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Tees Active have relaunched their water safety roadshows initiative to coincide with National Drowning Prevention week which runs from 13th – 20th June 2026 in a bid to reduce the number of accidents and drowning incidents across the North East and beyond.

June 10, 2026

Flippin’ Pain: A new tool for Tees Active staff to support the community

Jack Bradley and Jordan Holmes, members of Tees Active’s Active Health team, have recently completed an intensive three-day course to become qualified Painfluencers.

May 18, 2026

Reflections: Clare’s Story – Gliding to Glory

How inspirational Clare used Billingham Forum as a base to defy health challenges and become a world champion. AS she steps out onto the ice in her emerald-green skating costume, Clare Hodgson is understandably nervous after spending months on the sidelines due to injury.

May 15, 2026

“Age is No Barrier” as the Care Home Legends Games Returns to Thornaby Pavilion

The Care Home Legends Games returned to Thornaby Pavilion on Thursday 14 May, bringing together more than 120 residents from care homes from across the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees.

April 30, 2026

Tees Active Launches Free Active Wellness Programme to Support People with Lived experience of Cancer

The charitable leisure trust Tees Active is pleased to launch and deliver the Active Wellness Programme, funded by the Northern Cancer Alliance. The free programme is designed to specifically support people with lived experience of cancer through gentle, inclusive physical activity and opportunities to connect with others in a supportive environment.

April 18, 2026

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Festive Period Opening Hours

Below you will find all of our venue opening hours and relevant information for the Festive Period. Please be aware that although the venue may be open, there may not be a public session available at all times. Please visit the relevant timetables for session times and availability.

IB Leisure

Please be aware that although the venue may be open, there may not be a public session available at all times. Please visit the relevant timetables for session times and availability.

Billingham Forum

Please be aware that although the venue may be open, there may not be a public session available at all times. Please visit the relevant timetables for session times and availability.

Splash

Please be aware that although the venue may be open, there may not be a public session available at all times. Please visit the relevant timetables for session times and availability.

Thornaby Pavilion

Please be aware that although the venue will be open to access the gym, the sports hall, bowls, and TreeTops is unavailable throughout the festive period. Please visit the relevant timetables for session times and availability.

Tees Barrage

Please be aware that although the venue may be open, there may not be a public session available at all times. Please visit the relevant timetables for session times and availability.

Thornaby Pool

Please be aware that although the venue may be open, there may not be a public session available at all times. Please visit the relevant timetables for session times and availability.

Forum Theatre

Billingham Forum

Forum Theatre Billingham

IB Leisure

Splash

Tees Barrage White Water Centre

Thornaby Pavilion

Thornaby Pool

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Tees Active Launches Free Active Wellness Programme to Support People with Lived experience of Cancer

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Festive Period Opening Hours

Below you will find all of our venue opening hours and relevant information for the Festive Period. Please be aware that although the venue may be open, there may not be a public session available at all times. Please visit the relevant timetables for session times and availability.

IB Leisure

Please be aware that although the venue may be open, there may not be a public session available at all times. Please visit the relevant timetables for session times and availability.

Billingham Forum

Please be aware that although the venue may be open, there may not be a public session available at all times. Please visit the relevant timetables for session times and availability.

Splash

Please be aware that although the venue may be open, there may not be a public session available at all times. Please visit the relevant timetables for session times and availability.

Thornaby Pavilion

Please be aware that although the venue will be open to access the gym, the sports hall, bowls, and TreeTops is unavailable throughout the festive period. Please visit the relevant timetables for session times and availability.

Tees Barrage

Please be aware that although the venue may be open, there may not be a public session available at all times. Please visit the relevant timetables for session times and availability.

Thornaby Pool

Please be aware that although the venue may be open, there may not be a public session available at all times. Please visit the relevant timetables for session times and availability.

Forum Theatre

Billingham Forum

Forum Theatre Billingham

IB Leisure

Splash

Tees Barrage White Water Centre

Thornaby Pavilion

Thornaby Pool

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