The Sands Leisure Centre
Welcome to The Sands Centre, located in the heart of Carlisle. As a charitable, social enterprise in partnership with Carlisle City Council, we offer first-class leisure and swimming facilities alongside a premier entertainment venue. Our state-of-the-art, 100+ station gym features specialised zones for cardio, strength, and resistance training, as well as a Group Cycle studio. We also have two dedicated Group Exercise studios that host a variety of classes, from Pilates to Combat and Circuits. Swimmers of all levels can enjoy our eight-lane, 25-meter pool, perfect for both fitness and recreational activities. For those looking to improve their skills, we offer adult Swim Doctor sessions. Our four-lane, 20-meter pool with a moveable floor is home to the Better Swim School and our popular Water Workout fitness classes. Come and experience all that The Sands Centre has to offer!
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Great Cumbrian Run 2024 sees 1,675 entrants celebrate running in Carlisle
The 40th edition of the Great Cumbrian Run was a resounding success, drawing a total of 1,675 entrants across its various events.
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The Sands Leisure Centre
- The Sands Leisure Centre
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Carlisle
Cumbria
CA1 1JQ
- By train, tube & tram
- Carlisle Station
- By bike
- Bike storage available
- Storage for 10 bikes available
- By car
- Car parking available
- 261 total spaces available
- 13 disabled spaces available
- Parking type: Free
- 3 Hours Free For Leisure Centre Users. Otherwise: 1 Hour - £1.40 1 – 2 Hours - £2.30 2 – 3 Hours - £2.70 3 – 4 Hours - £3.20 All Day - £3.80 Early Bird (All Day) - Pay before 10.30am Monday to Friday - £2.80 Minibuses - £3.80