NL Active at Ancholme Leisure Centre

Don’t let the weather stop you playing football. Our sports halls are marked out and goals easily set-up for five-a-side football. Bookings can be taken all year round for casual one-off games or weekly block bookings.

A fast paced racket sport played with a shuttlecock over a 1.55 m high net. Can be played by two or four players.

Badminton is a great aerobic sport that helps improve stamina, agility and motor coordination and has been proven to burn fat and increase muscle tone when played regularly.

Our courts are available to hire for one off games or weekly blocks on the hour. Each booking is for one hour.

Our cricket nets are available to hire all year round, but most popular during out of season practice. Hire is for a pair of nets with an enclosed net at the bowlers end. Floor mats and wickets are also provided. Whether bowling or batting, net practice will help everybody improve their technique.

Our multi-use games area, or MUGA, as we call it, can be used for a variety of sports. The area has markings for five-a-side football and netball.

The MUGA also boast floodlights for evening games.

Available to hire all year round, for casual one-off games and block bookings. Each booking is for one hour on the hour

With over 150 fitness classes across our five centres and via our live streamed offer, we aim to cater for all fitness levels and ages. We offer a wide range of different classes from high energy to relaxation and well being. Ancholme Leisure Centre also has a virtual fitness studio. Much more than an exercise class, our virtual studios offer an immersive sensory experience with classes delivered by Les Mills superstar instructors. Find out more on our Group Fitness Classes page.

Our fully equipped, air conditioned gyms offer a range of Life Fitness equipment for everyone. You can choose from cardiovascular machines such as rowers, cycles, treadmills and steppers, resistance equipment including free weights or try our dedicated stretch areas with stability balls, medicine balls, body bars and more. Find out more on our Gyms page.

Netball is a fast-paced sport played by two teams of seven players. The aim is to try to pass the ball through the court then shoot it through a high hoop.

A great sport for developing speed, agility, coordination and teamwork.

Our courts are available to hire for casual one-off games and block bookings. Each booking is for one hour on the hour.

Our enclosed squash courts with spectator viewing gallery are available to hire for casual one-off games and block bookings. Each booking is for 40 minutes.

A fun game for all the family, short tennis helps develop technique, tactics and understanding on a manageable sized court. Great for all ages and as energetic as you want to make it.

We operate five swimming pools in North Lincolnshire and offer a wide range of swimming sessions.

• Ancholme Leisure Centre – five lane, 25 metre pool with separate teaching pool.
• Axholme North Leisure Centre – four lane, 25 metre pool.
• Baysgarth Community Hub – four lane, 20 metre pool.
• Riddings Community Hub – six lane, 25 metre pool.
• The Pods – eight lane, 25 metre pool with separate teaching pool.

Swimming is great fun at any age. Whether you want to learn to swim, improve your technique, get fit or just have fun, we’re sure you’ll find a session you enjoy.

For further information including booking, prices and timetables visit the swimming at your leisure centre page.

Swimlincs Home Portal is a free to use service and once you have registered; you can view your child’s swimming lesson progress from the comfort of your home. Visit the swimming lessons page for more details.

A game based on tennis, played with small bats and a hollow ball across a table divided by a net. Can be played by two or four players.

Great for improving hand-eye coordination and general fitness levels.

Pickleball is a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and can be played by singles or in pairs on courts in the sports hall. All equipment is provided, so just book, turn up and play!

Find out more about the rules of pickleball here – pickleball rules

You can book courts online or by contacting the centre.