Hartlepool £34m health and wellbeing centre Highlight opens to visitors
Hartlepool’s new multi-million pound health and wellbeing centre has opened to the public.
Highlight Active Wellbeing Hub, on the marina, welcomed its first visitors when it opened its doors on Monday morning.
The building, which has been two and a half years under construction, includes three swimming pools with race slide and water play features, a 100‑station gym, fitness studios, spinning studio and soft play areas.
A range of NHS services are also provided from the facility including physiotherapy, cardiac rehabilitation and some maternity services.
Highlight is built on the site of the former Jacksons Landing shopping mall and replaces the ageing Mill House Leisure Centre which has now closed.
Hartlepool Borough Council leader Graham Harrison said: “We have created a space that will support people to live healthier, happier lives for years to come.”
Highlight is open Monday to Thursday 6.30am to 10.00pm, Friday 6.30am to 9.00pm and weekends 8am to 600pm.