Big Open Weekend on Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October
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 10th October: 8.30am - 7pm
Sunday 11th October: 8am - 7pm
Fitness Activities
Free Gym Use
Saturday & Sunday
Step inside our gym, and say hello to our fantastic fitness team. Whether you're a fitness newbie or returning after a break, our Big Open Weekend is all about letting you have a go. Our team will be on hand to guide you through the gym, they'll help you hope onto the equipment and make sure you feel fully comfortable in our gym.
Plus, you'll get complimentary access to our Boditrax on the day, this will give you instant insights to your body composition and our team will help you understand your results so you can set personalised goals that work for you. It's a quick and easy way to kick-start your fitness motivation.
Pop down with family, friends or on your own, everyone's welcome.
Membership Tours will be available throughout the day from 10am - 4.30pm bookable every 30 minutes.
Beat the Contract Manager Challenge
Think you can beat Chris Kelly?
As part of our Big Open Weekend activities, members are invited to take on our "Beat the Contract Manager" Challenge. Chris will be completing the 7 Summits Challenge, covering an incredible 43.316km on the SkiErg on Thursday 8th October.
His completion time will be recorded, and members can then take on the challenge to see if they can beat his time. Together, can our members outperform the manager?
Come along, get involved, and see how you measure up!
Swimming Sessions
Dive into some splash-tastic fun at our Big Open Weekend with taster swimming lessons for the budding future superstar swimmer or just pop in for some splashing-good family fun in the pool.
Free Splash-tastic fun Saturday:
Junior 1 10am - 10.30am (8 spaces)
Junior 1 10.30am - 11am (8 spaces)
Junior 2 11am - 11.30am (9 spaces)
Pre School 3 11.30am - 12pm (6 spaces)
Junior 1 12pm - 12.30pm (8 spaces)
Junior 2 12.30pm - 1pm (9 spaces)
Pre School 3 1pm - 1.30pm (6 spaces)
Junior Beginners 1.30pm - 2pm (8 spaces)
Diving Taster Lesson 3pm - 3.30pm (6 spaces)
Diving Taster Lesson 3.30pm - 4pm (6 spaces)
Book your session on the timetable below or telephone 02891 270271
Swimming Sessions
Dive into some splash-tastic fun at our Big Open Weekend with taster swimming lessons for the budding future superstar swimmer or just pop in for some splashing-good family fun in the pool.
Free Splash-tastic fun Sunday:
Junior 1 10am - 10.30am (8 spaces)
Junior 1 10.30am - 11am (8 spaces)
Junior 2 11am - 11.30am (9 spaces)
Pre School 3 11.30am - 12pm (6 spaces)
Junior 1 12pm - 12.30pm (8 spaces)
Junior 2 12.30pm - 1pm (9 spaces)
Pre School 3 1pm - 1.30pm (6 spaces)
Adult Beginners 1.30pm - 2pm (6 spaces)
Adult Improvers 1pm - 1.30pm (6 spaces)
Book your session on the timetable below or telephone 02891 270271
More Swimming Sessions
Saturday & Sunday
Introduction to Snorkelling sessions
11am - 11.30am
11.30am - 12pm
12pm - 12.30pm
8 spaces per session – Main Pool Area
Introduction to Scuba Diving sessions
Age 10+
11am - 11.30am
11.30am - 12pm
12pm - 12.30pm
5 spaces per session – Main Pool Area 2
Book your session on the timetable below or telephone 02891 270271
Gymnastics Activities
Get ready for a a fun-packed weekend full of entertaining activities for the kids.
Gymnastics tasters on Saturday:
Rise Discover Age 3-5 9am - 10am (6 spaces)
Rise Explore Age 5+ 10am - 11am (4 spaces)
Rise Explore Age 5+ 11am - 12pm (6 spaces)
Rise Explore Age 5+ 12pm - 1pm (8 spaces)
Gym Fit Age 8+ 1pm - 2pm (10 spaces)
Café
Our cafe will be open from on the weekend, perfect for fuelling up after fun activities!
Café Opening times:
Saturday 8.30am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm
Head to the back of the café to enjoy our free bouncy castle across the weekend from 10am - 5pm too, what better way to burn some of that energy!
Sports Hall Activities
Here are some activities we are running in our sports hall for Saturday
Bouncy Castle 10am - 1pm (Age 2-10)
Silent Disco 10am - 11am. 11am - 12pm, 12pm - 1pm (Ages 4 – 11 years)
Pickle Ball 1.30pm - 2.30pm (5 - Adult)
Table Tennis 1.30pm - 2.30pm (5 - Adult)
Football Tennis 1.30pm - 2.30pm (5 - Adult)
Badminton 1.30pm - 2.30pm (5 - Adult)
Ultimate Frisbee 2.30pm - 3.30pm (5 - Adult)
Sunday - Multi-Skills Games
12pm - 2pm
Book your session on the timetable below or telephone 02891 270271
Public Diving Session
Looking to make a splash? Join us for our Public Diving Session
There's no need to book. Simply arrive at the centre and check in at reception before the session begins.
Time: 4pm - 5pm
Booking: No booking required. Just turn up and check in at reception
We look forward to seeing you there!
FREE Les Mills BORN TO MOVE™ Taster Sessions
Looking for a fun way to keep your children active? Join us for our FREE Les Mills BORN TO MOVE™ taster sessions in the Wellness Studio. Packed with music, movement and energy, these sessions are designed to help children build confidence, develop fitness skills and have fun while staying active.
Session Times for Sunday:
11am - 11.30am
11.30am - 12pm
12pm - 12.30pm
Location: Wellness Studio
Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your preferred session on the timetable below or contact us on 02891 270271.
Bring the kids along and let them discover how fun fitness can be!
Supporting TJ Young Sport & Mental Health
We're proud to be supporting TJ Young Sport & Mental Health during our Big Open Weekend.
TJ Young Sport & Mental Health is a local charity dedicated to raising awareness of mental health and highlighting the positive role that sport and physical activity can play in improving wellbeing. Their work helps to encourage open conversations, provide support, and promote the benefits of staying active for both physical and mental health.
Come along during the weekend to find out more about the fantastic work they do, show your support, and help us raise awareness of this important cause within our community.
Together, we can help break down barriers, start conversations, and support better mental health through sport and exercise.