Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex

30/09/2026

🎃 HALLOWEEN HUSTLE IS ON! 🎃

Think you've got what it takes to top the leaderboard? 👀

Track your moves throughout October and be in with a chance of winning:

🥇 1 Year Membership - 50,000 moves
🥈 3 Month Membership - 31,000 moves
🥉 1 Month Membership - 15,000 moves

Every step counts. Every move matters.

👻 Sign up, stay active, and hustle your way to Halloween!

T&Cs apply.

29/09/2026

❤️ Could You Restart a Heart? ❤️

Did you know that learning CPR and how to use a defibrillator could help save a life?

As part of Restart a Heart Day, we're pleased to be hosting a free drop-in CPR awareness event at Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex on:

📅 15 October
⏰ 10am - 2pm
📍 Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex

✅ Learn the basics of CPR
✅ Find out how to use a defibrillator
✅ Gain confidence to act in an emergency
✅ No booking required - just turn up!

This is a great opportunity to pick up potentially life-saving skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

❤️ We look forward to seeing you at Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex.

Could you restart a heart? ❤️

Durham Employment and Skills are running events in October where you can learn the steps to CPR and how to use a defibrillator, ahead of Restart a Heart Day on 16 October.

Restart a Heart (RSAH) is an annual initiative led by Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) every October, which aims to increase the number of people surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrests by improving cardiac arrest awareness and CPR education.

Events run from 10am – 2pm on the following dates:
15 October – The Louisa Centre
15 October – Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex, Bishop Auckland
23 October – Meadowfield Leisure Centre

No need to book, just turn up on the day.

24/09/2026

🚨 Have You Claimed Your FREE 7-Day Pass Yet? 🚨

There's still time to take advantage of our National Fitness Day FREE 7-Day Pass Offer!

Enjoy access to:

✅ Gym
✅ Swimming Pool
✅ Sauna & Steam Room
✅ Group Exercise Classes

Whether you're looking to start your fitness journey, get back into a routine, or simply try something new, we've got something for everyone.

📍 Visit Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex and speak to a member of the team to claim your FREE pass today.

Don't miss the chance to experience everything we have to offer!

Terms and conditions apply.

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23/09/2026

🏊‍♀️ Find Your Pace! 💦

Whether you’re a slow, medium or fast swimmer, we have a lane to suit you! 💙

Our lane swimming sessions are a great way to get active, improve your fitness and enjoy some time in the pool — whether you’re swimming for fitness, training towards a goal or simply enjoying a few lengths. 🏊‍♀️✨

🐢 Slow Lane – Take your time and enjoy your swim
🏊 Medium Lane – Keep a steady pace and get those lengths in
⚡ Fast Lane – For those looking to pick up the pace

Check our pool timetable for upcoming lane swimming sessions!

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22/09/2026

📢 We’d love your feedback!

We're partnering with Sport England, for the fourth year running, to better understand how people use our leisure centres and how we can continue to improve the experience for everyone who visits.

⏱️ Got 5 minutes? Complete our short customer survey and help shape future improvements both locally and nationally.

The feedback we receive really does make a difference. Last year, nearly 3,000 thrive customers took part in the survey, providing invaluable insight into what's working well and where we can improve. Their feedback showed that:

✅ 83% of customers were satisfied with their overall experience, higher than the national average
✅ 93% said they feel safe when visiting our centres
✅ 87% agreed our centres are welcoming and inclusive
✅ Customers praised the friendliness, helpfulness and expertise of our staff
✅ Satisfaction with the value for money offered by our memberships and activities continues to improve

This year, we'd love to hear from even more customers so we can continue improving services across our 14 thrive leisure centres.

📅 Survey closes 4 October 2026.
Thank you for helping us provide the best possible experience for our customers. 💙

21/09/2026

The Running Track usage at Shildon Leisure Centre is included in all Adult Single or Mult-site Thrive and Move Plus memberships.

🏃‍♂️✨ Enhance and vary your fitness routine
🏋️‍♂️🔄 Integrate your track and gym sessions
🚶‍♀️🏃 Use the track for safe running and walking sessions
👥🤝 Use it by yourself or with other members
📏⚡ Work on your distance or improve your speed
🌳☀️ Enjoy fitness outdoors and make the most of the fresh air

Track sessions are available to book at the Leisure reception

You must have a valid membership to use the track, otherwise a charge will apply per hour

T'c and C's apply
Track usage Does not include the Gym or Classes at Shildon unless you have a valid Shildon Single Site, Thrive Multi-site or Move Plus membership.

21/09/2026

🏊‍♀️ Make a Splash With Us! 🏊‍♂️

We're looking for a passionate Swim Teacher to join our fantastic team on a 5.5-hour contract as we prepare for an exciting new chapter at our brand-new, state-of-the-art leisure facility next year!🌟

This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing team, teach a skill for life, and help shape the future of our Learn to Swim programme in a modern, purpose-built environment!

Swim Teacher - Durham County Council - North East Jobs

21/09/2026

✨ New week, new goals! ✨

Whether you're looking to build strength, improve flexibility, boost fitness, or simply stay active, our class timetable has you covered. From AquaFit and Yoga to HIIT and Gentle Circuits, there's a session waiting for you.

📍 Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex
✅ All abilities welcome

18/09/2026

🎡 SPIN THE WHEEL WINNER! 🎡

A huge congratulations to Linda, our lucky winner! 🥳🏆 Linda has won an amazing 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP! 🎉💙

Thank you to everyone who took part and helped us celebrate National Fitness Day with us. We loved seeing so many of you getting involved! 💪✨

Congratulations again, Linda! 👏🥳

17/09/2026

🎉 SPIN THE WHEEL GRAND PRIZE DRAW WINNERS! 🎉

A huge congratulations to our lucky winners from yesterday's National Fitness Day Spin the Wheel Grand Prize Draw at Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex! 🥳

🏆 1 YEAR FREE MEMBERSHIP ⭐ Linda Jackson

🏆 3 MONTHS FREE MEMBERSHIPS ⭐ Linda Crissop
⭐ Edward Taylor

Thank you to everyone who took part and celebrated National Fitness Day with us. It was fantastic to see so many members and visitors getting involved, having fun, and taking positive steps towards a healthier lifestyle. 💪

Please join us in congratulating our winners in the comments below! 👏🎊