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Join us for our Big Open Weekend on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March 2026. 

Enjoy lots of super fun activities, free taster lessons, friendly advice, special offers and more! 

Come down and take a look around, try a range of activities and meet our fantastic team - they'll be on hand to answer all of your questions. Plus, we’ll have exclusive offers available across the weekend! 

Don't worry, you don't need to be a member of our leisure centre, or have visited us before to get involved over our Big Open Weekend. The best part, you can bring the family along, a friend, or just pop down on your own.  

Check out what's on below - some sessions may need booking in advance. 

We look forward to seeing you soon. 

Big Open Weekend Opening Hours:

Saturday: 10am - 4pm

Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Swimming Sessions

Dive into some splash-tastic fun at our Big Open Weekend with taster swimming lessons for the budding future Olympian or just pop in for some splashing-good family fun in the pool. 

Taster Swimming Lessons

Do you have a little splasher who is curious about swimming lessons, or a duckling ready to take their first splash? Our taster swimming lessons are the perfect chance to dive in. 

Our friendly teachers will help build confidence and try new skills in a fun, stress-free environment. 

If you want to find out more, contact a member of our team or head to our timetable below to book your session.

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Family Fun

Get ready for a weekend packed with excitement for the kids! Bring your little ones along and let them shine with Face Painting, Balloon Modelling, and a treasure hunt all on Saturday!

Free Swimming Sessions

Make a splash with the whole family and join us for one of our free swimming sessions over the weekend. Whether your looking for a leisurely relaxing lane swim, or a splash-tastic time with the whole family we've got a session for you.

You can enjoy free lane swimming with us when you come along with a paying member. 

Sessions must be booked in advanced, head to our timetable below, or contact a member of our team to find out more. 

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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. 

Charity Fundraising

We’re proud to be fundraising for St Michael's Hospice during the event.

There will be a:

  • Raffle - with fantastic prizes up for grabs
  • Tombola - try your luck and support a wonderful cause

All proceeds from the raffle and tombola will go directly to St Michael’s Hospice, helping them continue their incredible work supporting individuals and families in our community.

Big Open Weekend Timetable

For week commencing 23rd February
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