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Christmas opening hours

GO Gateshead leisure centres will be closed 24 to 26 December and 31 December to 1 January, with reduced opening hours in place on other dates during the festive period.

Looking for some fitness inspiration? Our news section is jam-packed with fantastic blog posts to help you get the most of your GO Gateshead membership and hit your fitness goals.

Festive fitness offer

7-Day December Pass is here for only £13.25!

GO Gateshead leisure provider agreed

Blaydon, Dunston and Heworth leisure centres, as well as Gateshead International Stadium, will join the Better group of leisure facilities next year.

Christmas and New Year 2024 opening hours

View the opening hours for all of our leisure centres over the festive season.

Stay on track with your fitness goals this winter by taking advantage of these excellent running venues

Gateshead International Stadium and Blaydon Leisure Centre offer floodlit outdoor running tracks providing a safe and secure environment for runners during the dark winter months.

Kids can swim for just £1 at GO Gateshead leisure centres this October half term

This October half term, children in Gateshead can enjoy swimming sessions for just £1 at GO Gateshead leisure centres.

Transfer of leisure facilities

New management arrangements for Gateshead Leisure Centre and Birtley Swimming Centre are now in place.

Heworth Leisure Centre to reopen 12 September

Heworth Leisure Centre will reopen from Monday 12 September.

Change to telephone payments

The way we process telephone payments is changing from 1 August 2022.

Speedflex studio now open

The state-of-the-art Speedflex studio at Gateshead International Stadium has reopened, giving GO Gateshead members access to some of the latest innovations in gym equipment.

Active Through Football programme kicks off

We're delivering the Active Through Football programme together with Sport England, the Football Foundation and local partners.

GO Gateshead Sport and Leisure Survey 2022

Complete the survey and help us understand who is using our leisure centres, why, and why you choose one centre over another, particularly in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Easter holidays 2022

Looking for something to keep the kids entertained during the Easter holidays?

Leisure updates - November 2021

Update on leisure services for November 2021.

All leisure centres now open

As the NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme has relocated to Blaydon Winlaton Children's Centre, Blaydon Leisure Centre will now be reopening.

Leisure services reopening update

We're pleased to confirm that Heworth Leisure Centre will reopen from Monday 13 September.

Gym open and pools to open as phased reopening of leisure centres continues

The gym at Heworth Leisure Centre is now open to members and non-members. Swimming pools at Gateshead Leisure Centre to open 12 July, followed by those at Heworth Leisure Centre and Birtley Swimming Centre on 19 July.

Dunston Leisure Centre reopens

The swimming pools and gym at Dunston Leisure Centre are reopening from Saturday 1 May.

Leisure update statement

Over the past 14 months the Council has prioritised its COVID-19 response efforts in order to protect our residents during the pandemic.

Open letter - Cautious approach to reopening leisure centres

Council Leader and Chief Executive write an open letter to GO Gateshead customers regarding how Covid-19 response will affect the reopening of leisure facilities.

Phased reopening of leisure centres

The Council's remains committed to maintaining the vital COVID-19 response services but have been considering options for a phased reopening of Leisure and Library Services. We are now able to share details of which facilities and services can re-open and when.

Brand new gym at Gateshead International Stadium

We all like new stuff, right? Well check out your brand new gym at Gateshead International Stadium, opening Monday 6 January 2020.

New 3G pitches and athletics track

We are currently in the process of updating the outdoor sports provision at Gateshead International Stadium and Blaydon Leisure Centre.

Barefoot policy

Help us keep our pools hygienically clean, without the need for single use plastics.

Introducing the healthiest sport in the world

All sport is healthy. Aside from the enjoyment, that's probably the best thing about it - knowing that all the fun you're having is benefiting your body and mind.

Six reasons why Aquafit is brilliant

Aquafit is one of GO Gateshead's most popular classes. But why so? It's not that exercising in water is anything new or groundbreaking.

Swimming pool etiquette: the lane code

Swimming is great. It's fun and it's beneficial for body and mind. A few lengths in the pool relieves stress, builds self-esteem, improves sleep and tones muscles.

The non-exercisers guide to getting active

You only get so much time to yourself and there are a lot of things that you need to fit in during that time: chores, errands, shopping, Netflix... The list goes on.

The benefits of exercising with a friend

We all know there are many physical and mental positives to being physically active, and one of the best ways of making sure you stick with it is to work out with a friend.

Gateshead Council has supported more than 2,500 residents in need

Gateshead Council has supported more than 2,500 residents who have requested support during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Looking after your mental health during lockdown

Ten simple steps you can take to maintain positive mental health during lockdown.

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