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Stereophonics (July 9, 2008)
Welcome to The Sands Centre, Carlisle
The award-winning Sands Centre is Cumbria's premier venue for Arts, Events, Entertainment, Conferences, Exhibitions and Meetings, Health and Fitness and Sport and Recreation. Originally built in 1984 the centre now attracts over 650,000 visitors per year.
The programme of the centre goes from strength to strength and features top international orchestras, theatre companies, opera and ballet groups, international recording artists as well as some of the best talent from the worlds of comedy and pop.
The centre provides a diverse range of Sports, Recreation and Health & Fitness activities as well as the LifeStyle Centre, a state of the art fitness facility. Customers range from two to ninety two and there is usually an activity for everyone.
The centre can also host a wide range of conferences, meetings and exhibitions ranging from car shows, Ideal Home exhibitions and national conferences to small meetings and seminars.
Opening Times
- Reception:
- 8.00am – 9.45pm
- Multi Function Hall:
- 9am – 10.30pm – Monday, 8.30am – 10.30pm – Tuesday - Sunday
- Sports Hall:
- 8.30am – 10.30pm All days except Wednesday, 9am – 10.30pm - Wednesday
- Squash Courts:
- Court 1 8.15am – 10.30pm, Court 2 9am – 10.30pm
- Climbing Wall:
- 9am – 10.30pm
- Treasure Island:
- 9am – 10.30pm
- Crèche:
- 10am – 12noon Babies Tues & Fri, 9.30 – 12noon Toddlers Mon Wed Thursday, 1.30 – 3 Wed – Fri Parent & Toddler
- LifeStyle Centre:
- 7am – 10pm Monday – Friday (pay & play from 8am), 8am – 9.30pm Saturday - Sunday
- Sunbed Area:
- 9.30am – 9.30pm
- Body & Mind:
- by Appointment 10am – 8pm variable each day, Closed Sunday
- Opened for classes only
- Eden Studio:
- 9am – 10.30pm
- Eden Suite:
- 9am – 10.30pm
- Eden Suite Bar:
- Show nights only
- Riverside Bar:
- 12noon - 10pm weekdays depending on demand, 11am– 11pm Sat depending on events, 12noon – 10.30 Sun
- No 10 @ the Sands
- Opening Hours vary depending on demand

