GET ACTIVE,

STAY ACTIVE

Dive Into Fun, Fitness & Skills

Whether you’re learning to swim, perfecting your stroke, or taking the plunge into diving, Plymouth Active has something for everyone. We offer swimming and diving lessons for all ages and abilities, alongside a variety of swimming sessions, including lane swimming for fitness and family fun sessions for all to enjoy.

Our world-class facilities feature springboards, platform diving, and access to our unique dry diving centre, giving you the perfect space to develop your skills, build confidence, and make a splash!

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Get active, stay active…

Plymouth Active Leisure has a clear vision to encourage the people of Plymouth to become active and to stay active.

Our memberships are as flexible as you need them to be. Take a look at our range of memberships we offer, to find one that suits you.

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Find an activity to suit you!

We seek to understand the needs of our customers and residents by listening and responding to their physical activity needs, and to provide a comprehensive programme of activities that supports the well-being goals of our community.

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Birthday parties

Here at Plymouth Active, we’ve got your child’s next birthday party all wrapped up. With friendly staff and lots of fun activities, we’ll help you plan a party the whole playground will be talking about!

Climbing

Our indoor climbing centre is one of the largest in the South West, featuring walls from 6 to 16 metres and a bouldering room. Our friendly team run safe, fun sessions for all ages and abilities, from beginners to experienced climbers.

Diving

Plymouth Life Centre is one of the UK’s top diving venues, producing Olympic medallists. With springboards, platform diving, and a unique dry diving facility, we have opportunities for all abilities.

Group fitness classes

Taking part in a group fitness classes is a great way to push yourself, try something new and create good exercise habits. Discover the huge variety of classes available at Plymouth Active, and book your next session today.

Gym

Our gyms are perfect whether you’ve got five minutes or an hour to spare! With top-quality equipment for all levels, we cater to first-timers and seasoned gym-goers alike.

Gymnastics

Support your child’s development with Rise Gymnastics, a new programme and award scheme from British Gymnastics where progression is nurtured, not forced.

Holiday activities

Our vibrant holiday club provides a safe and fun environment where your children can experience a wide range of activities, from swimming and science workshops, to climbing and arts and crafts.

Hy nrg

HY-NRG is Plymouth Life Centre’s high-energy HIIT studio, designed to take your fitness to the next level. Our classes mix strength, endurance, and agility for fast, fun, and intense workouts.

Indoor sports activities

With a 12-court sports hall, indoor bowls rink, and squash courts, Plymouth Life Centre offers trampolining, badminton, table tennis, five-a-side football, basketball, netball, and volleyball. Activities can be booked by individuals or clubs – just ask at reception!

Swimming

Enjoy a range of options at our pools, including lane swimming, fun family sessions or aqua classes. Come along and make a splash in a pool near you!

Swimming lessons

It’s easy to join our lessons! We teach pupils from as young as three months old, right though to adults. Everyone can build skills, confidence, and have fun in the water.

Move Your Body, Boost Your Mind

Physical activity is not only good for your body, but it is also good for your mind and overall wellbeing. We should aim to be active every day. Whether that is through walking, swimming or attending a grout fitness class, at Plymouth Active we can are here to help support you to becoming a healthier happier you.

We offer a range of well being support including our active lifestyles programme and GP referral scheme.

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What’s new at Plymouth Active

Check out our latest news from around Plymouth Active, and our upcoming events.

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Tinside Lido – Official Opening

Over the past 12 months, delivery partners — Nevada Construction, LHC Design, Currie and Brown, Airey and Coles, and Service Design Solutions — have worked together to restore and revitalise previously unused spaces at Tinside Lido.

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PAL June Newsletter

It’s been a busy few months since the last newsletter and this edition is again packed with just a few examples of the fantastic programmes and impacts we are delivering across the City. It’s getting harder and harder to choose what to include but its another edition that leaves me feeling incredibly proud of the staff at Plymouth Active Leisure and the work that we do to improve the health & wellbeing of the community.

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Price Increase 2025

From 1st April 2025, membership fees will increase by average of 5%. This necessary adjustment ensures that we can continue to provide high-quality facilities, excellent service, and a range of activities to support your fitness journey.

Get in touch!

If you have a question or would like to find out more about any of our facilities or activities, please contact us! A member of our team will then be able to help with your query.