| Gateshead Leisure Centre | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Leisure centre |
| Address | Alexandra Road |
| Town or city | Gateshead |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Management | Gateshead Active |
| Website | |
| gatesheadleisurecentre | |
Gateshead Leisure Centre is a leisure centre located in Gateshead, England. It offers a variety of facilities and services to the local community, including swimming pools, a fitness suite, sports halls, and various exercise classes.
History
The Gateshead Leisure Centre was opened in the early 1980s. It was originally operated by Gateshead Council. After the council concluded that they were unable to run the centre because of budget issues, it was closed in July 2023. The centre's management was transferred to community-led group Gateshead Active and reopened in June 2024.
Facilities
The leisure centre includes swimming pools, a gym, sports halls and wall climbing. It also provides a range of fitness and exercise classes.
External links
References
- Olusoga, David (2023-07-30). "When I was growing up, our leisure centre was a lifeline. Now it's been boarded up". The Guardian. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- Holland, Daniel (2023-06-14). "Gateshead Leisure Centre and Birtley pool set to shut down in July". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- "'Confidence' remains to save two leisure centres despite delays stretching into 2024". The Northern Echo. 2023-12-21. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- "Transfer of leisure facilities completed". Gateshead Council. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- Shakespeare, Austen (2024-05-31). "Gateshead leisure centres handed to community organisations ahead of reopening". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- "Gateshead Leisure Centre reopens after long closure". BBC News. 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
- "Gateshead Leisure Centre". Gateshead Council. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
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