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Thurso Leisure Centre

Thurso, United Kingdom•4.4(128)•Swimming Pool

Swim, exercise, and stay active at this modern leisure centre offering pools, fitness classes, and health-focused activities for all ages and abilities.

Thurso Leisure Centre is a comprehensive fitness and wellness facility operated by Highlife Highland, offering a range of activities to support community health and wellbeing. The centre features swimming facilities alongside fitness classes and gym amenities, making it an ideal destination for families looking to stay active together. The venue caters to visitors of all ages and fitness levels, with specialized programs including health condition-specific classes such as Cancer Rehab, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Parkinson's Exercise classes. Families with young children will appreciate the pushchair-friendly facilities and dog-friendly policy. The centre also offers Active Schools programmes and community sports activities, ensuring there's something for everyone from young children to older adults. Members can access gym facilities, book fitness classes, and participate in referral programmes through GP Movement & Activity and Physio Referral schemes. The centre is available for space hire and requires booking for most activities. With its focus on inclusive, accessible fitness and health promotion, Thurso Leisure Centre serves as a vital community resource for maintaining active, healthy lifestyles across all demographics.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 07:30 – 20:30
Tuesday: 07:30 – 21:00
Wednesday: 06:15 – 20:30
Thursday: 07:30 – 21:00
Friday: 06:15 – 20:30
Saturday: 08:00 – 14:00
Sunday: 08:00 – 14:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor

Typical visit duration

1-3 hours

Booking

Walk-in or book in advance

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly
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Google Reviews

4.4(128 reviews)
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Sean Liddell

Sean Liddell

6 months ago

Great leisure centre. The staff are all brilliant, really helpful, also have great recommendations for coffee shops! The facilities are really good, sauna and steam rooms for a good finish after a workout. Plenty of machines, changing rooms are clean and WiFi is good. Plenty of room in the car park as well.

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S3021

S3021

11 months ago

£9.50 for a day pass is absolutely diabolical - I’ve exercised for cheaper in London City Centre gyms. The gym hasn’t changed at all in the last 2 years, so why has the price increased? Continue to improve your service, rather than increasing your prices to ridiculous costs

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GNAL

GNAL

a year ago

Great gym with everything you need. Not crowded either. However the other reviews about having to have an induction for out of town visitors is true. Luckily I had my membership card from Nairn and was able to skip the induction and just had to get a tour which isn’t really needed either and luckily there was someone available to do this. Hence the 4 star instead of 5. My suggestion is to call first and let them know you are coming. Men’s locker room was clean and had one shower to use. I didn’t use the pool, but it was crowded.

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Nick

Nick

2 years ago

No access to gym without induction from qualified gym instructor, making it very hard from anyone out of town to use facilities. Do you need an induction from a qualified swim instructor to use the pool? I've been to countless bouldering gyms, an objectively more dangerous sport, with less stringent rules. Three stars simply because looking through the windows the facilities looked tidy and well maintained.

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Mark Plenty

Mark Plenty

4 years ago

I found this gym on Park4night app and all I wanted to do was have a shower, £3.15 for shower, great value! Lovely hot 🚿 shower, the receptionist couldn’t of been more helpful and was very friendly and polite. I have marked this on my map for a future return. Thank you.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Thurso Leisure Centre

Is Thurso Leisure Centre free to visit?

Thurso Leisure Centre is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

Is Thurso Leisure Centre dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Thurso Leisure Centre.

Is there parking at Thurso Leisure Centre?

Yes, Thurso Leisure Centre has on-site parking.

Is there food at Thurso Leisure Centre?

Thurso Leisure Centre doesn't have food on site — bring snacks or grab something nearby.

Is Thurso Leisure Centre pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Thurso Leisure Centre is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Thurso Leisure Centre?

Plan 1–3 hours for a visit to Thurso Leisure Centre.

How do I get to Thurso Leisure Centre by public transport?

Thurso station is approximately 6 minutes' walk from Thurso Leisure Centre.

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