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    Best Sports Centres In York

    We've rounded up the best sports centres in York in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 9 York sports centres to pick from.Alternatively, why not explore some other sightseeing days out nearby, including indoor and soft play areas. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!

    All the sports centres we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.

    Many of the places we list are historic or educational in nature and would be suitable for class trips or as ways to keep the learning up whilst having fun over the school holidays.

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    The Hydro

    • Harrogate
    • Indoor
    • Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres

    A good local pool is worth its weight in gold, especially if you have children! The Hydro is Harrogate has three pools altogether, which means there’...

    All Ages

    19.2 mi

    Dewsbury Sports Centre

    • Dewsbury
    • Indoor
    • Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres

    Dewsbury Sports Centre, run by Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL), is located a 5 minute walk away from Dewsbury Bus Station and 10 minute's walk from Dew...

    All Ages

    29.2 mi

    The Pods

    • Scunthorpe
    • Indoor
    • Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres

    The Pods offer an eight lane, 25 metre swimming pool with teaching pool and family fun sessions for a simple splash about or some fun skill developme...

    All Ages

    31.9 mi

    The Leisure Centre Keighley(1)

    • Keighley
    • Indoor
    • Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres

    The Leisure Centre, Keighley is the largest sports facility in the north of the district, and comprises a sports centre, leisure pool, SHOKK Junior F...

    All Ages

    33.9 mi

    Rainbow Leisure Centre

    • Middlesbrough
    • Indoor
    • Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres

    Rainbow Leisure Centre is the home of active families in Coulby Newham. Get your sweat on in a modern 6-court sports hall, where you can practice bad...

    All Ages

    39.3 mi

    Eston Leisure Centre

    • Middlesbrough
    • Indoor
    • Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres

    Looking for a place to play sports with the kids? Eston Leisure Centre offers indoor facilities for all your favourite sports, including football, sq...

    All Ages

    42.2 mi

    The House Skatepark

    • Sheffield
    • Indoor
    • Activity Centres

    The House Skatepark is in an airy10,500 sq ft warehouse and offers a variety of street and pro style equipment ranging from friendly to fiendish to p...

    Ages 9+

    42.5 mi

    The Dolphin Centre

    • Darlington
    • Indoor
    • Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres

    The Dolphin Centre is a fantastic place for you and your little water babies to have lots of splashtastic fun with an excellent pool complex and an U...

    All Ages

    43.3 mi


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    Redcar & Cleveland Leisure and Community Heart

    • Redcar
    • Indoor
    • Swimming Pools and Leisure Centres

    If you love water sports, you’ll love Redcar & Cleveland Leisure and Community Heart! This lovely family-friendly leisure centre in Redcar has 3...

    All Ages

    45.3 mi

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