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.
Welcome to Waendel Leisure Centre
We’re passionate about helping you stay physically active and emotionally engaged in fitness, sport and wellbeing. Our mission is to put our heart and soul into ‘creating active places and healthy people’ - it’s about creating a place for everyone.
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Memberships for everyone
We offer a range of payment options and discounted memberships; select your preferred package below and choose from the options available.
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Premium
Includes gym, swim and classes with 15 days' advanced booking from the start time of your session
From £34 per month
*Requires a one-off joining fee
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Swim
Includes swimming with 15 days’ advance booking rights from the session start time for bookable activities
From £20 per month
Not sure which membership is right for you? Get in touch to find out more.
Our courses
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Swimming lessons
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Thomas Street,
Wellingborough,
Northamptonshire,
NN8 1DZ.
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01933 221622
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Opening times
Closes today at 10.00pm
- Monday: 6.30am - 10.00pm
- Tuesday: 6.30am - 10.00pm
- Wednesday: 6.30am - 10.00pm
- Thursday: 6.30am - 10.00pm
- Friday: 6.30am - 10.00pm
- Saturday: 8.00am - 7.00pm
- Sunday: 8.00am - 7.00pm
Facilities
- Gym
- Pools
- Studio(s)
- Sauna and steam room
- Indoor cycling studio
- Meeting room(s)
Centre accessibility
- Accessible parking
- Ramps for wheelchairs
- Accessible turnstiles
- Lift
- Alternative formats for information
- Braille on signage
- Accessible lockers
- Accessible shower
- Accessible change
- Wheelchair accessible equipment
- IFI accredited equipment
- Pool hoist
- Accessible pool chair
- Assistance dogs welcome
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