John Charles Centre for Sport

Class Timetable

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John Charles Fitness Timetable (PDF, 726KB)

Please note that when booking a tennis court/session the time shown is 1 hour. This includes 50 mins on court and 10 mins change time. 

Swim Timetables

Remember you no longer have to book in advance for your swim session. You can just turn up for your desired session, but we would advise to arrive 15 minutes before your session as they will be filled on a first come first served basis

Opens in new windowAquatics Centre, JCCS Swim Timetable - Term Time (PDF,142KB)

Opens in new windowAquatics Centre, JCCS Swim Timetable 26 May - 1 June 2025 (PDF,180KB)

 

For session descriptions click here

Atlantis Inflatable Waterpark

The Atlantis Waterpark is the first of it's kind for Active Leeds, featuring a 17 section inflatable set up at the Aquatics Centre, John Charles Centre for Sport

Get set for a wild ride with obstacles, slides, and non-stop giggles for everyone aged 6 and up! 

Making its big splashy debut in Spring 2025, and we’re eager for a crowd of kids and grown-ups to join in the frolic!

Available Sessions!

To book please follow the link to your preferred session

Before Attending!

  • Goggles, Jewellery, watches or hard objects must be removed.
  • Appropriate swimwear must be worn.
  • Buoyancy aid will be provided and must be worn at all times by all users.
  • All users must be able to swim 25m with buoyancy aid and will be tested prior to being permitted on the inflatable.
  • You must attend the safety brief for Atlantis and complete a swim test. If you are late to the session after the safety brief has started or swim test completed then you will not be able to attend the session.
  • Follow the instructions of staff at all times. Staff will instruct you when you can access the inflatable.
  • Children aged 6-7 years must be supervised by an adult on a 1:1 basis.
  • If your child falls off the inflatable, the adult must also exit and both make their way to the poolside before starting the course again.
  • Do not use the inflatable if you are pregnant or have an injury.
  • All bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Please review our Atlantis Inflatable booking terms and conditions, along with the FAQs before making your booking.

Please review our Atlantis Inflatable booking terms and conditions, along with the FAQs before making your booking.

Facilities

  • 68 station gym
  • 50m pool with capability to reduce to 3 sections
  • 3m, 5m, 7.5m, 10m diving platforms
  • 1m and 3m springboards
  • Diving pool
  • Grandstand and Parkside hospitality suites
  • Dug out bar
  • Cafe
  • Meeting rooms for hire
  • Floodlit playing areas with fitted catching net and kickboards
  • 10 3rd generation astro pitches
  • 8 rink indoor bowls hall
  • 50 metre 6 lane indoor straight track for sprint and hurdle training and strength and conditioning work
  • Indoor throwing cage for discus, hammer and shot
  • Outdoor Athletics track
  • Facilities for all jumping disciplines
  • Javelin throwing area
  • WiFi (free)

Opening Hours

Gym

Mon - Fri* 07:00 - 22:00
Sat 08:00 - 16:00
Sun* 08:00 - 16:00

*Low Sensory Time Wed 18.30-20.00 & Sun 13.00-14.30

Junior Gym Hours*

Mon - Fri 16:00 - 18:00

* Juniors need to be accompanied by a responsible participating adult (18yrs+) outside the junior gym times. Ratio for u16 junior to adult is 2:1 (private education groups have a specific risk assessment which alter the ratios). School holiday: centre specific sessions will be put on and advertised in advance, check our Facebook page. 

Stadium

Mon - Fri 07:15 - 22:00
Sat 08:00 - 16:00
Sun 08:00 - 16:00

Wed: 17:00-19:00 Outdoor track with flood lights available for casual users. Customers should check availability due to possible bookings.

Bowls and Athletics Centre

Please contact the Stadium for details on operating hours 0113 3788000  

Tennis

Mon - Fri 09:00 - 21:00
Sat and Sun 09:00 - 16:00

Accessibility

  • Level entrance with automatic doors
  • Induction loop
  • Lift access to all floors
  • Accessible changing and shower facility
  • Transfer hoist
  • Gym (equipment includes ergometer bike and dual assisted pulley machine)
  • Pool hoist
  • Tactile signage
  • Level access to tennis courts
  • Tennis wheelchairs

Local Transport

Visit www.wymetro.com for information on getting to and from John Charles Centre for Sport by public transport.

Pricing

Click here to view our current pricing list.

Lost Property

If you believe you may have left or lost something within our Leisure Centre please contact a member of the Customer Service Centre team on 0113 3760398. 

Please note the opening hours of the Customer Service Centre are Monday to Friday 08.00-18.30, Saturday and Sunday 08.00-16.00.