Plymouth Life Centre

40 Mayflower Dr, Plymouth PL2 3DG

01752 606900

Centre Opening Hours

Monday – FridayOpen

06:00 – 23:00

Saturday – Sunday

07:00 – 22:00

Start Your Fitness Journey at the Plymouth Life Centre

Plymouth Life Centre isn’t just a sports centre – it’s the city’s ultimate fitness and leisure facility! Climb one of the country’s top indoor walls, play in our versatile 12-court sports hall, or work out in one of the city’s largest gyms with 150 stations and 3 group exercise studios.

Dive into our Olympic-size pool, splash around in the toddler pool with waterslides, or train like an Olympian in our world-class diving pool (home to Tonia Couch and previously Tom Daley!). Plus, enjoy squash, bowls, a creche, café, and retail area – there’s something for everyone!

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Find an activity to suit you!

With so many activities on offer, there’s something for everyone! Whether you want to improve your swimming skills or get moving in a group fitness class, we have plenty of ways to help you stay active and have fun.

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.

Creche

We know how important it is to find time for yourself, that’s why our friendly crèche team is here to look after your children in a safe, engaging setting while you stay active at the Plymouth Life Centre.

Opening Times

Monday – Friday 09:00 – 13:00 (excluding bank holidays)

Prices

£1.95 for half an hour

£3.90 for an hour

Maximum 2 hours and parent/guardian must stay in the centre.

Plymouth Life Centre Timetables

Pool Timetable

Group Exercise Timetable

Gym Timetable

Our memberships are as flexible as you need them to be!

We offer a variety of memberships at Plymouth Life Centre, whether you want full access to all centres and facilities with our Active Premium membership or just access to our swimming pools with our Active Swims membership. Whatever your needs, we have an option that’s perfect for you!

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What’s new at Plymouth Life Centre

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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.

Contact Us

If you have a question about any of our facilitates or activities, please get in touch! A member of the Plymouth Life Centre team would be happy to help.

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