Summer Holiday Junior Activities
With a selection of aquatics and sporting activities across the City, click the link below for more information on activities for the school holidays! Aquatic activities bookable online here
Looking for gymnastics holiday camps/lessons/introductory sessions, these are available at Kippax, Kirkstall and Morley - click here to book online
Information for outdoor activities taking place at the Leeds Sailing & Activity Centre to be added shortly and will be bookable online here once ready!
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Summer Holiday Junior Gym Hours
Our junior gym hours for the summer holidays available by clicking the link below
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Class Timetable
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If would prefer to use our bookings website visit our bookings page
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)
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!
- Saturday 9 August; 11:00-12:00, 12:45-13:45, 14:30-15:30
- Sunday 10 August; 10:00-11:00, 11:45-12:45
- Saturday 16 August; 11:00-12:00, 12:45-13:45, 14:30-15:30
- Sunday 17 August; 10:00-11:00, 11:45-12:45
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 visit our dedicated Atlantis Inflatable Waterpark webpage to book, review our 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 (Currently Closed)
- 10 3rd generation astro pitches (Currently Closed)
- 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 |
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| 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* |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Please contact the Stadium for details on operating hours 0113 3788000 | |
Tennis |
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| 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.