opening hours

Opening times for week commencing July 14, 2025 Next > >

Centre

Mon - Thu
06:30 - 22:00
Fri
06:30 - 21:00
Sat - Sun
08:00 - 18:00
* Different parts of the building may have slightly different opening times throughout the day. Please check before you visit.

Gym

Mon - Thu
06:30 - 22:00
Fri
06:30 - 21:00
Sat - Sun
08:00 - 18:00

Swimming Pool

Mon - Wed
06:30 - 21:30
Thu
06:30 - 21:00
Fri
06:30 - 20:30
Sat - Sun
08:00 - 17:30

Cafe

Mon - Fri
08:30 - 18:00
Sat - Sun
09:00 - 17:30

Soft Play

Mon - Fri
09:00 - 18:00
Sat - Sun
00:00 - 16:00

Athletics Track & Velodrome

Temporarily closed

3G Pitches

Mon - Thu
09:00 - 20:30
Fri
09:00 - 19:30
Sat - Sun
09:00 - 17:00

our facilities

accessibility

  • Adapted for wheelchairs
    Adapted for wheelchairs
  • Disabled toilet
    Disabled toilet
  • Accessible Parking
    Accessible Parking
  • Poolside hoist
    Poolside hoist
  • Ramp Access
    Ramp Access
  • Accessible Changing
    Accessible Changing
  • Lift
    Lift
  • Poolside Facilities
    Poolside Facilities
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    Changing Places

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news & events

Senior Club Games

On Tuesday 7th October 2025, Better are hosting the Senior Club Games at White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre, and we’d like you to take part!

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our partners

We are pleased to work in partnership with Reading Borough Council.
  • Reading Borough Council

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Palmer Park Leisure Centre & Stadium

Palmer Park Leisure Centre & Stadium location and directions
Palmer Park Leisure Centre & Stadium Palmer Park Leisure Centre & Stadium
Wokingham Road
Reading
RG6 1LF
By bus By bus
4, X4, 13, 14, 17
By train, tube & tram By train, tube & tram
Reading
By bike By bike
Bike storage available
Storage for 20 bikes available
By car By car
Car parking available
131 total spaces available
7 disabled spaces available
Parking type: Paying
First 3 Hours Free. Chargeable from 3 hours on.