Ball Sports

At St Peter’s Leisure Centre in Burnley town centre, our spacious sports hall provides a lively indoor environment for a wide range of ball sports.

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Get active with our range of ball sports

Choose from exciting options like basketball and both indoor and outdoor football. Book your session at a time that fits your schedule and enjoy playing at your own skill level.

Indoor Ball Sports Details and Booking

The multi-purpose hall can be booked for basketball, five-a-side football, cross-court cricket, and badminton, giving players of all ages and abilities the chance to stay active and enjoy team play throughout the week. With flexible booking options and a welcoming atmosphere, the sports hall is perfect for both casual games and organised sessions, making it a hub of energetic sporting fun for the local community.

All courts can be booked in 55-minute slots starting five minutes past the hour, allowing plenty of time to play while giving staff a short window to reset and prepare for your group.

Full hall hire

  • Peak (weekdays after 4 pm): ~£52 per session
  • Off-Peak (weekdays before 4 pm): ~£42 per session
  • Weekends: ~£35 per session

Smaller court / partial hire

  • Cross court / single basketball court: ~£12.75 per 55-minute session.

1. Online – through the Burnley Leisure & Culture booking system. You can book courts and sports hall time slots via the centre’s website using the Leisure Hub / booking platform – bookings are available to reserve online up to seven days in advance.

2. By phone
Call the centre reception on 01282 953444 to make a booking over the phone – this can be useful if you want help checking availability or arranging a block booking (regular sessions).

3. In person at reception
You can walk in and book directly at the leisure centre reception desk, subject to current availability on the system.

Block bookings are available for the sports hall at St Peter’s Leisure Centre. You can secure a regular slot for your group or activity by requesting a block booking, which is typically paid by Direct Debit or quarterly invoice. This is ideal for clubs, teams or groups who want guaranteed time rather than booking individual 55‑minute slots each week.

Parking is free for 3 hours for users of the centre.

  • All ball sport bookings are required to bring their own equipment. 

Ball Sports Locations

Racket sports courts are available at St Peter’s Leisure Centre, in dedicated spaces designed for fast-paced fun.

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