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Monday 6:30am - 9pm Tuesday 6:30am - 11pm Wednesday 9am - 11pm Thursday 6:30am - 7pm Friday 6:30am - 9pm Saturday 7:30am - 4pm Sunday 7:30am - 4pm

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09/11/2026

🚨 Active Leeds Service Update 🚨

Please be aware that we are currently experiencing an internet and Wi-Fi outage across the Active Leeds service (part of a full Leeds City Council outage).

As a result, our teams are currently unable to:

❌ Take payments
❌ Make or amend bookings
❌ Access some customer information
❌ Receive telephone calls

For immediate information, please use the Active Leeds app or visit the Active Leeds website Home | Active Leeds https://monkeylink.co/7b13e6.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience while we work to resolve the issue.

06/11/2026

🌊 Take Your Swimming to the Next Level!
At the Aquatics Centre, John Charles Centre for Sport we have spaces available in a range of exciting aquatic programmes for confident swimmers looking to develop new skills and make a splash!

🏊 Synchronised Swimming
Perfect for swimmers at Stage 7 standard or above.
📅 Wednesday 4.20pm-4.50pm 📅 Friday 4.55pm-5.25pm

🌊Learn to Dive
For confident swimmers aged Stage 5 and above who are comfortable in deep water.
📅 Wednesday 4.30pm-5.00pm 📅 Saturday 4.30pm-5.00pm

🛟 Rookie Lifesaving
Develop survival, rescue, first aid and sports skills in a fun and supportive environment.
📅 Monday 4.20pm to 5.20pm

☎️ To find out more, call 0113 376 0398 or speak to a member of the team at reception. Don't wait, join now! 🚀

05/11/2026

👶 Leeds Baby Week 2026 arrives on 14 November!

We've teamed up with Child Friendly Leeds to offer a fantastic range of activities for babies, young children and their families across the city.

Take a look at the image below to see what's on offer and find out more here 👉 https://monkeylink.co/046855

🎈 Gymikins and Gyminis sessions
Book your place here 👉 https://monkeylink.co/72a128

🚑 Save a Baby CPR sessions
To book, please email the relevant centre directly 👉 https://monkeylink.co/e9f927

We look forward to seeing you during Leeds Baby Week! 💙

31/10/2026

Don't forget about our ladies only sessions tomorrow!!!
Lets Build something together!

29/10/2026

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29/10/2026

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29/10/2026

Like and share! Our Junior Gym timetable has been updated.
We have added 7 more hours to our programme.
active.leeds.gov.uk Junior Gym prices are £17.95p PM

29/10/2026

We’re celebrating the amazing young people of Leeds again this New Year, and we want YOU to be part of it.
Our Active Leeds Create Competition is back, inviting children to share their own Active Leeds story through creativity, colour and imagination.
Last year’s entries were amazing… now it’s your turn.

🖍️ Draw your favourite Active Leeds moment 🗣️ Add a headline that tells your story 📸 Email your artwork + your name + a short blurb to [email protected]

🎁 £50 Amazon voucher up for grabs ✨ Winning artwork will feature in our New Year campaign displayed across the city.
Deadline: 22 November 2026 We can’t wait to see what you create.

29/10/2026

Congratulations!!!

🏆 Congratulations to Coach Steve!

Steven Cropper of City of Leeds Swimming Club has been named Talent Development Coach of the Year at the Swim England North East 2026 Regional Awards!
Steve has helped swimmers achieve national qualifications, finals and medals, alongside opportunities on the DiSE Swim Programme and at international junior level.
His impact goes well beyond results. Steve supports swimmers of every level and ability, taking time to understand each individual and helping them build confidence, believe in themselves and reach new heights.
A thoroughly deserved award recognising his energy, dedication and commitment to every swimmer. Congratulations, Steve! 👏💙

Read the full Swim England North East article here

https://asaner.org.uk/celebrating-the-people-who-make-aquatics-extraordinary-swim-england-north-east-announces-its-2026-regional-award-winners/

26/10/2026

The staff are ready to have fun!! Who’s coming??

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Address

John Charles Centre For Sport, Middleton Grove
Leeds
LS115DJ

Opening Hours

Monday	6:30am - 9pm
Tuesday	6:30am - 11pm
Wednesday	9am - 11pm
Thursday	6:30am - 7pm
Friday	6:30am - 9pm
Saturday	7:30am - 4pm
Sunday	7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+441133788235

Website

http://active.leeds.gov.uk/findacentre/pages/JohnCharlesCentreforSport.aspx

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