the facilities at Turton High School, with open-water options including Capernwray Quarry near Carnforth, Lancashire, and Oban.

Courses and dive sites

The programme spans eight courses and activities, from PADI Discover Scuba Diving and Bubblemaker (from USD 56) through PADI Seal Team, Master Seal Team, Scuba Diver, Dry Suit Diver and the full Open Water Diver certification. Members explore renowned waters including Scapa Flow, The Farne Islands, St Abbs Marine Park, Lundy Island, Swanage Pier and Trearddurr Bay.

Divers may encounter sharks, whales, turtles and freshwater fish. Facilities include an onsite classroom, an Adaptive Services Facility, retail shop, dive boat, free Wi-Fi and parking, with air fills, nitrox, trimix and equipment rental available. It suits everyone from first-timers to club divers seeking new adventures.