Welcome to Guinea Gap Leisure Centre

Customer Notice – June 2026

Due to essential health and safety maintenance of the swimming pool areas at Guinea Gap Leisure Centre, the following temporary closures will be in place in June and July 2026

Training Pool – Closed from: Monday 15th June to Sunday 5th July

Leisure Pool – Closed from: Monday 6th July to Friday 10th July

Additional sessions will be added to the Pool programmes where possible, please viw the temporary programme in place between 15th June and 5th July. .Changing rooms and toilets may be affected throughout the closure periods. Please check on-site notices for availability and we suggest customers arrive pool ready if possible.

Invigor8 Members & Swimming Lessons

Invigor8 members and casual users can access swimming pools at Active Wirral leisure centre including Europa, Leasowe, Oval and West Kirby Concourse.

Some swimming lessons may be impacted, customers will be contacted with information regarding lessons in advance of any changes.

We aim to keep disruption to a minimum at all times. Thank you for your understanding while we carry out these essential improvements.

FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE AT GUINEA GAP LEISURE CENTRE

GYM | EXERCISE CLASSES | PUBLIC & LANE SWIMMING | SWIMMING LESSONS | 5 A SIDE FOOTBALL PITCHES

Guinea Gap Gym is open 7 days a week for members and casual users. Inductions are essential for new users, they are currently free and can be booked online or by calling 0151 606 2010

For information regarding Swimming lessons please visit our Swim Wirral page. 

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Gym Opening Hours:

Brand new gym and fitness equipment now installed at Guinea Gap Gym and Studio

An extensive range of new gym machines and equipment and studio bikes have now been installed at Guinea Gap Leisure Centre, and most other leisure centre facilities, as part of a wider transformation programme for Active Wirral services.

The state-of-the-art equipment allows gym users to access personalised training programmes and receive instant feedback, with entertainment options to help motivate every workout and the new spinning cycles at some centres adds speed to their classes!

The new equipment includes Cardio equipment such as treadmills, cross trainers, rowers, bikes and the addition of verticlimbers, ski-ergs and stepmills for those customers who prefer a more energetic gym session. Plus Strength training options such as hip-thrust, standing squat machine, a variation of a pec fly and lat pull down and additional IFI approved (Inclusive Fitness Initiative) equipment for users that have mobility issues and/or use wheelchairs.

DayTime
Monday - Friday07:00 - 21:00
Saturday - Sunday09:00 - 15:00

MORE INFORMATION

  • Free Inductions available, must be pre-booked.
  • Lockers 20p.
  • Last admittance 1 hour before closure.
  • Juniors aged 12+ may access Active Wirral Gyms, see guidelines.
  • Ages 14+ may attend anytime unaccompanied (ages 14 and 15 years will require an adult to sign an agreement form at the gym induction).
  • Ages 12 – 13 may attend anytime accompanied by an adult (ages 12 and 13 years will require an adult to sign an agreement form at the gym induction, a ratio of 1 adult to 2 juniors is required). 
  • No access to any junior under 12 years of age.
  • A Teen only Gym session is available at West Kirby Concourse every Friday evening 7:30pm – 9:00pm, 12+ year olds may access unaccompanied.

Swimming Pool Timetable – Leisure Pool

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT CUSTOMERS READ OUR CHILD ADMISSION POLICY BEFORE VISITING 

Guinea Gap Leisure Pool programme operating from Monday 6th July 2026 

Time:Session:Pool:
10:00am - 11:30amParent & Tots**Leisure Pool
12:00pm - 1:30pmPublic SwimLeisure Pool
5:30pm - 7:00pmPublic SwimLeisure Pool
7:15pm - 8:00pmAqua AerobicsLeisure Pool

Time:Session:Pool:
9:00am - 10:15amAdult Only SwimLeisure Pool
10:15am - 11:00amAqua AerobicsLeisure Pool
11:00am - 12:00pmWe Are Undefeatable Leisure Pool
12:00pm - 1:30pmPublic SwimLeisure Pool
5:30pm - 7:30pmPublic SwimLeisure Pool

Time:Session:Pool:
12:00pm - 1:30pmPublic SwimLeisure Pool
5:30pm - 7:30pmPublic SwimLeisure Pool

 

Time:Session:Pool:
11:00am - 12:00pmWe Are Undefeatable SwimLeisure Pool
12:00pm - 1:30pmPublic SwimLeisure Pool
5:30pm - 7:30pmPublic SwimLeisure Pool

Time:Session:Pool:
9:00am - 10:30amAdult Only SwimLeisure Pool
12:00pm - 1:30pmPublic SwimLeisure Pool
1:30pm - 3:00pmParent & Tots**Leisure Pool
5:30pm - 7:00pmPublic SwimLeisure Pool
7:15pm - 8:00pmAdult Only SwimLeisure Pool

Time:Session:Pool:
08:00am - 09:45amFamily Swim*Leisure Pool
10:00am - 10:45amPublic SwimLeisure Pool
11:00am - 11:45amPublic SwimLeisure Pool
12:00pm - 12:45pmPublic SwimLeisure Pool
1:00pm - 1:45pmPublic SwimLeisure Pool
2:00pm - 2:45pmPublic SwimLeisure Pool

Time:Session:Pool:
8:00am - 9:45amFamily Swim*Leisure Pool
10:00am - 10:45amPublic SwimLeisure Pool
11:00am - 11:45amPublic SwimLeisure Pool
12:00pm - 12:45pmPublic SwimLeisure Pool
1:00pm - 1:45pmPublic SwimLeisure Pool
2:00pm - 2:45pmPublic SwimLeisure Pool

Guinea Gap Leisure Pool temporary programme operating from Monday 15th June to Sunday 5th July 2026 due to the temporary closure of the Training Pool. Please note that the 5:30pm Public Session will not be in operation during this time.

Time:Session:Pool:
MondayPublic Swim7:00am – 8:45am
MondayParents & Tots10:15am – 11:30am
MondayPublic Swim12:00pm – 12:45pm
MondayAqua3:15pm – 3:45pm
MondayAqua7:15pm – 8:00pm

Time:Session:Pool:
TuesdayPublic Swim7:00am – 8:45am
TuesdayAdult Only Swim9:00am – 10:15am
TuesdayAqua10:15am – 11:00am
TuesdayWe Are Undefeatable11:00am – 11:45am
TuesdayPublic Swim12:00pm – 12:45pm
TuesdayAqua3:15pm – 3:45pm

Time:Session:Pool:
WednesdayPublic Swim7:00am – 8:45am
WednesdayPublic Swim12:00pm – 12:45pm
WednesdayAqua 3:15pm – 3:45pm

 

Time:Session:Pool:
ThursdayPublic Swim7:00am – 8:45am
ThursdayWe Are Undefeatable11:00am – 11:45am
ThursdayPublic Swim12:00pm – 12:45pm

Time:Session:Pool:
FridayPublic Swim7:00am – 8:45am
FridayPublic Swim12:00pm – 12:45pm
FridayAqua3:15pm – 3:45pm
FridayAdult Only Swim7:15pm – 8:00pm

Time:Session:Pool:
SaturdayFamily Swim8:00am – 9:45am
SaturdayPublic Swim10:00am – 10:45am
SaturdayPublic Swim11:00am – 11:45am
SaturdayPublic Swim12:00pm – 12:45pm
SaturdayPublic Swim1:00pm – 1:45pm
SaturdayPublic Swim2:00pm – 2:45pm

Time:Session:Pool:
SundayFamily Swim8:00am – 9:45am
SundayPublic Swim10:00am – 10:45am
SundayPublic Swim11:00am – 11:45am
SundayPublic Swim12:00pm – 12:45pm
SundayPublic Swim1:00pm – 1:45pm
SundayPublic Swim2:00pm – 2:45pm

PUBLIC/FAMILY SWIMMING NOTICE:

  • Showers, toilets and changing facilities are available
  • Please be aware that during leisure pool sessions, customers may be required to queue and session times may be in place.
  • Parent and Tot sessions are drop-in sessions and can not be prebooked.
  • There are no instructors present at Parent and Tot sessions.
  • Maximum swim time is 40 minutes
  • *Children must be accompanied by an adult in the water during all family swims.

TRANQUIL SWIM SESSION NOTICE:

  • Usual swim session price (£6.20)
  • The session is aimed at those who may feel anxious to attend a public swim, have long term health conditions or pre-habilitating/re-habilitating
  • The session hopes to provide a peaceful and relaxing environment.
  • Suitable for 18+
  • Pool Length: 25m 

Swimming Pool Timetable – Training Pool

The Training Pool at Guinea Gap Leisure Centre is closed for essential Health and Safety maintenance from Monday 15th June to Sunday 5th July. Additional swimming sessions will be available in the Leisure Pool when possible, view the programme above. 

Time:Session:Pool:
7:00am - 8:00amAdult Lane SwimTraining Pool
8:00am - 9:00amPublic SwimTraining Pool
10:00am - 1:00pmPublic SwimTraining Pool
3:00pm - 3:45pmAqua JogTraining Pool
4:00pm - 5:30pmPublic SwimTraining Pool

Time:Session:Pool:
7:00am- 8:00amAdult Lane SwimTraining Pool
8:00am- 9:00amPublic SwimTraining Pool
11:00am - 1:00pmPublic SwimTraining Pool
3:00pm - 3:45pmAqua AerobicsTraining Pool
4:00pm - 5:30pmPublic SwimTraining Pool

 

Time:Session:Pool:
7:00am - 8:00amAdult Lane SwimTraining Pool
8:00am - 1:00pmPublic SwimTraining Pool
3:00pm - 3:45pmAqua AerobicsTraining Pool
4:00pm - 5:30pmPublic SwimTraining Pool
6:45pm - 7:45pmAdult Swim Academy (booking required)Training Pool
7:45pm - 8:45pmAdult Swim Academy (booking required)Training Pool

Time:Session:Pool:
7:00am - 8:00amAdult Lane SwimTraining Pool
8:00am - 9:00amPublic SwimTraining Pool
10:30am - 1:00pmPublic SwimTraining Pool
4:00pm - 5:30pmPublic SwimTraining Pool

Time:Session:Pool:
7:00am - 8:00amAdult Lane SwimTraining Pool
8:00am - 9:00amPublic SwimTraining Pool
11:00am - 1:00pmPublic SwimTraining Pool
3:00pm - 3:45pmAqua AerobicsTraining Pool
4:00pm - 5:30pmPublic SwimTraining Pool

Time:Session:Pool:
8:00am - 8:45amPublic SwimTraining Pool
1:00pm - 3:00pmPublic SwimTraining Pool

Time:Session:Pool:
8:00am - 10:30amPublic SwimTraining Pool
12:00pm - 3:00pm*Public SwimTraining Pool

* Please be aware that the training pool will close at 1:45pm on the last Sunday of every month.

LANE SWIMMING NOTICE: 

  • Adult and Junior swimmers are required to swim lengths at all times
  • Showers, toilets and changing facilities are available
  • Pool Length: 25m

Indoor Exercise Class Timetable:

DAYTIMECLASSINSTRUCTOR
Monday3:00pm - 3:45pmAqua JogJean
Monday5:00pm - 5:30pmRevolutionsJo
Monday5:45pm - 6:30pmCardio KombatJo
Monday6:45pm - 7:45pmYogaPaul N
Monday7:15pm - 8:00pmAquaLynn

DAYTIMECLASSINSTRUCTOR
Tuesday 07:45am - 08:45amYogaFrank
Tuesday9:15am - 10:00amFunctional TrainingJoan
Tuesday10:15am - 11:00amAqua AerobicsLynn
Tuesday10:15am - 11:15amLow Level CircuitsJoan
Tuesday11:30am - 12:30pmYogaDiane
Tuesday3:00pm - 3:45pmAqua AerobicsJean

DAYTIMECLASSINSTRUCTOR
Wednesday9:30am - 10:30amPilatesColin
Wednesday10:45am - 11:30amCardio KombatJo
Wednesday11:45am - 12:30pmAbs BlastJo
Wednesday12:45pm – 1:30pmChair Based YogaNikki
Wednesday1:45pm - 2:45pmYin YogaNikki
Wednesday3:00pm - 3:45pmAqua AerobicsJean
Wednesday6:15pm - 7:15pmBoxerciseDave

DAYTIMECLASSINSTRUCTOR
Thursday7:00am - 8:00amCircuitsDave
Thursday9:30am - 10:15amStrength & ConditioningKate
Thursday10:30am - 11:00amFunctional TrainingKate
Thursday11:00am - 12:00pmYogaPaul N
Thursday1:00pm - 2:00pmTai ChiXingbo
Thursday6:00pm - 6:45pmUpper Body WorkoutJo
Thursday7:00pm - 8:00pmLegs, Bums & TumsJo

DAYTIMECLASSINSTRUCTOR
Friday7:45am - 8:45amTai ChiHuicong Liu
Friday9:15am - 10:00amCardio KombatJo
Friday10:15am - 11:30amCircuits and StretchJo
Friday3:00pm - 3:45pmAqua AerobicsJean
Friday7:15pm - 8:15pmBoxerciseDave

DAYTIMECLASSINSTRUCTOR
Saturday 09:30am - 10.15amAerobicsKate

DAYTIMECLASSINSTRUCTOR
Sunday9:30am - 10:15amLegs Bums and Tums Louise

Sauna

Prices and Opening times 

Sauna Prices: Adult: £6.45 or Free with any paid activity at Guinea Gap Leisure Centre

Male:

DayTimes
Monday 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday9:00am - 2:30pm
Wednesday3:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday9:00am - 2:30pm
Friday3:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday9:00am - 11:45am
Sunday12:15pm - 3:00pm

Female:

DayTimes
Monday 9:00am - 2:30pm
Tuesday3:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday9:00am - 2:30pm
Thursday3:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday9:00am - 2:30pm
Saturday12:15pm - 3:00pm
Sunday9:00am - 11:45am

* The operating box in the Sauna cabin will be turned off 30 Mins prior to the end of each session

* Age 18+ only

* It is essential that all sauna users are registered with Active Wirral prior to accessing the Sauna. Register online, by telephone or at the centre

* Customers must exit the cabin 15 Minutes after the operating box is turned off

* Customers must clear the Sauna room by the advertised closing time in order for essential cleaning to be completed before the next session

Outdoor Football Pitches:

Guinea Gap Leisure Centre offer 5 a side Football Pitches. The pitches can be booked here.

View our Football Pitches page for more information, prices,  bookings and other pitches available across Wirral.

Block bookings:

We are now accepting Winter Block Booking requests, however, due to the high volume of enquiries that we are receiving it may take up to 14 working days to administrate your request.

To request a pitch block booking at Guinea Gap Leisure centre please complete the Block Booking Form and email it to karenfinnigan@wirral.gov.uk

Whilst you await confirmation of your booking extension you are advised to football pitch of your choice on a casual pay and play basis, this can be completed online or by telephoning the central leisure team on 0151 606 2010.

We thank you for your patience whilst we work through all requests

FREE Friday Night Football

Join our qualified and experienced Sport Development Coaches at Oval Leisure Centre, Guinea Gap Leisure Centre and Leasowe Leisure Centre for FREE football sessions!
 
Sessions are held every Friday night at:
 
Oval Leisure Centre – 5:00pm – 7:00pm (These sessions have been funded by Mid Wirral Crime Prevention Panel)
 
Guinea Gap Leisure Centre – 6:00pm – 8:00pm
 
Leasowe Leisure Centre – 5:00pm – 7:00pm
 
Woodchurch Community Football Centre – 7:00pm – 8:00pm PLUS MONDAY NIGHT 7pm – 8pm (These sessions have been funded by Violence Reduction partnership working in partnership with Merseyside Police)
 
Suitable for ages 11 – 17 years old. No need to book – just turn up!
 
These sessions will continue to be funded.

FREE Friday Night Football

Join our qualified and experienced Sport Development Coaches at Leasowe Leisure Centre and Oval Leisure Centre for FREE football sessions!

Suitable for ages 11 – 17 years old. No need to book – just turn up!

CentreTime
Leasowe Leisure Centre6:00pm to 7:00pm
The Oval Leisure Centre5:00pm to 7:00pm

These sessions will continue to be funded.

download the Block Booking Form here
Download the Safeguarding form here
Terms & Conditions
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Accessibility

  • Disabled access to the building
  • Automatic doors
  • Accessible lift
  • Disabled parking bays
  • Hearing loops
  • Disabled toilets
  • Disabled changing facilities
  • Pool hoist
  • Graduated steps into pool
  • Inclusive Fitness Equipment

Contact

Guinea Gap Leisure Centre
Riverview Road
Wallasey
Wirral
CH44 6PX

Tel: 0151 606 2010

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