Looking for something to keep the kids entertained during the Easter break?
Bank holidays
All GO Gateshead leisure centres will be closed on Friday 15 and Monday 18 April, but open as usual on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 April.
Make a splash
Gateshead's pools have something for everyone - including the Water Wobbler, our new inflatable obstacle course available at Birtley Swimming Centre and Heworth and Blaydon Leisure Centres!
It's open to all ages, as long as you can swim 25m and tread water or float for 30 seconds.
| Heworth Leisure Centre | Swim for all plus lanes | Rafts & rings | Swim for all plus lanes | Water Wobbler plus R&R | Swim for all plus lanes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday* | 9 to 10.15am | 10am to 12noon | 12 to 1pm | 1 to 3pm | 3 to 7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am to 12noon | 12 to 1pm | 1 to 3pm | 3 to 4pm (4 to 7pm lessons) | |
| Wednesday | 10am to 12noon | 12 to 1pm | 1 to 3pm | ||
| Thursday | 10am to 12noon | 12 to 1pm | 1 to 3pm | ||
| Friday* | 10am to 12noon | 12 to 1pm | 1 to 3pm |
| Birtley Swimming Centre | Swim for all plus lanes | Slide, Rafts & rings plus swim for all | Swim for all plus lanes | Water Wobbler, R&R plus one lane | Swim for all and lanes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday* | 7 to 10am | 10am to 12 noon | 12 to 1pm | 1 to 3pm | |
| Tuesday | 12 to 1pm | 1 to 4pm | 4 to 7pm | ||
| Wednesday | 12 to 1pm | 1 to 3pm | Lessons | ||
| Thursday | 11am to 12 noon | 12 to 1pm | 1 to 3pm | ||
| Friday* | 11am to 12 noon | 12 to 1pm | 1 to 3pm |
| Dunston Leisure Centre - week 1 | Swim for all plus lanes | Swim for all | Synchro Boot Camp | Small pool floats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 11 April | 7am to 1pm | three lane,1 to 4pm | three lanes, 1 to 4pm | 12 to 3pm |
| Tuesday 12 April | 7am to 1pm | three lanes, 1 to 4pm | three lanes, 1 to 4pm | 12 to 3pm |
| Wednesday 13 April | 7am to 1pm | three lanes, 1 to 4pm | three lanes, 1 to 4pm | 12 to 3pm |
| Thursday 14 April | 7am to 4pm | 12 to 3pm |
| Dunston Leisure Centre - week 2 | Swim for all plus lanes | PLG Course | Small pool floats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 19 April | 7am to 4pm | two lanes, 9am to 4pm | 10.30am to 3pm |
| Wednesday 20 April | 7am to 4pm | two lanes, 9am to 4pm | 10.30am to 3pm |
| Thursday 21 April | 7am to 4pm | two lanes, 9am to 4pm | 10.30am to 3pm |
| Friday 22 April | 7am to 4pm | two lanes, 9am to 4pm | 10.30am to 3pm |
| Blaydon Leisure Centre | Swim for all plus lanes | Water Wobbler | Swim for all plus lanes | Water Wobbler | Small pool floats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday* | three lanes of each 7 to 10am | 10am to 12 noon | three lanes of each, 12 to 1pm | 1 to 3pm | 10am to 3pm |
| Tuesday | three lanes of each 7 to 10am | 10am to 12 noon | three lanes of each, 12 to 1pm | 1 to 3pm | 10am to 3pm |
| Wednesday | three lanes of each 7 to 10am | 10am to 12 noon | three lanes of each, 12 to 1pm | 1 to 3pm | 10am to 3pm |
| Thursday | three lanes of each 7 to 10am | 10am to 12 noon | three lanes of each, 12 to 1pm | 1 to 3pm | 10am to 3pm |
| Friday* | three lanes of each 7 to 10am | 10am to 12 noon | three lanes of each, 12 to 1pm | 1 to 3pm | 10am to 3pm |
| Gateshead Leisure Centre | Swim for all plus lanes | Small pool |
|---|---|---|
| Monday* | three lanes of each, 9.30am to 11.45am and 12.15pm to 3.15pm | 9.30am to 11.45am and 12.15pm to 3.15pm |
| Tuesday | three lanes of each, 7.30am to 11.45am and 12.15pm to 3.15pm | 9.30am to 11.45am and 12.15pm to 3.15pm |
| Wednesday | three lanes of each, 9.30am to 11.45am and 12.15pm to 3.15pm | 9.30am to 11.45am and 12.15pm to 3.15pm |
| Thursday | three lanes of each, 7.30am to 11.45am and 12.15pm to 3.15pm | 9.30am to 11.45am and 12.15pm to 3.15pm |
| Friday* | three lanes of each, 9.30am to 11.45am and 12.15pm to 3.15pm | 9.30am to 11.45am and 12.15pm to 3.15pm |
*Excluding bank holidays
Prefer to stay dry?
The offers four storeys of fun for babies, toddlers and kids up to age 12 at Gateshead Leisure Centre!
Easter opening hours
Monday 11 April to Sunday 24 April (excluding bank holidays)
10am to 12pm
12.30 to 2.30pm
2.30 to 4.30pm
There are only 40 spaces available per two-hour session, so we strongly recommend booking in advance to secure your spot and avoid disappointment.
