The Parks Sports Centre
North Tyneside Council's flagship leisure centre in North Shields with a Contours gym, exercise class studios, sports hall, artificial pitches, soft play, and indoor bowling green. Open from 6:45am on weekdays.
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Best After-School Clubs in Tynemouth
Youth clubs, kickboxing, holiday sports camps, swimming, and soft play -- the best after-school clubs and activities for children in Tynemouth and North Shields.

Best Soft Play Centres Near Tynemouth
Kiki's Kabin, Kidz KingDOME, The Parks, and PaddlePod — the best soft play centres within easy reach of Tynemouth.

Best Gyms in Tynemouth
From council leisure centres with pools and spas to independent CrossFit boxes and community gyms, here are the best gyms in Tynemouth and North Tyneside.
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