Bedford International Athletics Stadium

Main Hall Sessions

General Information

The multi-purpose sports hall offers a seamless, non-structured surface, outstanding for most indoor sports. Well complemented with all the equipment you require for all common indoor sports – utilising its 65m x 25m capacity to the full. It is also complimented with a 4 lane 60m sprint straight that can be utilised for a multitude of activities.

The range of sports on offer include Athletics, Badminton, Short tennis, Basketball, Netball, Volleyball, Martial Arts and a variety of general fitness sessions.

There are eight badminton courts in the hall, and one court for team sports like football. From mid-October to mid-April two badminton courts are not available due to the sand-pit being in use for long/triple jump.

For up to date opening times of the sports hall, please see our ‘opening times’ link. The sports hall operates on a winter and summer programme as outlined below.

                                                                           * Badminton Courts 

Winter programme (mid-October – mid-April) 

During the winter period Bedford and County Athletic club use the indoor hall for training: pole vault; high jump; long and triple jump; throws using the indoor cage; sprints and specific fitness and stamina exercises.

Their exclusive training times are:

Mon  & Weds        6.30-8.30pm – Zone B,C,D.

Tues & Thurs         6.30-8.30pm – Zone A,B,C,D

Sun                      10.30-12.30 – Zone A,B,C,D

Outside of these times the hall is available for casual use, football, badminton etc and courts can only be booked up to a week in advance (Discounts available with a Bedford leisure card).

Summer Programme

During the Summer the athletes use the outdoor facilities which means that the whole hall is available for hire.

Bookings can be made by phone or in person up to a week in advance.

Badminton rackets and footballs may be hired from reception, a deposit of £5 will be required.

See current price list for all hire charges and court hire. 

An application to block book the facility on a 6 monthly basis is available if used regularly. These renewals are completed in October and April to coincide with the winter and summer programme. For more information please contact the Stadium reception.  Please read terms and conditions in Admission prices and policy.

Other sessions that are regulars in the sports hall programme include:

• 50+ activity groups on a Monday morning (9.30-12.30) and Wednesday afternoon (1.30-4.30). Come and try a fun badminton/table tennis session and use it as a great way of making new friends. Price includes a hot drink for afterwards to help you wind down and chat about your game!! Men and Women welcome.
• Ladies Recreation mornings (please see fitness classes/crèche facilities)
• Kickers ( please see childrens activities link)
• Bedford Beagles and Passport to Athletics. Sessions for children to come along and ‘have a go’ at various activities. (please see Resident clubs).

Indoor Athletics

For more information on athletic facilities available please look at ‘Indoor and Outdoor athletic facilities’ page.

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