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The following sport and leisure facilities support the FANS scheme here in Kent. Please note that facilities used by FANS members are to be related to their training programme and cannot be used simply for recreational purposes.

If you are unable to reach a facility or need any guidance please get in touch with us at activekent@kent.gov.uk and we will do our very best to direct you to an appropriate contact.

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Ashford Area

Julie Rose Stadium

Willesborough Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9QP

Tenterden Leisure Centre

Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RA

The Stour Centre

Station Approach, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1ET

  • Tel: 01233 663503
  • Email: thestour@freedom-leisure.co.uk
  • Website: https://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/the-stour-centre/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Swimming Pool
    * Squash Courts
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym

    Additional Information:
    * Please contact the centre for details of off-peak hours
    * Advance booking is not available
    * Contact the Gym Manager to arrange a gym induction
    * Induction must be paid for but can use gym freely thereafter

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Canterbury Area

Canterbury Christ Church University Sports Centre

Pilgrims Way, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1XS

  • Tel: 01227 923500
  • Email: sport@canterbury.ac.uk
  • Website: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/christ-church-sport/christ-church-sport.aspx

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym

    Additional Information:
    * Off-peak hours are 'out of term time'
    * Please contact the centre for details of off-peak opening hours
    * Only 16+ years in the Fitness Suite and Gym
    * Facilities can be booked on production of a valid FANS membership card on the same day, if available

Herne Bay High Specialist School & Sports College

Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS

  • Tel: 01227 361221
  • Email: office@hernebayhigh.org
  • Website: https://www.hernebayhigh.org/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Synthetic Turf Pitch

    Additional Information:
    * Facilities available outside of school hours
    * Peak time usage is available free of charge if facility is not being used
    * Facility can be booked 3 days in advance

Heron Leisure Centre

William Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5NX

  • Tel: 01227 742102
  • Website: https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/heron-leisure-centre/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Swimming Pool
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym
    * Mind & Body Studio
    * Group Cycle

    Additional Information:
    * Off peak hours - Monday to Friday, 7am to 5.30pm (subject to school bookings)
    * Under 16’s not allowed use of gym without supervision from a coach or parent
    * Facilities cannot be booked in advance

Kent Sport – University of Kent Sports Centre

Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NL

  • Tel: 01227 823623
  • Website: https://www.kent.ac.uk/sports

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Swimming Pool
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym
    * Football, Rugby & Cricket Pitches
    * Synthetic Turf Pitch
    * Dance Studio
    * Netball, Tennis & Beach Volleyball Courts
    * Outdoor Basketball Court

    Additional Information:
    * FANS members can use the facilities whenever the centre is open
    * Please contact the centre for details of opening hours
    * Use of the gym is 16+ years
    * Facilities cannot be booked in advance, but FANS members can ring up to check availability prior to use

Kingsmead Leisure Centre

Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7PH

  • Tel: 01227 769818
  • Website: https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/kingsmead-leisure-centre/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Swimming Pool
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym
    * Fitness Studio
    * Mind & Body Studio
    * Group Cycle Studio

    Additional Information:
    * Off-peak hours - Monday to Sunday, 7.30am to 5.30pm
    * Under 16’s not allowed use of gym without supervision from a coach or parent
    * Facilities cannot be booked in advance

Mallard Fencing Club

Boughton Under Blean Village Hall, Bull Lane, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9AH

  • Tel: 07749 963087
  • Website: http://www.mallardfencing.org.uk/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Fencing Club

    Additional Information:
    * Fencers who are FANS members are welcome to fence for free at the club on a Monday evening from 6.30pm to 10pm

The Canterbury Sport & Fitness Centre

New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AJ

  • Tel: 01227 811248
  • Website: https://www.canterburycollege.ac.uk/public-facilities/ekc-canterbury-sports-centre/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym

    Additional Information:
    * Hours available - Monday to Friday from 7am to 10pm, Saturday 8am to 6pm and Sunday 8am to 4pm
    * Use of the fitness suite / gym is 16+ years
    * All users must complete a registration / gym waiver form
    * Facilities are available for hire

Whitstable Sports Centre

Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX

  • Tel: 01227 274394
  • Website: https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/whitstable-sport-centre/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym

    Additional Information:
    * Hours available - Monday to Friday from 8.30pm to 10.30pm & Saturday & Sunday from 8am to 8pm
    * Use of the gym is 16+ years
    * Peak time usage is available free of charge if facility is not being used
    * Facilities cannot be booked in advance

Whitstable Swimming Pool

Tower Parade, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2BJ

  • Tel: 01227 772442
  • Website: https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/whitstable-swimming-pool/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Swimming Pool
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym

    Additional Information:
    * Please contact the centre for details of off-peak hours
    * Use of the gym is 16+ years
    * Facilities cannot be booked in advance
    * Please contact the sports centre for any further conditions on use of the facilities

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Dartford Area

Becket Sports Centre

Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2JB

Fairfield Pool & Leisure Centre

Lowfield Street Dartford Kent, DA1 1JB

Swanscombe Leisure Centre

Craylands Lane, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0LP

  • Tel: 01322 386362
  • Website: https://gcll.co.uk/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym

    Additional Information:
    * Off-peak hours - Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm
    * Gym does not have to be booked in advance
    * Badminton courts must be booked in advance
    * Gym entry is available for 12-15-year olds (Cardio only) Tuesday & Thursday from 3pm to 6pm and Saturday & Sunday from 12pm to 4pm

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Dover Area

Tides Leisure Centre, currently being run by Your Leisure, no longer supports the FANS Scheme.  However, they currently offer an exclusive ‘Sports Foundation’ membership to support talented athletes, which has a renewal period of six months and one of the approval pre-requisites is FANS Membership.

To find out more, please contact Your Leisure directly if you have any queries.

Contact Your Leisure

Aylesham Welfare Leisure Centre

Spinney Lane, Aylesham, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 3BE

  • Tel: 01304 840661
  • Website: https://www.ayleshamwlc.org/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym
    * Synthetic Turf Pitch

    Additional Information:
    * Please contact the centre directly for details of off-peak hours
    * Under 15’s not allowed use of gym
    * Teen gym (12-15-year olds) available from 4pm to 7pm
    * Facilities can be booked on day of usage

BayPoint Club

Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9QL

  • Tel: 01304 613022
  • Email: hello@baypoint-club.co.uk
  • Website: https://www.wearebaypoint.co.uk/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sport Hall
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym
    * Synthetic Turf Pitch
    * Tennis Courts
    * Grass Pitches
    * Spin Studio
    * Steam Room & Sauna

    Additional Information:
    * Off-peak hours - Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 4pm
    * Use of the fitness suite/gym is 18+ years
    * Facilities can be booked on day of usage if available and up to 3 days in advance

Dover Leisure Centre

Fitness Fields, Whitecliffs Business Park, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT16 3FH

Sandwich Leisure Centre

Deal Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 0BU

Tides Leisure Centre

Park Avenue, Deal, Kent, CT14 9UU

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Folkestone & Hythe Area

Folkestone Sports Centre

Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HX

  • Tel: 01303 850222
  • Website: https://www.folkestonesportscentre.co.uk/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Swimming Pool
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym
    * Dry Ski Slope

    Additional Information:
    * Off-peak hours - Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4pm & Saturday and Sunday all day
    * Contact gym manager to arrange gym induction
    * FANS card cannot be used during Club sessions Monday to Sunday (please contact the centre to check times)

Hythe Swimming Pool

36 South Road Hythe, Nr Folkestone Kent, CT21 6AR

The Marsh Academy Leisure Centre

Station Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8BB

  • Tel: 01797 369200
  • Email: leisure@marshacademy.org.uk
  • Website: https://www.marshacademy.org.uk/601/home-2

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Squash Courts
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym
    * Floodlit Hard Court
    * Multi Sports Area
    * Dance Studio

    Additional Information:
    * Please contact the centre for details of when the facilities can be accessed (individual negotiation)
    * Facilities can be booked up to 1 day in advance

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Gravesham Area

Cascades Leisure Centre

Thong Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4LG

  • Tel: 01474 337281
  • Website: https://gcll.co.uk/cascades-new-page/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Swimming Pool
    * Squash Courts
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym
    * Aerobic Classes 16+
    * Dance Studio

    Additional Information:
    * Please contact the centre for details of off-peak opening hours
    * Only 18+ years in the Fitness Suite
    * Gym entry is available for 12 to 15 year olds (Cardio only) during the following hours:
    - Mondays and Fridays from 3pm to 6pm
    - Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 6pm
    - After 6pm Monday to Friday provided they are accompanied by an adult
    - After 6pm Sundays provided they are accompanied by an adult
    * Facilities can be booked up to 7 days in advance on production of the membership card

Cyclopark

The Tollgate, Watling Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 7NP

  • Tel: 01474 831400
  • Email: reception@cyclopark.com
  • Website: https://www.cyclopark.com/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Cycle Circuit
    * MTB Trails

    Additional Information:
    * Off-peak hours - Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm (last entry 4pm)
    * Facility can be booked in advance subject to space (Space can be shared during public sessions rather than book exclusive use)
    * FANS card holders must contact the venue ahead of arrival in order to request access to the facilities
    * Please contact the centre for further details

Cygnet Leisure Centre

Old Perry Street, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 8BU

  • Tel: 01474 337485
  • Website: https://gcll.co.uk/cygnet-new-page/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Swimming Pool
    * Squash Courts
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym
    * Dance Studio

    Additional Information:
    * Please contact the centre for details of opening hours
    * Over 18 years only in the Fitness Suite
    * Please contact the sports centre for any further conditions on use of the facilities

Meopham Fitness & Tennis Centre

Wrotham Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0AH

  • Tel: 01474 814199
  • Email: info@meophamleisure.org
  • Website: https://www.meophamleisure.org/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym

    Additional Information:
    * Off-peak hours - Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 5pm
    - Saturday from 7.30am to 6pm & Sunday from 8.30am to 8pm
    * Use of the gym is 14 years+
    * Facilities cannot be booked in advance
    * Please contact the sports centre for any further conditions on use of the facilities

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Maidstone Area

Activate Body & Soul – Lenham School

Lenham School, Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2QJ

  • Tel: 01622 853750

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym
    * Dance Studio

    Additional Information:
    * Off-peak hours - Monday to Friday from 7am to 8.30am & 7pm to 9pm and Saturday from 8am to 3pm
    * Please contact the centre for any conditions on use of the facilities
    * The facility is available at peak times if not being used at a reduced price
    * Facility can be booked in advance

Maidstone Leisure Centre

Mote Park, Willow Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME10 1ER

  • Tel: 01622 220 232
  • Website: https://www.maidstoneleisure.com/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Swimming Pool
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym

    Additional Information:
    * Please contact the centre for details of off-peak hours
    * Please contact the sports centre for any conditions on use of the facilities
    * Facilities cannot be booked in advance

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Medway Area

Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre

Alpine Park, Capstone Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3JH

  • Tel: 01634 827979
  • Email: jnl-chatham@nikegroup.co.uk
  • Website: https://www.jnlchatham.co.uk/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Dry Ski Slope

    Additional Information:
    * Please contact the centre for details of off-peak hours
    * Please contact the sports centre for any conditions on use of the facilities
    * FANS cards can only be used for individual open practice sessions

King’s Rochester Sports Centre

601 Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3QJ

  • Tel: 01634 818422
  • Email: enquiries@kingssportscentre.co.uk
  • Website: https://www.kingssportscentre.co.uk/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym
    * Tennis Court

    Additional Information:
    * Off-peak hours - Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm
    * Please contact the sports centre for any conditions on use of the facilities

Lordswood Leisure Centre

North Dane Way, Lordswood, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8YE

  • Tel: 01634 682862
  • Email: comments@lordswood-leisure.co.uk
  • Website: https://www.lordswood-leisure.co.uk/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym

    Additional Information:
    * Off-peak hours - Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5.30pm & Saturday from 5.30pm to 10pm
    * Advance booking is not available
    * Peak time usage is available free of charge if facility is not being used

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Sevenoaks Area

Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, White Oak Leisure Centre and Edenbridge Leisure Centre, currently being run by Everyone Active, no longer support the FANS Scheme.  However, they run their own ‘Sporting Champions’ scheme, which gives talented athletes the opportunity to make use of training support and mentoring sessions to further their burgeoning careers.

To find out more, please click the button below and contact Everyone Active directly if you have any queries.

Everyone Active Sporting Champions Scheme

Sevenoaks Indoor Bowls Centre

Hollybush Lane, Sevenoak,s Kent, TN13 3UX

  • Tel: 01732 451889
  • Email: sevenoaksibc@live.co.uk
  • Website: https://sevenoaks-indoor.bowls-club.co.uk/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Synthetic Artificial Pitch
    * Indoor Bowls
    * Tennis Courts

    Additional Information:
    * Please contact the centre for details of off-peak hours
    * Please contact the sports centre for any conditions on use of the facilities

White Oak Indoor Bowls Centre

Garrolds Close, Off Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BF

  • Tel: 01322 665571
  • Email: whiteoakbowlsc@aol.com
  • Website: https://www.whiteoakindoorbowls.co.uk/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Indoor Bowls Hall
    * Short Mat Bowls
    * New Age Kurling
    * Conference Room
    * Function Room

    Additional Information:
    * May to September Inclusive
    * Facility can be booked up to 7 days in advance
    * Children under 16 years old must be supervised at all times

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Swale Area

Sheppey Leisure Complex

Off the Broadway, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1HH

  • Tel: 01795 668061
  • Website: https://www.swaleleisure.com/sheppey-leisure-complex

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Swimming Pool
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym

    Additional Information:
    * Please contact the centre for details of off-peak hours
    * Please contact the sports centre for any conditions on use of the facilities

Sittingbourne Community College Sports Centre

Swanstree Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL

Swallows Leisure Centre

Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NT

  • Tel: 01795 420420
  • Website: https://www.swaleleisure.com/swallows-leisure-centre

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Swimming Pool
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym

    Additional Information:
    * Please contact the centre for details of off-peak hours
    * Please contact the sports centre for any conditions on use of the facilities

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Thanet Area

Hartsdown Leisure Centre, Ramsgate Leisure Centre and Blue Wave Pool & Gym, currently being run by Your Leisure, no longer support the FANS Scheme.  However, they currently offer an exclusive ‘Sports Foundation’ membership to support talented athletes, which has a renewal period of six months and one of the approval pre-requisites is FANS Membership.

To find out more, please contact Your Leisure directly if you have any queries.

Contact Your Leisure

Blue Wave Pool & Gym

Victoria Rd, Margate, Kent, CT9 1NA

  • Tel: 0333 366 0661
  • Email: info@yourleisure.uk.com
  • Website: https://yourleisure.uk.com/blue-wave/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Facilities Available:
    * Swimming Pool
    * Gym

    Additional Information:
    * Please contact Your Leisure to discuss their 'Sports Foundation' Scheme before using this facility

Hartsdown Leisure Centre

Hartsdown Park, Hartsdown Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5QX

Manston Golf Centre

Manston Road, Manston, Kent, CT12 5BE

  • Tel: 01843 590005
  • Website: https://www.manstongolf.co.uk/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Driving Range
    * 9 Hole Course

    Additional Information:
    * Off-peak hours - Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm & Friday from 10.30am to 5pm
    * 12yr olds and under must be accompanied by an adult
    * Facility can be booked in advance
    * 25% off coaching fees for under 18 year olds

The Royal Harbour Academy Athletics Track

The Royal Harbour Academy, Stirling Way, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6NB

  • Tel: 01843 572500

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Athletics Track

    Additional Information:
    * Please contact the centre for details of off-peak hours
    * Members cannot book the whole facility, only able to book their training session subject to conditions

Ramsgate Sports Centre

High Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9TT

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Tonbridge & Malling Area

Poult Wood Golf Centre

Higham Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 9QR

  • Tel: 01732 364039
  • Website: https://www.tmactive.co.uk/locations/poult-wood

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * 18-hole golf course
    * 9-hole short golf course
    * Squash Courts

    Additional Information:
    * Please contact the centre for details of off-peak hours
    * The facility is available at peak times if not being used
    * The facility can be booked up to 7 days in advance

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Tunbridge Wells Area

Hawkenbury Astro Pitch

Hawkenbury Recreation Ground, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5BU

Putlands Sport & Leisure Centre

Mascalls Court Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6NZ

  • Tel: 01892 838290
  • Website: https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/Putlands-Sports-and-Leisure-Centre/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym
    * Tennis Courts

    Additional Information:
    * Please contact the centre for details of off-peak hours
    * Induction is required for use of the gym
    * Fitness suite – under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

Tunbridge Wells Sports & Indoor Tennis Centre

St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9TX

  • Tel: 01892 540744
  • Website: https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/Tunbridge-Wells-Sports-Centre/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Swimming Pool
    * Squash Courts
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym
    * 2x Dance Studios
    * 4x Indoor Tennis Courts

    Additional Information:
    * Please contact the centre for details of off-peak hours
    * Induction is required for use of the gym
    * Racket sports specific to FANS members sport only

Weald Sports Centre

Angley Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2PN

  • Tel: 01580 710720
  • Website: https://www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/The-Weald-Sports-Centre/

  • _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
    Facilities Available:
    * Sports Hall
    * Swimming Pool
    * Fitness Suite
    * Gym
    * Dance Studio

    Additional Information:
    * Please contact the centre for details of off-peak hours
    * Induction is required for use of the gym

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FANS Facilities List – Updated November 2023