Residents and families are invited to enjoy a wide range of free taster activity sessions at the official opening of the brand-new Lichfield Leisure Centre on Friday 9 January.
Located on Curborough Road, the new centre offers state-of-the-art sport and fitness facilities, including a 25-metre swimming pool, indoor cycling studio, fully equipped gym, community room, 3G football pitches, a diverse programme of fitness classes, and an outdoor play area.
As part of the opening celebrations, everyone is welcome to come along from 1pm and take part in a full afternoon and evening of free activities designed for all ages and abilities.
They are as follows:
| Activity | Time | Location |
| Facepainting | 1pm-5pm | Main Reception |
| Smoothie Bike | 1pm-6pm | Main Reception |
| Walking in Water taster session | 1pm-1.45pm | Swimming Pool |
| Walking Football open taster session | 1pm-2pm | 3G Sports Pitch |
| Aqua Aerobics | 1.45pm-2.30pm | Swimming Pool |
| Yin Yoga | 2.10pm-2.40pm | Studio |
| Women’s Walking Football open session | 2.30pm-3.30pm | 3G Sports Pitch |
| Zumba taster session * | 2.45pm-3.30pm | Studio |
| Getin2It Street Dance taster session (For young people aged 8-12 years) | 3.45-4.30pm | Studio |
| Getin2it Kickboxing taster session (For young people aged 8-12 years) | 4.30pm-5.30pm | Studio |
| Getin2it Football session (For young people aged 7-11 years) | 4pm-5pm | 3G Sports Pitch |
| Getin2it Football session (For young people aged 12-16 years) | 5pm-6pm | 3G Sports Pitch |
| Indoor Cycling Class * | 5pm-5.45pm | Indoor Cycling Studio |
Councillor Andy Smith, Lichfield District Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Leisure and Major Projects, said: “We are thrilled to deliver this fantastic new leisure centre for the district which will benefit residents for many years to come.
“The official opening on Friday 9 January is a great opportunity for people to come along from 1pm, try something new, and experience everything the centre has to offer. Whether you’re completely new to exercise or returning after a break, there’s something for everyone, so we’d encourage people to come along and get involved.”
For information about all the membership options at Lichfield Leisure Centre visit www.activelichfield.co.uk/venues-2/stychbrookpark