I was over Gateshead so I decided to use Heworth Lesiure Centre as I'd never had the pleasure before.
All-in-all, I've got to say it was a disappointing experience.
Firstly, the lockers for the gym are curiously placed outside of the changing area in the main thoroughfare between the reception and the pool. Secondly, the lockers are small which means you have stuff everything into the locker instead of hanging things up. And thirdly, the gym equipment they have there seems a little bit 'off' when compared to other council-owned gyms in the Gateshead area. I don't know how to explain it, both the treadmill and the rowing machine seemed 'slack'.
Think I'll stick to either Dunston or Blaydon from now on. The only positive thing I can say about Heworth is that I liked the surfing simulator they have there. I never had a chance to have go (I think you have to book-up for it anyway), but it looks fun!
