Sports & Leisure

Morpeth Sports and Leisure Centre

Modern leisure centre opened in 2023 with a six-lane swimming pool, learner pool, 100-station gym, cycling studio, fitness classes, soft play, café, and community library. Open daily from 6:20am.

Gas House Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1SR 01670 620200 Visit website @morpethslc Facebook YouTube

About Morpeth Sports and Leisure Centre

Morpeth Sports and Leisure Centre is a modern leisure centre on Gas House Lane beside the River Wansbeck, which opened in April 2023 as part of a £21m development. Facilities include a six-lane swimming pool with spectator gallery, a learner pool, a 100-station fitness suite, a dedicated indoor cycling studio, fitness studios and a four-court sports hall, plus spa facilities. The building also houses a community hub with a double-height library, a café and a soft play area. It is operated by Places Leisure on behalf of Northumberland County Council.

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