Sports
Try something new
Sports at Dover District Leisure Centre
From booking a court with friends or learning a sport for the first time our centre has something that’s right for you. We work hard with the National Governing Bodies of a number of sports to fill our facilities with ideas that are fun and engaging.
Most of our sports are available to book online.
To do this you'll either need to be a member, or sign up for a free Places Membership.

Badminton
Badminton is an easy sport to learn and can be a very social game. The speed of the shuttlecock also makes this one of the quickest of the racket sports. It can be played at any pace making it enjoyable for all ages.
Squash & Racketball
We have two squash and racketball courts available to book, with slots available every day of the week.
Each session costs £11 per court and is bookable via our timetable.

Pickleball
Pickleball is a new exciting sport which combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It is a fun and competitive way to exercise, suitable for all levels of ability.
No Strings Pickleball sessions run between 1.00pm and 3.00pm on Tuesday
- Standard session - £13.50
- No Strings Pickleball - £4.30
Public courts are also available throughout the week which are our standard price of £13.50
Please call us on 01304 201145 to book your space.
Football
You can play in any weather on our 3G pitch so your game will never get rained off. The synthetic grass has shock absorbent rubber crumb, resulting in a safe and reliable surface with great grip.
You can only wear plastic moulded boots or artificial grass boots. Metal stud or blade boots will damage the pitch.
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To book, please contact us via reception on 01304 201145.

New Age Kurling
Enjoy this adapted version of the Winter Olympic sport of Ice Curling, only without the ice and all of that frantic sweeping! This session is aimed at anyone 55+ or anyone living with a long-term health condition. Make new friends and gain support from others.
- Thursdays (term time) 10.00am - 11.30am
- £4.30 per session
Contact us or visit the centre for more details

Boccia
Played in the Paralympic games, Boccia is a pan-disability club suitable for all ages and abilities.
- Thursday (term time) 10.00am - 11.30am
- £4.30 per session
Contact us or visit the centre for more details
Walking Squash
We are beginning a 6-week Walking Squash course to help those with limited mobility keep fit and social.
Despite the course being aimed at those with less mobility, the course is open to all abilities who are interested in learning how to play squash.
Course information |
Led by a qualified Squash England coach, this course will teach you the basics of squash and offers relaxed and simple exercise in a social environment. All equipment is provided and is open for both members and non-members.
To book, please contact us on 01304 201145

Other sports
We offer a wide range of other sports and activities at our centre, with courts and pitches available to hire by both members and non-members.

Our sports clubs
There are a number of sports clubs at Dover District Leisure Centre that are always on the lookout for new members.
Timetable
Places available: