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Get Carlisle’s new Leisure Access Card
(The Carlisle Card) which is available for
a small annual fee and you'll soon be able to enjoy the following fantastic benefits!

Discounts at our participating partners on real goods and services. Partners include McDonalds, The Body Shop, James Thin Books, Freetime Climb and Ski, The Lonsdale Cinema, Hollywood Bowl, Laserquest, Wilkinsons Cameras, Corkscrew Wines, Scotby Cycles and there are many more partners to be added over the coming months giving cardholders discount on a huge range of products and services. The card will pay for itself in no time with regular use!

Loyalty bonuses - get more active and build up bonus points as you get fitter at Carlisle Leisure Ltd facilities. The more active you are the quicker you can build up points which you can redeem against future activities. Get more active more often and see the benefits add up. (Loyalty bonuses not available with Priority Card which already has a built in discount.)

Easier Booking at Carlisle’s premier leisure facilities including the Sands Centre, The Pools, Stony Holme and Swifts Golf Facilities and many more. All you need is the card and you can then simply pay when you turn up to play!

Convenience as you can buy Season Tickets for Stony Holme, The Pools and Gym Passes for Fitness Connection and bank them on your card - you only need one pass - just swipe and play!

One Card for Life means you don ’t have to buy new photos and go through the hassle of reapplying every year. Just pay £4.00 for your original card and then you can reactivate your card every year for £2.00. You don ’t even have to remember as we’ll keep track of our card for you! (Lost cards will cost £4.00 to replace. Those on priority status must prove eligibility on annual renewal).

Greater access for Priority Groups - access to more facilities at more times for qualifying priority card applicants means that there are more benefits and discounts than ever, for those on benefits, students and over 60’s*.
*(Please see Priority Card Status Criteria)

A Card for Anyone - anyone can apply for a Carlisle card whether you are a resident or a visitor, however priority status is only available to City of Carlisle Council Tax payers.

Which card is for you?

RESIDENT Carlisle card (Adult & Junior)
Available to adults and children (up to 16 yrs) living in the Carlisle area. Please note - a resident of Carlisle is defined as a person paying council tax to Carlisle City Council.

PRIORITY Carlisle card (Adult & Junior)
Available to adults and children (up to 16 yrs) living in the Carlisle area who fall into any of the categories listed in section 3. If you are claiming priority status you may be required to prove your residential status. A copy of your City Of Carlisle Council Tax bill is the best way to prove this. Include a copy with your application form if you apply by post.

NON RESIDENTS Carlisle card (Adult & Junior)
Available to adults and children (up to 16 yrs) not resident in the Carlisle area. (Priority Card not available).

How Do I Apply For The Card?

Click here to download an application form.
(PDF format 84 KB)

In Person
It couldn’t be easier. Simply fill in the application form and take it to The Sands Centre Reception where we should be able to process your card straight away. We will also have the facility to take your photo on site. If it is more convenient hand in your completed application, one passport photograph and a cheque for £4.00 payable to “Carlisle Leisure Limited” at either The Pools, Stony Holme Golf Course, Swifts Golf and Driving Range or the Tourist Information Centre at the Old Town Hall. We should then get your card to you within ten working days.

By Post
Simply post your completed application, one passport photograph and a cheque for £4.00 payable to ‘Carlisle City Council’ to: Leisure Access Card Applications, The Sands Centre, Carlisle CA1 1JQ.

Renewing the Card
Your card requires renewal every 12 months and you will receive a reminder just before your card expires. You can reactivate your card for another year for only £2.00 at the Sands Centre, Carlisle Pools, Stony Holme Golf Course or at the Swifts Golf Course and Driving Range.

Don’t forget to include a cheque for £2.00 payable to ‘Carlisle City Council’ and please quote your card number. Those claiming priority status must enclose proof of status and residency with their renewal request.

New photographs are not required as renewal simply involves reactivating your original card.

Don’t forget
to bring along or include proof of your priority status and residency if you are applying for a Priority Card as failure to do so will delay your application.