Gyms
All our gyms are accessible and we can create a bespoke training programme to meet any needs.
About Inclusive activities
All our leisure centres are accessible to everyone and have disabled changing facilities.
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Swimming
We offer hoists or beach entry and adaptable wheelchairs for our swimming pools. Sites also have accessible changing facilities and Changing Places at Freemans’ Quay, the Louisa Centre, Spennymoor and Newton Aycliffe.
Splashability sessions provide an opportunity for disabled children, young people and adults to take part in an exclusive swimming session if you live in County Durham. The sessions take place at the Louisa Centre and Peterlee.
Seaside Splashability sessions are for anyone with a special education or disability need, and their carers and family. At Spennymoor this includes the use of the Wave, slide and Seaside Splash Zone.
If the accompanying adult is a carer, they can attend this session free of charge providing they hold a Durham County Council carers card.
Sportability
A fun sport and activity session for young people and adults with disabilities.
This session is for people aged over 16 (carers can attend for free).
Sessions take place at Teesdale Leisure Centre every Friday between 10.30am and 12 noon.
Multi-sensory room
Exclusively available at Spennymoor Leisure Centre, the multi-sensory room provides a safe, welcoming space with equipment and different zones that stimulate sight, sound and touch.
Beyond our inclusive facilities
If you’d like to join a local sports club that offers disability or inclusive provision, check out the Club Durham activity finder.