Gateshead Leisure Centre

17/06/2026

🚨 BOOKINGS ARE NOW LIVE! 🚨

🏊‍♂️ Gateshead Leisure Swim School is officially OPEN for bookings! 🏊‍♀️

Following the amazing response to our launch announcement, we’re excited to say that you can now secure your space in our brand new swim school starting from 20th July 2026 🌊

We’ll be delivering the full Swim England programme for all ages and abilities, including:

👶 Parent & Child Classes
🦆 Pre-School / Ducklings
🏅 Stages 1–7
🏊 Adult Lessons
⭐ Rookies
🏆 Competitive Swimming
💙 SEND Sessions
👤 1-to-1 Lessons
🏊 Teen Sessions

✅ Swim England qualified teachers
✅ Fully lifeguard trained staff
✅ FREE swimming included for every child enrolled
✅ 10% sibling discount available

💷 Monthly lesson prices from just £31.99

Spaces are expected to fill quickly, so don’t miss out!

📲 Book your space now using the link below:
https://gateshead-leisure-centre.soak.ly/ #/online-booking

Please like, share, and tag friends or family who may be interested 💙

16/06/2026

🌍🎉 REFUGEE WEEK FAMILY FUN DAY 🎉🌍

Join us for a fantastic day of fun, creativity, culture and community as we celebrate Refugee Week 2026!

📅 Saturday 20th June 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Gateshead Leisure Centre
🎟️ FREE ENTRY – Everyone Welcome!

Bring the whole family along and enjoy a variety of free activities, performances and experiences, including:
🎨 Arts and crafts activities
🖌️ Ebru, calligraphy, macramé and artwork displays
🎵 Live music and cultural performances
🧪 Maths games and science experiments
🥽 VR experiences and interactive activities
🍽️ Cultural cuisine and free food
🖼️ The Humanity Cartoon Exhibition
✨ And much more!

This year's theme, "The Courage to Build Community Together", celebrates the strength, resilience and contributions of refugees while bringing people together through culture, creativity and shared experiences.

Whether you're looking to try something new, meet new people, enjoy some fantastic food and entertainment, or simply spend quality time with family and friends, we'd love to see you there.

❤️ Free entry
❤️ Family-friendly
❤️ Open to everyone

Tag a friend or family member you'd like to bring along and help us spread the word!

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16/06/2026

📢 Reminder to all customers who have registered their interest and have priority access to our booking system!

The booking system will open to the general public tomorrow, Wednesday 17th June, at 2PM.

If you haven’t already secured your space, we strongly recommend booking before then, as availability is limited and slots are expected to fill quickly once public booking opens.

Don’t miss out – book now to guarantee your place! 🎉

16/06/2026

💙 Water Safety Starts With Awareness 💙

Children love being around water, especially during the warmer months. That's why Drowning Prevention Week is so important.

Whether you're visiting a swimming pool, the beach, a river or a local lake, take time to discuss water safety before you go.

Remember:
🏊 Never swim alone
🛟 Always supervise children near water
📱 Know how to call for help in an emergency
🌊 Learn how to float

Together, we can help ensure everyone enjoys water safely this summer.

15/06/2026

🌟 What's On This Week 🌟

We've got another busy and exciting week ahead!

🎉 Family Fun Day – Saturday 20th June
Join us as we celebrate Refugee Week with a fun-filled family event. We look forward to welcoming everyone for a day of activities, community spirit, and celebration.

💙 Drowning Prevention Week
Throughout the week, our school swimmers will be learning about the importance of water safety as part of Drowning Prevention Week. Developing lifesaving knowledge and confidence in and around water is an essential skill for all young swimmers.

🧸 Soft Play Opening Hours

📅 Monday 15th June: 8am – 4pm & 6pm – 8pm
📅 Tuesday 16th June: 8am – 8pm
📅 Wednesday 17th June: 8am – 8pm
📅 Thursday 18th June: 8am – 6pm
📅 Friday 19th June: 8am – 8pm
📅 Saturday 20th June: 8am – 9am & 12:30pm – 3:30pm
📅 Sunday 21st June: 8am – 10:30am & 12:30pm – 3:30pm

We can't wait to see you this week! 😊

14/06/2026

🎉 Happy 2nd Anniversary to us! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating two amazing years of serving our wonderful clients and growing as a team. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey – we couldn’t have done it without you.

Here’s to our fantastic staff, our loyal customers, and many more successful years ahead! 🥳🎂

13/06/2026

🎉 JUST 1 DAY TO GO! 🎉

Tomorrow we're celebrating our 2nd Birthday, and we'd love for you to join us!

It's hard to believe we've been open for TWO YEARS already. We'd like to thank all of our amazing members and the local community for your support over the last two years by hosting a FREE Open Day packed with activities for everyone to enjoy.

📅 Sunday 14th June

🎟️ MEMBERS' RAFFLE
Members who tap in with their membership card tomorrow will receive a raffle ticket for the chance to WIN ONE MONTH'S FREE MEMBERSHIP!

The winner will be drawn on Monday and announced on our page, so make sure you're following us to see if you've won!

🏊 Swimming | 9am - 11am
💃 Zumba | 10am - 10.30am
🏋️ Gym | 11am - 1pm
🧘 Yoga | 11am - 11.30am
🎈 Soft Play | 1pm - 3pm
✨ Barre | 1.30pm - 2pm

All activities are FREE and available on a first come, first served basis.

Whether you're a regular visitor, thinking about becoming a member, or simply want to see what we have to offer, we'd love to welcome you through our doors.

See you tomorrow! 🎂🥳

13/06/2026

Please take a moment to read and share this article about our local leisure centre. It plays a vital role in supporting the health, wellbeing, and social connections of people across our community. Every share helps raise awareness and show support for this valuable local facility.

Thank you for your support!

This Sunday marks two years since Gateshead Leisure Centre's doors reopened, after its local community took on the mammoth task of breathing fresh life into a facility closed down by the council

11/06/2026

🌊 Drowning Prevention Week is coming up, and we’re proud to say that water safety is an important part of our school swimming programme.

Learning to swim is a vital life skill, but understanding how to stay safe in and around water is just as important. Throughout lessons, our swimmers learn essential water safety knowledge and practical skills to help them stay safe and confident in aquatic environments.

Together, we can help children develop the skills they need to enjoy the water safely for life. 💙

10/06/2026

⭐ Why choose our swim school? ⭐

🏅 Swim England programme
💙 Inclusive sessions for all abilities
👤 1-to-1 lessons available
🎉 10% sibling discount
🏊 Lessons from babies to adults

Launching 20th July 2026!

📩 Register your interest now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJJJDfJuoUPMWCV4-tiiJ4OWRKz7VEoeB7ivRZqzzG4-m0NQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor