Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre

About Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre

Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre sits at Burns Green in Chester-le-Street, a short drive or train ride north of Durham and a popular choice for city families wanting a full-size pool. Its swimming offer is one of the best in the area, with a 25-metre main pool for lane swimming and lessons alongside a 12.5-metre learner pool that is ideal for children and beginners, plus swimming lessons and aquafit sessions on the timetable. The centre also has a 45-station fitness suite, two squash courts and a sauna and steam room.

Though it lies just outside the city, it is well used by Durham residents, particularly for learn-to-swim lessons and family swimming, and there is parking on site. Session times and pool availability can operate on a booking system, so it is worth checking the current timetable before travelling. It is run as a community facility on pay-as-you-go or membership terms.

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