Residents across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole are encouraged to visit their local leisure centre next month with a FREE open weekend.

On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025, visitors will be able to explore a variety of BH Live Active leisure facilities at Littledown; Stokewood; Pelhams; Queen’s Park, and Sir David English Sports Centre in Bournemouth, and Corfe Mullen in East Dorset.

Free activities include family and adult gym sessions and public swimming. A selection of group exercise classes, including Yoga, core workout sessions, and a variety of Les Mills™ classes, will be available to encourage more people to explore BH Live Active’s packed class timetable.

Young people are encouraged to try out a new activity too, with bookable sessions available across several of BH Live Active’s leisure attractions. These include Raptor Run at Pelhams, an inflatable aqua obstacle course; AirJumpX, an indoor inflatable obstacle course at Sir David English Sports Centre; and Crusher at Littledown, a pool-based assault course.

Kids can make a splash at selected Wet & Wacky sessions at Littledown, Stokewood, and Pelhams.

Public swimming is also free year-round at all BH Live Active pools across Bournemouth and Poole for under 5s (when accompanied by a full paying adult) as part of BH Live’s initiative to encourage more children to develop life-saving skills in the water.

How to participate in free gym and classes

Register to attend the free open weekend online at bhliveactive.org.uk/open-weekend. Registration includes access to one centre of their choosing and:

• Free gym sessions for adults and families
• Free public swimming sessions*
• Bookable activities, including:
  • Popular attractions like Crusher, Raptor Run, AirJumpX, and Wet & Wacky
  • Taster group exercise classes including yoga, core workouts, and a selection of Les Mills favourites
  • Extended or additional group exercise classes (depending on the centre)
• Free health checks are available at Pelhams (Saturday and Sunday 12:15pm – 2:15pm), Stokewood (Saturday and Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm) and Corfe Mullen (Sunday 11:00am – 1:00pm)
• One free 30-minute Personal Training session at Stokewood (bookable on the day)

As well as free activities, there will also be exclusive offers and giveaways over the weekend, including the opportunity to win a free month’s membership (T&Cs apply)**.

Visitors can relax and grab a bite to eat at Lookout and Littledown, as well as Terrace Cafés available at Littledown; Pelhams; Sir David English Sports Centre; Corfe Mullen; and Queen’s Park.

Queen’s Park and Corfe Mullen are operated by BH Live. Sir David English Sports Centre is operated by BH Live in partnership with Bournemouth School Charitable Trust. Littledown Centre, Pelhams and Stokewood are operated by BH Live in partnership with BCP Council.

On behalf of BH Live, Rob Cunningham, Director of Leisure and Business Development shared;

“We are delighted to host this free open weekend at BH Live Active centres across Bournemouth and Poole. The weekend is set to be packed with activities to inspire more people to be regularly active for better health. This is an excellent opportunity for local people to come and explore our fantastic facilities and rekindle – or discover – their love for being more active.”

*Facilities and opening times vary per centre. More information is available online at bhliveactive.org.uk.