Physical activity is proven to re-energise the body and reduce stress levels, so it’s especially important to carve time out for personal wellbeing and mood-boosting over the festive period.

Take advantage of the Christmas timetable at Sport Lancaster;

Christmas Opening Times

Sport Lancaster is undergoing renovations between Monday 2 December - Monday 23 January to maintain a safe environment for all customers. Click here to view each Sport Lancaster facility Opening Times.

General Christmas Opening Times:

• 24 December 7.30am – 2pm
• 25 December CLOSED
• 26 December CLOSED
• 27 December 2pm – 9pm
• 28 December 7.30am – 3pm
• 29 December 7.30am – 3pm
• 30 December 2pm – 9pm
• 31 December 7.30am – 2pm
• 1 January CLOSED
• 6 January Open 12.30pm - 10pm

Try Before You Buy Membership

One-week Try Before You Buy Memberships are new to the facility this year, offering the same level of facility access as a Peak Membership for 7 days and £20.

Trial Members have access to all group exercise classes, all racket sporting facilities, the Climbing Wall, and the Fitness Suite* for seven consecutive days.

*Normal admission rules apply. Please check our Opening Times page to view when the Strength & Conditioning Gym is open during the festive period.

Purchase your Trial Membership at the Reception Desk on arrival or call 01524 510600 to find out more.

Festive Fun With Floats

The 60-minute fun-filled float sessions, suitable for the whole family, return for the festive period. Featuring floats, balls, noodles, and toys for all to enjoy and interact with in the 25m swimming pool.

Each session costs £6.50 per person (e.g. £13 for one child and one adult), and children under 4 years old go free.

• Monday 23 December - 2pm - 3pm
• Tuesday 24 December - 11am - 12pm
• Friday 27 December - 2.15pm - 3.15pm
• Sunday 29 December - 12.30pm - 1.30pm
• Monday 30 December - 2.15pm - 3.15pm

Please note normal admission pool rules apply:

• Children over 10 years old are allowed in the pool on their own.
• Children 8-9 years old need an adult on poolside spectating, or in the water.
• Children between 4-7 years old require one adult supervising up to two children in the water.
• Children under 4 is a ratio of one-one in the water.

Fun With Floats can be booked 7 days in advance of any session by calling reception 01524 510600, or, using the Sport Lancaster online booking system.

Group Exercise Classes

Half-price Virtual Classes

The pre-recorded LES MILLS Virtual classes are led by world-leading instructors and projected onto a large screen in Studio 1 at Sport Lancaster. The benefit of completing a LES MILLS Virtual class in Studio 1 is the access to weights and equipment required for your workout.

Click here to view the Christmas Group Exercise Class Timetable.

More festive-themed group exercise classes are being led by Sport Lancaster Instructors over the vacation period, participants are encouraged to wear Christmas clothes and accessories.

• Friday 13 December, 12pm - Candlelight Pilates with Chantelle
• Thursday 19 December, 7.15pm - Rave Fit with Rose
• Friday 20 December, 6pm - Zumba with Rose
• Saturday 21 December, 8.30am - Body Pump with Megan
• Saturday 21 December, 9.45am - Zumba with Rose
• Monday 23 December, 5.45pm - Body Combat with Sohaila
• Monday 23 December, 6pm - Christmas Circuits with Filipa
• Monday 23 December, 6.45pm - Body Jam with Sohaila

Classes can be booked 7 days in advance by calling reception 01524 510600, or using the Sport Lancaster online booking system.

Turn Up and Play – Badminton and/or Table Tennis

£2 per session

Students staying on campus are invited to meet new people and enjoy some sports during the University’s Christmas vacation period. These sessions don’t require a booking, students can turn up at the sports centre to play badminton and/or table tennis, with all equipment provided.

• Monday 16 December - 1pm - 3pm
• Wednesday 18 December – 1pm - 3pm
• Monday 23 December – 10am - 12pm & 4pm - 6pm
• Friday 27 December – 4pm - 6pm
• Sunday 29 December – 10am - 12pm
• Monday 30 December – 4pm - 6pm
• Tuesday 31 December – 10am - 12pm
• Thursday 2 January – 10am - 12pm & 4pm - 6pm
• Friday 3 January - 10am - 12pm & 4pm - 6pm

Climbing Wall

Enrolment for the 12-week Spring Term of the National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme (NICAS) for 7-17-year-olds will open at 8am on Monday 16 December. The new term begins on Monday 6 January 2025.

The Climbing Wall will be open as per the centre’s normal Opening Times, but climbers should expect disruption due to the addition of a Spray Wall being fitted.

The Bouldering Cave will be closed from 14 December for refurbishment and route resetting, before reopening on 2 January 2025.

Swimming Pool

Our state-of-the-art swimming facilities are accessible to individuals of all abilities, including Sport Lancaster Members and Pay As You Play swimmers.

Our Pool is open on reduced hours from Tuesday 24 December, and closes for maintenance between Tuesday 31 December and Monday 6 January inclusive. Please check for any pool closures or changes on the Swimming Pool Timetable before you visit.