Important Notices
Members no longer need to book Gym, Swimming and Sauna & Steam sessions. Non-members can still use the online booking system and Castle Point Leisure App to book. All Group Exercise Classes and Sports Hall activities will still need to be booked as normal.
See full updates in regards to booking and Covid-19
Fire Exit Doors
During Covid restrictions we removed the alarms for the fire exit doors to make it safer for everyone to avoid unnecessary contact with others whilst walking through the building. We have kept this in place ever since. However, this has had an impact on how we operate our centres and has made it difficult for our staff to operate effectively. Therefore, we will be arming all fire exit doors with an alarm again from Monday 23rd May. Please make sure you use the main entrance and exit to enter and leave the building.
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre
General opening hours:
Monday - Thursday - 6.00am -10.00pm
Friday - 6.00am - 8.00pm
Saturday - 8.00am - 5.45pm
Sunday - 8:00am - 8:00pm
Bank Holiday / Other Events Opening Times
Thursday 2nd June - 8am – 2pm, last access 1pm
Friday 3rd June - CLOSED
Saturday 2nd July - 8am - 3pm,
Monday 29th August - 8am – 2pm
Friday 9th December, 6:00am - 4pm
Saturday 24th December, 8am - 12pm
Christmas Day and Boxing Day – CLOSED
Tuesday 27th December - 8am – 2pm
Saturday 31st December - 8am - 6pm
New Year’s Day – CLOSED
Monday 2nd January 2023 - 8am – 2pm
All other dates are open as normal.
Swimming Pool
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Closed bank holidays
Sauna & Steam Room
Monday to Thursday – 9:00am - 8:00pm
Friday – 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday – 9:00am - 6:00pm
Where to find us:
Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, Somnes Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 9RA. 
Directions
Phone number:
01268 694342
Runnymede Leisure Centre
General Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday - 5.30am -10.00pm
Saturday & Sunday - 8.00am - 5.45pm
Bank Holiday / Other Events Opening Times
Thursday 2nd June - 8am – 2pm, last access 1pm
Friday 3rd June - CLOSED
Saturday 2nd July - 8am - 3pm,
Monday 29th August - 8am – 2pm
Friday 9th December, 5:30am - 4pm
Saturday 24th December, 8am - 12pm
Christmas Day and Boxing Day – CLOSED
Tuesday 27th December - 8am – 2pm
Saturday 31st December - 8am - 6pm
New Year’s Day – CLOSED
Monday 2nd January 2023 - 8am – 2pm
All other dates are open as normal.
Swimming Pool
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Closed bank holidays
Where to find us:
Runnymede Leisure Centre, Kiln Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 ITF. 
Directions
Phone number:
01268 756514
Reduced Services
Accessing Council Services:
You can now access services, get advice and support, and transact with us in the following ways:
- By accessing our wide range of 24/7 online services
- By emailing directly to the relevant service
- By phoning First Contact on 01268 882200 (8.45am to 5.15pm Mon to Thurs, and to 4.45pm on Fri).
- By pre-booked appointment at the Kiln Road office (9.00am to 4.00pm Mon to Fri) - these can be arranged by phoning First Contact on 01268 882200.