Discover theUnderwater World
East Lancashire's Premier PADI Dive Centre
From your very first breath underwater to professional certification, we take you every step of the way. Based in Burnley, servicing the Northwest.
Expert PADIInstructor Team
Divers Who Go Diving!
Our team of PADI Elite instructors has certified over 1,000 divers at all levels. All levels and agencies welcome. We work at YOUR pace to ensure safe, competent, and confident divers.
Our Scuba Diving Courses
From your very first try dive to professional certification, all courses taught by our team of PADI Elite instructors with over 65 years of combined experience. All levels and agencies welcome.
Discover Scuba Diving
Your First Breath Underwater
Not sure if scuba diving is for you? Experience the magic of breathing underwater in our safe, heated pool. A 1.5-hour taster session that could change your life forever.
Core Certification Pathway
PADI Open Water Diver
The World's Most Popular Dive Course
Become a fully certified PADI Open Water Diver. Dive to 18 metres and explore the underwater world. Certification fee and crewpack included.
Advanced Open Water
Take Your Diving Further
Expand your skills and dive to 30 metres. Complete 5 adventure dives including deep diving and underwater navigation. £300 if you did your OW with us.
PADI Rescue Diver
Be the Diver Everyone Wants Nearby
Learn to prevent and manage problems in the water. One of the most challenging and rewarding courses PADI offers. Combine with EFR for £475.
PADI Divemaster
Your First Professional Rating
Turn your passion into a profession. Lead certified divers and assist instructors. The first step to a career in diving. DM Pack and PADI fees included.
Speciality & Technical Courses
Speciality Courses
10+ Courses Available
Drysuit, Nitrox, Navigation, Wreck, Night Diver, Deep Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Photography and more. Expand your skills and log new adventures.
Technical Diving
Beyond Recreational Limits
PADI TecRec courses take you beyond recreational limits. Tec 40, Tec 45, Tec 50 and Sidemount. Dive deeper, explore wrecks and caves inaccessible to recreational divers.
Not sure which course is right for you? Our instructors are happy to advise.
Divers Who Go Diving!
We're not just a training centre, we're a community of passionate divers. Based in Burnley, servicing the Northwest.
Experience
More Than Just a Dive School
At East Lancs Diving, we do more than teach you to scuba dive. We offer all PADI courses from beginner to professional, and then we take you diving!
Based in Burnley, we service all of the Northwest. Our instructor team has been teaching scuba diving at all levels for over 15 years, and between the team we have undertaken literally hundreds of diver certifications.
Our key is to work with you at YOUR pace. Whilst we have average times to certification, we will work with you to achieve a safe and competent scuba diver!
Meet the Instructor Team
Darren Clawson
PADI Staff Instructor
Trevor Wignall
PADI Staff Instructor
Eddie Thorne
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Richard Spicer
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Lee Astbury
PADI Instructor
Andy Hubbard
PADI Instructor
Steve Roberts
PADI Instructor
Maddie Aspinall
PADI Divemaster
Jake Clawson
PADI Divemaster
100% PADI Certified Training
At ELD, we are committed to providing you with the best training possible. We work alongside PADI, the world's most widely recognised scuba training organisation. With over 6,200 PADI Dive Centres worldwide, your certification will be recognised everywhere you dive.
The ELD Difference
Everything you need for a world-class diving education, right here in East Lancashire.
PADI Approved Training
Fully accredited PADI training centre. Your certification is recognised at over 6,200 dive centres worldwide.
Small Group Training
Personal service with small groups for maximum safety and individual attention from our expert instructors.
Flexible Scheduling
Courses arranged at times convenient to you. Evening and weekend sessions available to fit around your lifestyle.
All Equipment Included
Full scuba equipment hire included in course fees. PADI crew pack and certification card included where applicable.
Dive Trips Included
We don't just train you, we take you diving! The busiest trip schedule in the North West, UK and worldwide.
Passionate Community
Join a community of passionate divers. Social events, club nights, and a family atmosphere that keeps you coming back.
What\'s Included in Course Fees
All courses run to a scheduled timetable, and any pre-pay vouchers can be used against any future course (subject to space availability).
Download Courses PricelistReal Stories from Real Divers
“Absolutely brilliant experience from start to finish. The instructors are incredibly patient and professional. I went from complete beginner to certified Open Water Diver and I'm already booked on the Advanced course!”
“East Lancs Diving is the real deal. Not just a training centre, they genuinely love diving and it shows. The trip schedule is incredible and the instructors have years of real-world experience.”
“I was terrified of the water but the team at ELD made me feel completely at ease. The Discover Scuba session was so much fun. I've now signed up for the full Open Water course. Couldn't recommend them more!”
Your First Dive isJust £30 Away
Join hundreds of divers who have discovered the underwater world with East Lancs Diving. Our Discover Scuba Diving experience is the perfect first step. No experience needed.
Start Your Diving Journey
Ready to take the plunge? Contact us today and we'll get back to you within 24 hours. No question is too small. We're here to help.
Contact Information
Based in Burnley
Servicing the Northwest
Monday Evenings
Padiham Leisure Centre, Park Road,
Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8ED
Meet 6:45pm • Pool 7:30–9:00pm
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