Gateshead Leisure Centre

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Gateshead Leisure Centre
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General information
Type Leisure centre
AddressAlexandra Road
Town or city Gateshead
Country United Kingdom
ManagementGateshead Active
Website
gatesheadleisurecentre.co.uk

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.

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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]

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References

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  2. Holland, Daniel (2023-06-14). "Gateshead Leisure Centre and Birtley pool set to shut down in July". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  3. "'Confidence' remains to save two leisure centres despite delays stretching into 2024". The Northern Echo. 2023-12-21. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  4. "Transfer of leisure facilities completed". Gateshead Council. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  5. Shakespeare, Austen (2024-05-31). "Gateshead leisure centres handed to community organisations ahead of reopening". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  6. "Gateshead Leisure Centre reopens after long closure". BBC News . 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
  7. "Gateshead Leisure Centre". Gateshead Council. Retrieved 2024-12-16.