Howe Bridge
Leisure Centre

Free parking is available to members and customers. The car park is open from 6am-10.30pm on weekdays and 8am-6pm on weekends.

Yes, we have a six-lane, 25 metre main pool and a teaching pool.

No, you can also access our gym on a pay as you go basis provided you have a free registered Be Well booking account. However, you will get the best value by being a Be Well member. Click here to see our range of membership options.

Yes, you will need to complete a medical screening form and have an initial consultation and induction session, during which you will be shown around our gym facilities. You will also need to purchase a Technogym key (£10) in order to use the gym equipment, store your personal programme and record your progress. Find out more about gym consultations.

Yes, we have lockers in the gym changing rooms and the communal changing village for swimmers. Gym lockers are operated with a returnable £1 coin, while swimming pool lockers can be used by collecting a token from reception. Please do not attempt to use a £1 coin in the swimming pool lockers, or vice versa.

We have a wide range of group exercise classes available, including Les Mills workouts, fast classes, yoga, pilates, tai chi and more. We offer both instructor-led classes and virtual classes. If there is a virtual class you would like to attend but find it isn’t on at a convenient time, please contact reception and, if a studio is available at a time that suits you, we can look to accommodate you.

Yes, non-members can use the sauna and steam room on a pay-as-you-go basis. Please be aware the sauna and steam room close 30 minutes before the closing time for the leisure centre (9.30pm on weekdays and 3.30pm on weekends).

Yes, Jolly’s Kafe is located opposite reception on the ground floor. The café serves a variety of warm and cold food and drink options. Opening hours are 8am-8pm on weekdays, and 8am-4pm on weekends.

Yes. We have an external bike rack available, but you will need to bring your own security lock.

Yes. All parts of our centre are accessible to wheelchairs.

Yes, we have a range of different party options including climbing wall, skate park, adventure soft play (any two of these can also be booked as a combination party), pool inflatable obstacle course, fun and floats and football parties. Jolly’s Kafe can offer Birthday Party Food Packages which include room hire for 30 minutes after your party has finished. Please be aware, party room hire is only available with a food package. Find out more.

Our outdoor 3G pitch is suitable for football (11-a-side & 5-a-side) and rugby. Find out more.