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Warning: Please be aware that Chester-le-street Soft Play area will be closed until further notice.
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Warning: Spennymoor Leisure Centre: Due to a technical issue with the pool air heating system and as a result of the cold temperatures outside, the pool hall has steadily become too cold for people to comfortably swim. We will therefore be closing the pool temporarily until the issue can be resolved.
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Teesdale Leisure Centre reopens after refurbishment!
Teesdale Leisure Centre has a great new look and is now ready to open to the public.

What's new?

  • Reception refurbishment.
  • Redesigned changing village for the swimming pool.
  • Updated heating system to make it more efficient in the future.
  • Refurbished soft play area opening soon!
  • Move Hub comes to Teesdale with power assisted technology for those who need support or those with long term health conditions - open for taster sessions and join now pay nothing until January 2025* on a move membership!
The newly transformed centre will be the hub for fitness, fun and wellbeing for all ages, we cant wait to welcome you back - gym will open its doors on Wednesday 20 November!
Your Health, Your Future 2024
Making fitness and lifestyle changes can be challenging, especially when you want to change many things at once, but every small change you make can lead to big results in the long term. Lifestyle changes are a process that take time and require support. Here at thrive leisure, we have all of the support, activities, and technology you need to make positive changes to your fitness which, in time, will change your future. A little change everyday can go a long way!

Free three day pass

Not quite sure where to start? Then why not try us for free with a three day pass. You’ll get unlimited gym use during opening times, free swimming and can try loads of different classes. Pop into one of our leisure centres today and ask for a free pass or sign up online for a three day pass and we can help get you started.

Gym

With facilities across County Durham and supportive, friendly staff on hand to help, we are here to help you make positive changes to your fitness and lifestyle. Whether you're new to fitness or exercise regularly, our gyms offer a variety of equipment including cardio, strength and free weights suitable for all levels. Visit our gyms to discover our facilities including our recently refurbished gyms which have the latest Technogym equipment.

Swimming

Change your fitness with swimming! Swimming is an amazing way to stay active and a choice of pools are included in our memberships, with lane, general swimming and aqua classes. Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, or go swimming with your toddler, our swimming pools have got an activity for you.

Classes

We offer a range of exercise classes at our leisure centres across the county to help you make positive changes to your fitness – plus, we know that once you find a class you love, there will be no stopping you! Over time, regular attendance of fitness classes will change your future health.

Technology

Positive changes to your fitness run hand-in-hand with positive changes to your body composition. Tanita technology is available in our leisure centres across the county and can help you track over 10 different body measurements to support your health and fitness journey. Our gym team will be more than happy to help you understand your readings and set realistic goals which will help to change your health in the future.

Ready to get started...

Browse the memberships available at your local leisure centre and join online today! Or, if you're not ready to join just yet, why not pop into your local leisure centre for a Welcome Visit or book a Welcome Visit online. If you are new to exercise, you can also visit Move for helpful advice on how to start a new exercise routine, how to find time to exercise, and more. Contact us to get advice to start your Move journey with dedicated one to one support and tailored advice on how to move more.
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Welcome to thrive leisure

Being active has so many benefits to support our physical health and wellbeing. We want to support everyone to be more active, whether you’re new to exercise and need some help to get started or training for your next challenge – we’re here to help.

Our leisure centres are equipped with a range of activities and ways to be active, including gym, classes and swimming, as well as 5-a side and other activities. Our staff and experienced coaches are on hand to offer you support and encouragement whatever your fitness journey.

If you’re new and would like some advice and support on getting started our Move activities can help you. Our programme features a range of classes from seated exercise to walking football – all designed to help you get moving. Or visit the Move Hub at Abbey Leisure Centre, featuring power assisted equipment, to help you improve mobility.

Fitness begins at any age and we have a range of activities suitable for children and young people from soccer tots, gymnastics and football. Plus, our soft play and Abbey Adventure facilities are a great way to keep the kids active and have fun! Young people may also enjoy swimming and gym activities as part of our thrive active junior membership.

Check out our great value memberships to help you save on regular activities.

thrive leisure app

The thrive leisure app gives you quick and easy access to join online, book activities and classes, find out about services, receive notifications about offers, closures and cancellations and check your bookings. Download now and select your centre to get started.

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