Sports & Leisure

Waves Leisure Centre

A popular leisure centre near the seafront with a swimming pool featuring wave machine and flumes, gym, spa facilities, and soft play area. A go-to destination for families and fitness enthusiasts alike.

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About Waves Leisure Centre

Waves is a leisure centre run by North Tyneside Council at The Links in Whitley Bay, near the seafront. Its aquatic facilities include leisure and small swimming pools, a wave machine, water slides and an aquatic play area, with accessible features such as poolside hoists, ramps and accessible changing. The centre also has a Contours gym, an exercise class studio, a multi-use studio, a meeting room and a soft play area. A range of activities is on offer including lane swimming, aqua classes, adult and junior swimming lessons, one-to-one lessons and pool parties, and there is a coffee bar on site. It is a popular destination for families and fitness users alike.

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