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Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub

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About

Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub is Hartlepool's new flagship leisure and wellbeing centre at The Waterfront. Opened in June 2026, it combines three swimming pools, a 100-station gym, fitness and spinning studios, soft and active play, a café, outdoor activity space and dedicated NHS consultation rooms.

What to expect

A modern integrated leisure and wellbeing centre overlooking Hartlepool marina, with pools, gym, classes, family play, café space and some referral-based NHS services under one roof.

Practical info

How to join

Casual use is available for many activities, while classes and sessions can be booked through Active Hartlepool. Memberships and a low-cost annual wristband are also available.

Accessibility & environment

Accessibility

The centre was designed around accessible community wellbeing and offers family-friendly and adapted provision. Contact Active Hartlepool before visiting if you need details about a particular facility or activity.

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday 6:30am–10pm; Friday 6:30am–9pm; Saturday and Sunday 8am–6pm.

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The Highlight

Hartlepool

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01429 523338

active.hartlepool@hartlepool.gov.uk

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