Gateshead Leisure Centre

Gateshead Leisure Centre
General information
Type	Leisure centre
Location	Alexandra Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
Management	Gateshead 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.

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

• Official website

References

1. 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.
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.

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