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Young People's Drop-In Activities

Eden offers drop in facilities for young people at the Appleby Swimming Pool, Penrith Leisure Centre. During the summer months there are also outdoor activities including Tennis, Putting and Obstacle Golf available at the Castle Park Penrith.

Both the Appleby Pool and the Penrith leisure Centre are operated under contract by Parkwood Leisure on behalf of Eden District Council.

Appleby Pool

The Appleby Pool provides swimming, fun and other specialist sessions. For those over the age of 16 there is also a fully equipped Fitness facility that can be accessed on a pay as you go or a membership basis. The Appleby Swimming Club is also based at the Pool.

Appleby War memorial Swimming Pool
Chapel Street
Appleby
Cumbria CA16 6QR
Tel 01768 351212

Further information can be found on Leisure-centre.com Parkwood Leisure website - Appleby Leisure Centre.

Penrith Leisure Centre

The Penrith Leisure Centre, which has recently benefited from a substantial extension and improvement programme offers a wide range of activities for young and old alike.

Activities range from Children's birthday parties either based around a pool hire or dry activities, general Swimming through to Badminton, Five-a-side football and many other sporting activities.

The extended centre opened in September 2005, the programme of activities is therefore continually developing, it is advisable to either contact the Centre direct in order to get details of the latest programme.

Penrith Leisure Centre
Southend Road
Penrith
Cumbria CA11 8JH
Tel 01768 863450

Further information can be found on Leisure-centre.com Parkwood Leisure website - Appleby Leisure Centre.

Castle Park

The Park is located on Ullswater Road opposite the Railway Station, facilities include; Tennis Courts, Putting, Obstacle Golf, Bowling Green and a Children's Play area.

Read more about Penrith Castle Park.

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