Workington Leisure Centre Open Weekend
Join us on the weekend of Saturday 22nd November and Sunday 23rd November 2025 for a weekend packed with free activities, from Swimming sessions to Gym challenges, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Activity Name |
Session Start Time |
Session Finishing Time |
Duration |
| Open Day Gym Taster Session | Starting from 08:00 | Last session ends 15:30 | 90 minutes |
| Open Day Adult and Junior Taster Session | Starting from 12:00 | Last session ends 15:20 | 50 minutes |
| Open Day Climbing Taster Session |
10:30 - 11:30 11:30 - 12:30 13:30 - 14:30 |
60 minutes | |
| Gym Inductions | ||
| Saturday 22nd | 08:30 - 09:00 | Jamie |
| 12:30 - 13:00 | Jamie | |
| Sunday 23rd | 11:30 - 12:00 | Ben |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Ben | |
| 12:30 - 13:00 | Ben | |
| Exercise to Music Classes | |||
| Saturday 22nd |
Open Day Cardio Class (HIIT) |
11:00 - 11:45 |
Studio 1 with Jamie |
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Open Day Group Fitness Class (Circuits) |
14:00 - 14:45 |
Gym with Jamie |
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| Sunday 23rd |
Open Day Strength & Conditioning Class (Functional Fitness) |
10:00 - 10:45 |
Gym with Ben |
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Gym Competition Running all weekend in the stretching area of the Gym |
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| 1. | Rower – 1000m (resistance 8) |
| 2. | 30 Burpees |
| 3. | 50 Bodyweight Squats |
| Fastest time wins a goodie bag filled with energy drinks, a speedo bottle & more! | |
Swimming Session TimetableSaturday 22nd November 2025 |
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| Main Pool | Teaching Pool | ||
| 09:00 - 09:50 | Open Day Swim for Fitness | ||
| 10:00 - 10:50 | Open Day Swim for Fitness | 10:00 - 10:50 | Open Day Family Fun |
| 11:00 - 11:50 | Open Day Swim for Fitness | 11:00 - 11:50 | Open Day Family Fun |
| 13:00 - 13:50 | Open Day Swim for Fitness | ||
| 14:00 - 14:50 | Open Day Swim for Fitness | ||
Swimming Session TimetableSunday 23rd November |
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| Main Pool | Teaching Pool | ||
| 09:00 - 09:50 | Open Day Swim for Fitness | ||
| 10:00 - 10:50 | Open Day Swim for Fitness | 10:00 - 10:50 | Open Day Family Fun |
| 11:00 - 11:50 | Open Day Family Fun | 11:00 - 11:50 | Open Day Family Fun |
| 13:00 - 13:50 | Open Day Family Fun | 13:00 - 13:50 | Open Day Family Fun |
| 14:00 - 14:50 | Open Day Swim for Fitness | ||
Session descriptions
Gym Taster Session
Whether you’re a first-time gym goer or a regular user, the gym here at Workington Leisure Centre has everything you need for a great workout. Over 16's only.
You will need suitable gym attire, water bottle and a face towel (optional)
Adult and Junior Gym
This session is designed for adults who are accompanying children aged 11-17 years, allowing them to work out in our fully equipped gym.
You’ll need suitable gym attire, water bottle and a face towel (optional). Induction is required for Juniors before attending- bookable at Reception.
Swim for Fitness
Come and enjoy our 25m 8 lane main pool. Lane swimming suitable for all abilities so you can get the most out of your swim. Competent swimmers over the age of 11 can book in our Swim for Fitness sessions.
Family Fun (Swim for All with inflatables)
These sessions will take place in our teaching Pool and main pool, suitable for all ages and abilities. One competent adult (16yrs +) swimmer may supervise up to 2 under 8’s or non-swimmers under 16 at a time. Small inflatables will be provided by the centre, and if you'd like to bring some of your own you are more than welcome to. You’ll need suitable swimwear, swimming aids (if required) and a fun outlook.
Gym Competition
Competitions held in various locations of the centre, this particular challenge will be held i nthe stretching area of the gym (straight ahead of you as you enter the gym). Times must be logged with a member of staff to ensure challenge entry, and witnessed by a member of the Gym Team.
What do I need to bring?
Please wear comfortable and appropriate clothing for all activities and bring a towel and some water with you.
What if I have a health condition?
Please make sure you let the members of staff in control of your activity know about any health conditions prior to activity start time.
Do I need to book?
All activities will need to be booked in advance to ensure a space, this can be done through your online booking account on the website, or the app, and selecting the 'Open Day' tab.
Non-members can participate by creating a free account via the app or online at https://bookings.better.org.uk/register, then simply booking an available open day activity. As part of the registration process, customers must agree to the activity terms and conditions, which include a signed waiver granting access into the centre.
If you have any problems or questions please feel free to contact the centre directly by sending us a DM on Facebook 'Better Workington Leisure Centre', or an email to Workington.LC@GLL.ORG