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For bookings and information please contact the centre using the details below
Carlton Forum Leisure Centre
Coningswath Road
Carlton
Nottingham
NG4 3SH
Telephone: 0115 9872333
Fax: 0115 9659956
Email: carlton.forum@gedling.gov.uk.
Carlton Forum Leisure Centre is the largest of its kind in the country and has a partnership with Wheldon School and Nottinghamshire County Council.
The total site extends over 32 acres and incorporates a broad range of outdoor facilities all maintained to a high standard of customer provision. Within the main complex a wide variety of facilities and activities can be found suitable for all abilities and ages.
Please follow the links below to find information on this page.
Saturday- 7.00am- 8.00pm
Sunday- 7.00am– 10.00pm
Times do vary within holiday periods. The Centre is closed on bank holidays however, Arnold Leisure Centre will be open
All sports and most activities are bookable seven days in advance and can be booked on line with a Gedling Leisure Card . Follow this link to the Online Bookings page. It is now also possible to cancel bookings through the on-line facility.
FREE Equipment Hire (a refundable deposit is required). This includes outside squash court key hire.
| Facility | Activity |
|---|---|
| 25 metre Swimming Pool | Swimming Lessons for all ages / Sub Aqua / Swim Fit |
| Fitness Suite (Downstairs and upstairs suites) | Open 7 days a week Mon - Fri 7am - 11pm, Sat 7am - 7.30pm, Sun 7am - 10pm |
| SHOKK Youth Gym | Fitness training for young people aged 8-16years |
| Teaching Pool | Wet Workout / Swimming lessons for all ages |
| Multi Functional (5 courts) Sports Hall | Hockey/ Badminton / Karate/ Ju Jitsu / Judo / Kickboxing / Basketball / Table Tennis |
| 4 Squash Courts | Squash / Table Tennis / Volleyball / 50+ |
| Dance and Exercise Studio | 50+ Activities / Aerobics / Salsa / Kickboxersise / Stepaerobics / Cheerleading / Wing Chun / Bums tums and thighs |
| Multi Purpose Activity Room / Creche | Yoga / Pilates / Tai Chi / Shapers / Childrens Parties / Table Tennis / Yoga for back problems / Creche |
| 6 Floodlit All Weather Pitches | Hockey / Football |
| 3 Floodlit Tarmac: Football/ Tennis/ Netball Courts | Fully refurbished/ Junior Tennis (indoor & outdoor) |
| 3 Grass Football Pitches | Rounders / Football |
| Meetings and Conferences (Mon-Fri only) | Activity Room |
Please select the links below to view the appropriate timetable
Term Time Main Pool Swimming Timetable (204 KB)
Term Time Small Pool Swimming Timetable (165 KB)
50+ Programme of Events (204KB)
Exercise options for the dance studio, activity room, and small pool (239KB)
Spinning Studio timetable (163KB)
Kidz Indoor Activities (314 KB)
Download a booking form here (560KB)
Download our activity price list here (389KB)
May Half Term Holidays Main Pool Swimming Timetable (699KB)
May Half Term Holiday Small Pool Swimming Timetable (709KB)
Extra Public Swim Sessions: Wednesday 3rd June until Friday 24th July. Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays Public Swim 7.00am - 9.30am .
National Pool Lifeguard Courses held at the centre. The next course will be held in the October Half Term 2009. Please contact the centre for further details.

From 1st April Gedling Borough Council will be taking part in the national scheme which offers free swimming to people over the age of 60. This scheme lasts for 2 years and includes free swimming for any public session (It excludes instructor led sessions) For more details contact reception.
Gedling Leisure in partnership with the Schools Sports Partnership are offering free after school swimming at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre on:
Monday's 4-5pm
For further details please contact reception
The small pool is available to hire from 4.30-6.30pm every Saturday
We are currently not running the pre-school swim on Thursday 3-4pm.
None at present.
We are currently sourcing a new instructor for the Geddles sessions, we envisage a new course start date in May 2009.
At present the courses run on the following days:
Tuesday's 10am -10.45am- Walking to 2.5 years
Tuesday's 11am - 11.45am 2.5 years to 5 years
Badminton bookings are now available on all week and weekend evenings
| Capital and Development Works | Planned date |
|---|---|
| Replacement of fitness equipment for the lower floor fitness suite. Equipment will be replaced with Technogym equipment, leading suppliers for the fitness industry | Completed |
| Decoration and new flooring for the lower floor fitness suite | Completed |
| Wetside changing room decoration | Completed |
| Swimming pool filter media replacement | Completed |
| Sports Hall resealing works | Completed |
| All weather pitch improvements | Completed |
| Online cancellations | Completed |
Casual vacancies:
Centre Attendants (RLSS assessed Lifeguards)
Cleaner (P/T Cleaner 13.5 hours per week inc. Sunday Morning Hours 6-9am)
Fitness Advisors (Please contact the centre)
Exercise Class Instructors
Swimming Teacher Instructors
Current Swimming Teaching hours are as follows:
* Tuesday - Friday 3:30pm - 7pm
* Saturdays 8am - 1:30pm
* Sundays 5:30pm - 7pm
Disability Boccia & Badminton Coach
Wet Work Out Instructor (Monday and Wednesday 7-9pm)
Trampoline Coach (Weekend work required)
Please contact the centre for further details
