Sports & Leisure

Haven Point

State-of-the-art leisure centre on the seafront with a 25-metre competition pool, 18-metre teaching pool, leisure waters with slides and water play, sauna, steam room, 86-station gym, and rooftop viewing gallery.

Pier Parade, South Shields, NE33 2JS 0191 424 7800 Visit website

About Haven Point

Haven Point is a modern leisure centre in a central position on the South Shields seafront. Its facilities include a 25-metre competition pool and an 18-metre teaching pool for younger swimmers, plus leisure waters with slides, bubble sprays and water play features for families. Beyond swimming, the centre offers a large fitness suite, sauna and steam room, and fitness classes, along with a rooftop viewing gallery overlooking the coast. Run by South Tyneside Council, it is a popular destination for both serious swimmers and families looking for a fun day out by the sea.

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