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August Bank Holiday Opening Times

Bank Holiday Closures

Please see below our Leisure Centre’s opening times around this August Bank Holiday.

Clay Cross Active

Saturday 29^th and Sunday 30^th August 08.00am – 18.00pm

Monday 31^st August – CLOSED

Tuesday 1^st September – Open as normal.

Dronfield Active

Saturday 29th August: 07.30am – 16.00pm

Sunday 30th August: 08.00am – 16.00pm

Monday 31st August: CLOSED

Tuesday 1^st September – Open as normal.

Eckington Active

Saturday 29th August: 08.00am – 17.00pm

Sunday 30th August: 08.00am – 18.00pm

Monday 31st August: CLOSED

Tuesday 1^st September – Open as normal.

Killamarsh Active

Saturday 29th August & Sunday 30th August: 08.00am – 17.00pm

Monday 31st August: CLOSED

Tuesday 1^st September – Open as normal.

All sites: No swimming lessons from Friday 28/08 to Thursday 03/09 inc. They are due to restart on Friday 04/09

Major Investment to Transform 3G Pitch at Killamarsh Active

North East Derbyshire District Council is investing in the future of grassroots sport with significant improvement works planned for the 3G football pitch at Killamarsh Active.

The Council has committed £125,148 of capital funding, supported by a £25,000 grant from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation, to resurface and upgrade the existing pitch. The investment will help ensure the facility continues to provide a high-quality playing surface for local clubs, teams, schools and community groups.

Work is scheduled to begin on 18 August 2026 and is expected to take approximately five weeks, with completion anticipated in September 2026.

Once complete, the upgraded pitch will continue to support participation in football and physical activity for residents of all ages.

Councillor Kathy Rouse, North East Derbyshire District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Health and Leisure, said:

“Our leisure facilities play an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of residents, and this investment in Killamarsh demonstrates our commitment to maintaining high-quality facilities across the district.”

“The 3G pitch at Killamarsh Active is well used by local clubs, teams and community groups, and these improvements will help ensure it remains a valuable community asset for many years to come. We’re pleased to be working with the Football Foundation to deliver these enhancements and support opportunities for people of all ages to get active and enjoy sport.”

Robert Sullivan, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, said:

“The Football Foundation is working closely with our partners – the Premier League, The FA and Government – to transform the quality of grassroots facilities in England by delivering projects like this across the country. 

“Good quality playing facilities have a transformative impact on physical and mental health and play an important role in bringing people together and strengthening local communities. 

“This grant award to North East Derbyshire District Council towards transforming the 3G pitch at Killamarsh Active is fantastic news for the local community and will help give more people access to a great place to play.” 

Further information regarding temporary arrangements during the works will be shared with users of the facility ahead of the project commencing.

3g Football Booking & Fixture Request

Local Voices Shine in New Killamarsh Active Leisure Testimonials

Killamarsh Active Leisure is proud to share a new collection of testimonials from our valued ‘Just do More’ members, showcasing the real impact our centre has on real people in the community. From improved health and wellbeing to a renewed sense of confidence and connection, these stories highlight the difference our classes, facilities and staff make every single day.

Whether it’s a gym-goer or a regular in our fitness classes, each testimonial reflects the welcoming, supportive environment we strive to create. With a healthy mix of videos and Google reviews you can see for yourself the difference Killamarsh Active is making.

Watch the videos on our Killamarsh Active Testimonials webpage.

WIN with our leisure survey!

Have your say on our leisure services and be in with the chance of winning £50!

As a leisure centre user, we are keen to know how you rate our facilities and services.

How often do you use Clay Cross Active, Killamarsh Active, Eckington Active and Dronfield Active?, which facilities have you used over the last 12 months?, how satisfied are you with our facilities?

Cllr Kathy Rouse, Cabinet member for Leisure, said: “Your views are important to us to help monitor customer satisfaction and improve our facilities, so please make some time to have your say.”

The survey is quick and easy to complete and everyone who fills it in* will have the chance of winning a £50 Amazon voucher!

The survey will open for a fortnight from 20 October – 2 November 2025.

You can fill in the survey online or pick up a paper copy from the leisure centres.

For more information about all our leisure facilities, see our new website – www.justdomore.co.uk

*Contact details required to enter prize draw.

North East Derbyshire Steps up for Macmillan on National Fitness Day

Leisure centres across North East Derbyshire including Clay Cross Active, Dronfield Active, Eckington Active and Killamarsh Active came together to support National Fitness Day and to help raise funds for the Chairs charity Macmillan Cancer Research.

The day kicked off with the Climb Everest Stairmaster Challenge, where members, staff members and councillors all participated from each centre took on the virtual ascent of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest which stands at 8,848.86 metres.

Together, the centres climbed an incredible 32,000 metres – or the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest 3.7 times!

Congratulations to Dronfield Active who collectively climbed the highest and surpassed the summit of Everest by a whopping 295 metres.

This was followed by the Big Workout, Cardio Blast, Conditioning Strength, Combat Fitness and Cycle Power – seeing hundreds of members workout and sweat towards a worthy cause.

Fundraising continued throughout the day, which is all being donated to Macmillan Cancer Research through the Chair’s Charity Fund, Chairman of the Council Councillor Hartshorne who said;

‘I’ve really enjoyed my part in the Stairmaster challenge helping not only support National Fitness day, but to help raise money towards Macmillan Cancer Research. Thank you to all of our amazing staff and members for donating and taking part, your support is much appreciated.”

For those that have participated but were unable to give on the day, or those who just want to support a great cause, you can visit the just giving webpage. Any donation you can afford would be greatly appreciated.

You can find out more about our leisure service by visiting https://www.justdomore.co.uk.

Cllr Hartshorne with staff

Cllr Hartshorne with Just Do More members of staff by the stairmaster at Killamarsh Active.

Staff at Dronfield Active

Staff and members celebrate Stairmaster challenge at Dronfield Active.

Just do more members after the Big Workout on National Fitness Day in Dronfield Active.

Just do more members after the Big Workout on National Fitness Day in Dronfield Active.

Just do more members after the Big Workout on National Fitness Day at Clay Cross Active.

Just do more members after the Big Workout on National Fitness Day at Clay Cross Active.

More smiles as staff and members take part in the Stairmaster challenge.

More smiles as staff and members take part in the Stairmaster challenge.

Cllr Hartshorne and staff at Clay Cross Active following a successful Stairmaster challenge.

Cllr Hartshorne and staff at Clay Cross Active following a successful Stairmaster challenge.

Cllr Nigel Barker doing his bit for National Fitness Day.

Cllr Nigel Barker doing his bit for National Fitness Day.

Workout session in support of National Fitness Day.

Workout session in support of National Fitness Day.

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