Stour Centre

Stour Centre, Station Approach, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1ET, England
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

The Stour Centre in Ashford is a vibrant and modern leisure hub for families, individuals, and the wider community. Operated by Freedom Leisure, it offers affordable, inclusive, and sustainable facilities to help people of all ages stay active and healthy. With swimming, fitness, climbing, and play, it’s designed to bring fun and wellbeing together under one roof.

Visitors can enjoy the popular leisure pool with slides and a lazy river, or work out in the fully equipped Technogym fitness suite. Families and kids can take on the Airspace inflatable obstacle course, explore the Clip to Climb adventure walls, or play in the colourful soft play zone. The centre also offers indoor sports like badminton, football, and squash, alongside a crèche for little ones.

Prices are affordable, with adult swims at £7.50, children’s swims at £5, Airspace at £7 per person, and Clip to Climb from £8.50 for members. Membership packages are also available. Birthday party options include Leisure Pool Parties (£320), Clip to Climb Parties (£135), and Soft Play Parties from £110–£160, all with food included for hassle-free celebrations.

The Stour Centre is a fantastic choice for sport, fitness, and family fun. With its wide range of facilities, exciting party packages, and great value pricing, it’s a true community hub in Ashford.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

  • Swimming: Swimming is a healthy activity suitable for people of all ages and abilities. It offers numerous health benefits and can be enjoyed alone or with friends and family. Swimming is the perfect way to bond as a family while getting exercise. Our pool is quickly becoming our most popular facility, offering a fantastic place for fun and creating lasting memories! Our leisure pool promises endless enjoyment for the whole family.
  • Gym: We see our gym as an important community hub, full of like-minded people, focused on working towards their individual health and fitness goals. Featuring a range of state of the art Technogym resistance and Cardiovascular equipment, we have something for every gym fan right here at Stour Centre. Our range of Technogym resistance and Cardiovascular kit is the most advanced currently available on the market today.
  • Airspace Obstacle Course: An exciting new adventure awaits you with our Airspace Inflatable! You have 45 minutes to bounce, climb, and navigate through obstacles before whizzing down the slide. Are you up to the challenge? Suitable for ages 5 and up.
  • Clip to Climb: Prepare for an exhilarating journey of vertical exploration at the Stour Centre. Rise above, conquer challenges, and embrace the thrill of climbing! Welcome to Clip to Climb at the Stour Centre, featuring a variety of unique climbing elements waiting for you to conquer! Climbing is open to everyone, including adults, so don’t worry if you're new to climbing - we'll help you reach the top in no time.
  • Soft Play Ashford: Our soft play area is a bright and fun space where children can climb, crawl and explore safely. It’s a great way for little ones to stay active, burn off energy and enjoy some playtime. Our Soft Play is perfect for babies, toddlers and children up to age 12, with supervising adults going free. It’s a great place for kids to interact, develop social skills, build confidence and enjoy active play in a fun and safe environment. 
  • Indoor sports: At the Stour Centre, we provide a variety of sporting activities. Whether you enjoy badminton, basketball, squash, or table tennis, you can engage in all these sports at your local Freedom Leisure centre! Our expansive and versatile sports hall offers a wide range of sports and activities. With space for 8 badminton courts, netball facilities, five-a-side football, volleyball, table tennis, trampolining, and more, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
  • Crèche: Our crèche offers a safe and nurturing environment for your children, aged 3 months to 4 years, while you enjoy a swim or a workout at the gym. Reserve your spot at reception today! Our crèche is here for you! We understand that finding time for the gym or a quick swim can be challenging when juggling kids. With our crèche facilities, you can now take some well-deserved time for yourself. Achieve your fitness goals or simply relax while we take care of your little ones. Drop them off at our crèche and enjoy all that our leisure centre has to offer.

Facilities

  • Parking: Parking available. 
  • Food & Drinks: Cafe available. 
  • Changing Room: Changing & Showers facilities available. 

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Leisure Pool

  • Adult: £7.50
  • Child: £5
  • Child 2-4 years & Adult: £12
  • Under 2 & Adult: £7.50
  • Concession: £5.75

Airspace Obstacle Course

  • Individual: £7
  • Group (4 people): £25

Clip to Climb

  • Adult Non-Member: £11
  • Adult Member: £9
  • Child Non-Member: £10.50
  • Child Member: £8.50

Soft Play Ashford

  • 5 - 12 years: £8.50
  • 1 - 4 years: £6
  • Under 1: £1.50
  • Junior Member: Free

Various Membership option is also provided. 

Pricing URL: https://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/the-stour-centre/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Are you looking for a fun party idea for your kids? Then look no further! Whether you opt for a leisure pool party, clip to climb or soft play, we're sure everyone will have a day to remember. We understand that booking kids parties can be stressful, so we're on hand to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible.

  • Leisure Pool Party: You can hire our leisure pool for exclusive use for up to 80 swimmers. There are no age or ability restrictions for this, however we do need to apply our adult to child ratios. With slides and the lazy river there's loads of fun to be had at this party. Leisure Pool Party: £320.00
  • Clip to Climb Party: Our Clip to Climb parties consist of 1 hour activity time followed by 45 minutes in a dedicated party area. Our party food is a boxed picnic meal consisting of: a sandwich, crisps, chocolate bar, mini babybel, jelly and a carton of drink. Clip and Climb Party: £135.00
  • Soft Play Party: Our Parties consist of 1 hour in the soft play followed by 45 minutes in a dedicated party area. Our party food is a boxed picnic meal consisting of a sandwich, crisps, chocolate bar, mini babybel, jelly and a carton of drink. Soft Play Party: Package 1 (up to 15 guests) £110.00 / Soft Play Party: Package 2 (16-30 guests) £160.00

Visit the website for more information.

  • Mon-Tue: 6:30am – 10.00pm
  • Sat-Sun: 8.00am – 8.00pm

Address: Stour Centre, Station Approach, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1ET, England

Post Code: TN23 1ET

Council: Ashford

County: Kent

  • Walking & Cycling: The Stour Centre is easily accessible on foot or by bike. We have dedicated bike racks available for secure parking, which are located in the underground car park near the lifts. Walking or cycling not only reduces your carbon footprint but also promotes a healthy lifestyle.
  • Public Transport: Several bus and train routes stop near our centre, making it convenient to travel sustainably. Check with your local public transport providers for the latest schedules and routes. The Stour Centre is situated just opposite Ashford International train station.
  • Car sharing: If driving is necessary, consider sharing a car with friends or family. Fewer cars on the road reduce emissions, and parking spaces are shared efficiently.

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