About The Louisa Centre
The Louisa Centre, Stanley has a state of the art gym, studios, two swimming pools and a 300 capacity spectators gallery ideal for competition galas, a fun filled soft play area, nursery, library, sports hall, shooting range and meeting rooms. Round off a visit with a coffee, cake or meal in the centre’s thrive kitchen.
Gym
Whether you’re new to fitness or a regular user, the gym at the Louisa Centre offers a variety of equipment including cardio, strength and free weights. The site also has Tanita body scales which can help you track ten different measurements, like muscle mass, to support your fitness journey. Our friendly team are also on hand to offer advice and motivation to help you reach your goals.
Monday – 6.30am to 9.30pm
Tuesday – 6.30am to 9.30pm
Wednesday – 6.30am to 9.30pm
Thursday – 6.30am to 9.30pm
Friday – 6.30am to 9.30pm
Saturday – 7.00am to 5.00pm
Sunday – 7.00am to 5.00pm
Exercise classes
A wide variety of instructor led, hybrid and virtual group classes take place in the centre’s studios. Friendly and welcoming, why not join a community of likeminded people and take part in a session today.
Swimming
With two pools, a 25 metre pool with a 300 capacity spectators gallery ideal for galas, and a small pool, you’ll be spoilt for choice at the Louisa Centre. Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, go swimming with your toddler or take part in a water based fitness class you can do it all at the centre.
Swimming lessons
From babies, tots and kids to adults, our learn to swim programme will teach all the skills needed to enjoy water safely and with confidence. Whether you are a beginner or looking to develop your swimming technique find out more today and see where your journey can take you.
Book an appointment or tour
If you’d like to find out more about taking out a membership or about our gyms, swimming pools, Move Hub or classes contact us to book a free welcome visit at one of our sites. A member of our team will guide you around your chosen centre and answer any questions you may have.
Sports
Interested in playing football, badminton or netball? The double side indoor sports hall at the Louisa Centre is an ideal place to take part in a competitive sport or a fun session with friends. Why not book a session today.
Move
Need a little help to get moving? Move is about supporting you on your journey to get moving. Whether you’re looking for advice to stay motivated, social activities, easy classes or interested in a membership in the Move Hub, our programme offers a range of opportunities which are at the right level for you.
Soft play
The Louisa Centre soft play is closed for refurbishment works.
We are creating an exciting new activity space, which will include an extended soft play area. Part of the sports hall will also be transformed into an activity space which will include the largest and only Tag Active arena in the region and climbing facilities.
Parties
Parties are unavailable at The Louisa Centre whilst we carry out refurbishment works, but don’t let that stop you fun – check out our range of party packages at our other leisure centres.
Once our transformation is complete we will be offering parties in our new play zone and swimming pools.
thrive kitchen
The cafe is currently closed, please bear with us as we work to create a new look cafe and menu.
Stanley Library
Spend some quite time or indulge in some reading in the Louisa Centre’s library. Packed with books for all ages from babies through to adults the library offers a relaxing, warm space to enjoy some me time. Why not pop in and use some of the public computers or the photocopying and printing services which are also available.
Other activities
The Louisa Centre also has:
- a shooting range
- snooker and pool tables
- a pre-school nursery