Blaydon Leisure & Primary Care Centre


Clubs

Blaydon Leisure & Primary Care Centre is home to Blaydon Harrier & Athletic Club and Blaydon Football Club. Both clubs welcome new members of all ages. For further information and how to get involved visit Gateshead Council Activities pages.


Courses

During term time Blaydon Leisure & Primary Care Centre offers courses of instruction in various activities. Visit the Courses page to find out more.


Fitness Classes

Blaydon Leisure & Primary Care Centre has the fitness class for you!

Whether you're looking for high impact exercise to burn off calories or a more gentle class to strengthen and tone, there is a full range of fitness classes available for all levels and abilities. Visit Blaydon Leisure & Primary Care Centre's fitness class page for further information on what you can do or for a comprehensive list of activities available at Blaydon Leisure & Primary Care Centre, download the Activities booklet.


Gym

The 317sqm gym features state of the art equipment with iPod connectivity, touch screen technology and USB connection. This fantastic equipment is supplied by Technogym who are providing the fitness equipment for training venues and the Athlete's Village for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. If you're not already a GO member make sure you book your induction at Reception and get GOing!


Swimming Pools

After all of these activities why not cool down in one of the two pools, including the 6 lane, 25m main pool with a range of activities for both adults and kids, including swimming lessons, aquafit and fun rafts and rings sessions! See the pool timetable for more information.


Wi-fi Hotspots

At Blaydon Leisure & Primary Care Centre you can access the internet via a wi-fi connection in the Reception, Gym and Studio. To get access just register at Reception.


Electric Car Charging Points

The North East's Plugged in Places project (PIP) is creating a comprehensive network of electric car charging infrastructure across the North East region. At Blaydon Leisure & Primary Care Centre you will find standard charging points with each charging point allowing a single phase 32A 240V supply. The time taken to fully charge a car with a 3kw standard charger is eight hours and with a 7kw standard charger four hours.


GO Membership

Sign up to a healthy and active lifestyle today with Gateshead Sport & Leisure's GO Membership package.

Go Membership allows unlimited access to Gateshead Council gyms (excluding Birtley Leisure Centre), swimming pools, fitness classes, sauna and steam rooms and the track at Gateshead International Stadium for a monthly fee.

There is a reduced cost option for 14 - 17 year olds, students, those aged 60 years plus, and for two people living at the same address saving you £££s every year. The price includes your gym induction and regular programme reviews with a qualified gym instructor.

Just head to Blaydon Leisure & Primary Care Centre or alternatively, click here for full terms and conditions and to sign-up online.


The Primary Care Centre

The Primary Care Centre provides a range of health services so patients don't have to go to hospital. These include:

• GP Practice
• Minor Injury and Illness Unit
• Breast Screening
• Community Physiotherapy
• CATS service - A clinical assessment and treatment service for Musculo-skeletal (MSK) patients
• Community dental and emergency out of hours dental service
• X-Ray
• Primary care mental health
• Podiatry
• Contraceptive and sexual health service
• Speech and language therapy service for children
• Audiology
• Services to help people adopt a healthier lifestyle (weight management, alcohol management, stop smoking)

Will I need an appointment?

No appointment is necessary to attend the Minor Injury and Illness Unit. Most of the other services available at the centre are by appointment or referral.

Opening Times:

Monday - Sunday   8:00am - 8:00pm

For general enquiries about the Primary Care Centre please contact the Health Reception, visit the website or call 0191 283 4500.