Centres

Avondale

Heathbank Rd, Cheadle Heath,
Stockport SK3 0UP

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Facilities at Avondale

Gym and health club

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Life Leisure Avondale Gym

Gym and health club

Our Avondale gym offers a clean, spacious environment to exercise and socialise with a range of cardio and resistance equipment such as treadmills and cable machines. There’s plenty of choice for everyone, with a variety of weights and a shadow boxing area complete with a punch bag!

Avondale is also home to an award winning ‘health hub’ which provides inclusive IFI equipment for our members who would like a non-intimidating exercise environment.

If you’re new to the gym, or would like further guidance, please chat with one of our friendly fitness coaches to get the most out of your experience with us.

Group exercise classes

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Spin bikes in the studio at Life Leisure Avondale

Group exercise classes

Life Leisure offer a fantastic range of group exercise classes catering for all fitness levels and abilities, such as HIIT, Body Pump, Yoga and Spin. Some classes are more intense than others, but each class can be modified for all abilities with adaptations for exercises given where needed.

All classes can be booked up to seven days in advance and we highly recommend doing so where possible to avoid disappointment. Members can book via the Life Leisure app or website.

Swimming pool

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Life Leisure Avondale swimming pool

Swimming pool

Life Leisure Avondale features a 25m indoor swimming pool which is perfect for exercising or winding down after a workout in the gym or in one of our studio classes. Whether you want to focus on your lengths in a lane swimming session or spend quality time with your little ones in a family session, Avondale host a variety of sessions to suit your needs.

Baby Splash sessions are also available for children aged 0-2 years.

Swimming lessons

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Swimming lessons

We are proud to offer Stockport Metro swimming lessons at Life Leisure Avondale. The swimming scheme provides our younger generation with the skills and confidence they need when it comes to feeling comfortable in the water.

Sports hall

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Sports hall

Beginner or pro we have you covered, with four courts available in our sports hall for activities such as badminton, table tennis and more. We also cater for groups or clubs who would like to block out a time on a weekly basis, it’s a great way to socialise and something to look forward to each week.

Taekwondo club

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Taekwondo club

Beginners classes now on. Everyone is welcome!

Mixed classes ideal for families on Thursdays:

  • Thursdays 6.00pm (Ages 5+)

Separate adult and kids classes on Sundays:

  • Sundays 4.00pm (Ages 5-12)
  • Sundays 5.00pm (Ages 13+)

Participants are required to wear loose clothing. Free t-shirt provided after four classes.

For more information, please contact the centre on 0161 477 4242

Kids activities

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Kids activities

Life Leisure Kids classes cater for children aged 5–12 years old and with our specially designed reward scheme encouraging children to make sessions part of their weekly routine.

Accessibility and parking

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Individual who requires a prosthetic limb performing a deadlift

Accessibility and parking

Facilities

  • Accessible changing rooms with shower and toilet.
  • Hoist on poolside.
  • Lift.
  • Wheelchair access.
  • Free onsite parking with disabled parking bays.
  • Ground floor fire exits.

Access for carers & support workers

Carers and support workers can access the facility free of charge to accompany an individual to the gym or pool at Life Leisure Avondale. Please note, a leisure key companion card is required to set up a casual companion account with a member of our reception team to enable access.

Gym equipment

All matrix equipment has extra adjustments for accessibility purposes. Users may also be able to use the StarTrack DAP depending on circumstance.

Equipment for people who cannot leave their wheelchair include:
• Matrix – Seated row.
• Matric – Chest press.
• Matrix – Shoulder press.
• Matrix – Lat pull down.
• Stair Master Air Fit UB – Hand bike.

Other equipment for participants who can leave their wheelchair:
• Matrix – Leg curl.
• Matrix – Leg extension.

If you require any assistance or guidance on how to use the equipment and make the reasonable adjustments, please don’t hesitate to ask a member of the fitness team who would be happy to help.

Swimming pool

Life Leisure Avondale provide a SEND family swim session and supported swimming lessons. Supported swimming lessons run from 3.50pm – 5.30pm and the SEND family swim sessions run alongside this from 4pm – 5.25pm. Bookings must be made in advance to avoid disappointment.

Avondale timetables

Swim Timetable
Wed 7th JunWednesday7.15pmBody Combat60 minsBook Class

Memberships
available at Avondale

HUB

Access to all areas including the gym, swimming pools* and studio classes across 6 Life Leisure Hubs. Minimum 3-month initial term on to a rolling direct debit.

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HUB

This membership enables you to access to all areas including the fitness suite, swimming pools* and studio classes at the following Life Leisure Hubs:

  • Life Leisure Avondale*
  • Brinnington Park Leisure Complex
  • Life Leisure Grand Central*
  • Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
  • Life Leisure Priestnall
  • Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village

Payment Options
£32.00 monthly direct debit (minimum 3 month initial term contract)

Option to pay upfront for 12 months.

Please contact the team at your preferred centre for more information or to book a tour of the facilities. Alternatively, please pop in and speak to someone on reception.

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HUB (swim only)

Access to the swimming pools at Life Leisure Avondale and Grand Central. Minimum 3-month initial term on to a rolling direct debit.

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HUB (swim only)

This membership enables you to access to the swimming pools at the following Life Leisure Hubs:

  • Life Leisure Avondale*
  • Life Leisure Grand Central*

Payment Options
£25.00 monthly direct debit (minimum 3 month initial term contract)

Option to pay upfront for 12 months.

Please contact the team at your preferred centre for more information or to book a tour of the facilities. Alternatively, please pop in and speak to someone on reception.

T&Cs of membership

HUB (gym only)

Access to the gym at 6 Life Leisure Hubs. Minimum 3-month initial term on to a rolling direct debit.

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Life Leisure Brinnington Park gym

HUB (gym only)

This membership enables you to access to the gym only at the following Life Leisure Hubs:

  • Life Leisure Avondale*
  • Brinnington Park Leisure Complex
  • Life Leisure Grand Central*
  • Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
  • Life Leisure Priestnall
  • Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village

Payment Options
£25.00 monthly direct debit (minimum 3 month initial term contract)

Option to pay upfront for 12 months.

Please contact the team at your preferred centre for more information or to book a tour of the facilities. Alternatively, please pop in and speak to someone on reception.

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Kids

Suitable for ages 5 – 12 with access to all Life Leisure kids classes and swimming. Minimum 3-month initial term on to a rolling direct debit.

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Kids

This membership is suitable for ages 5 – 12 and enables access to all Life Leisure Kids classes and swimming* across the following Life Leisure Hubs:

  • Life Leisure Avondale*
  • Life Leisure Brinnington Park
  • Life Leisure Cheadle*
  • Life Leisure Grand Central*
  • Life Leisure Hazel Grove*
  • Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
  • Life Leisure Romiley*
  • Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village
  • Life Leisure Priestnall

Payment Options

£16 monthly direct debit (minimum 3 month initial term contract)

Kids add-on available on all adult membership packages for an additional £5.00 per month

Option to pay upfront for 12 months.

Kids memberships are currently unavailable to purchase online, as proof of eligibility is required. For more information, please visit your local Life Leisure Hub or email memberships@lifeleisure.net. Those aged under 16 years old require a parent/guardian present upon joining.

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Teens

Suitable for ages 13 – 19 with access to gym, swim* and selected classes at selected centres. Minimum 3-month initial term on to a rolling direct debit.

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Teens

This membership is suitable for ages 13 – 19 and enables access to 9 centres for Gym, Swim & Studio* *( studio before 5.00pm Monday -Friday) at the following Life Leisure Hubs:

  • Life Leisure Avondale*
  • Life Leisure Brinnington Park
  • Life Leisure Cheadle*
  • Life Leisure Grand Central*
  • Life Leisure Hazel Grove*
  • Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
  • Life Leisure Romiley*
  • Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village
  • Life Leisure Priestnall

Payment Options

£26.50 monthly direct debit (minimum 3 month initial term contract)

Teen add-on available on all adult membership packages for an additional £10.00 per month. Only valid for ages 13 – 15 years.

Option to pay upfront for 12 months.

Teen memberships are currently unavailable to purchase online, as proof of eligibility is required. For more information, please visit your local Life Leisure Hub or email memberships@lifeleisure.net. Those aged under 16 years old require a parent/guardian present upon joining.

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60+

Access to all areas including the fitness suite, swimming pools* and studio classes at selected centres. Minimum 3-month initial term on to a rolling direct debit.

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60+

Access to all areas including the fitness suite, swimming pools* and studio classes at:

  • Life Leisure Avondale*
  • Life Leisure Brinnington Park
  • Life Leisure Cheadle*
  • Life Leisure Grand Central*
  • Life Leisure Hazel Grove*
  • Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
  • Life Leisure Romiley*
  • Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village
  • Life Leisure Priestnall

Payment Options
£36.00 monthly direct debit (minimum 6 month initial term contract).

Option to pay upfront for 12 months.

60+ memberships are unavailable to purchase online, as proof of eligibility is required. For more information, please visit your local Life Leisure centre or email memberships@lifeleisure.net.

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Leisure Key

Our Leisure Key membership provides access to the gym, pools* and off-peak studio classes at selected centres. Minimum 3-month initial term on to a rolling direct debit.

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Leisure Key

Those with a valid Leisure Key card are eligible for a discounted membership at Life Leisure Hubs in Stockport. Our Leisure Key membership provides access to the gym, pools* and off-peak studio classes at:

  • Life Leisure Avondale*
  • Life Leisure Brinnington Park
  • Life Leisure Cheadle*
  • Life Leisure Grand Central*
  • Life Leisure Hazel Grove*
  • Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
  • Life Leisure Romiley*
  • Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village
  • Life Leisure Priestnall

Payment Options
£28.50 monthly direct debit (minimum 3 month initial term contract)

Option to pay upfront for 12 months.

Leisure Key memberships are currently unavailable to purchase online, as proof of eligibility is required. For more information, please visit your local Life Leisure centre or email memberships@lifeleisure.net.

If you do not currently hold a valid Leisure Key card, you can view information eligibility criteria and how to apply here.

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Corporate

At Life Leisure we offer local companies fantastic membership packages designed to suit their employees. Minimum 3-month initial term on to a rolling direct debit.

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Corporate

At Life Leisure we offer local companies membership packages designed to suit their employees. Our corporate membership is also extended to spouses/partners of employees living at the same address.

Our corporate membership enables you access to the gyms, swimming pools and studio classes at the following Life Leisure hubs:

  • Life Leisure Avondale*
  • Life Leisure Brinnington Park
  • Life Leisure Cheadle*
  • Life Leisure Grand Central*
  • Life Leisure Hazel Grove*
  • Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
  • Life Leisure Priestnall
  • Life Leisure Romiley*
  • Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village

Payment Options
£36 monthly direct debit (minimum 3-month initial term on to a rolling direct debit.)

Option to pay upfront for 12 months.

For more information on corporate memberships please email ellen.mcdowall@lifeleisure.net.

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Casual (Pay As You Go)

You can purchase a casual Life Leisure membership at selected centres.

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Casual (Pay As You Go)

You can purchase a casual Life Leisure membership at:

  • Life Leisure Avondale
  • Life Leisure Brinnington Park
  • Life Leisure Cheadle
  • Life Leisure Grand Central
  • Life Leisure Hazel Grove
  • Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
  • Life Leisure Romiley
  • Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village
  • Life Leisure Priestnall

Advance bookings via our app or website is recommended to avoid disappointment.

Prices

  • Gym session ranging from £6.00 – £10.00 per session*
  • Adult swim from £4.30 per swim*
  • Studio class £9.20 per class 
  • Day pass £10.00

*Please note prices differ between centres. 

For more information, please email memberships@lifeleisure.net

T&Cs of membership

More membership options are available. Please visit your preferred Life Leisure centre to enquire or email memberships@lifeleisure.net

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All memberships also include a free Inspire Programme (worth over £100!)

Life Leisure Avondale

Heathbank Rd, Cheadle Heath, Stockport SK3 0UP

Call the Avondale team
0161 477 4242

Centre opening times
Monday – Friday 7.00am – 10.00pm
Saturday 8.00am – 6.00pm (gym: 8.00am – 5.00pm)
Sunday 8.00am – 6.00pm (gym: 8.00am – 5.00pm)

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