The Beach Leisure Centre
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The Beach Leisure Centre
Beach Promenade,
Aberdeen
Email: BeachLeisureCentre@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Telephone: 01224 655401 or 01224 655402
Fax: 01224 648693
The Beach Leisure Centre is one of the North of Scotland's premier leisure facilities, offering a wide range of activities for all the family. There is a tremendous range of fun activities to enjoy, from swimming to climbing and all visitors can be assured of a warm welcome from our friendly qualified staff! Whether you are a parent with a child looking for some fun time in the pool or a competitive sports person we have something for you. Also you don't have to be doing something active you can simply come down and enjoy some relaxing time in the health suite.
What can you do at The Beach Leisure Centre?
There is a wide variety of activities to do at The Beach Leisure Centre. Below is a guide to those activities, so have a read and decide on what you want to do first then get down to Aberdeen's biggest sports facility and start taking advantage of the services available to you!!
Leisure Pool
The freeform leisure pool has fantastic water features including rapids and a wave machine so you won't fail but have a whale
of a time. Also the Swimming Pool has a full programme of activities including: Public swimming Sessions, Parent & Toddler Sessions, under 16's session and more..Also the timetable will change in the School holidays to accommodate more swimming time during the day. This freeform pool means that it is not a rectangular shape like most standard Swimming Pools but is a curvy round shape which has a deep end but gently rises up to the shallow end like a sea onto the beach. Also you can enjoy the poolside Jacuazzi and sit back and relax!
The wave machine is artificial waves created for the swimming pool and again simulates waves rolling onto a beach from the sea and definitely not to be missed.
The rapids are fast and furious and the pool water is channeled down canyon in the pool like a fast flowing river which creates a strong current in the pool.
The Flumes - there are 4 flume rides at The Beach Leisure Centre. There is a mini flume which is located within the pool hall area and is free to all pool users. Moreover there is another 3 flume rides for the more adventurous which are located at the rear of the pool hall in the flume building.
The 3 Flumes are called The Pipeline, The Tube and The Wipeout. You will have loads of fun on our flumes!
Fitness Studio
Our Fitness Studio is kitted out with a wide array of cardio vascular and resistance equipment for the sole purpose of working out and toning every muscle in your body. CV equipment includes exercise cycles, rowing machines, cross trainers and jogging machines. There is also a wide variety of free weights and resistance machines for developing strength work. Don't worry if you are not sure how to get started, you can speak to one of our fully qualified Fitness instructors who are on hand. They can help get you started by developing a fitness programme to suit your needs which you can use to measure your progress. If you are a more experienced gym user then why not ask our Instructors for some advice on changing your training to give you a new challenge. Our Fitness Studio opens at 0700 Monday - Friday. Minimum age for users is 16.
To find out about Aberdeen City Council's membership download our or check out more Information on our Membership - ACE Club pages and find out about committing to fitness!!!
Health Suite
The Health Suite is equipped with a variety of relaxing and invigorating facilities including:
- Steam Room - Stimulate the senses and eliminates any stresses in our steam room
- Sauna - There are 2 saunas, each at different temperatures for improving your skin and to get that good feeling
- Relaxation area - Chill out and just relax without a care in the world
- Massage room - Please ask at reception for more information on massage therapies.
Please note minimum age for the Health Suite is 16
Sports Hall & Balcony
The generous indoor sports hall is equivalent in size to 8 badminton courts. The hall is normally divided up onto 2 halves so the hall can accommodate 2 games of five-a-side football. This wooded floored sports hall is suitable for most activities including 5-a-side football, Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Handball, Short Tennis, Trampolining, martial arts, fitness classes, gymnastics and more.... The floor has recently been relayed in October 2006. There is a balcony area that over looks the sports hall which is ideal for spectators. The sports hall can be booked for large events which can be done so through our centralised booking team based at the AECC.
For Information on Trampolining classes click on here for more Information: Trampoline Class Information
Fitness Classes
The Beach Leisure Centre has a full range of Fitness classes to cater for all fitness types. Whether its a Circuits class or a line dancing class we have a class that will suit your ability and taste. We even have an antenatal & postnatal class in the swimming pool called Aqua natal for mums.
The timetable is available for you to view and print off so you have your own personal copy to make sure you don't miss any of our classes. Minimum age for classes is 16.
Climbing Wall
Adjoining the Sports hall, the climbing wall offers a challenge for the experienced and novice climbers alike. This boldering wall was designed by 'Bendcrete' and has various levels of difficulty.
All adults over the age of 16 can use the wall but will be asked to sign a disclaimer before entrance and any under 16's must be accompanied by a compedant adult. Please note that Aberdeen City Council does not provide any equipment.
Creche
The Creche at the Beach Leisure Centre operates a free Creche to supplement its facilities. Details are below:
- Opening Times: Monday - Friday 0930 - 1630
- Ages of the children: 8 weeks to 8 years
- Maximum stay is 2 hours
- The Creche is only for customers using the Facility for the period of the booking
- Bookings can be made in person or by telephone.
- Bookings can be made 3 days in advance (non-members) or 6 days in advance (Priority Booking or ACE Club members)
- Places are limited so any cancellations must be notified as soon as possible.
For Creche Facilities in Sports Centres and details on Aberdeen City Council's Creche policies.
Cafe
Whether you have been playing 5-side Football, having fun on the flumes, taking part in our Line Dancing class, you can't beat having a relaxing drink in the comfort of our cafe. You will find a nice selection of hot foods, cold snacks and drinks that caters for most tastes.
As Well as hot drinks from the cafe you can purchase cold sports drinks from our vending machine area which is located in this area also.
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 1000 - 1430 / Saturday, Sunday 1000 - 1630.
Making a Booking, Prices & Membership (Links)
- Making a Sports Booking
- Sport & Recreation Events/Bookings (Helpline)
- Price List for Use of Sports Facility
- Membership - ACE Club
- Sports Memberships
Other Related Information (Links)
- Sports and Recreation
- Sports Activities in Aberdeen City
- Access to Leisure (Help Line)
- School/Education Lettings (Area 1 & 2)
- Sports Development
- Citywide Fitness Class Timetable
- Parent & Toddler Activities
Timetables
- Please see the Sports Venues for updated timetable information.
