Portway Lifestyle Centre
Portway Lifestyle Centre is an exciting leisure facility for Sandwell, a vibrant and unique sports, health and wellbeing centre for the whole community and centre of excellence for people with disabilities. The sport and leisure facilities at Portway Lifestyle Centre are managed by charitable organisation Sandwell Leisure Trust which also runs seven other leisure centres on behalf of Sandwell Council.
Portway Lifestyle Centre reaches out to the broadest range of users and meets a diverse range of needs. With a 600m2 gym and over 120 pieces of equipment and a generous free weight and functional training area, it is an ideal choice for those looking for a complete workout in the gym. Add to this a popular Group Fitness programme of around 70 classes per week makes Portway a popular Centre attracting many different types of people whilst meeting their individual needs. The Hydro Pool is one of very few in the West Midlands area, the 3G Football pitches, Badminton and an outside Life Trail completes this diverse offering which is well received by its members and the local community.
BRAND NEW: Live Well Toning Studio opens 23rd September 2023
Your new Live Well Studio at Portway includes 6 power assisted exercise chairs that help to increase strength, flexibility, balance, mobility and circulation in a sociable and relaxing environment. Ideal for promoting active aging and also rehabilitation. The Live Well Toning Studio gently works your entire body in a safe, relaxed and easy way . Make a real difference to your health, fitness and well being whilst also losing inches. Click here to find out more.
Activities at Portway Lifestyle Centre
- Abs
- Aerobics
- Aerobics Lite
- Agewell: Over 60s Chair Based strength and Balance
- Agewell: Over 60s Functional Circuits
- Aqua Lite
- Aqua Zumba®
- BLT+
- Body Blast
- Bootcamp
- Box a cise
- Bums Legs and Tums
- Chair Yoga
- Circuits
- Family Fitness 0-5
- Fitness Pilates
- Fitness Yoga
- Gentle Fit
- Glowfit
- Good Boost
- GRIT
- Grit Strength
- GYM X
- Gym XL
- HIIT
- Inclusive Circuits
- Indoor Cycling
- Kettlebell
- Les Mills BODYATTACK
- Les Mills BODYBALANCE
- Les Mills BODYCOMBAT
- Les Mills BODYPUMP
- Les Mills Mix
- Les Mills RPM - Virtual
- Les Mills Sprint
- Les Mills Sprint - Virtual
- LIFT
- Live Well Aerobics
- Live Well Studio
- Mash Up
- Multifitness
- Pickleball
- Pilates
- POUND
- Relax Sessions
- Step
- Swimming
- Thai Chi
- Yin Yoga
- Yoga
- Young At Heart 50 Plus
- ZUMBA
- Zumba Gold
Facilities
- Dance Studio
- IFI Gym
- Live Well Toning Studio
- Sports Hall
- 3G Football Pitches
- Outdoor Life Trail
- Multi-Purpose Activity Room
- Meeting Rooms
- Changing Villages
- Indoor Cycling Studio
- Hydrotherapy Pool
- Portway Family Practice GP Surgery
- SLT Swimming Lessons
Swimming Pool Depth
- Hydrotherapy Pool 0.9m x 1.2m
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There's no party like a Portway party!
We provide safe, stress-free 2 hour, self-catered parties for up to 15 children. With various fun-filled packages available, why not book your Portway party today!
Football Party
£140
1 hour on the 3G pitch, 1 hour in the party room. Football included.
Pool Party
£140
1 hour in the pool, 1 hour in the party room. Toys, floats, arm bands and music provided.
Roller Disco Party
£160
1 hour skating, 1 hour in party room. Skates included.
Please contact the centre for details and for information about parties.
Inclusive Circuits
Portway Lifestyle Centre is an innovative facility combining health, leisure, sport and social care services, promoting social inclusion for people with disabilities along with other disadvantaged and excluded groups who do not use current facilities.
We are a fully inclusive centre and work with SMBC Adult services, Albion Foundation and the Portway Family Practice and the NHS, to encourage more people with disabilities, in the Sandwell area, to use the facilities, take part in activities and lead healthy, active lives.
Centre Information
Contact Details
Newbury Lane, Oldbury, West Midlands B69 1HE
Call: 0300 012 0121 (Press 1, Press 5, Press 1)
For questions about membership, classes and swimming lessons:
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For enquiries about bookings, events, feedback or other general enquiries, email Portwayinfo@slt-leisure.co.uk
Opening Times
Please check the timetable for activity times.
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Disabled Access
Our staff are there to support all users of this facility, please let us know if you need help.
The centre has been specifically designed to help and support users with disabilities and includes the following facilities:
Disabled parking and drop off points close to main entrance.
Easy access ramp and walkways with tactile paving and handrails.
Colour contrast and braille signs for all key areas of building. A tactile map of the building is located in reception.
Disabled toilets and changing areas, the centre is also a Changing Places facility.
The centre has a hearing induction loop.
A Wayfinding audible navigation tool is in place to support visually impaired users.
Hoist facilities are available in changing areas and for access to the hydrotherapy pool
A virtual signing service on a tablet device is also at the centre. This service is subject to availability.Power assisted doors are located throughout the building.
Guide dogs, Hearing dogs and Assistance dogs welcome. A dog spend area is available near the 3G football pitch.
Our timetable are available in large print and easy read. You can ask for these at reception.
Our gym staff and Sandwell Council's Adults Services staff will be glad to help you during your visit.
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