Active North Yorkshire - Ripon Leisure and Wellbeing Hub - Jack Laugher Centre

The Jack Laugher Centre, part of the Ripon Leisure and Wellbeing Hub on Dallamires Lane, is a modern, well-equipped leisure facility serving families across Ripon and the surrounding area. Named after the Ripon-born Olympic diver Jack Laugher, the centre brings a certain local pride to its identity and sits as one of the more substantial leisure venues in North Yorkshire.

At the heart of the facility is a 25-metre, six-lane swimming pool, which makes it well-suited for family swim sessions alongside more structured lane swimming. A state-of-the-art gym and sauna and steam room round out the adult-focused offering, giving parents plenty of reason to make a visit their own as well as their children's.

The centre operates as part of the Active North Yorkshire network, which means memberships are available covering unlimited access to facilities and classes across venues in the Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon area — a practical option for families who want regular, flexible use without paying per visit each time.

As a leisure hub rather than a dedicated soft play venue, the Jack Laugher Centre's appeal for younger children centres primarily on the swimming pool, which remains one of the more accessible and consistently popular activities for families with children of varying ages. It is worth checking current session timetables in advance, as pool availability tends to vary between lane swim, lessons and open family sessions.

A good choice for: families based in or around Ripon who want a well-maintained public swimming pool alongside broader fitness facilities, particularly those considering a multi-venue membership across North Yorkshire.

Families looking for soft play in Ripon, North Yorkshire can explore a range of indoor play centres suitable for different age groups. SoftPlayList provides details on facilities such as parking, on-site cafés and age suitability to help parents compare options. Browse all soft play centres in Ripon to find more venues in the area.