A healthy and happy community is our focus here at Tees Active.

Here you’ll find information on what we’re doing to help our community stay active and stay healthy through fun, physical activities for all ages and abilities.

You’ll also find tips and advice on how you can take control of your health and happiness.

Community News

Water Babies Reaches Major Milestone

Water Babies Tees Valley is celebrating the recruitment of its 1000th swimmer.

Returning To The Gym After Lockdown

Our mental and physical health’s have taken a hit due to lockdown so to help you return to the gym safely, we’ve put together a variety of advice including how to help your anxiety in the gym.

Keeping Active During Ramadan

Keeping active during Ramadan can be difficult, but there are ways for you to keep active without pushing yourself too far. See our tips to help you keep active during Ramadan.

#MovingForwardTogether

Today is #WorldHealthDay and Tees Active are excited to be launching our #MovingForwardTogether campaign as we look forward to reopening our venues and welcoming everyone back to help create a happier and healthier community.

April Reopening Roadmap

We have created our very own guide to the reopening of our services after lockdown 3.0 to help you visually see what will be returning and when, dependent on Government guidance.

Stay Active With Activ8 Live & On Demand

Since it’s launch in December 2020 Activ8 Live & On Demand has gone from strength to strength!

December 30th 2020 Covid-19 Update

Following on from the latest government announcement today (Wednesday 30th December) we are deeply saddened to find ourselves in Tier 4 along with the restrictions this brings. It is therefore with regret that all our venues will be closed from tomorrow (Thursday 31st December) and will remain closed until further notice.

December Reopening Announcement

We hope you have all been keeping active during this second lockdown and that you and your families are safe and well. Following the government’s announcement and confirmation that our local area will be placed into Tier 3 once lockdown ends, we’d like to outline exactly what that means for each of our activities.

November Lockdown Statement

Yesterday’s government announcement really wasn’t the news any of us wanted to hear, or were expecting, and unfortunately the new restrictions mean our centres will close from Thursday 5th November

Flying the Green Flag for the North East

Newly formed Tees Barrage Park Celebrates the Green Flag Award as Tees Barrage Goes Green in its 25th Anniversary Year.

Find The Benefits of Physical Activity And Get Motivated!

At Tees Active we care about our community, the people in it and everyone’s health and wellbeing. Educating our community about the benefits of keeping active is something we are very passionate about, as everyone can experience the health benefits of physical activity – age and abilities do not matter.

Quit Smoking Today And Take Control Of Your Health

Here at Tees Active we care about the health and wellbeing of our community, if you are currently wanting to quit smoking or are wondering about the best way to quit smoking then we are here to help.

Great British Week of Sport Success for Tees Active Visitors

Tees Active were delighted to be a part of the Great British Week of Sport to help unite and empower the country towards improving the nations health through sport and exercise. 

Stop Smoking with Stoptober

With colder weather and the flu season just around the corner, we are helping to encourage smokers in our community to take up the 28-day Stoptober challenge by providing helpful tips and advice. There’s never been a better time to quit!

Tees Active Form Partnership With Water Babies

Tees Active have formed an exciting partnership with Water Babies Tees Valley to further develop the swimming programme at Tees Active.

Rishi Sunak MP visits IB Leisure!

On Friday 21st August the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, along with local MP Matt Vickers, visited the new IB Leisure facility at Ingleby Barwick.

IB Leisure Finally Opens It’s Doors!

Tees Active opened its latest venue on Monday 10th August, a brand new leisure centre in the heart of Ingleby Barwick – IB Leisure!

A Successful Reopening Weekend!

On Saturday 25th July we were finally able to open the doors of our leisure centres and welcome you all with, socially distanced, open arms and we couldn’t be happier!

Tees Active Latest Update – 15th July 2020

Tees Active’s latest update surrounding the reopening of our venues after lockdown.

Mass Confectionery Donation to Teesside Hospitals

Stockton’s leisure centres have donated over £1000 worth of confectionery from their cafés and vending machines to support frontline staff at The University Hospital of North Tees and James Cook University Hospital.

Looking After Your Mental Health Whilst Self Isolating

Social distancing and self-isolation can be really hard to deal with. It’s normal to feel anxious, frustrated or bored. If you’re worried about the effect it will have on your mental health, you are not alone.

The Stockton Leisure Trust Keeping Teesside Active

Tees Active’s free online workout hub, helping people to stay active during the Coronavirus pandemic!

Parkinson’s Power Day At Thornaby Pavilion

Tees Active in partnership with Parkinson’s UK free event for local people affected by Parkinson’s and their families/carers.

Second Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ for Thornaby Pavilion

Tree Tops Nursery in Thornaby Pavilion has been rated ‘Outstanding’ for the second consecutive time in a glowing review from Ofsted!

Hollywood Blockbuster Filmed At Tees Barrage

Hollywood Blockbuster 1917 was filmed on location at Tees Barrage International White Water Centre, one of Tees Active’s venues!

Thornaby Pool Wins Gold!

Thornaby Pool achieved ‘Gold’ in the 2019 Member Experience Awards!

Tees Active’s Latest Swim Challenge Raised Money For Stand Up To Cancer and Motivated Non-Swimmers To Swim!

Tees Active visitors helped raise over £500 for Stand Up To Cancer by taking part in our latest swim challenge!

Tees Active Signs Armed Forces Covenant

Tees Active proudly signed the Armed Forces Covenant, reaffirming their commitment to supporting those who have served their country!

Fighting Fit for Employment!

Tees Active and Tees Valley Routes to Work team up in a bid to combat unemployment within the area.

Tees Valley Sound Tennis Celebrates 5th Anniversary

Stockton Splash’s own Tees Valley Sound Tennis were crowned ‘Outstanding Club of the Year’ at the 2018 North East Disability Awards and this year marks their 5th anniversary!

Tees Active Partners with the Institute of Swimming

Tees Active have formed an exciting partnership with the Institute of Swimming focusing on the continuous development of the trust’s established Learn to Swim Scheme!

Alex Cunningham MP Reaches New Heights for English Tourism Week

Tees Active’s award winning adventure attractions located in Stockton-on-Tees welcomed Alex Cunningham MP to help celebrate English Tourism Week 2019!

Tees Active Given the Olympic Seal of Approval by Aimee Willmott

Commonwealth Gold Medallist Aimee Willmott, has been named as Official Ambassador of Tees Active’s Learn to Swim Scheme!

Tees Barrage International White Water Centre and Air Trail crowned winners at the 2019 Teesside Business Awards

Tees Active have been crowned winners of the Tourism and Hospitality Award at the Teesside Business Awards 2019 for their adventure attractions, Tees Barrage International White Water Centre and Air Trail!

GoClimb Billingham Forum Launches Autism Friendly Session

GoClimb, located in Billingham Forum, launched its first autism friendly ‘Quiet Climb’!

Skate with the Stars at Billingham Forum Ice Arena

Stars from ITV’s hit show Dancing On Ice are heading to Billingham Forum Ice Arena on Tuesday 11th December!

Tees Active Joins UK Campaign To Protect Public Services

Public leisure services in Stockton-upon-Tees are receiving nationwide backing with the launch of Community Leisure UK.

Tees Active Announces Major Investment In Fitness Clubs

Tees Active is investing over £600k in its health and fitness brand, Activ8!

Tees Active Managing Director Appointment

Leon Jones is appointed the new Managing Director of Tees Active!

RAF100 Baton Relay Visits Billingham Forum Ice Arena

On Wednesday 31st May Billingham Forum helped play host to the Royal Air Forces centenary celebrations!

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