{"id":267661,"date":"2025-07-16T22:02:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T22:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/267661\/"},"modified":"2025-07-16T22:02:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T22:02:10","slug":"swim-gym-and-play-for-free-as-york-leisure-centres-host-open-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/267661\/","title":{"rendered":"Swim, gym and play for free \u2013 as York leisure centres host open weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"entry-meta\">Wed 16 Jul<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Family-fun-swim-better-leisure-centre.webp.webp\" class=\"entry-image entry-image-featured wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>Enjoy a free day of fun with Better leisure centres in York! Photograph: Supplied<\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-meta\">\n<p>Wed 16 Jul 2025<br \/>\n\u00a0@ 4:56pm<br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yorkmix.com\/author\/rachel-rogers\/\" class=\"entry-author-link\" rel=\"author noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rachel Rogers<\/a><\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/yorkmix.com\/archive\/news\/\" rel=\"category tag noopener\" target=\"_blank\">News<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/yorkmix.com\/archive\/things-to-do\/\" rel=\"category tag noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Things to do<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"lead\">Better leisure centres across York are hosting two free open days \u2013 promising a weekend of fun and fitness.<\/p>\n<p>Taking place this <strong>Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July<\/strong>, the annual exercise extravaganza aims to encourage people to move more and explore different activities.<\/p>\n<p>A host of free sessions will run at Burnholme Sports Centre, Energise Leisure Centre, Yearsley Swimming Pool and York Leisure Centre including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introductory gym trials for adults and juniors where leisure centre staff will be on hand to demonstrate the range of state-of-the-art equipment and advise on the best ways to achieve fitness goals<\/li>\n<li>Mind and body masterclasses for anyone keen to support their wellbeing through yoga and pilates<\/li>\n<li>Swim school and water safety taster sessions for five to 11-year olds where youngster\u2019s swimming skills will be put to the test and they\u2019ll learn about the water safety code<\/li>\n<li>Toddler splash with fun floats, inflatables and aqua toys for children up to five years, accompanied by an adult<\/li>\n<li>Family fun swim sessions<\/li>\n<li>Roller skating experience for novices or seasoned skaters<\/li>\n<li>An introduction to underwater hockey<\/li>\n<li>Free access to the interactive soft play areas which boast inflatables and a jungle run obstacle course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Natalie Thomas, GLL\u2019s community sports manager in York, said: \u201cWe work hard throughout the year to provide an extensive programme of activities for people of all ages and abilities that are inclusive and affordable. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur open days are a chance to invite the local community to test out our amazing facilities and experience a range of sessions for free.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s guaranteed to be a great day out for the whole family, providing a chance for people to try out a series of fitness classes and swim sessions as well as make use of the leisure centre facilities for free. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur dedicated team of health and exercise professionals will be on hand to provide advice and support to anyone interested in embarking on a new fitness journey with Better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The activities are all completely free of charge and open to members and non-members.<\/p>\n<p>For details about how to access the schedule of activities at various leisure centres and to secure your place on a specific session, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.better.org.uk\/open-days\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit the Better website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Wed 16 Jul Enjoy a free day of fun with Better leisure centres in York! 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