York Leisure Centre, part of the York Stadium complex at Monks Cross, Huntingdon has officially turned two!

York Leisure Centre, part of the York Stadium complex at Monks Cross, Huntingdon has officially turned two!

The leisure centre has welcomed thousands of visitors despite the challenges in their first year of opening with the covid pandemic and has continued to develop.   New equipment in the Gym including a rig, punching bag and new strength equipment has been installed and brand new classes have been added to the fitness classes including low impact exercise and Yoga classes 7 days a week.  A 6 lane 25 metre swimming pool and a shallow learner pool and swimming lessons are provided.  To find out what the leisure centre can offer you go to Better | York Leisure Centre.

Swimming lessons continue to grow and the centre has recently launched adult ‘Swim Doctor’ sessions. Over 16’s can pay as they learn with drop in Adult beginner lessons, and drop in Adult Swim Training sessions on Thursday evenings. These lessons have proved a massive hit, with participants enjoying the extra push from our resident Swim Doctor Annabeth. 

Children’s swimming lessons are also available from 3 months up, and due to demand the centre has now launched afternoon lessons on Thursdays from 3:45pm. 

Clip ‘n’ Climb has proven to be a massive hit, perfect for rainy days and birthday parties. The colourful climbing walls provide fun and adventure for both child and adult climbers alike. Each 7.5m climbing panel is equipped with auto belay – an automatic safety feature – to take up the slack as you climb and then lower you gently and securely to the floor. Clip ‘n’ Climb is available for those 4 years plus and open every day during school holidays and Friday – Sundays term time.

Continuous programme development and staff training has meant that York Leisure Centre has been able to successfully introduce inclusive activities with the launch of a Special Educational Needs Clip n Climb session on a Friday afternoon. The SEN focused Clip 'n' Climb session has a reduced capacity and no music to support any sensory sensitivities. 

February 2023 sees the launch of an inclusive swimming session on a Saturday afternoon in which customers and their carers/family can enjoy a specific session and full use of the Main Pool, Learner Pool and Splash Pad. 

York Leisure Centre at Monks Cross, is run by Better. Better also runs Yearsley Pool, Burnholme Sports Centre and Energise Leisure Centre. All four centres welcome members and non members and offer a wide range of non contract memberships from city wide access, centre only, off peak, senior, and concessionary options and because we’re a Charitable Social Enterprise every penny we make is re-invested back into improving facilities and services for everyone to enjoy. 

Better | York Leisure Centre