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 Swimming

Our fantastic swimming pool is well equipped for both fitness swimming and also for fun activities for the family.

Family fun sessions with mats run throughout the school holidays and why not challenge yourself on our aquasplash run for ages 6 and over

For younger members of the family we have a smaller fun pool with a slide and plenty of floats and toys to keep them entertained.

We also offer children swimming for £1  before 10am to book this book under a swim for all session. Adults are normal price.

 

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Adult and Junior Gym

We are confident in saying that our gym boasts one of the best - if  not the very best view from any other in the UK.

We offer short term passes to enable to keep up with your fitness routine whilst on holiday and even the chance to bring your child along to the gym with you during adult and junior gym sessions, and show them what you love about working out and keeping fit. It's never to early to teach them great habits!

We also offer Junior Gym Sessions on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturday and Sunday 11am-1pm. Aimed at children aged 11+, these sessions are perfect for friends to come along and work out together with the reassurance of a qualified instructor present at all times. An induction must be completed on the first visit to junior gym.

Gym, Adult and Junior Gym and Junior Gym sessions are all bookable via the Better UK app or online:

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Aquasplash

Take on the aqua splash challenge at St Ives leisure centre. Aqua splash is an exciting, inflatable obstacle course laid out in the swimming pool. Dive, climb and make your way across the fun and exciting course at a local swimming pool near you. To use Aqua Splash you need to be a minimum of 8 years old and able to swim 25 metres. We have the Learner pool open for the little ones to play in while the bigger ones run the aquasplash.

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Pickleball

What is Pickleball?
Pickleball is a hybrid of tennis, badminton and table tennis, pickleball is a fun, exciting game for people of all ages and abilities. It is played on the same size as a badminton court, using a shorter tennis-style net.

Games are in singles or doubles and players use paddles to hit a plastic ball between one another, usually playing up to 11 points. Learn more about the sport on Pickleball England website.

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Short Term Passes

Did you know you can buy a 1, 7 and 14 day pass to use at the centre?

£15 for a day pass, £31.20 for 7 day pass and £52.00 for a 14 day pass giving you access to all the facilities in the centre. 

 

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