Opening hours and facilities at Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub

Christmas opening hours

The centre will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. On other days it will be open as normal apart from:

Christmas Eve - 7am to 2pm
27 to 30 December - 7am to 4pm
New Year's Eve - 7am to 2pm

See opening times for Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub, the amazing facilities on offer at the centre and how to get in touch with us.

Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub opening times

The centre is open seven days a week.

Swimming pool opening times

Monday to Thursday - 6:30am until 9pm
Friday - 6:30am until 8pm
Saturday and Sunday - 6:30am until 7pm

Gym opening times

Monday to Thursday - 6:15am until 9:30pm
Friday - 6:15am until 7:30pm
Saturday and Sunday - 6:15am until 6:30pm

Sauna and steam experience opening times

Monday to Wednesday - 7am until 9pm
Thursday - 8am until 9pm
Friday - 7am until 8pm
Saturday and Sunday - 7am until 7pm

Cafe opening times

Monday to Friday - 7am until 7pm
Saturday and Sunday - 7am until 4pm

Bank holiday opening times

The centre is also open on all bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day although opening hours may vary.

Contact us

Call us on 01423 860011.

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Facilities at Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub

This fantastic leisure and wellbeing hub offers you:

a 25 metre six lane pool with safety cameras
an activity pool with flume
a 60-station fitness suite with the latest Technogym connected equipment
a spacious lifting area with free weights, plate-loaded machines and cable resistance machines
stretching areas for recovery
an immersive group cycling studio
poolside viewing
a sauna and steam room
changing facilities
a cafe with a viewing area for the swimming pool and plenty of seating
children's outdoor play area

We also have facilities for those with disabilities including:

level access throughout the facility with a passenger lift to access the first floor
a wet and dry changing places changing room, one provides a full room lifting hoist and shower bed
stepped and ladder access to the pools with a pool pod and lift platform designed for those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility
reserved parking

See our accessibility information at Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub here.

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Location

Knaresborough Leisure and Wellness Centre is located on King James Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8EB.

Parking and how to get here

Parking

We have a small car park on site which is controlled by a barrier which will let you in automatically but you will need to enter a code to exit. The code can be found located around the centre so please remember to check before you leave.

If the car park is full alternative parking can be found in the pay and display at York Place car park. This car park is located opposite the leisure centre or on-street parking is available on the roads close to the centre.

Walking

From the town centre head southeast up the High Street and follow the route of the main A59 road.

Cycling

We have a large number of covered cycle racks located outside the front of the facility, you will need to bring your own bike lock.

Bus

The main bus station is only 250 metres away in Knaresborough town centre and a but stop for local routes is located on the road right outside the centre.

Train

Knaresborough train station is located 550 metres away at the lower end of the High Street.

Refunds

Accessibility information at Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub

Access for customers with mobility impairments

level access from the car park
changing place facility (wet side and dry side)
additional accessible toilets
additional accessible changing rooms
level access to the pool changing rooms
passenger lift to the first floor and fitness suite
low-level reception counter
pool pod, shallow steps or ladder access to the pool
larger lockers for crutches or walking sticks
sensor taps and toilets
automatic entrance doors
chairs in reception
staff will assist where required with access gates
blue badge parking bays

We ask customers to remove their shoes before entering the changing village. If this affects your balance and stability, please leave them on.

Access for customers with hearing impairments

there are hearing loops installed throughout the building.

Access for customers who have visual impairments

information is available in different formats on request
high contrast colour on some lockers
braille on significant signs
staff will guide you to the poolside if requested

Access for customers with learning or cognitive impairments

standardised signage across all the centres making navigation easier
instructions on sensor taps and hand dryers
neutral floor coverings

Information for customers who have autism or sensory difficulties

we have a box of puzzles, drawing books and toys behind reception, you are welcome to use these if you feel anxious or need a distraction
reception can be busy with queueing during peak periods
the pool hall can be a little noisy during busy periods
lifeguards use whistles to attract people's attention
if we plan to test the fire alarm, an announcement will be made beforehand