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Gateshead Leisure Centre is a community-focused venue operated by Gateshead Active, located at Alexandra Road in Gateshead. Since reopening in 2024, the centre offers a broad mix of facilities and spaces suitable for local events, performances, sports, and family activities. While there isn’t a public seating chart for the main hall, third-party listings note an approximate theatre-style capacity of around 1,200 seats. The centre is a short walk from Gateshead Library and is easily reachable by bus, car, or bike. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transport, and nearby amenities to help you plan your visit or secure tickets for upcoming events.
Facilities at Gateshead Leisure Centre include a 25m swimming pool, a 12m learner pool, a fully-equipped gym, an 8-court sports hall, soft play for younger visitors, Clip 'n' Climb climbing experiences, three studio rooms, three party rooms, a squash court, and a cafe with a licensed bar. The centre also hosts community events and has served as fanzone space during major football matches. Parking is complimentary, and the site sits beside Gateshead Library. For travel, the Go North East bus route 57 serves the area, providing a straightforward option for event-goers. Nearby hotels include Hilton Newcastle Gateshead (Bottle Bank, Gateshead NE8 2AR) and Premier Inn Newcastle Team Valley. Whether you’re attending a concert, a show, a sporting event, or a family session, Gateshead Leisure Centre is a reliable, friendly venue with a range of on-site facilities and nearby options to suit every visitor.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Alexandra Road, Gateshead, NE8 4JA.
- Venue type: Community leisure centre operated by Gateshead Active since reopening in 2024.
- Facilities: 25m swimming pool, 12m learner pool, fully-equipped gym, 8-court sports hall, soft play, Clip 'n' Climb, 3 studio rooms, 3 party rooms, squash court, café/licensed bar.
- Seating/chart: No official public seating chart published; main hall capacity publicly cited only in third-party listings (approx. 1,200 seats for a theatre-style setup).
- Parking: Free car parking available.
- Transit: Located beside Gateshead Library; served by Go North East bus route 57.
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Newcastle Gateshead (Bottle Bank, Gateshead NE8 2AR); Premier Inn Newcastle Team Valley (nearby Gateshead area).
- Notable events hosted: Reopened June 14, 2024 after closure; centre cafes have been used as fanzone spaces for England at Euro 2024.
- Status note: The centre was closed by Gateshead Council on July 21, 2023 and later transferred to Gateshead Active for community operation.