A picture of the new Lichfield Leisure Centre.
The new Lichfield Leisure Centre.

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 the Active Lichfield website

* Denotes a free session, booked on a first come, first served basis through reception Tel: 01543 672439.

Published: 6 January 2026