Physical Activity

North Tyneside has a range of community assets and services that support residents to be more active, and not just aimed at those already participating in organised exercise or recreation activities. Our beaches, parks, wagonways and cycling infrastructure etc. provide outdoor opportunities for residents to be more active without requiring a significant financial investment or level of skill. In addition, there is a vast range of community sporting groups and societies etc. across the Borough. Many are led by volunteers from within the community and these groups play a vital role in supporting some residents to lead more active lives.

North Tyneside Council also operates five leisure centres and swimming pools, three tennis courts, a community athletics track and several grass football pitches. There are subsidised membership and attendance fees for low-income residents and free programmes for children and older people. In 2023/24 there were approximately 1.2M visits to the indoor facilities. There are also several other facilities operated by community or private organisations.

The Active North Tyneside programme is part of North Tyneside Council’s sport and leisure offer and is funded by Public Health to deliver free or low-cost programmes. Activities are targeted at residents across the life course and, whilst most programmes are open eligible residents, more targeted delivery and recruitment takes place in the 20% most deprived areas in the Borough. This includes programmes for young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), children in care and adults with learning disabilities.