Open days
Have you been thinking about joining a gym, taking up swimming or trying a fitness class? Our open days are open to everybody and it's the perfect chance to come along and see what our leisure centres have to offer!
Drop in for a tour of the centres to see all of the fantastic facilities on offer including the gyms, fitness studios, sports halls and swimming pools. Our staff will be on hand to speak with you about what is included in a Gedling Leisure membership and about how they can help you to reach your health and fitness goals.
You can have a Boditrax assessment with one of our fitness advisors. The Boditrax machine builds a picture of your body including muscle mass, fat percentage, metabolic rate and age, hydration levels and much more which can help to tailor a fitness plan just for you and your goals. These are drop-in sessions. You will need to take your shoes and socks off for this assessment.
Our next open days are:
Arnold Leisure Centre
Saturday 20 September, 9am-3pm
Try out the pool with a FREE 3-day pass or without a pass you can still enjoy the two free sessions listed below.
You could also win some fabulous prizes, meet Labubu and Stitch (intervals between 9am-12pm), have your face painted for free and indulge yourself with a cake sale (from 9am - cash only).
Plus, anyone that signs up for swimming lessons or memberships at the centre during the open day won’t pay a joining fee (SAVING £15)!
Swim4All (main pool)
12-1pm
Free
Float Fun (small pool)
12-1pm
Free
Booking in advance for these free sessions is recommended - call reception on 0115 901 3690 to book.
Redhill Leisure Centre
Saturday 20 September, 9am-3pm
Try out the gym and exercise classes with a FREE 3-day pass. There will be free gym inductions and fitness training plans available on the day with our fitness advisors and gym challenges to take part in for a chance to win prizes.
Our leisure team will be giving tours of the centre, free Boditrax assessments and you can get your blood pressure checked on the day too!
Plus, anyone that signs up for a membership at the centre during the open day won’t pay a joining fee (SAVING £15) and you'll also be entered in our prize draw for a chance to win a fitness hamper worth over £50!
Bouncy castle
10am-2pm
Bring your little ones along to have fun on our bouncy castle in the sports hall with soft play, scooters and trikes! Adult supervision is required.
Group Cycle 20-minute virtual classes
These sessions will run every 30 minutes from 9am onwards – No booking required - just turn up!
Instructor-led exercise classes
HIITSTEP, 9.30-10.15am
KettleFit, 10.30-11.15am
Couch2Kilos, 11.30am-12.15pm (please note: this session is a women-only session as part of Her Spirit)
Advanced booking is required to secure your place, please contact Redhill Leisure Centre on 0115 901 3630.
Calverton Leisure Centre
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September, 8am-5pm
Try out the gym for FREE during the open days (under 18s will require an induction).
You can also take a dip in the pool and try our exercise classes with a special FREE 7-day pass as part of National Fitness Day. Our leisure team will be giving tours of the centre, free Boditrax assessments and you can get your blood pressure checked on the day too!
Plus, anyone that signs up for swimming lessons or memberships at the centre during the open day won’t pay a joining fee (SAVING £15)!
The activities below are FREE. Booking is not required, however it is advisable to avoid disappointment on the day. All other activities will be chargeable, unless a free pass is used.
Saturday 27 September
The Calverton Games: Level 7
From 9am onwards. Suitable for ages 14+
Join in with our next fitness challenge in the Calverton Games. The challenge will take place on the All-Weather Pitch and is FREE for all participants. More info will be available soon - you can also contact Calverton Leisure Centre's reception for more details.
Sports Fun House Bouncy Castle Fun
9-10am, 10-11am & 11am-12pm
Free use of the Sports Fun House Bouncy Castle, Table Tennis, Basketball & Indoor Football.
Ages 0-13. Adult supervision required.
Zoo Trail Bouncy Castle Fun
3.30-4.30pm & 4.30-5.30pm
Free use of the Zoo Trail Bouncy Castle & Soft Play.
Ages 0-10. Adult supervision required.
Free Swim Lesson Taster Session
12.45-1.15pm
Spaces for stages 1, 2 & 3+ available. Please call Calverton Leisure Centre to book in advance on 0115 901 3800.
Free Disco Family Swim
1.15-2pm & 2-2.45pm
All under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult. Standard pool supervision ratios apply.
Free swim assessments will be available during these sessions too if you are thinking of signing your child up for swimming lessons - contact reception to find out more.
Free Disco Pool Inflatafun
4.15-5pm
All under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult. Standard Pool Inflatable supervision ratios apply
Sunday 28 September
Please note that 8am Adults Lane Swim and 9am Splash Tots sessions will run as normal on this day and will be chargeable.
Zoo Trail Bouncy Castle Fun
10am-11am
Free use of the Zoo Trail Bouncy Castle & Soft Play.
Ages 0-10. Adult supervision required.
Free Disco Family Swim
10am-11am
All under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult. Standard pool supervision ratios apply
Free swim assessments will be available during this session too if you are thinking of signing your child up for swimming lessons - contact reception to find out more.
Free Swim 4 All
11am-11.45am
All under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult. Standard pool supervision ratios apply.
Free swim assessments will be available during this session too if you are thinking of signing your child up for swimming lessons - contact reception to find out more.
Free Disco Pool Inflatafun
13.15-2pm
All under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult. Standard Pool Inflatable supervision ratios apply.
Important information
- If you book onto any activities but are no longer able to make it, please remember to cancel your place so that another person can use it.
- The no joining fee DNA membership offer and swimming lessons offer are only available when you sign up in-person at the leisure centre at the open day event.
- Activities on the day are on a first come, first serve basis only, unless already fully booked in advance.
- You may book onto other classes scheduled for that day (which are not mentioned above), however this is subject to availability and costs will apply. See our activity price list. Book via the website, the free Gedling Leisure app or by contacting the centre on the day of the activity.
- Free 3 day passes can be obtained on the day of the event or you can sign up in advance and let the centre know which day you would like to start using the pass to cover the open day.
- If you are taking part in a timetabled session, please arrive earlier to arrange your free 3 day pass.
- During particularly busy times, you may be asked to wait for others to leave before using the gym.
- You will be given a temporary leisure card to access facilities during the event.
- You must be 14+ to use the gym (16+ to use free weights). Under 18s will require a gym induction (these will be subject to the availability of instructors).
- To use the lockers, you will need a £1 coin. This is refundable.
- Free parking is available at the leisure centres, however walking, cycling or using public transport to get to the centre is recommended during busy times.
- Parents/guardians must ensure that their children are under supervision at all times.
- Changes to the event and timetabled sessions may occur.