Leisure centres 

Following the Welsh government's announcement on the ease of restrictions in Wales from 7th August 2021, customers can expect the following at their local leisure centre:

Your safety

Your safety and the safety of leisure centre staff is our priority. 

You must not visit the centre if you are unwell or showing symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19). You must adhere to the COVID-19 social distancing and hygiene government guidance at all times. 

If you feel unwell or develop COVID-19 symptoms, however mild, or you have received a positive COVID-19 test result, then you should immediately self-isolate and stay at home and follow government guidance. 

If you have been in contact with someone with symptoms of COVID-19 you must get a test and self-isolate at home for 14 days.

What you can expect when you visit a leisure centre

Face coverings are a legal requirement and must be worn in all areas, except when you are exercising.

To ensure you don’t have to queue on arrival, we encourage you to book your activity in advance, either on the phone by contacting your local Leisure Centre (below), by calling the Customer Service Team on 01443 863072, online or via the Leisure Lifestyle app.

Lockers, changing rooms, toilets and showers will be open and in use for all customers.

We will continue to increase the delivery of fresh air into indoor activity spaces to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.

Leisure centre opening times

Services available

Swimming - Public swimming is available at Caerphilly, Heolddu, Cefn Fforest, Risca and Newbridge. We encourage you to book your pool session in advance, either on the phone by contacting your local Leisure Centre (below), by calling the Customer Service Team on 01443 863072, online or via the Leisure Lifestyle app.

Fitness suites - Our fitness suites are open at Caerphilly, Heolddu and Risca.

Group exercise classes - Group exercise classes are available at Caerphilly, Heolddu and Risca.

How to book

All activities need be booked in advance, on-line, using our app or by calling your chosen leisure centre. 

We are operating a cashless service and cash payments will not be accepted. Where possible, please pay with a debit/credit card at the time of booking. 

OR call the leisure centre:

• Caerphilly – Call 029 2085 1845
• Heolddu – Call 01443 828950
• Newbridge – Call 01495 248100
• Risca – Call 01633 600940
• Cefn Fforest - Call 01443 830567
• Bedwas - Call 029 2085 2538
• Sue Noake – Call 01443 815544
• St Cenydd – Call 029 20881448

Sport and Active Recreation Strategy

Caerphilly County Borough Council has embarked on an exciting and challenging journey of improvement and change’ The Corporate Plan (2019-2029).

Rising to the future challenges it is clear that we will need to do things differently - be innovative and willing to adapt and respond to change’.

To be successful, the Council must fundamentally redefine its unique role i.e. what we do, the services we provide, and how we provide them.

No longer can we do what we have always done - our future role will be less about directly delivering services and more about enabling the many other organisations who already provide excellent opportunities across our communities.

This strategy sets outs a future purpose and direction for the provision of sport and active recreation in Caerphilly County Borough - it establishes the key principles and vision which will inform future decisions and actions.

Where necessary, as and when required, the strategy implementation will be supported by more detailed communications, consultation, and business cases for action to support reports to the relevant Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet and/or Full Council.

The definition of Sport and Active Recreation in relation to this strategy is based on the range of sport and physical activity opportunities provided by Caerphilly County Borough Council in conjunction with our key partners

Finally, the strategy is not focused just on buildings but the activity that can take place in a wide variety of different places found throughout our County Borough and as a result of many different opportunities provided by a range of organisations.

Your questions answered

We have prepared a comprehensive list to questions and answers that explain the changes to service from 9 November.

If your question has not been answered, please contact our Customer Service Team on 01443 863072 or email leisure@caerphilly.gov.uk.

Contact us 

Sport & Leisure Services Customer Service Team Tel: 01443 863072 or email leisure@caerphilly.gov.uk.