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Welcome to Parish Wharf Leisure Centre
Welcome to Parish Wharf Leisure Centre. We’re a state-of-the-art leisure centre in Portishead, offering a huge range of facilities including a gym, swimming pool, sports classes, and more to keep you active!
Leisure centre in Portishead with pool, gym and more!
We have a wide variety of facilities to get involved in at Parish Wharf Leisure Centre. If you want to start swimming lessons, enjoy the water at your own leisure, or make a splash with the family, our two pools have got just what you need.
Our gym can help you exercise and get fit in any way that suits you, with a range of equipment to accommodate to a variety of abilities and goals. Thanks to our work with National Governing Bodies, we offer fun and engaging sports too. Why not give badminton, table tennis, basketball, or football a go? Most sports sessions are available to book online here.
If you’re in the mood to dance, lift, stretch, or relax, we have a variety of group workout classes with different intensities to help you get to it. Take a look at our class timetable to choose the one for you.
Need something for your younger ones? Our Active Reality experience uses advanced technology and sensors to immerse the players into a virtual space where they can play just as they would in real life.
If getting into the pool is more their thing, Aqua Run - our aquatic obstacle course – is a fun way for families and children to enjoy the water and take on a challenge. You can view more of our family activities here.
Memberships for everyone
We offer a range of payment options and discounted memberships; select your preferred package below and choose from the options available.
Premium
Includes gym, swim and classes with 15 days' advanced booking from the start time of your session
From £42 per month
*Requires a one-off joining fee
Swim
Includes swimming with 15 days’ advance booking rights from the session start time for bookable activities
From £29.5 per month
Premium 16-18
Includes gym, swim and classes with 15 days' advanced booking from the start time of your session
Not sure which membership is right for you? Get in touch to find out more.
Our courses
Swimming lessons
At Places Leisure, swimming lessons aren’t just about strokes and technique. They’re about growing confidence, learning skills for life, and discovering the joy of moving through the water.
From little ones finding their confidence, to adults looking for a new way to stay active, to holiday intensives that help kids progress faster – Swim Happy lessons keep everyone motivated, smiling, and full of energy.
Free access to the brand-new Places Leisure app with all memberships Make and manage bookings, access free virtual workouts, enjoy digital fitness, news, blogs, and so much more!