Canolfan Pentre Awel
The future of wellbeing is here!
Get an exclusive preview of what’s arrived in Llanelli! Watch the walkthrough video to explore the spaces and facilities available.
Address: Canolfan Pentre Awel, Llanelli, Wales, SA15 2EZ
Centre Opening Hours
Weekdays (Monday to Friday) – 06:15 – 22:00
Weekends (Saturday & Sunday) – 08:00 – 18:00
Gym Opening Hours
Weekdays (Monday to Friday) – 06:15 – 21:00
Weekends (Saturday & Sunday) - 08:00 – 18:00
Cafe Opening Hours
Weekdays (Monday to Friday) – 08:30 – 18:00
Weekends (Saturday & Sunday) – 09:00 – 16:00
Christmas Hours
Christmas Eve – 08:00 – 16:00
Christmas Day - CLOSED
Boxing Day - CLOSED
Saturday 27th December – 08:00 – 18:00
Sunday 28th December – 08:00 – 18:00
Monday 29th December – 06:15 – 22:00
Tuesday 30th December – 06:15 – 22:00
New Year's Eve – 08:00 – 16:00
New Year's Day - CLOSED
What to expect
Your brand-new Actif leisure facilities at Canolfan Pentre Awel includes the following. And the best part? All of this is included in your Actif all-inclusive membership, giving you even more flexibility, variety, and value.
A 600sqm gym that is three times bigger than the current Llanelli Leisure Centre gym
For quicker, smarter, more personalised workouts every time
Strength, cardio, and functional fitness kit from Precor, BLK BOX, EGYM, Keiser and Intelligent Cycling
Dedicated Spin Studio with Keiser bikes
Spacious Fitness studios for a variety of classes
25m, 8-lane pool and small pool
Dedicated hydrotherapy pool for therapeutic use
8 badminton court (2 full sized netball court) sports hall for all your favourite indoor sports
From our best-value Household Membership to student, 60+, and swim-only options, there’s a membership to suit every budget and lifestyle.
Click below to secure your membership and to enjoy the brand-new facilities.
At Actif we offer more than just a gym membership.
Our all-inclusive memberships give you access to 6 gyms, 5 pools, and over 100 fitness classes — Canolfan Pentre Awel is included too.
Choose from flexible monthly Direct Debit options including Student, Platinum, Household, 60+, Bronze (swim only) and Corporate Bronze — or pay as you go.
Is your child attending the Learn to Swim Programme in Llanelli? Here's what you need to know - from dates and common questions to RFID buttons - as lessons move across to Canolfan Pentre Awel.
Powered by Innovation – Inside the Gym at Canolfan Pentre Awel
Our brand-new 600sqm gym is more than just spacious – it’s expertly designed and fully equipped with industry-leading technology to support all fitness levels, from beginners to performance athletes.
We’ve partnered with top fitness brands to bring you a brand-new gym experience at Canolfan Pentre Awel. It’s modern, welcoming, and built for every level – whether you're just getting started or already love to train.
Whether you’ve just finished a swim, a workout, or are simply looking for a cozy spot to catch up with friends, our café has something for everyone.
Enjoy a selection of hot and cold drinks, fresh snacks, and light bites in a bright, welcoming space.
Come in, relax, and make yourself at home!
There’s even more to discover at Canolfan Pentre Awel.
From business spaces and innovation zones to education, research and community events — explore everything else happening at this exciting new destination.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The brand-new Actif leisure facilities at Canolfan Pentre Awel opened its doors on Wednesday 15th October
All of this is included in your Actif all-inclusive membership at no extra cost, giving you even more flexibility, variety, and value.
It’s part of the Pentre Awel development in Llanelli – a brand-new hub for health, wellbeing, and innovation. It’s located on the stunning coastline at the heart of the Millennium Coastal Park.
Address: Canolfan Pentre Awel, Llanelli, Wales, SA15 2EZ
Yes! All Actif all-inclusive members will automatically have access to Canolfan Pentre Awel when it opens.
You won’t need to do anything– your membership will automatically transfer across to Canolfan Pentre Awel from the first day of opening.
If you're already part of our Learn to Swim programme at Llanelli Leisure Centre, we’ll make sure you have a place at Canolfan Pentre Awel, making the transition as smooth as possible.
Customers will be able to visit for a tour around the fantastic new facilities, including changing rooms, sport facilities, toilets and the different routes to take to the various activities.
Yes! Your experience at Canolfan Pentre Awel will be slightly different to the current Llanelli Leisure Centre gym offering. There will be excusive slots for customers to visit the gym with an instructor at Canolfan Pentre Awel to be informed about how to use the new equipment from top fitness brands such as Precor, Intelligent Cycling and the EGYM app. Available times can be found on the Actif app.
A 600sqm gym that is three times bigger than the previous Llanelli Leisure Centre gym including Strength, cardio, and functional fitness kit from Precor, BLK BOX, EGYM, Keiser and Intelligent Cycling.
Dedicated Spin Studio with Keiser bikes.
Spacious Fitness studios for a variety of classes.
8 badminton court (2 full sized netball court) sports hall for all your favourite indoor sports.
Meeting / Conference rooms, ideal for meetings and birthday party celebrations.
25m, 8-lane pool and small pool.
Dedicated hydrotherapy pool for therapeutic use.
Main Pool - 28 degrees
Small Pool / Learner Pool - 30 degrees
Facilities for those with a disability includes disabled parking bays, disabled changing room with additional space for a shower and changing bed, lifts to all floors of the building and pool pod to access the pool.
Pentre Awel will feature an exciting programme of dryside and aqua-based fitness classes, building on the popular sessions we already offer. These include HIIT, Circuits, Boxercise, Bootcamp, Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Dance Fit, Coach by Colour and Aquafit.
Thanks to the larger space, we’ll be able to offer around 45% more capacity for our customers.
Opening hours will remain unchanged. Canolfan Pentre Awel will be open 6:15am to 10:00pm weekdays and 8:00am to 6:00pm weekends (final gym and swim booking swim will be between 1 – 2 hours before closing time).
Yes – public transport routes will serve Canolfan Pentre Awel, making it accessible by bus and other local services. More details will be shared closer to the opening date.
There are several paths available directly outside the centre and nearby along the Millenium Coastal Path.
Yes! A café is situated in the Antrim area near the main entrance, serving breakfast, lunches, hot and cold drinks and snacks.
A public car park is available at the front of Canolfan Pentre Awel. Car parking will initially be free. It will include disabled bays, bike space and electric charging.
Please visit the Carmarthenshire County Council and Actif Sport and Leisure website pages for the latest news and behind-the-scenes features.