New Rochdale Leisure Centre opening

Rochdale Leisure Centre

The public launch of the new Rochdale Leisure Centre is On Saturday 7 July.

Based on Entwistle Road in the town centre, the leisure centre features an eight-lane 25 metre swimming pool and a 17 metre learner pool with moveable floor. It also has a sauna and steam rooms, two fitness suites, dance studios, a four-court sports hall and car park.

On the launch Saturday the centre will host ‘The BIG Games,’ a showcase of sports, arts and heritage that provides a chance for local people to see the new facilities and try out many different activities either free or at very low cost. Special star guests will be appearing and they’ll be prizes up for grabs.

Councillor Jacqueline Beswick, Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, said: “I know people are very much looking forward to the centre finally opening. There has been a lot of interest as the building has been nearing completion and lots of people have already signed up to join, which is excellent.

"This centre will benefit Rochdale immensely by helping to improve people’s health and fitness in a superb environment.

"This will be the third multi-million pound sports centre in the borough and, alongside the facilities in Middleton and Heywood it offers a step-change in the quality of leisure here.”