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 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.

Bring your workout kit with you and enjoy a free session on the day with all the latest equipment - no need to pre-book. There will be free gym inductions and fitness challenges to try on the day too.

Pre-booking is advised for most activities. Book activities in advance and pay nothing when you sign up for a 3 day pass to use for the open day. Find out more by calling or visiting the leisure centres. Gedling Leisure card holders and members can also book 7 days in advance online.

Carlton Forum Leisure Centre

Monday 21 April, 9am-2.30pm

There's no joining fee to pay for memberships or swimming lessons when you sign up at the centre on the day - saving £15!

Booking in advance is recommended to guarantee your space on any of the following activities or classes. Call the centre on 0115 901 3660 to pre-book.

Swimming sessions

12pm-1pm: Swim4all (Main Pool) – Suitable for all

12pm – 1pm: Splash Tots (Small Pool) – Suitable for those with children under 5

1.30pm-2.30pm: Float Fun (Main Pool & Small Pool) – Suitable for all

Swim4all and Float Fun sessions cost £5.70/ £3.90 concessions / £3.70 child with a Gedling Leisure Card, £6.60 without a leisure card. Splash Tots cost £6.30 / £6.10 concessions with a Gedling Leisure Card or £7.20 without a card.

Taster swimming lessons

Between 9.30am-11.30am

These free taster sessions for stages 1,2 and 3 will take place with a swim teacher who will assess your child's ability to see which swimming lesson stage they would be placed in. If your child goes on to sign up to our regular swimming lessons on the day, you won't pay a joining fee - saving £15! Book your child's place on these free taster sessions by calling Carlton Forum Leisure Centre on 0115 901 3660.

Exercise classes

8.30-9.15am: Studio Strength

9.30-10.15am: Studio Strength

10.15-10.45am: HITT

10.30-11.15am: Group Cycle (ages 16+)

11am-12pm: Yoga

12-1pm: Yoga

12.15-1.25pm: DNA Health (these sessions cost £4.30 with a Gedling Leisure Card or £4.90 without a card)

1.45-2.30pm: Bums Tums and Thighs

These classes are suitable for anyone aged 14+, unless otherwise stated above. Bookable up to 7 days in advance on the Gedling Leisure app, online or at the leisure centre. Exercise classes cost £8.40/ £6.70 concessions with a Gedling Leisure Card, or £9.70 without a Gedling Leisure Card, unless otherwise stated.

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.