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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.

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North East Derbyshire Residents take part in Summer ‘New Age Kurling’ tournament at Clay Cross Active

Around 70 residents came together at Clay Cross Active to take part in a New Age Kurling tournament organised by Rykneld Homes’ Community Involvement Team and North East Derbyshire District Council’s Active & Healthy Lifestyles Team

The event brought together competitors from across North East Derbyshire, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for people of all ages and abilities.

New Age Kurling is adapted to be fully accessible, it allows people to take part regardless of physical ability, making it a popular activity within community sessions and wellbeing programmes.

The tournament gave residents the opportunity to try something new, meet others from around the District and enjoy friendly competition in a supportive environment.

Our community activities programme ‘Walking Into Communities’ offers a range of activities across the district aimed at helping people stay active, improve their health and connect with others. Sessions are designed to be inclusive and accessible, supporting people who may be new to physical activity or returning after a break.

Get involved

Residents interested in trying New Age Kurling or other community groups can find out more about local sessions and how to take part by visiting:
https://www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/community/activities/walking-into-communities#h2-3