Ponteland Leisure Centre

About Ponteland Leisure Centre

Ponteland Leisure Centre on Callerton Lane is the town's main sport and fitness hub, with a swimming pool, an air-conditioned gym, fitness studios, a sports hall and playing fields. Operated by Places Leisure, it runs a full timetable of classes and family swimming.

Part of the modern civic centre delivered in Ponteland's town-centre redevelopment, it sits alongside the library and Waitrose, and hosts community events such as the annual Lions Swimarathon.

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Blog posts and guides that feature Ponteland Leisure Centre.

A Weekend in Ponteland: How to Spend 48 Hours

Visiting or just fancy a staycation on your doorstep? A relaxed 48-hour itinerary for Ponteland, from riverside walks and a village zoo to historic pubs and good food.

Children's Birthday Party Venues in Ponteland

Planning a party? A guide to children's birthday party venues in and around Ponteland, from a zoo with reptile encounters to pool and climbing parties.

Summer Sports Camps in Ponteland

Active days out in the holidays. A guide to summer sports camps in Ponteland, from the leisure centre's multi-sports weeks to football and multi-sport coaching.

Summer Holiday Activities in Ponteland: Keeping the Kids Busy

Six weeks to fill? A guide to summer holiday activities in and around Ponteland, from a family zoo and holiday camps to soft play, swimming and days out.

Running and Cycling in Ponteland: Routes and Where to Start

Quiet lanes, woodland paths and a new traffic-free route into Newcastle. A guide to running and cycling around Ponteland and Darras Hall, whatever your distance.

Yoga in Ponteland: Classes and Studios for All Levels

From dedicated local teachers to leisure-centre classes, a guide to where to practise yoga in Ponteland, whether you are a complete beginner or coming back to the mat.

Football in Ponteland: Clubs, Teams and How to Get Involved

From a community club founded in 1900 to one of the area's biggest junior sections, a guide to football in Ponteland and how to get involved, whatever your age.

Personal Trainers in Ponteland

Want a helping hand with your fitness? A guide to where to find personal training in Ponteland, from a coaching-led gym to one-to-one sessions at the leisure centre.

Swimming in Ponteland: Pools and Lessons

Where to swim in Ponteland, from lane swimming and a warm learner pool at the leisure centre to swimming lessons and options a short drive away.

A Rainy Day in Ponteland: Indoor Things to Do

When the Northumberland weather closes in, here is where to go: indoor ideas for a rainy day in and around Ponteland, from the leisure centre and library to Kirkley Hall and Dobbies.

Council Services in Ponteland: A Practical Guide

Who does what in Ponteland, from bins and council tax to planning and allotments. A practical guide to Northumberland County Council and Ponteland Town Council.

Free Things to Do in Ponteland

Riverside walks, birdwatching, a historic church and the village library: the best things to do in and around Ponteland that won't cost a penny.

Baby & Toddler Groups in Ponteland

Stay-and-play groups, church toddler mornings and baby sensory classes in Ponteland, where new parents and little ones can meet, centred on Memorial Hall and St Mary's.

Where to Park in Ponteland

Good news for visitors: parking in Ponteland is free. A guide to the village's council car parks, the short-stay disc bays and where to leave the car.

After-School Activities & Tutoring in Ponteland

Academic tutoring, swimming, martial arts, tennis and dance, the clubs and coaching that keep Ponteland children busy after school and in the holidays.

Sport and Fitness in Ponteland: Gyms, Clubs and Where to Play

From a state-of-the-art leisure centre to rugby, football, tennis, bowls and golf, Ponteland is unusually well set up for staying active. A guide to the gyms, studios and sports clubs across the town.

Ponteland Leisure Centre and Library: The Town's Modern Heart

Ponteland's 2020 redevelopment gave the town a state-of-the-art leisure centre, a library on an indoor 'community street', and a place to learn, exercise and meet, all under one roof. Here's what's there.

Days Out Around Ponteland: Golf, a Zoo and Country Escapes

Ponteland's countryside setting makes it a fine base for a day out. A guide to the best of it, Kirkley Hall's zoo and gardens, championship golf at Close House, the town's own golf club, birdwatching at Prestwick Carr, and country walks along the River Pont.

Moving to Ponteland: The Complete Guide

Thinking of moving to Ponteland or Darras Hall? A practical guide to the town, its schools, high street, transport links and what makes it one of the North East's most sought-after places to live.

Ponteland Schools & Catchment: A Parent's Guide

Ponteland's schools are the number-one reason families move to the town. A plain-English guide to the primaries, Ponteland High School, the 2020 campus, the Pele Trust, how Northumberland admissions and catchment really work, and the Newcastle private-school option.

Things to Do in Ponteland & Darras Hall

Riverside walks, a historic church, golf, the leisure centre and a full calendar of community events, how to spend a day or a weekend in Ponteland and Darras Hall.