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Public access to Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre is provided throughout the school day to the small pool and fitness suite. There is limited access to the main swimming pool during the school term. Pupils take advantage of other facilities during the school day with sole public access to the centre from 5.30pm weekdays and all day at weekends.

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Opening times

Reception will be open for bookings and telephone calls until 9pm Monday to Friday and Sunday and 4pm on Saturday.

Christmas, Easter and Bank Holiday opening times may vary.

Bank Holiday changes

Monday 31 May 2010 - The centre is closed

Monday 30 August 2010 - The centre is open 7am–7.30pm

For further details on our swimming times, fitness suite, fitness classes and children's activities and to view the latest programmes, use the links below.

Our facilities include:

• 25 metre swimming pool

• 15 metre small pool

• Multi purpose sports hall

• Activity/dance studio

• 23 station fitness suite and free weights area

• Artificial turf pitch

• Seven grass football pitches and cricket square

Within these facilities we offer:

• Adult and junior courses running 44 weeks a year

• Over 30 fitness classes per week

• Comprehensive adult and junior swimming programme

• Children's activities every school holiday (OfSTED registered)

• Well established (18 seasons) men's winter and summer 5-a-side football league

Booking activities

Bookings can be made seven days in advance with payment. Bookings can be taken on the day of the activity without payment. A minimum of 24 hours notice is required if transferring an activity.

• Children's birthday parties and holiday activities

  Celebrate a birthday or special occasion by having a party with a difference at Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre. Also, running every half term plus summer holidays, our holiday activities cater for all ages and abilities. Book your space today.

• Fitness suite and fitness classes

  Whatever your goals, our professional team of qualified instructors will provide expert advice and encouragement to suit your individual needs. The centre offers a wide range of fitness classes and memberships to suit all levels.

• Men's five-a-side football

  The centre's popular five-a-side football league, which has been running every Sunday night for the past 18 seasons, also takes place in the sports hall.

• Swimming

  Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre is a dual-use facility shared with the Thomas Hardye School. The school uses a two week timetable which means that some sessions between 9am - 5pm are only available every other week during school term.

• Artificial turf pitch and grass pitches

  The Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre offers a complete package for all your football needs.

• Professional courses

  Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre runs various courses for adults ranging from RLSS Pool Lifeguard, HSE First Aid and ASA qualifications.

• Adult and junior courses (including swimming scheme)

  We offer a wide range of courses for adults and juniors. Courses run on a continuous 12 week programme (unless otherwise stated). New bookings can be taken up to one week before a course starts.

• Name: Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre
  Email: thlc@westdorset-dc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 266772
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