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Grand Central

Grand Central Square, Wellington Road South,
Stockport, SK1 3TA

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Facilities at Grand Central

Gym

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Gym

In the heart of Stockport, the fitness suite at Life Leisure Grand Central has a range of cardio and resistance equipment such as cross trainers and treadmills as well as plenty of free weights across several different areas making sure you have the right amount of space to perform your workout.

Studio Classes

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Spin bikes in the studio at Life Leisure Avondale

Studio Classes

Our classes are hosted by amazing instructors who only want one thing… To give you the best workout possible! All levels of ability are welcome with adaptations for exercises given. Whether you’re a beginner, or more advanced, there’s something for everyone! Here at Grand Central we also have a dedicated spin studio with top of the range spin bikes.

Swimming Lessons

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Swimming Lessons

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

Swimming & Slides

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Swimming & Slides

Come and enjoy our 50m main pool with sessions available for lane swimming, family swimming, ladies only swimming, inflatable sessions and more! Our Oasis pool is the perfect space for little ones and for the thrill seekers why not book onto our swim and slides session to access our 2 water slides! (Swimmers must be at least 1.1m tall and able to swim 25m unaided to use the slides). Baby Splash and Toddler Splash sessions also available for children aged 0-4 years.

We have recently had our lockers updated! Half of our lockers require a new style pound coin or trolley token and half now require a padlock.

 

Health Suite

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Health Suite

Relax and unwind in our Health Suite at Life Leisure Grand Central which incorporates a sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. The perfect place to come to after a workout and it is FREE for members!

Available Sessions

  • Monday – Friday: 7.30am – 9.30pm
  • Saturday: 8.30am – 2.30pm
  • Sunday: 8.30am – 5.30pm

Accessibility & Parking

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Individual who requires a prosthetic limb performing a deadlift

Accessibility & Parking

Life Leisure Grand Central visitors will be given 2 hours free parking if using the NCP multi-storey car park. Please be aware that any visit longer than 2 hours will be charged at the normal rate including the first 2 hours. Customers must validate their parking ticket using the machine at reception.

 

Facilities

  • Accessible pool changing rooms with shower chair & toilet
  • Lift down to poolside
  • Wheelchair access
  • Accessible parking available in the NCP multi-storey carpark. Please note this is a short walk away from the entrance to the building.
  • Wheelchair accessible toilets/showers
  • Gradual slope into the oasis splash pool
  • Chair or a sling hoists for access to the main pool

Leisure Key Companion/Carer Card

Some families or individuals may be eligible for a Leisure Key which is delivered by Stockport Council. This provides discount to swimming and other activities across Life Leisure. In addition, if you are eligible for a Leisure Key Companion/Carer card, you will be able to access the activity for free accompanying an individual to a session. The following steps need to be taken to access this:

  1. Check your eligibility criteria with Stockport Council here.
  2. Complete any of the relevant information and submit proof of eligibility if required.
  3. Once you have your Leisure Key and or Leisure Key Companion card, bring this into a Life Leisure centre and register for a Casual Leisure Key Bookings account at reception.
  4. Once this has been registered, you can then book online. For instructions on how to book, please click here.

Gym Equipment

Ramp access to the ground floor level of the gym. Please note, the upstairs gym area can only be accessed via stairs.

Equipment suitable for those who can leave their wheelchair:

  • Star Trac – Leg Curl
  • Star Trac – 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

Life Leisure Grand Central provides disability access to both the main pool and small pool. We do not currently host any bespoke disability sessions; however this is something we are looking to introduce in the future.

Grand Central Timetables

Swim Timetable
Sun 26th MarSunday1.30pmHealth Suite60 minsBook Class
Sun 26th MarSunday4.30pmHealth Suite60 minsBook Class

Memberships
Available at Grand Central

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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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

Please note that all activities must be booked and paid for in advance via our app or website. 

Prices

  • Gym session from £5.50 per session 
  • Adult swim from £4.30 per swim
  • Studio class £8.40 per class 

Please note prices may 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 Grand Central

Grand Central Square, Wellington Road South,
Stockport, SK1 3TA

Call the Grand Central team
General Enquiries 0161 474 7766
Swimming Lessons 0161 429 0401

Centre Opening Times
Monday – Friday 6.30am – 10pm
Saturday 8am – 6pm
Sunday 8am – 6.30pm

Easter Bank Holiday Opening Times
Friday 7th April 6.30am – 4pm
Saturday 8th April Normal Opening Times
Sunday 9th April 8am – 4pm
Monday 10th April 6.30am – 4pm

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