Located on the former site of Blaydon Comprehensive School on Shibdon Road the building has been purpose built to make the most of the spectacular views afforded over Shibdon pond, a conservation area of outstanding natural beauty.
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The centre marks the culmination of a successful partnership between Gateshead Council and NHS South of Tyne and Wear offering the people of Blaydon and the wider community access to a host of different but complementary healthcare and leisure services in a convenient community location - an idea suggested by Blaydon ward councillors.
The Gateshead Council-developed leisure centre includes a six-lane, 25-metre swimming pool, learner pool, and a large state-of-the-art gym fitted with equipment from the same supplier as that being used at the London 2012 Olympic Games. It also has a multi-purpose studio and additional changing rooms for outdoor sporting activities on the existing athletics track and pitches.
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