The Sands Centre

The Riverside café provides a convenient place for refreshments, although its opening hours may differ from the main centre. Tickets for performances are sold through Better Box Office, while swimming, fitness classes and other leisure activities use the Better leisure booking system. Prices and availability vary, and popular shows, classes and swimming sessions may need to be booked in advance. The building offers wheelchair access, accessible toilets, ramp and lift access, accessible changing facilities, a poolside hoist and a Changing Places facility. Customers needing access seating or essential companion tickets should review the venue's Access Membership Scheme and contact the access team before booking when additional support is required. The main Sands car park is directly outside the venue, with accessible spaces and a dedicated drop-off and pick-up area close to the entrance. An overflow car park is also available nearby. Parking charges and leisure-centre validation arrangements can change, so check the current signs and official parking information when you arrive. Carlisle railway station is approximately 0.7 miles away and the nearest central bus stops are around 0.4 miles from the venue. Event doors may open outside the leisure centre's normal public hours, so always follow the time shown on your ticket.