About Consett Leisure Centre

Consett Leisure Centre boasts a state of the art gym, studios and two swimming pools. Plus sports galore with an indoor sports hall and outdoor pitches, multi-use games areas and three squash courts.

Gym

Whether you’re new to fitness or a regular user, the gym at Consett offers a variety of equipment including cardio, strength, functional training 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 Consett’s three studios. Friendly and welcoming, why not join a community of likeminded people and take part in a session today.

Swimming

With two pools plus a fun slide and interactive water toys, you’ll be spoilt for choice at Consett. Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, go swimming with your toddler, have a fun play session or take part in a water based fitness class you can do it all at Consett.

Pool Size Depth
Main pool 25.0m by 12.5m 1.0m to 1.8m
Small pool 20.0m by 8.5m 0.7m to 1.5m

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

With an eight court indoor hall ideal for football and badminton, a rugby and football compliant Astro Turf pitch, multi-use games areas for netball, basketball and other sports, three squash courts and a sprint track for jump and sprint practise, Consett has a fantastic range of sporting facilities.

From grassroots sport to competitive fixtures, our extensive outdoor facilities provide the space you need to play, train, and compete.

Available for hire:

  • A full range of 3G football pitches, including 11-a-side, 9-a-side and 5-a-side

  • A dedicated rugby pitch

  • A Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA)

  • Tennis and netball courts

Flexible bookings available for clubs, teams, schools, and community use.

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, or easy classes, our programme offers a range of opportunities which are at the right level for you.

Children's activities

With gymnastics, netball coaching, soccer tiny tots and holiday multi-sport camps, there’s lots of activities for kids to get involved in at Consett. Why not book them on a session today.

Parties

Whatever the occasion we have a wide variety of party packages for you to choose from at Consett Leisure Centre. Why not splash into a family fun pool party with floats and toys or maybe a soft play party for the little ones. Alternatively, why not try something different and book a sports party.

Accessible facilities

  • Accessible disabled parking

  • Ramp entrance to main reception

  • Automatic reception doors

  • Low level reception desk

  • Assistance animals welcome

  • Lift to all floors

  • Seating areas throughout facility

  • Accessible toilets

  • Accessible changing facilities

  • Accessible shower facilities (dryside)

  • Accessible shower facilities (wetside)

  • Changing facilities with a hoist

  • Changing Places facility

  • Accessible lockers

  • Pool hoist

  • Handrails on pool steps

  • Concessionary membership rates

Medomsley Road, Consett, Durham, DH8 5HU
Opening hours
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
Bank Holiday
closed