Join us for our Big Open Weekend on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th October 2025
Enjoy lots of super fun activities, free taster lessons, 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 11th October: 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12th October: 10am - 5pm
Big Open Weekend SEND hours:
Saturday 11th October: 9am - 10am
Sunday 12th October: 9am - 10am
Swimming Sessions
Free Family Splash Session
Dive into some splash-tastic fun at our Big Open Weekend with free Family Splash Sessions at our centre! With plenty of space to play and relax, it’s a great opportunity to experience the pool and make lasting memories with your loved ones!
Booking required, call us on 01296 484 848 or contact a member of our team.
Free Taster Swimming Lesson
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 day!
Saturday - 2pm - 4pm
Sunday - 2pm - 4pm
Booking required, call us on 01296 484 848 or contact a member of our team.
Kid's Activities
Get ready for a weekend packed with excitement for the kids! Bring your little ones along and let them shine with a Bouncy Castle, Face Painting and Arts and Crafts activities.
Contact us to find out more and book.
Fitness class activities
Free Gym Use
Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 4pm
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.
We can also provide you with a FREE Boditrax Scan: This is an amazingly clever system that assesses your body and, very quickly, delivers 14 different measurements, such as your ideal weight, your BMI and your metabolic age, as well as your fat and muscle mass. It's completely free to use, and you can also get a free review of your results.
Book into a tour on the timetable below, or contact us today to register your interest and receive your free day pass.
Want to find out more, get in touch with us!
Inclusive Sports Programme
We want to ensure that everyone has the ability to participate in activities at Stoke Mandeville Stadium.
Over the Big Open Weekend we will be running dedicated SEND hours and sessions, there will be reduced session capacity and reduced noise within the centre.
SEND Hours:
Saturday: 9am - 10am
Sunday: 9am - 10am
Inclusive Sport:
Saturday: 9am - 12pm: Boccia, 12pm - 5pm, Wheelchair Basketball
Sunday: Wheelchair Basketball
Book your session by contacting a member of our team.
Special Offers
Join us for a weekend full of great deals and good vibes!
Come along, take advantage of our exclusive offers, and make a day of it with us. Here’s a taste of what’s waiting for you:
- Pay nothing till November on Health & Fitness memberships
- Join for £1 & pay nothing till November on Swimming Lessons
- 25% off all Birthday party packages
- Only £1 for any regular sized Polar Krush, hot drink or bottled water throughout the weekend
Additional Information
In addition to all the fun activities, we’ll be running special charity fundraising events throughout the day. All proceeds will go towards supporting the fantastic charity, 'Wheelpower'.