leisure centre

British

noun

a building designed to provide facilities for a range of leisure pursuits, such as a sports hall, café, and meeting rooms

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Daley told BBC News that the closure of the pool at the Citadel leisure centre could hamper any growth of the sport in Scotland.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Trialled last year, the scheme attracted more than 5,000 visits to council-run leisure centre pools, with most people using their free ticket five times.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

The event is being held at the town's leisure centre on Wednesday 25 September, from 10:00 BST to 15:00.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

Lyons also condemned those behind what he called the "shameful" attack on the leisure centre.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

The Nuffield Health Devonshire leisure centre in Derriford, Plymouth, said it remained closed due to the water issues, as well as Plymouth Marjon University, including the Marjon Sport and Health Centre.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

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