free open day

activities for all the family

25 January – get moving, feel great!

If you need some inspiration to get moving, come and try fun activities across our leisure centres – there’s lots for everyone to enjoy! Try out our stunning new gyms, swim with the family, take a Les Mills Masterclass, try boxing, come and get a health check and more!

Exclusive Open Day Joining Offers

Come and find out about our exclusive membership offers on the day.

What’s on:

Fitness and group exercise

  • Functional Training sessions and circuits – Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre and The Castle Leisure Centre
  • Les Mills Masterclasses – all centres
  • BOX 12 studio sessions – Camberwell Leisure Centre
  • Zumba Max – The Castle Leisure Centre
  • Personal Training Tasters

Family

  • BOX12 Juniors – Camberwell Leisure Centre
  • Rookie Lifeguard – Dulwich Leisure Centre
  • GYMFluence – youth gym sessions
  • Family swim and kids colouring (varies by centre)

Women only

  • Women’s weight lifting workshop – The Castle Leisure Centre
  • Menopause yoga – The Castle Leisure Centre

Health and wellbeing

  • Tai Chi class – Camberwell Leisure Centre
  • Health checks – all centres
  • Men’s 12 week weight loss programme

Find out what activities are on at your local centre

Adult activities

  • Personal Training Taster Sessions - 9am to 4pm 

30 minute Personal Training taster sessions with one of our exert Trainers

  • Tai Chi class - 3pm to 4pm

Come move with us, in this calming class for mind and body (18 spaces available). Booking available online or via the app.

  • 5k run for all abilities led by our new Move Community Partner Overnyte X - 10am start

Join us for a guided 5K community run starting at Camberwell Leisure Centre and finishing in Burgess Park (Camberwell Road entrance), including a loop around the pond. Open to all abilities. Please arrive 10 minutes early for a short briefing.

  • Health and Genetics talk - 11:30am to 12:30pm

This talk highlights how Black Health Legacy is leading a groundbreaking, black-led genomic and health study in the UK to tackle health inequalities affecting Black African and Black Caribbean communities. Attending offers a chance to learn how genetics, health data, and lived experience are shaping better outcomes for conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease. It’s also an opportunity to be part of a growing movement, amplifying community voices, supporting vital research, and helping to build a healthier legacy for future generations.

Family and kids

  • Learn your swim stage tasters - 1pm to 2pm

Wanting to start swim school but not sure what stage you should start on? Come for this discovery session in our main pool with one of our swimming teachers.

  • Fun Float session in the pool - 2pm to 3pm and 3pm to 4pm

Open to all ages (18 spaces in the learner pool). Booking available online or via the app.

  • GymFluence session for 11 to 15 year olds - 10am to 11am

A supervised gym session designed for young people to learn how to use fitness equipment safely and confidently. Guided by qualified instructors, juniors follow age-appropriate exercises that help build strength, coordination, and healthy exercise habits.

  • Kids colouring and finger painting 

Supervise your kids for some fun crafting between 9am to 4pm.

To book, visit " Book and pay" via the website, select the centre you want and choose "Move Open Day" where it says "what you are looking to do and 10th January.

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Adult Activities

  • Hyrox Gym Floor Class - 11am to 12pm

High intensity functional fitness session inspired by Hyrox-style training

  • Move and Melt Sound Bath Class - 1:15pm to 2pm (Ages 16+)

A calming immersive sound experience for wellbeing and relaxation

  • Speedflex Showcase - between 12pm to 1pm

High-energy 10-minute HIIT workout sessions - experience Speed Flex training

  • Climbing Wall Challenge - 1pm to 2pm

Timed challenge to test strength, balance, and Stamina.

Family and Kids Activities 

  • Circo Rum Ba Circus Skill Workshop - 1:30pm to 2:30pm and 2:30pm to 3:30pm (all ages)

Join us for a fun, interactive Circus Skills workshop where you can have a go at a range of exciting circus activities. Led by professional circus performers, the session begins with short demonstrations before you’re invited to try the skills yourself.

  • Community Kids Karate - 11am to 12pm

Fun, confidence-building martial arts for children

  • Teen MOVE Flow: Community Yoga for Teens - 12:15pm to 1pm

A supportive, energising yoga session designed for young people.

To book, visit " Book and pay" via the website, select the centre you want and choose "Move Open Day" where it says "what you are looking to do and 10th January.

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Adult activities

  • Boxing 12 Mega Class - 10am to 11am and 2pm to 3pm

A high-energy boxing-inspired session combining punch-bag work, functional exercises, and interval training for a full-body workout. Experience 36 minutes of boxing training and learn how to jab/cross/hook!

  • Gym Floor Circuit - 9am, 1pm and 4pm

A fast-paced workout moving through a series of strength and cardio stations designed to build overall fitness, endurance, and muscle tone.

  • Aqua Zumba - 2pm to 3pm

A fun, low-impact dance-fitness class held in the pool, blending Zumba choreography with the resistance and support of water.

  • Breaststroke Beginner Taster Session - 3pm to 3:30pm (age 16+)

30 minute taster session for beginner in breaststroke technique

  • Breaststroke Intermediate / Advance session - 3:30pm to 4pm (age 16+)

30 minute taster session for intermediate/advanced learners in breaststroke technique

  • Blood Pressure Checks - 10am to 4pm

Pop in for a quick, hassle-free blood pressure check with our trained team. After your reading, you have the option of receiving a free basic fitness programme tailored to help you stay active, healthy, and confident in managing your wellbeing.

  • NHS  Blood and Transplant team

Find out why blood donation is important and register to become a donor.

  • Fun Challenges

Come and take part in our fun fitness challenges.

Family and Kids

  • Parent and Toddler Yoga - 9 am to 10am

A gentle session where adults and young children can stretch, move, and relax together through simple yoga poses and playful activities.

  • GYMFLUENCE Youth gym sessions (11 - 15 years) - 10am and 11am

A supervised gym session designed for young people to learn how to use fitness equipment safely and confidently. Guided by qualified instructors, juniors follow age-appropriate exercises that help build strength, coordination, and healthy exercise habits in a fun and supportive environment.

  • Rookie Lifeguard (10 - 15 year olds) - 1pm to 2pm

Experience what it's like to be a lifeguard and learn essential lifeguard skills! The taster Rookie Lifeguard teaches vital skills to keep yourself and others safe in and around water. Participants will learn rescue techniques, first aid, and build on their swimming abilities.

To book, visit " Book and pay" via the website, select the centre you want and choose "Move Open Day" where it says "what you are looking to do and 10th January.

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Adult Activities

  • Zumba - 9:15am to 10:15am

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party. Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats.

  • Health and Genetics talk - 12pm to 1pm

This talk highlights how Black Health Legacy is leading a groundbreaking, Black-led genomic and health study in the UK to tackle health inequalities affecting Black African and Black Caribbean communities. Attending offers a chance to learn how genetics, health data, and lived experience are shaping better outcomes for conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease. It’s also an opportunity to be part of a growing movement, amplifying community voices, supporting vital research, and helping to build a healthier legacy for future generations.

Family and Kids Activities

  • Family Flex - 10am to 11am

Adult and child workout session, family members participate in a workout together to promote overall health, wellness, and stronger family bonds. The goal is to make movement a fun, engaging, and regular part of daily life for everyone, regardless of age.

  • Soft Play - 9am to 10am and 5pm t0 6pm

We're holding two free, one hour sessions in our fun three tiered soft play centre. Endless fun for your little ones.  Limited spaces available.

  • Family Sen Aqua Disco - 3pm to 4pm

A fun, vibrant swim, with toys, blow ups, lights and some music, add some fun and excitement to the water

To book, visit " Book and pay" via the website, select the centre you want and choose "Move Open Day" where it says "what you are looking to do and 10th January.

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  •  Body Pump Strong (16 years +) - 1:15pm to 2:15pm

Body Pump but heavier! The empowering group fitness cardio workout where you are totally unleashed.

  • Sound Bath Yoga - 1pm to 2pm

Restorative yoga session using immersive vibrations

  • Cold Water Dip - from 8:30am to 9:30am 

Awaken the body and mind with a cold water dip in the Dock and swim in the enclosed training area.

  • Introduction to Elevate Rower  (16+years) - 9am to 10am

Come along a learn how to use the Elevate rower. No booking required - just turn up!

  • Introduction to Squat Racks  (16+years) - 11am to 12pm

Come along a learn how to use the squat racks and best technique. No booking required - just turn up!

  • Introduction to Tanita Scales  (16+years) - 3pm to 4pm

Come along a learn how to use the Tanita Scales so you can effectively measure your progress in 2026. No booking required - just turn up!

  • Sailing Taster sessions (8+ years) - from 10am to 3pm

Opportunity to try a new activity on the water! You'll learn some basic sailing skills in this 30 minute taster.

To book, visit " Book and pay" via the website, select the centre you want and choose "Move Open Day" where it says "what you are looking to do and 10th January.

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  • Pram / Buggy Run - 1pm to 2pm

A social, fun run around the athletics track with your buggies. Get out, meet other parents and get moving with your little one. All ages and abilities welcome.

  • Hyrox - 1pm to 2pm

A high-intensity, functional training circuit with a twist!

  • Duathlon - 2pm to 4pm

A fun combined event of running and cycling.

To book, visit " Book and pay" via the website, select the centre you want and choose "Move Open Day" where it says "what you are looking to do and 10th January.

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  • Body Pump - 9:30am to 10:15

Enjoy Body Pump for an empowering group fitness cardio workout where you are totally unleashed. It's a full body barbell work out that focuses on lights weights and high repetitions

  • Body Attack - 11am

High energy cardio workout combines athletic movements and strength exercises

  • Zumba - 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Grab your friends and join the party for a fun dance infused workout!

  • Pool Disco - 3pm

Fun all-age pool session with music and lights - join in and make a splash!

  • Breaststroke clinic - 12pm (age 18+)

Group swimming session with a teacher to help you improve your technique in breaststroke

  • Front crawl clinic - 8am to 9pm (age 18+)

Group swimming session with a teacher to help you improve your technique in front crawl

  • NHS Blood & Transplant What’s Your Blood Type - from 8:30am

What’s your blood type will be hosting a stall and will be doing on-the-day prick tests to find out what your blood type is - no need to book.

What’s your blood type has 3 steps:

Step 1 – registering new blood donor

Step 2 – book an appointment for actual blood donation session in the nearest donor centre or donation session and

Steps 3 – After these 2 steps, if donor would like to find out the likely blood types, we will find the blood types with prick test.

To book, visit " Book and pay" via the website, select the centre you want and choose "Move Open Day" where it says "what you are looking to do and 10th January.

Book Now