Open Weekend Set to Bring Free Activities and Family Fun Across Lewisham Centres

Local residents are invited to get active, try something new and enjoy a range of free activities as leisure centres across Lewisham open their doors for a special Open Weekend.

Taking place across Glass Mill, Forest Hill Pools, The Alex Yee Ladywell Arena, Bellingham Leisure & Lifestyle Centre and Wavelengths Leisure Centre, the weekend offers something for all ages, from free gym sessions and swimming to family entertainment and fitness activities.

Visitors to Glass Mill Leisure Centre on Saturday and Wavelengths Leisure Centre on Sunday will also have the opportunity to find out their blood type and sign up to become blood donors between 11am and 3pm, helping to support an important community cause.

At Alex Yee Ladywell Arena, residents can enjoy free gym access from 9am to 3pm on both Saturday and Sunday, alongside extended junior gym sessions throughout the weekend. Young people can also take part in free SFactor Academy trial sessions on Saturday morning.

Bellingham Leisure and Lifestyle Centre will host extended adult and junior gym sessions on Saturday from 10am to 5pm, while families can enjoy a variety of free activities including face painting, glitter tattoos and arts and crafts throughout the day.

Wavelengths Leisure Centre will be packed with activities across both days. Guests can take advantage of free gym sessions and extended junior gym access, while family favourites such as face painting and free swimming sessions will be available throughout the weekend. Free Swim for All sessions run from 9am to 10.30am on both days, with a Free Swim for Fitness session available on Sunday afternoon. Additional HIIT, adult and junior fitness classes, and soft play sessions will also be offered, subject to availability.

The Open Weekend is a fantastic opportunity for local people to explore their leisure centres, discover new activities and take the first step towards a healthier, more active lifestyle.

For more information, speak to your local centre team or visit your local leisure centre during the Open Weekend.

A full timetable of activity is listed below

Activities are open to all ages and abilities, and if yu have an existing health condition please speak to an instructor about it prior to taking part in any new activity.

If you are new to the leisure centres, you will need to create a free non member account to book activities with us to book visit

Don't forget to bring a towel, water bottle, swimwear/workout clothes

We look forward to seeing you and your family this open weekend.