St Alban's Sports Centre

Set in the heart of the Ampleforth College campus, St Alban’s Sports Centre provides first-class indoor facilities to support residential sports stays, training camps, and swimming programmes during the school holidays.

Whether you're a swimming club, a multi-sport group, or an academy team, St Alban’s offers a flexible, self-contained hub for performance, fitness, and recreation—all within walking distance of on-site accommodation and catering.

Key Facilities at a Glance:

Swimming Pool - A 25-metre indoor swimming pool, ideal for swim clubs looking to run intensive training camps in a focused and private environment. The pool is available for exclusive use by residential groups, with options for lane swimming, coached sessions, or endurance training.

Fitness Suite – Our fully equipped fitness suite includes cardio equipment, free weights, and resistance machines, supporting cross-training and conditioning work throughout your stay.

Multi-Sport Indoor Hall – A large, versatile sports hall that can accommodate a wide range of activities including:

• Basketball
• Badminton
• Indoor football
• Netball
• General fitness sessions

This space is also an excellent wet-weather alternative if outdoor training or matches are disrupted by rain.

Perfect for Holiday Camps and Training Stays

Available for exclusive hire during the Easter and summer holidays, St Alban’s Sports Centre is the perfect indoor base for:

• Swimming clubs running intensive residential camps
• School and academy teams seeking pre-season training environments
• Language and activity schools looking to build structured fitness into their programmes
• Multi-sport residential groups needing flexible training space

With ample outdoor facilities on site (rugby, cricket, tennis, athletics, and more), your group can benefit from a comprehensive training experience in one convenient location.

Residential Packages Available

Groups staying with us have access to:

• Comfortable, on-site accommodation in boarding houses
• Full-board catering tailored to training schedules
• Meeting rooms and breakout spaces
• On-site support from our events and facilities team

To make a booking at the St Alban’s Sports Centre or plan your next residential sports camp at Ampleforth College, contact our team on 01439 741087 or lettings@ampleforth.org.uk.