Jarrow Focus
Overview
To view the opening times for Jarrow Focus and other leisure centres over Christmas and New Year, see . For information about closures for other Council buildings and services, see Christmas and New Year closures.Christmas and New Year closures
Jarrow Focus is the latest addition to the Council's leisure portfolio boasting:
- Newly refurbished gym
- Sports hall
- Fitness classes
- Theatre
- Library
Jarrow Focus is proud to be part of the Leisurewatch scheme. This provides training and support to our staff to help them recognise concerning behaviour and act to stop it, making our public spaces safer for all of us.
Getting here
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Gym
Monday | 6am - 9.30pm |
Tuesday | 6am - 9.30pm |
Wednesday | 6am - 9.30pm |
Thursday | 6am - 9.30pm |
Friday | 6am - 9.30pm |
Saturday | 7am - 4.30pm |
Sunday | 7am - 4.30pm |
Gym at Jarrow Focus
Jarrow Focus gym has four distinct areas; power, stretch, cardio and a family area which includes a cardio wall and interactive equipment, as well as the rig as the centrepiece.
There are also a number of functional items including weighted sand bags, a battle rope, slam balls and kettlebells.
You must be aged 14 or over to use the gym.
Family area
The family area is designed for children aged 8 to 13 years.
Children must be accompanied in the gym by an adult who is also exercising. The maximum ratio is two children to one adult.
Each child must have a family area induction before using the equipment. You are advised to book this in advance to avoid disappointment.
The family area is available during the gym opening times.
The entry fee is the same as a Junior gym entry.
For information about using the gyms at our leisure centres, see Gyms.
Prices
Adult:
- Non member: £8.60
- Get Active Discount Card Holder: £6.55
- Get Active Plus Discount Card Holder: £3.40
Junior:
- Non member: £6
- Get Active Discount Card Holder: £3.65
Carer / helper:
- Non member: £2.20
- Get Active Discount Card Holder: £2.20
Join
Find out about leisure memberships
Fitness classes
Book fitness classes
You must book before attending a class. You can book online or by contacting a centre.
Classes available
For more about the classes available, visit our Fitness classes page.
Join
Find out about leisure memberships
Library
There is a library within Jarrow Focus.
This is a Council-owned library.
For more information see Jarrow Focus Library.
Sports facilities
Badminton
Jarrow Focus badminton courts are now available to hire.
Due to coronavirus restriction you must bring your own equipment (racquets, balls and shuttlecocks etc).
Players must also be from from the same household / support bubble only with singles or doubles permitted.
Activity | Non-member | Get Active Discount Card | Get Active Plus Discount Card |
---|---|---|---|
Badminton (adult) | £12.05 | £9.95 | n/a |
Badminton (junior) | £9.20 | £5.70 | n/a |
Bookings
The easiest way to check availability or to make a booking is by booking online.
You can do this through our STC leisure app or through .
You must be registered with STC leisure online services and create an online account to book online. For more information on how to create an online account see help to register for online services.
You can also contact Jarrow Focus on 0191 489 4100.