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May 2, 2024

2 weeks, 2 people, £20!

Starting your fitness journey and taking the first steps inside a gym or leisure facility can be daunting. So why not give it a try for 2 weeks with a friend or family member by your side for just £20! That’s just £5 per person, per week.

Enjoy unlimited access to all our centres and facilities including our state-of-the-art EGYM suites at Wymondham and Long Stratton, or why not attend one of our 150+ fitness classes across all sites.

How to sign up

1. Click the ‘Sign Up Here’ button below.
2. Select the centre you intend to use the most and then ‘Two week taster membership’ from the dropdown menu.
3. Click the plus button to ensure the quantity is set to 2.
4. Follow the instructions to complete the joining process.
5. Visit reception on your first visit to collect your membership cards and you are ready to go!

March 22, 2024

Junior open event at Wymondham Leisure Centre

Join us for our Junior Open Morning on Saturday 30 March from 8am to 12pm! This is an opportunity for 13 to 18 year olds to come down to Wymondham Leisure Centre and see what we have on offer.

On the day you can get your heart pumping with our FREE taster classes – Bootcamp at 8am in our Main Hall and Studio Cycling at 11am in our brand-new indoor cycling studio. Our Fitness Team will also be on hand to give you a tour of our gym and facilities, including our state-of-the-art EGYM suite, which juniors are now welcome to use as part of our Junior Membership during our junior friendly sessions

Please book on to the classes in advance by clicking here. The classes will show on the timetable as ‘Bootcamp Junior Taster’ and ‘Studio Cycling JR 30’. If you have any problems booking, please get in touch with the centre. Please be aware, Bootcamp is an adult class which is junior friendly, therefore over 18’s will be present in this class. The studio cycling classes will be exclusively for juniors.

We recommend booking a slot in advance for a gym tour too. You can do that by clicking here.

If you have any questions about this open event, please email leisure@southnorfolkandbraodland.gov.uk or give the centre a call.

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Junior Membership

We have made changes to our Junior Membership meaning it now starts at just £19 for off-peak and £23 for full-access. It includes:

Gym access (For those aged 13 to 16, this is limited to use of cardio and functional equipment only)
Junior friendly EGYM sessions (no age restriction)
Junior friendly classes
Swimming at Wymondham Leisure Centre
Free Pay & Play on our 3G pitches at Kett’s Park and Long Stratton Leisure Centre
Free activity drop-in sessions

You can sign up online or in centre – please be aware a parent/guardian’s signature will be required on the first visit to the centre.

Woman Swimming in a pool at Wymondham Leisure Centre

March 21, 2024

National Pool Lifeguard Courses at Wymondham Leisure Centre

Are you interested in a new career or would you like to earn whilst you study? Wymondham Leisure Centre are running a number of courses throughout 2024 for you to obtain your National Pool Lifeguard Qualifications. The courses are held over six days and at the end of this, successful completion will provide you with; The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), First Aid at Work (FAW), Anaphylaxis Management, Patient Extraction Board (PXB) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) qualifications.

Upcoming Courses

Monday 19^th February – Saturday 24^th February
Monday 8^th April – Saturday 13^th April
Monday 19^th August – Saturday 24^th August
Monday 28^th October – Saturday 2^nd November

Qualified staff are in demand throughout the UK, making these courses a great opportunity to develop new skills and receive formal qualification. This nationally/internationally recognised qualification is also accepted for those wishing to do holiday schemes such as Camp America.

Our centres are also often on the look out for new staff and the course tutor will make candidates aware of opportunities within South Norfolk Council.

The courses cost £250 per candidate, and those wishing to complete the qualification must meet the following criteria:

Must be 16 years of age or over
Able to confidently swim 50 metres in 60 seconds
Able to jump or dive into the pool and recover an object from the deep end
Able to tread water

If you are interested in booking a space, please call the Wymondham Leisure Centre reception team on 01953 607171 or email mark.edwards@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk.

new cycling studio at wymondham leisure centre

March 18, 2024

Kids Camp bookings open for Easter

Get ready for a fun filled Easter break! Bookings are now open for Kids Camp. We will be welcoming children at Wymondham Leisure Centre and Long Stratton Leisure Centre to join us for 2 weeks of fun actitives including, sports, crafts and a special Mini Monsters session.

Children at Wymondham Leisure Centre also get to take part in a swimming session every day and children at Long Stratton have a session in the soft play area with exclusive use. We are Ofsted registered, meaning we can take payment with childcare vouchers offering more flexibility.

Kids Camp will be open every weekday from Tuesday 2 April to Friday 12 April. Full day sessions are £30 and half day sessions are £20.

To view the full timetables, find out more information, or book a slot, just click the button below.

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February 22, 2024

Free family drop-in sessions this winter

This winter, we are providing free family drop-in sessions at Wymondham and Long Stratton Leisure Centres. These sessions provide a space for families to come and warm up and enjoy some activities together. From badminton to arts and crafts, the little ones are sure to be entertained.

A parent or responsible adult must be present at all times, and the sessions are suitable for children aged 5-16 years. Appropriate footwear must be worn.

Sessions will run every week at the following times, excluding school holidays.

Long Stratton Leisure Centre – Tuesdays – 4pm to 5pm
Wymondham Leisure Centre – Thursdays – 4pm to 5pm

These sessions do not need to be booked in advance – simply drop-in!

two people sat in cafe at long stratton leisure centre drinking a hot drink

February 16, 2024

Warm spaces for our residents this winter

South Norfolk Leisure Centres are offering residents the chance to stay warm this winter. If you’re struggling with the cost of living and are finding keeping warm a challenge, the leisure centres could help. Visit the centres during opening hours, mention to reception staff that you are attending the Warm Space and you will be offered a seat somewhere toasty and a free cuppa.

Stay for as long as you like (within opening hours), bring a book or something to do and warm up. If you’re struggling with the means to pay your utility bills or have other concerns, speak to the leisure staff about contacting the Help Hub who can offer support.

person using battle ropes in the gym, smiling

February 9, 2024

Try us for FREE for 7 days

Fall in love with fitness this Valentine’s Day! You can get an ‘All Centre 7-day Fitness Pass’ for FREE for a limited time only!

With access to all of our centres, you can make the most of the facilities on offer, from our EGYM suites to extensive class offering, there is something for everyone. Or perhaps you fancy a relaxing session in the Thermal Spa at Wymondham Leisure Centre – you can do that too!

How to claim

1. Click the button below.
2. Enter the promotional code LOVEFITNESS
3. Choose a centre and then select ‘All Centre Free 7 Day Fitness Pass’ from the dropdown.
4. Follow the instructions to complete the sign up process!

Hurry, this offer is only available until Wednesday 14 February so be quick!

Claim 7 day free pass

Terms and Conditions apply

One free trial per person.
Offer cannot be deferred beyond Wednesday 14 February.
Offer not available to any existing members or those who have been a member in the past 3 months.
Offer ends at 11:59pm on Wednesday 14 February.
South Norfolk District Council reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently , this promotion with or without prior notice due to reasons outside its control (including without limitation, in the case of anticipated, suspected or actual fraud).

February 6, 2024

Kids Camp bookings open for half term

Kids Camp bookings are open for February half term! We will be welcoming children at Wymondham Leisure Centre and Long Stratton Leisure Centre to join us for a fun week of activities!

Kids Camp will be open every day from Monday 19 February to Friday 23 February. Full day sessions are £30 and half day sessions are £20.

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January 2, 2024

Rowing course starting at Framingham Earl Sports Centre

In collaboration with Norwich Rowing Club, join us for an 8-week course which teaches you how to row! Sessions will run once a week and be instructed by a member of the Norwich Rowing Club training team.

This fun course is ideal for adults and juniors over the age of 14, all ability levels welcome. All those who successfully complete the course will be invited along to an on the water taster session with Norwich Rowers.

Sessions are free for members and £8.25 per week for non-members. All sessions need to be completed in order to finish the course.

Join us for a taster session on 9 January.

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