Workington Leisure Centre

Workington Leisure Centre is one of the premier leisure spaces in the local area. With a huge variety of fitness and activity facilities, there really is something for everyone. There are two swimming pools, an enormous gym with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, a sports hall, two squash courts, two fitness studios, three outdoor pitches, a climbing wall, and a sauna and steam room.

There is something for everyone at the centre with lessons and activities for both children and seniors, and a range of accessibility features, including a Changing Places facility, moveable floor in one swimming pool, and a poolside hoist.

Gym

The gym at Workington Leisure Centre is enormous, with just under 100 stations of equipment, from top-of-the-range brands. The main room is brightly lit with a modern feel and houses the cardiovascular and resistance training equipment. Most of the cardiovascular machines have built-in touch screen displays. Adjacent to the main gym, there is a weights room that is fully air-conditioned and features a good selection of free weights. There are also stretching areas with mats and exercise balls.

Fitness Classes

There are two studios at Workington Leisure Centre offering fitness classes. The dedicated group exercise class offers a huge array of classes for everyone to enjoy. From slower, more relaxing sessions such as yoga and Pilates to lung-busting HIIT classes, there’s something for everyone regardless of age or fitness level.  The large, dedicated group cycling studio offers classes with expert trainers who provide an amazing atmosphere. There is no better place to cycle and keep fit, as well as getting to know new people. Over in the pool there are water aerobics sessions. Classes cost £7.50 for non-members and must be booked in advance. Some classes require you to attend a lower level class before, so do check before you book. 

Swimming Pools

The two swimming pools at Workington Leisure Centre offer some fantastic features.

Main Pool

The main pool is 25m long and has 8 lanes, giving plenty of space for swimming and splashing. Here you will find most of the general swim sessions, alongside inclusive quiet adult swimming and family fun sessions. There is a poolside hoist for improved accessibility. You can also learn to swim here, with Everyone Active’s award-winning lessons available for all ages and abilities.

Teaching Pool

The teaching pool is also used for lessons, as well as general swim sessions. It’s the perfect place for young children to dip their toes into the water for the first time. The pool has a depth ranging between 0.5m and 1.6m and features a moveable floor to enable better accessibility for people with mobility difficulties.

Sports

Indoors or outdoors, there are plenty of spaces at Workington Leisure Centre to play sports.

Indoor Sports Hall

This purpose-built hall is available to hire and can accommodate a range of sports, including badminton, netball, pickleball, basketball and table tennis. The full timetable of activities can be found on Everyone Active’s website.

Outdoor Pitches

Outside the centre you will find three artificially turfed pitches available to hire. Whether you’re having a kickabout with friends, training with a team, or organising a tournament, these pitches are perfect for play in all weathers.

Squash Courts

The centre has two high‑quality, glass-backed squash courts offer the perfect space to enjoy fast‑paced, energetic play. Whether you’re practising your serve, enjoying a friendly match, or joining a league, the courts provide great conditions for all abilities. You do need to book these in advance of your visit.

Climbing Wall

A leisure centre in Cumbria would not be complete without a climbing wall, and Workington Leisure Centre has a great facility for this adrenaline-fueled sport. Reaching up to 10 metres high with various overhangs and grades of difficulty, this is a great place to get into this popular sport and provides you with the preparation you need for tackling the Cumbrian fells. All safety equipment is provided. 

Features for Kids

Everyone Active’s award-winning swimming lessons are available for all ages here, starting from just 4 months old.  With lessons running for 50 weeks of the year, students work towards badges and certificates, collecting them at each stage. The swim teachers are all Swim England (or equivalent) qualified.

You can also hold birthday parties at the centre, either in the pool or in the sports hall.  Please contact the leisure centre for more details of the party options that are currently available.

Other Features

Once you have finished your workout, why not head over to the centre’s steam room and sauna facility to relax and unwind?

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