Gateshead Leisure Centre
| 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.[1] It was originally operated by Gateshead Council. After the council concluded that they were unable to run the centre because of budget issues,[2] it was closed in July 2023.[3] The centre's management was transferred to community-led group Gateshead Active[4][5] and reopened in June 2024.[6]
Facilities
The leisure centre includes swimming pools, a gym, sports halls and wall climbing. It also provides a range of fitness and exercise classes.[7]
External links
Reference
- ^ 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.