Abbey Leisure Centre

Abbey Leisure Centre This page contains information and news about Abbey Leisure Centre.

This page is run by the community for the community we appointed an admin team which includes a social media consultant, fitness instructors or companies who have classes at the centre to run the page for the community. This page is not run by Durham County Council so for any questions or complaints please phone the Abbey on 03000 266 443 or for any additional information or bookings as we can't deal with these on behalf of the Abbey Leisure Centre we might be able to help with general questions like opening times etc.

📈MEMBERSHIP HEALTH CHECK📈-Are you getting the most out of your membership?-Are you on the best rate for your age or circ...
15/09/2026

📈MEMBERSHIP HEALTH CHECK📈

-Are you getting the most out of your membership?

-Are you on the best rate for your age or circumstances?

-Do you know everything your membership includes?

-Thinking about upgrading from single site to multi site?

🤝Let’s make sure your membership is working for you. Come chat with one of our friendly team members—we’re here to help you get the most value and support from your membership!

💻📱Follow the link below to see our full range of memberships 👇
https://thriveleisure.co.uk/index.php/memberships/

📢 We’d love your feedback!We're partnering with Sport England, for the fourth year running, to better understand how peo...
15/09/2026

📢 We’d love your feedback!

We're partnering with Sport England, for the fourth year running, to better understand how people use our leisure centres and how we can continue to improve the experience for everyone who visits.

⏱️ Got 5 minutes? Complete our short customer survey and help shape future improvements both locally and nationally.

The feedback we receive really does make a difference. Last year, nearly 3,000 thrive customers took part in the survey, providing invaluable insight into what's working well and where we can improve. Their feedback showed that:

✅ 83% of customers were satisfied with their overall experience, higher than the national average
✅ 93% said they feel safe when visiting our centres
✅ 87% agreed our centres are welcoming and inclusive
✅ Customers praised the friendliness, helpfulness and expertise of our staff
✅ Satisfaction with the value for money offered by our memberships and activities continues to improve
This year, we'd love to hear from even more customers so we can continue improving services across our 14 thrive leisure centres.

📅 Survey closes 4 October 2026.
Thank you for helping us provide the best possible experience for our customers. 💙

🔄️ Healthy Habits - Resetting after the Holidays  School holidays are a very fun time for families, but they can also be...
02/09/2026

🔄️ Healthy Habits - Resetting after the Holidays

School holidays are a very fun time for families, but they can also be hard work for parents. For this reason, it's so important for parents to take the time to practice a little extra self care at this time to help you to transition back to your family's normal routine.

Here's our top three tips for parents looking to reset after a busy summer.

🧘💤. Rest and reset. Parties, play dates and trips out all come at a cost to your energy. Take some time for intentional rest; that could be a snooze in the daytime, a walk in the park or a quiet coffee by yourself. All of these things help to bring you back into balance, whilst taking a little bit of time for yourself.

📞👥 Connect with others. Taking time to connect with people that you may not have had a chance to see over the holidays is an essential practive for helping you to return to normality. Call a family member, meet up with a friend for a chat or get out for a stroll together; every connection counts.

🧽🫧. Reset your space. Chances are, your space may have got a little messy during the holidays! If the job feels overwhelming, try setting a timer for 15 minutes to get started, or tidy in categories (rubbish, then laundry, then dishes, then putting things away). A clear space is a clear mind.

Come join us and work those muscles in a friendly, supportive setting - book now through your app!

The summer holidays are coming to an end this week, and we've have a fantastic time with you all! 🤩 If you have any feed...
31/08/2026

The summer holidays are coming to an end this week, and we've have a fantastic time with you all! 🤩

If you have any feedback about our sessions, visit our Contact Us page on our website - we'd love to hear from you. 💙

https://thriveleisure.co.uk/index.php/contact-us/

Bank Holiday Centre ClosureReminder to our customers that our centres are closed tomorrow for the Bank Holiday Monday (3...
30/08/2026

Bank Holiday Centre Closure

Reminder to our customers that our centres are closed tomorrow for the Bank Holiday Monday (31st August). If you have any questions, chat to the reception team next time you're in centre. 💙

‼️Quick reminder ‼️⛔We will be closed 📅Monday 31st August🕒 All dayℹ️ Bank Holiday🤸Soft Play Only📅From Tuesday 1st Septem...
28/08/2026

‼️Quick reminder ‼️

⛔We will be closed
📅Monday 31st August
🕒 All day
ℹ️ Bank Holiday

🤸Soft Play Only
📅From Tuesday 1st September
🕒9:00am to 6:00 pm
ℹ️ Abbey Adventure will be open Saturday and Sunday only

🥊🥊🥊BOXERCISE 🥊🥊🥊📅Tuesday 1st September🕒7pm - 7.45pmNew class now available to book!📱Please call 0300 0266 443 (not yet a...
28/08/2026

🥊🥊🥊BOXERCISE 🥊🥊🥊

📅Tuesday 1st September
🕒7pm - 7.45pm

New class now available to book!

📱Please call 0300 0266 443 (not yet available online)

🎒 Healthy Habits - Back-to-School Routine Guide for Parents 🎒 The long summer days are great for relaxing the rules – bu...
28/08/2026

🎒 Healthy Habits - Back-to-School Routine Guide for Parents 🎒

The long summer days are great for relaxing the rules – but as the new school year approaches, it’s time to gently guide the children (and yourself!) back into a routine.

Here are some simple tips to help make the transition smoother for everyone:

⏰ Ease Into Earlier Bedtimes Start shifting bedtime 10–15 minutes earlier each night about a week before school starts. Gradual changes feel less like a shock to the system!
🍳 Bring Back Morning Routines Set a consistent wake-up time and begin getting ready as if it’s a school day – breakfast, getting dressed, and brushing teeth. Practice makes perfect!
🧠 Reintroduce Screen Time Limits Gradually reduce daytime screen time and move evening devices away from bedtime to help reset sleep patterns and attention spans.
🖍️ Start Quiet Learning Time Reading together, doing puzzles, or some light writing exercises help children to get back into a learning mindset – without pressure.
🎒 Get Organised Together Let your child help pick out school stationery and supplies, prep their uniform, or plan lunches. Involving them builds excitement and ownership.
🗣️ Talk About the Year Ahead Ask how they feel about going back – excited, nervous, unsure? Reassure them it’s normal to feel all the things. Let them know you're in it together.
💚 Be Kind to Yourself Transitions can be tough on parents too. Deep breaths, realistic expectations, and a bit of prep go a long way. You've got this!

✨ A little routine now means a calmer start later. If you have any tips for other parents, be sure to share them in the comments. ✨

💪 Group Exercise: Move Together, Feel Better There’s something special about working out together. Whether it’s the musi...
26/08/2026

💪 Group Exercise: Move Together, Feel Better

There’s something special about working out together. Whether it’s the music, the motivation, or just having a laugh while you move — group exercise classes are good for the body and the soul. At thrive, we love seeing people come together to move, lift, stretch and sweat it out as a team.

From high-energy cardio sessions to relaxing Yoga flows, there’s something for everyone, whatever mood you're in.
✨ Make new friends
✨ Try something different
✨ Feel-good fitness, guaranteed So if you've not tried a class in a while — this is your sign. 💙

Bank Holiday Centre ClosureReminder to our customers that our centres are closed on Bank Holiday Monday (31st August). I...
25/08/2026

Bank Holiday Centre Closure

Reminder to our customers that our centres are closed on Bank Holiday Monday (31st August). If you have any questions, chat to the reception team next time you're in centre. 💙

Address

Abbey Road
Durham
DH15GE

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 9pm
Thursday 6:30am - 9pm
Friday 6:30am - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 5pm
Sunday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+443000266443

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