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Boost confidence in the water and teach them a life skill with children's swimming lessons for all levels.

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Elevate your game thanks to a range of tennis lessons available for kids and adults at your local Better leisure centre.

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Find free and low-cost programmes to help you move more and feel better.

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Leisure Centres, Gyms and Pools in Cumberland

Bitts Park Tennis and Recreation Area

Dacre Road
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA3 8UZ

Open today:
0930 - 2130

Tennis Courts

Tennis

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Carlisle Campus Sports - Harraby 3G Football Pitches and Sports Hall

Harraby Campus Sports
Edgehill Road
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA1 3PP

Open today:
1300 - 2200

01228 586756

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Sheepmount Athletics Stadium

Mayors Drive
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA3 8XL

Open today:
1500 - 1700
1800 - 2000

01228 591241

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The Sands Leisure Centre

Carlisle
Cumbria
CA1 1JQ

Open today:
0630 - 2100

01228633766

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Trinity Leisure Centre

Strand Road
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA1 1JB

Open today:
1600 - 2100

01228 403565

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keep up to date with what's happening in Cumberland

The Sands Leisure Centre Commonwealth open weekend

Local residents are invited to discover a new sport, and celebrate the 2026 Commonwealth Games at the Sands Centre, Carlisle.

National Sports Open Weekend - 18th and 19th July

Inspired by the Commonwealth Games.. Come and see what we offer at Trinity Leisure Centre

Drowning Prevention Week, Held 13th - 20th June 2026

Drowning Prevention Week (DPW) is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest water safety campaigns. Spearheaded by the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS).

Children's Holiday Camps

Six weeks can be a long time to keep your little ones entertained, why not plan ahead and let us do that for you!

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New British Gymnastics Foundation Love to Move Programme Launches at The Sands Centre to Support Older Adults and Those Living with Cognitive Impairments

The Sands Centre is delighted to announce the launch of the British Gymnastics Foundation's Love to Move programme