| Tarka Leisure Centre | |
| Location City: | Barnstaple |
| Location Country: | UK |
| Start Date: | September 2020 |
| Est Completion: | --> |
| Destruction Date: | --> |
| Management: | or |
| Operator: | or |
| Governing Body: | --> |
| Architecture Firm: | Watson Batty Architects |
| Main Contractor: | Speller Metcalfe |
Tarka Leisure Centre is a leisure centre in Barnstaple, Devon, England.
Plans to close North Devon Leisure Centre and construct a new centre adjacent to the Tarka Tennis site were abandoned in February 2009 as they were deemed too expensive at the time.[1]
Construction on a replacement leisure centre finally began in September 2020.[2] The main contractor was Speller Metcalfe and the building was designed by Watson Batty Architects.[3] The building was built adjacent to the former Tennis Centre to form one large facility.[4] [5] North Devon Leisure Centre remained open until the completion of the new leisure centre.[6] The facility was opened on 24 June 2022 by Eddie the Eagle.[7]
The leisure centre contains a 25abbr=offNaNabbr=off swimming pool with eight lanes and a 20abbr=offNaNabbr=off swimming pool with four lanes. Both pools have a moveable floor. It also contains an "endless" indoor ski slope, the first of its type in Devon. Additionally, it contains sports halls, a gym, indoor and outdoor soft play areas, and a cafe.[8]
It is operated by Parkwood Leisure.