Freeman's Quay Leisure Centre, Durham
Freeman's Quay Leisure Centre, Durham
Durham's newest facility has a 25 meter, 8 lane swimming pool, learner pool and dedicated dance studio. Offers swimming lessons for school age children, little ducklings lessons for pre school children, parent and toddler sessions and inflatable sessions. Other children's activities available such as dancing and basketball.
Click here for latest opening times and timetables http://www.durham.gov.uk/freemansquayleisurecentre
Swimming
Laps, lessons, floats and fun - swim at our two pools and enjoy time in the water. Swimming is a great low impact way to get fit and stay fit. Why not try our aqua classes or maybe just splash about with the kids?
Learn to swim
From babies to adults it's never too early or late to join our aqualearn swimming programme. Sign up at any time and progress at your own pace.
Gym
Whatever your level of fitness, or your goals, in our gyms you can exercise in a way that best suits you. Our friendly gym staff will carry out a free Check4life health check, help you develop a training programme and, with ongoing support, we'll help you achieve your goals.
Courts and pitches
Slam dunk or score a victory when you hire our sports hall. Book today and enjoy a game of badminton, basketball, football, netball, table tennis and volleyball.
Children and young people
Sports clubs, gym membership for young people and holiday activities - there's lots for your family to do!
Children's parties
Splash into your birthday, dance with your friends at a disco or why not try a dodgeball or football party. A variety of exclusive packages are available for up to 50 children.
Hire a room
Host your meeting, event, sport or club activity in our sports hall or studio and we'll include room set up for free.
Facilities
140 station air conditioned fitness suite
free weights and functional training rig
25 metre pool
tepidarium (16+ only)
swimming lessons
sports hall
studio
male and female changing rooms (with hairdryers)
mixed swimming changing rooms (with hairdryers)
lockers - £1.00 refundable
disabled changing room with hoist
disabled access throughout the building
baby change
free water fountain
sport equipment and cycle hire
vending machines selling snacks and hot and cold drinks
gym and swim items for sales from high street brands Adidas and Speedo
private physiotherapist
Swimming galas
Freeman's Quay regularly hosts swimming galas for the swimming club and local schools. This sometimes means disruption to swimming times.
Locations
Halloween Recipes
Halloween is the perfect time of year to get creative in the kitchen and making food scarily fun! Whether you want to jazz up a slice of cheese on toast or go full out for a party with spooky drinks and disgusting nibbles we have some great Halloween recipes for you right here. The kids will love getting involved - or have a surprise goulish meal!!
Raring2go! KidsZone
Over the weekends and holidays there are always times when your children need some chill out time, or to fill an hour or so, or they say the dreaded 5 letter word - BORED! Well, our KidsZone is here to rescue you and them from these moments. Full of puzzles, colouring in sheets and activities from films and programmes there is lots to keep busy!
