The Hive Leisure Centre
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There's so much to enjoy at The Hive Leisure Centre, from Birthday Parties, Soft Play and Holiday activities, and fun swimming sessions, to learning to swim in the Better Swim School and Junior Gym sessions. You'll find a facility that offers everything you'll need for health & fitness and activities for children!
Things to do If you're a fitness bug and like to keep active, The Hive offers a fully equipped state-of-the-art gym that has all you'll need. From cardio equipment to free weights and a functional training zone - as well as two swimming pools, a sports hall and two studios with fabulous fitness classes. With over 40 sessions, including Zumba, Group Cycle, Yoga and Circuits!
And the kids won't have to miss out on all the gym buzz when they're eligible for their Junior Gym memberships! Junior Gym benefits 11 to 15 year olds both physically and mentally, as well as providing a safe space to meet new friends. If you've got kids who are doing exams or they are twiddling their thumbs during the school holidays, there's no better stress-buster and time-filler than a productive gym session.
If you've also got teens suffering from low mood one of the best ways to help them is by boosting their activity levels. Whether you master your anxiety and breathing in yoga or sweat out your frustrations in HIIT workouts, there are plenty of mood-lifting activities to try out in the activity studios. Each session will be led by expert fitness operators so you're in good hands! Just make sure to check the fitness class time table in advance before booking a session as these can get quite busy!
Kids will love the wide range of swimming activities on offer at this Ely leisure centre such as Aqua Splash. You can dive, climb, and swim through this exciting inflatable obstacle course! There are also inclusive swimming lessons and the 'swim for all' sessions (AKA an open pool layout). Brush up on your breaststroke or build your confidence in the teaching pool - this isn't just a pool for kids. There are lots of activities to take part in, in and out of the water!
Toddlers can have lots of fun in a safe environment using the soft play facilities. They'll get to meet other kids but most importantly they'll have the freedom to let loose and have fun! Psst, there's even a bouncy castle too! You can book Toddler World Sessions online.
Feeling competitive? Battle it out the four-court sports hall and pick from an array of activities like badminton and basketball. Or head outside for some outdoor exercise on the 3G pitches for a game of 11-a-side-football.
For those who are over 60, the senior membership leisure club is just for you, with short tennis, badminton and carpet bowls. The Hive also has a Changing Place.
Whether you want to improve your stamina in swim sessions, pump some iron in gym or sweat it out in the rock steady boxing classes, it's never too late to start having an active lifestyle! With a wide range of opportunities for exercise to suit everyone's needs, ages & abilities, the Hive is a must-visit for families who are on a mission to get fit and feel good.
Accessibility
Here is a list of accessible facilities at the Hive Leisure Centre...
- Adapted For Wheelchairs
- Disabled Toilet
- Accessible Parking
- Poolside Hoist
- Accessible Changing
- Lift
- Poolside Facilities
Transport & Parking for Visitors
Located in the city of Ely, it's just a short hop away from the Ely train station.
By bus125
By train, tube & tramEly Station
By bike storage availableStorage for 24 bikes is available
By carCar parking available170 total spaces available16 disabled spaces available
Parking type: Free
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15 Ely Leisure Village, Downham RoadEly
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB6 2FE
England
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