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Oval (The), Wirral
Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral CH63 7LF
Telephone: 0151 645 0596 or email sportandrecreation@wirral.gov.uk
The Oval offers the most extensive range of sporting activities of any single facility on Wirral. Opened in 1974, the Oval was extensive refurbished in 2007-08 and now includes two linked swimming pools, one a 25-metre competition and leisure pool, the other a 12.5 metre learning pool. In addition to this, the multi-activity sports hall can accommodate sports from badminton to gymnastics to trampoline. There are squash courts, recently refurbished fitness suite and 8 brand new state-of-the-art small-side football pitches, as well as other outdoor facilities such as athletics stadium, tennis courts and grass pitches. The centre also has its own cafeteria and bar and plays host to many of Wirral and Merseyside's major sporting events such as the North West Disabled Athletics Open and The Merseyside Youth Games.
Activities
Swimming
There is a full swimming pool programme - Pool Opening Hours
Fitness Suite
Mon – Thurs 7.30 a.m. until 10.00 p.m.
Friday - 7.30am until 8.00pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.00 a.m. until 5.00 p.m.
Multi-use sports hall
Please contact reception for details regarding times of courts and availability.
Squash
Please contact reception for details regarding availability
Football
We have eight short-sided soccer pitches. Please call us on 0151 645 0596 for details of availability.
Prices
Click here for the latest price list of activities
Public Transport
Bus Routes - Buses to Bebington, bus stop 3 minutes walk away
Email us at sportandrecreation@wirral.gov.uk