
Doncaster Council issues Leisure Cards FREE to Doncaster residents* who qualify. A Leisure Card entitles the holder to large savings on a wide range of leisure activities for people aged 19 or over who meet the required criteria.
Great News - If you are 60 or over you are automatically entitled to a Leisure Card and can use it to access swimming FREE of charge
You qualify if you live within the Doncaster Metropolitan Borough* and can bring proof that you are:
It entitles you to up to 50% saving on the normal adult price for a range of leisure activities and a substantial saving for dependant children on council run swimming lessons. Most activities are available for use with a leisure card except sunbeds, team games and facility hire.
Leisure Cards are issued free at your local Sports Centre or Customer Service Centre during normal opening hours. The Customer Service centres issuing the pass are;
Woodlands
Intake
Sprotbrough
Bentley
Balby
Mexborough
Conisbrough
Colonnades
Council house (60+ only)
Mansion House (60+ only)
Armthorpe
Thorne -Vermuyden centre
Edlington - Lift Building
Bawtry
It is advisable to telephone in advance to check if there are specific times for issuing Leisure Cards. You will need to complete the Application Form (downloadable from this web page or available at the leisure centre) and provide the following:
A passport-size photo of yourself
Proof of eligibility (no more than 6 months old) ie letter confirming receipt of benefit.
Proof that you are a Doncaster resident*
Over 60's need to provide proof that they are a Doncaster resident* and proof of age
*You must pay your Council Tax to Doncaster MBC to be classed as a resident.
You can use it 7 days a week, at most facilities at any time during most public sessions (restrictions may apply with some fitness activities).
Water Sports at Hatfield Water Park during any casual use period
Golf at Crookhill Park Golf Course during all opening hours except weekends and Bank Holidays
The card is valid for 1 year from the date of issue. Over 60's passes have no expiry date.
Great News: Over 60's can swim Free of Charge with their Leisure Card.
You can also use your Leisure Card to access:
RSPB Old Moor (Dearne Valley)
Old Moor is a wonderful place to watch birds and other wildlife. Through a programme of events aimed at the whole family, we aim the give local people and visitors the chance to see wildlife and increase their understanding and enthusiasm for protecting it. Use the external website link in the Related Links menu on the left hand side of the page for further details.
The Dome
You are now able to use your card at The Dome for swimming only, Monday to Friday before 4pm in school term timeYou can also use your leisure card to gain discounted access at various sporting venues in Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Wakefield. Please find details of the Cross Boundary Scheme and the centres currently involved in the scheme at the bottom of the page.
For any further information please contact your local centre or the address above. The application forms can be downloaded below:
If you qualify for a Leisure Card and need the support of a carer or helper to enable you to take part in physical activity, you can ask for a One for One sticker to be applied to your Leisure Card.
The One for One scheme entitles carers or personal assistants to free admission - only to support the disabled person to participate safely. If the carer wishes to participate in the activities with the disabled person, they will be charged the leisure card price. In the case of swimming the carer is entitled to enter the pool free of charge when accompanying the disabled person.
PLEASE NOTE: All forms of proof must be less than 6 months old.
The CROSS-BOUNDARY SCHEME is good news for Doncaster Leisure Card holders.
For further information on participating centres, respective authorities schemes and activities please contact the relevant office number below:
| Offices | ||
| Passport To Leisure | Barnsley | 01226 774477 |
| Rothercard | Rotherham | 01709 822453 |
| Slice Card | Sheffield | 0114 273 6031 |
| Active Card | Wakefield | 01924 302378 |
You can now use your Leisure Card at various venues in Barnsley, Rotherham, Sheffield & Wakefield. Please find a full list of centres in these areas currently participating in the scheme below.
| BARNSLEY | |
| Athersley Leisure Centre | 01226 299907 |
| Dearneside Leisure Centre | 01709 880040 |
| Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre | 01226 710736 |
| Hoyland Leisure Centre | 01226 744063 |
| Metrodome Leisure Complex | 01226 730060 |
| Penistone Leisure Centre | 01226 766025 |
| Royston Leisure Centre | 01226 722991 |
| Wombwell Swimming Pool | 01226 753896 |
| Hillies Golf Course, Wombwell | 01226 754433 |
| Darton Community Sports Centre | 01226 384140 |
| ROTHERHAM | |
| General Enquiries | 01709 822453 |
| Maltby Sports Centre | 01709 813511 |
| SHEFFIELD | |
| Concord Sports Centre | 0114 2570053 |
| Don Valley Stadium | 0114 2560607 |
| Graves Tennis & Leisure Centre | 0114 2839500 |
| Heeley Swimming Pool | 0114 2500443 |
| Hillsborough Leisure Centre | 0114 2312233 |
| King Edward VII Swimming Pool | 0114 2671116 |
| Ponds Forge International Sports Centre | 0114 2799766 |
| Zest (formerly Upperthorpe Healthy Living Centre) | 0114 2769334 |
| Springs Leisure Centre | 0114 2390880 |
| Stocksbridge Leisure Centre | 0114 2883792 |
| Waltheof Sports Centre | 0114 2640519 |
| Westfield Sports Centre | 0114 2510376 |
| Chapeltown Swimming Pool | 0114 2570354 |
| English Institute of Sport | 0114 2235600 |
| Ice Sheffield | 0114 2233900 |
| Sheffield Ski Village | 0114 2769459 |
| Skate Central | 0114 2723037 |
| Concord Golf Course (restricted use) | 0114 2577378 |
| Beauchief Golf Course | 0114 2367274 |
| Birley Golf Course | 0114 2647262 |
| Tinsley Park Golf Course (excludes peak times) | 0114 2037435 |
| WAKEFIELD | |
| Castleford Swimming Pool | 01977 722055 |
| Knottingley Sports Centre | 01977 722505 |
| Lightwaves Leisure Centre | 01924 302315 |
| Minsthorpe Swimming Pool | 01977 723200 |
| Normanton Swimming Pool | 01924 302475 |
| Pontefract Swimming Pool | 01977 722755 |
| Pugney's Country Park | 01924 302360 |
| Thornes Athletics Stadium | 01924 302385 |