Welcome to your local Better at Gateshead

Birtley Leisure Centre, Durham Road
Birtley
DH3 2TB

Open today:
0700 - 2100

Shibdon Road
Blaydon-on-Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE21 5NW

Open today:
0630 - 2100

0191 433 5770

Dunston Bank
Dunston
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE11 9PY

Open today:
0630 - 2100

0191 433 5757

Neilson Road
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE10 0EF

Open today:
0615 - 2100

0191 433 5700

High Lanes
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE10 0PD

Open today:
0630 - 2100

0191 433 5715

keep up to date with what's happening in Gateshead

Join us for Social Seniors Club on Fridays at 1pm-2pm and Women's Weightlifting on Thursdays and Sundays. Find out more...

Better have partnered with Carers UK to offer free day passes and discounted membership for all Carers across Gateshead and Newcastle

GLL, operator of Better leisure centres in Gateshead, will take over management of Birtley Leisure Centre from the council on 1 April 2026.

Better have partned with We Do Tennis to provide a wide ranging programme of tennis in Gateshead Parks.

We're all about helping to make community services and spaces better for everyone.

A new and inclusive SEND programme is here to strengthen support for children, young people and families across Gateshead.