Watford Leisure Centre Woodside has all the facilities you’ll need to stay active and have fun at the same time. The gym features state-of-the-art equipment designed to suit all fitness needs, while the two pools play host to our award-winning swimming lessons, alongside many other activities to suit swimmers of all ages and abilities. Here at Woodside, you'll also find a state-of-the-art FORTIS HIIT studio, as well as a Watford Active Wellbeing. You’ll also be able to enjoy a plethora of group fitness classes, designed to suit everyone, while the sports hall hosts table tennis, badminton and five-a-side football. We also boast a squash court and a 3G artificial football pitch.
This centre has implemented a cashless system. This has significantly reduced queuing times and improved customer service.
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Take your first steps into fitness with this fantastic offer. Enjoy any of our gym, swimming or group fitness classes* with your pass, which will have you feeling loaded with energy and inspiration.
Our state-of-the-art, 140-station gym was recently awarded ‘Gym of the year for Watford’ and is now 100 metres long. The fitness suite includes a great selection of cardio, suspension, resistance, functional zone, core and an amazing new Powerzone. It’s a fantastic way to boost your fitness levels, while you can also book a personal trainer to help you make the most of your workout.
Our comprehensive 184 class group fitness programme which now includes 88 Virtual Les Mills classes that cater for all sections of the community. Whether you’re a beginner or a more advanced class-goer, we’ve got you covered. The programme is reviewed every 11 weeks to ensure we are keeping up with the latest innovations.
We have two pools, a 25 metre, eight-lane pool and the other is a smaller teaching pool, each of which caters for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Whether you want to take advantage of our award-winning swimming lessons or just to have fun, there’s something for you.
We’re incredibly proud of our new state-of-the-art group cycling studio that can accommodate a class of 30 at any one time and is our perfect complement to our other three studios.
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FORTIS is a fantastic new HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workout that’s perfect for people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels.
Our fantastic team of personal trainers are on hand at the centre to help you achieve your goals! The Everyone Active Personal Training app is here for you to find out about the trainers, purchase and book your PT sessions.
Our 3G outdoor football pitch is available for hire for regular club bookings or on an individual basis. It's perfect for training, having a kick-about with friends, or playing in more serious matches. 360° View Of The 3G Football Pitch
This new facility is designed predominantly for people aged 50+, along with less abled users. 360° View Of The Active Wellbeing Suite
Enjoy a range of activities in our sports hall. 360° View Of The Sports Hall
Enjoy an intense game of squash in one of our courts. 360° View Of The Squash Courts
Our GP & Exercise Referral scheme is great for helping get people back on their feet.
We have facilities available for hire that are suitable to host a variety of events.
Our award-winning children’s swimming lessons are perfect for swimmers of all abilities.
We provide award-winning swimming lessons for adults of all abilities.
Explore the activities, times and prices available at this centre
Some of the most popular membership bundles from the Watford Leisure Centre – Woodside
Price Per Month
£22.99Price Per Year
£229.90Price Per Month
£55.99Price Per Year
£559.90Price Per Month
£39.99Price Per Year
£399.90Price Per Month
£29.99Price Per Year
£299.90Price Per Month
£26.99Price Per Year
£269.90
If you are not ready for a membership, or do not use our centre on a regular basis then a “pay as you go” access may be better for you. Anyone can use our centre on a casual basis, all you need to do is register for an Everyone Active card. This will enable you to start booking classes & activities online or via the Everyone Active app.
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