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Older People's Activities

Eden District Council provides a range of activities and facilities which are popular with older people.

Penrith Leisure Centre

The Penrith Leisure Centre offers a range of facilities that are popular with older people including a fitness suite, a range of fitness classes, swimming pool and a dedicated six rink indoor bowls hall.

The Penrith Leisure Centre is home to the newly formed Eden Indoor Bowls Club.

The swimming pool offers dedicated 50+ swimming sessions together with price concessions.

For further information on the facilities and activities available at Penrith Leisure Centre contact the leisure centre on 01768 863450 or visit the website (link to Parkwood Penrith Leisure Centre)

Appleby Swimming Pool

The Appleby Swimming Pool offers a fitness suite and swimming pool which offer activities that are popular with older people.

The swimming pool offers dedicated 50+ swimming sessions together with price concessions.

For further information on the facilities and activities available at Appleby Leisure Centre contact the leisure centre on 01768 351512 or visit the website (link to Parkwood Appleby Leisure Centre)

Sports Clubs

There are a number of local sports clubs and organisations that offer activities for older people. For further information on the range of sports clubs available locally, then browse through the Eden Sports Directory.

For further information:

  • Contact: Culture and Leisure Services, Mansion House, Penrith CA11 7YG
  • Telephone: (01768) 212323 / 212473
  • Email: leisure@eden.gov.uk
  • Fax: (01768) 890732