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Join us for our Big Open Weekend on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025.

Enjoy FREE activities, taster sessions, classes, friendly advice, special offers and more!

Come and take a look around, try various activities and meet our fantastic team – they will be on hand to answer all of your enquiries.

You don’t have to be a member of our leisure centre or have visited us before to get involved in our Big Open Weekend, so why not bring your friends and family along too?

Please check the booking details for activities below - some need booking in advance.
We look forward to seeing you soon.

Big Open Weekend hours:

Saturday 11th October: 10am - 3pm

Sunday 12th October: 8am - 5pm

Fitness class activities

Free Gym Induction

Saturday Our friendly gym and fitness team will be on hand to help, show you around and provide free, on-the-spot inductions where you get chance to get on some of the equipment and make yourself familiar with the centre.

We can also provide you with a FREE Boditrax Scan: This is an amazingly clever system that assesses your body and, very quickly, delivers 14 different measurements, such as your ideal weight, your BMI and your metabolic age, as well as your fat and muscle mass. It's completely free to use, and you can also get a free review of your results. 

Contact us to find out more.

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Challenge yourself

The dreadful murky mile challenge (that isn't actually murky, but it's definitely dreadful)

Think you've got what it takes to swim a full mile? Dive in and give it a go from 1pm - 3pm on Saturday. 

Our wonderful team will be on hand to encourage you to hit your goals.

Recommended for those children who have already completed or can comfortably swim 400m. 

Take on the challenge and head to our timetable below to book your slot, or contact us to find out more.

Army AMRP Taster

Join Ray and unleash your inner warrior at our free Army AMRAP taster and push yourself to your limits. You will burn off those extra calories, conquer every rep and have fun while doing it! 

Sessions will run at: 10am, 12pm and 2.30pm

To find out more contact  member of our tea, or head to the timetable below to book your space!

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Swimming Sessions

Free Taster Swimming Lessons

Saturday only.

Whether you're looking to sharpen your swim strokes or build confidence in the water, this special session is perfect for swimmers of all abilities. Led by expert instructors, it’s a great chance to dive in, learn new techniques, and enjoy the pool - exclusively free for the day!

Unsure of your little ones swimming ability? Why not book them in for a swimming assesment with one of our expert swimming teachers.

Want to find out more, contact us today!

Aqua Camp 

The water loving child in your life won't want to miss our free mini Aqua camp. Fun activities both in and out of the pool, develop their technique, play games and feel confident in the water. 

Aqua Camp is suitible for those age 8+ and confident swimmers in shallow and deep water.

Saturday: 1pm - 3pm.

Book your little ones place on the timetable below or by giving us a call on 0345 0007 004.

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Special Offers

Come along to our centre on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th October and take advantage of fantastic offers, exclusively available on the day!