National Fitness Day at Penrith LC

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Date posted 16 Sep 2026

Join Penrith Leisure Centre and the rest of the UK on Wednesday 16th September 2026 for the biggest physical activity celebration of the year. Run by ukactive, National Fitness Day aims to encourage the nation to get moving and bring people together.

This year's theme for National Fitness Day is Powered By You. It isn’t just about one day of activity, it is about you and your community taking that first step towards healthier lifestyles.

As well as running our normal programme we also have gym sessions availible where you can chat to our qualified instructor as well as drop in pickleball sessions.

Book your place via the Better UK app or website.