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Join us for our Big Open Weekend on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th 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 4th October: 9am - 4pm

Sunday 5th October: 9am - 4pm

Free Swimming Lesson Taster Sessions

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 weekend!

Saturday 4th October -

  • 10am - 10.30am: Beginner
  • 10.30am - 11am: Non-Swimmer
  • 11.30am - 12pm: Beginner
  • 12pm - 12.45pm: Adult

Booking required, call us on 01189 817818 or book online using the timetable below.

Book now

Swimming Activities

Free Family Fun Swim

Dive into some splash-tastic fun at our Big Open Weekend with a free Family Fun Swim! With plenty of space to play or relax, it’s a great opportunity to experience our pool and make lasting memories with your loved ones!

Sunday 5th October:

  • 11am - 12pm
  • 12.30pm - 1.30pm

Booking required, call us on 0118 9817818 or book online using the timetable below.

Free Swimming For All

Across our Big Open Weekend we are offering free swimming for all to enjoy.

Sunday 5th October:

  • 1.45pm - 2.45pm

Booking required, call us on 0118 9817818 or book online using the timetable below.

Free Aqua Challenge

Take the challenge of our inflatable obstacle course on this Big Open Weekend. Race your way through the course and try not to fall off! For ages 6 and above, anyone can join in! 

Please be aware ages 6-7 must wear a flotation device to participate, and participants must be able to swim.

Saturday 4th October:

  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Booking required, call us on 0118 9817818 or book online using the timetable below.

Free Lane Swim

Our lane swim sessions provide a perfect environment for those who want to build up their fitness, improve stamina or just try and beat those current swim times.

Saturday 4th October:

  • 7am - 7.50am

Booking required, call us on 0118 9817818 or book online using the timetable below.

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Fitness Activities

Free Gym Pass for the day

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. 

No need to book, simply visit reception on the day!

Pilates Taster

Pilates is a low-impact exercise system that develops overall strength, flexibility, balance, and body awareness by focusing on controlled movements coordinated with breath, emphasising the deep core muscles.

Booking required, call us on 0118 981 7818 or book online using the timetable below.313 or book online using the timetable below.

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Kid's activities

Get ready for a a fun-packed weekend full of entertaining activities for the little ones! We will exclusively be hosting free face painting for you little ones throughout our Big Open Weekend.

No booking required, just turn up and enjoy!

Big Open Weekend Timetable

For week commencing 15th September
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Additional Information

- In addition to all the fun activities, we’ll be running a Cake Sale throughout the weekend, with proceeds going towards the fantastic charity, 'Cancer research'.

- Free parking will be available throughout the weekend.

Special Offers

Come along to our centre this Big Open Weekend and take advantage of fantastic offers, exclusively available on the weekend.