Handsworth Leisure Centre
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Handsworth Leisure Centre
Holly Road
Handsworth
Birmingham
B20 2BY
Telephone Number: 0121 464 6336
Email:handsworth.lc@birmingham.gov.uk
Transport: From the City – the 101 stops out side the leisure centre, from Hamstead Road - 16,17, from West Bromwich - 78,79,74 & we are ½ mile from the number 11 outer circle route.
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 7am - 10pm, Sat 8am - 5pm, Sun 7am - 5pm
Disabled facilities available at this site? Yes
See Essential Information below for further details about facilities, courses, prices and times relevant at this leisure centre.
For further information about discounts and Passport to Leisure, please contact the leisure centre direct.
Available to book online
- 5-a-side Football
- Badminton Courts
Pay and play (just turn up on day)
Visit activity descriptions for a more detailed description about the activities we offer.
- Aerobics/Aqua Aerobics
- Boxercise Circuit Training
- Fitness Classes
- Pulse Point Gym
- Sauna/Steam Room
- Women Only Swimming
- Yoga
Other Activities/Services
See Essential Information below for prices/timetables information. To make an enquiry, please contact the leisure centre direct.
- Basketball
- Bowls (Indoor)
- Children's Parties
- Community Centre
- Dance Studio
- Sports Hall
- Strikes Soccer Academy
- Strokes Swimming
- Conference/Function Room
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Opening and Closing Times Day
Opening Time
Closing Time
Monday - Friday
7.00am
10.00pm
Saturday
8.00am
5.00pm
Sunday
7.00am
5.00pm
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Opening Times Day
Pulse Point Gym
Junior Pulse Point Gym
Monday
7.00am - 10.00pm
7.00am - 10.00pm
Tuesday 7.00am - 10.00pm
7.00am - 10.00pm
Wednesday 7.00am - 10.00pm
1.00pm - 10.00pm Thursday 7.00am - 10.00pm
7.00am - 7.00pm Friday 7.00am - 10.00pm
7.00am - 10.00pm
Saturday
8.00am - 5.00pm
8.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday
7.00am - 5.00pm
7.00am - 5.00pm
Last ticket issued 3/4 hour before the close of centre
14 - 16 year olds must bring proof of age and a letter of consent from parent or guardian to their initial session
Please Note: 14 - 16 year old girls may also use the ladies only session on Wednesday 9am - 1pm and Thursday 7pm - 10pm
Prices Price
Passport to Leisure Members Price
Adult Fitness Suite
£5.30
10% off after 5.00pm & w/e
40% off 7.00am to 5.00pmJunior Fitness Suite
£2.70
Starter Programme
£11.00
£6.60
Junior Starter Programme
£5.50
£3.30
Full Programme
£22.00
£12.50
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Strokes Swimming Lessons Junior Strokes Junior Coaching Adult Strokes Monday 5.00pm - 7.00pm - 7.30pm - 8.30pm Thursday 4.00pm - 6.30pm - - Friday 4.00pm - 6.30pm 4.00pm - 5.00pm 6.30pm - 7.00pm Price £46.00 (PLT £27.60) £50.50 (PLT £30.30) £55.50 (PLT £33.30) Comments 12 week courses
½ hour class slots12 week courses
1 hour class slots12 week courses
½ hour class slotsWe advise that you book placements in advance to avoid disappointment.
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Aerobics Fitness Class Timetable Day
Class
Time
Fitness Level
Monday
Aquatone
11.30am
1 - 3
Walk 2000
11.30am
1 - 3
Studio cycling
6.00pm - 7.00pm
Intermediate
Tuesday Dance Mats (FREE with Be Active)
11.00am
1 - 2
Bums & Tums
6.00pm
1 - 3
Hatha Yoga
7.00pm
1 - 3
Studio Cycling
12.30pm - 1.30pm
5.45pmBeginner
IntermediateWednesday
Bums and Tums (30mins)
10.30am
1 - 3
50+ Sit & Be Fit
11.00am
1 - 3
Total Body Workout
6.00pm
1 - 2
Killer Abs
7.30pm
1 - 3
Studio cycling
6.00pm - 7.00pm
Intermediate
Thursday Hatha Yoga
10.00am
1 - 3
Aquatone (FREE with Be Active)
6.00pm
1 - 3
Friday Studio cycling
10.30am - 11.30am
6.00pm - 7.00pmAdvanced
AdvancedSaturday
Studio cycling
8.30am - 9.30am Intermediate
Sunday
Studio cycling
10.30am - 11.30am
Advanced
Box-a-cise
11.00am
1 - 3
Step & Tone
11.30am
1 - 3
Prices Class
Price
Yoga (55 mins)
£6.00
Studio Cycling (60mins)
£5.30
Step Aerobics
£5.30
Bums & Tums
£5.30
Aquatone (daytime)
£5.30
Aquatone (evening)
£5.30
Box-e-cise
£5.30
Killer Abs £5.30 Total Body Workout £5.30 Passport to Leisure (PTL) discount - 10% off prices after 5pm and weekends - 50% off all other times
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Please Note: Children under the age of 8 years will not be admitted unless accompanied in the water by a responsible adult aged 16 or over. Only 2 under 8s per adult.
all female lifeguards cannot be guaranteed on Ladies Only sessionsPool Timetable Small Pool Sunrise - Adults Only Adults Only Ladies Only Family Swim Sessions Monday 9.00am - 4.45pm 7.00am - 9.00am - - - Tuesday 9.00am - 3.00pm
5.00pm - 9.00pm7.00am - 9.00am 12noon to 1.00pm
9.00pm to 10.00pm- - Wednesday 9.00am - 9.00pm 7.00am - 9.00am 9.00pm to 10.00pm
12noon to 1.00pm
- Thursday 9.00am - 3.00pm 7.00am - 9.00am 12noon to 1.00pm - - Friday 9.00am - 3.00pm 7.00am - 9.00am 12noon to 1.00pm
- - Saturday 9.15am - 4.45pm - 9.15am - 11.00am - 11.00am to 4.45pm
Sunday 8.00am - 4.45pm 7.00am - 9.00am - - 11.00am to 4.45pm
Prices Swimming Pool
£
£ PTL
Adult Swim
£3.75
£1.90
Junior Swim
£2.30
£1.15
Family Swim
£9.80
£4.90
Under 4s
FREE
FREE
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Badminton 50% discount before 5.00pm Mon to Fri, 10% reduction after 5.00pm & at weekendsCourt Activites Court Activity
Day
Times
Price
Badminton
Any day subject to availability
7.00am to 10.00pm
£6.70
Bowls
Any day subject to availability
7.00am to 10.00pm
£3.50
Basketball
Any day subject to availability
7.00am to 10.00pm
£47.00
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5-A-Side Football Activity
Day
Time
Price
Details
Five a side
Any day subject to availability
7.00am to 10.00pm
£47.00
Group of up to 10 players
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Pool Parties can be booked at limited times during the weekend. We can offer various options, the most popular being ¾ hour exclusive use of the small pool, then ¾ hour of the sports hall for food and party games etc. Included in the price is use of our huge bouncy castle. The cost for this is £95.
A swimming pool only party (1 hour exclusive use) is from £80.00 inc VAT
Please contact the leisure centre direct for more information and to check availability.
Please note: Children under the age of 8 must not be left unattended in or out of the water. They must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult 16 years or over. Only 2 under 8's per adult.
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Sports Clubs Club Day Times Handsworth Old Boys Swim Club
Friday 7.00pm - 9.30pm Perry Beeches Swim Club
Monday 7.00pm - 9.00pm Thursday 6.30pm - 9.00pm Saturday 7.45am - 9.15am
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We have an air conditioned dance studio available, mirrors on 3 walls with an comprehensive audio system. Many of our aerobic classes are held in here, this is also available as a meeting/seminar room for up to 40 guests.
We can supply a projector screen & flip chart.
We can hold weddings within the sports hall for up to 300 seated guests comfortably with portable staging & background PA systems being made available for your use.
We provide facilities for many different types of occasions, including christenings, pre-wedding parties, birthday parties, anniversary and engagement parties.
Please contact the leisure centre direct to check availability and prices.
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Weekday Sauna Timetable 7.00am - 11.00am
Last Ticket 10.00am11.30am - 4.30pm
Last Ticket 3.30pm5.00pm - 9.15pm
Last Ticket 8.45pmMonday Mixed Mixed Mixed Tuesday Mixed Mixed Mixed Wednesday Women Only Women Only Mixed Thursday Mixed Mixed Women Only Friday Mixed Mixed Mixed
Weekend Sauna Timetable Saturday 8.00am - 12 noon
last Ticket 10.30am
Mixed12.30pm - 4.00pm
Last Ticket 2.30pm
MixedSunday 7.00am - 12 noon
last Ticket 10.30am
Mixed12.30pm - 4.00pm
Last Ticket 2.30pm
MixedCost per session (1½ hours maximum)
£7.80 per adult
Passport to Leisure (PTL) £7.00 after 5.00pm & Weekends - £3.90 all other times
The Sauna Steam Room is closed between 12 noon - 12.30pm and 4.30pm - 5.00pm each day for cleaning.
- Suitable Swimwear must be worn at all times
- Over 16 years only
- To maintain high standards of Health & Safety no body oils must be used in the suite at any time
- No food permitted within suite
- Please notify our staff if you have any health issues.
- It is not advised that you use the sauna/steam room if you are pregnant. If in doubt please discuss with your doctor about using the suite
- No jewellery or outdoor shoes are to be worn within the suite
- All tickets include a free swim with the purchase of the sauna/steam. (Subject to availability)
- Maximum 26 persons will be allowed in the suite at any one time
- A 10p deposit is required for a locker. Wrist bands must be worn at all times
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The Be Active Scheme is a free scheme open to Birmingham residents. We are working in partnership with the NHS to offer all Birmingham residents free swimming, group exercise classes and gym sessions. The scheme is currently ongoing.
Be Active Timetable Activity
Day
Time
Swimming (large pool)
Monday
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Tuesday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
12:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday
9:15am - 5:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 5:00pm
Table Tennis/Badminton
Monday
9:00am - 11:00am
Tuesday
9:00am - 11:00am
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00am
Friday
9:00am - 11:00am
Gym
Monday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 5:00pm
7:00pm - 9:45pm women only session Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
7:00pm - 9:45pm Saturday
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Short Mat Bowls
Monday
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Thursday
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Dance Mats
Tuesday
11:00am - 12:00pm
Total Body Workout
Wednesday
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Killer Abs
Wednesday
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Aquatone (Small Pool)
Thursday
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Boxercise
Sunday
11:00am - 12:30pm
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We have a range of different types of membership available to suit your needs, or you can simply pay and play for a number of activities. To help you choose a membership we have provided some essential information on each type please take a look at our Leisure Centre Memberships page for more details
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Yes, we have a range of swimming equipment such as goggles and swimming caps you can purchase at the Leisure Centre
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The only bus that stops outside the leisure centre is the 101
From the city - 101, from Hampstead Road - 16,17, from West Bromwich - 78,79,74 stop on the Soho Road & we are ½ mile from the number 11 outer circle route & the 16,17 bus stops on Hamstead Road.
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A maximum of 2 children under the age of 8 to one adult over 16 yrs and they MUST be supervised at all times in & out of the water.
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Yes these are £1.30 each
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You can purchase a ticket up to 30 mins before the start of the class.
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You can come and fill out the application form and there will be a small initial payment to take you through to when your DD is set up.
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If you wish to make a booking for yourself click on the button at the top of this page.
If you already have a self service account you will be asked to sign in using your details.
If you do not have a self service account you will be taken straight to the online bookings as a non member guest.
Follow the instructions to make your booking.
If you have the advanced booking option on your leisure card you will be able to book 8 days in advance and pay for the court/pitch when you arrive at the leisure centre
If you do not have the advanced booking option you will only be able to book 7 days in advance and will be required to pay at the time of booking.
If you wish to track your bookings (and take advantage of the advanced booking option if you have purchased this) you need a self service account. Sign up for one now.
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If you wish to make a booking for someone else click on the button at the top of this page. You will need the leisure card number and postcode/surname of the person you are booking for.
If you wish to track the bookings for the person you are acting on behalf of you must have a self service account. Sign up for one now.
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No – you can make bookings up to 7 days in advance but must pay for the booking at the time you make it.
If you wish to book up to 8 days in advance you will need the advanced booking option. An Advance Booking option can be added to a standard card or PTL card for an annual fee of £15. The Advance Booking option allows you to book courts and pitches an extra day in advance of other customers (8 days ahead, instead of 7).
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Juniors aged 14 and 15 can use the fitness studio. They must bring proof of age and a letter of consent from their parent or guardian to the first session.
Juniors can only use the fitness studio at certain times and at other times must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact the leisure centre for specific times.
Alternatively the ICE gym, available at Kingsbury LC, Small Heath LC, Aston Villa FC, Hamstead Hall Community Learning Centre and Northfield Pool, is designed especially for children aged 8 – 16. All our instructors are professionally qualified and have undertaken additional specialist training to enable them to train children. All instructors are cleared via the Criminal Records Bureau.
To use the gym, each child must complete a three stage induction process, where they will be shown how to use the equipment safely. The induction course. After that, kids can visit the gym as often as they like, paying for each visit separately. Alternatively, monthly membership is a available. Please check with your local centre for prices.
If you have any queries about the ICE gym or about children’s fitness, please contact the leisure centre of your choice.
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For all sports and leisure activities an adult charge will apply to anyone aged 16 years and above.
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Please contact the leisure centre direct, if you haven't been able to find the information that you need.


