National Fitness Day 2026
We're celebrating National Fitness Day with a fantastic weekend of free activities, special offers, challenges, and community wellbeing events across Active Stoke.
Join us for National Fitness Day at Active Stoke
Whether you're looking to try something new, kick-start your fitness journey, or simply enjoy a fun day out with family and friends, there's something for everyone.
Check on what's happening at our Active Stoke centres on Saturday 26 September 2026
FREE activities
- FREE gym access at Fenton Manor Sports Complex and Dimensions Leisure Centre
- FREE fitness classes (detailed below)
Special offers
- 10% off gym memberships when you join during the event weekend using Promo Code: NFD26*
- 10% off swimming lessons when you sign up during the event weekend (new and existing swimmers)*
- Refer a friend and receive one FREE month of gym membership**
- 50% off leisure swimming sessions on Saturday 26 September at Fenton Manor Sports Complex and Dimensions Leisure Centre*
- Gymnastics bring a friend sessions on Wednesday 23 and Saturday 26 September plus 20% sign-up discount for participants who join following a taster session*
- 3G Football pitches at Dimensions Leisure Centre £20 per hour on Saturday 26 September
*Terms and conditions apply. Membership and swimming lesson offer will continue until midnight on Sunday 27 September 2026. **Both the current gym member and new member need to be onsite to take up this offer.
Free classes
Thinking about trying a new class? Now's your chance! Classes are first-come first-served so booking is advised
Dimensions Leisure Centre:
- 9-10am - Ashtanga/Hatha
- 10-10:45am - Spinning
Fenton Manor Sports Complex:
- 8:30am - Spinning
- 9:30am - Bodymax
- 10:45am - Hatha Yoga
Wallace Sports Centre Lord Mayors charity challenge
Wallace Sports Centre will be hosting a special charity challenge where participants can take part in a unique 24 classes in 24 hours in support of the Lord Mayor's charity, Dementia UK. Come along for one class or take on more - find out more: Wallace Charity Challenge for National Fitness Day – Active Stoke Leisure
Challenges and prizes
Take part in fun fitness challenges throughout the day, with opportunities to win fantastic prizes. Challenges will be available across our centres and are suitable for a range of ages and abilities.
Prize for Guest leaderboard (male and female)
- 1st place: 3-month FREE membership
- Runner-up: 1-month FREE membership
Prize Member leaderboard (male and female)
- 1st place: Free 12-month upgrade to GOLD Membership
- Runner-up: 3-month Free GOLD Upgrade
Fenton Manor Sports Complex Challenge:
Shapes Reception Fitness Challenge
- 200m Assault Bike
- 1-minute rest
- 500m SkiErg
- 1-minute rest
- 500m Row
Dimensions Leisure Centre Challenge:
- Outside the Gym: SkiErg Sprint - Who can cover the most meters in 30 seconds?
- Inside the Gym: Rower Sprint - Who can burn the most calories in 30 seconds?
Dimensions kids' Halloween pumpkin hold challenge
Our classic Halloween challenge is back-how long can you hold the pumpkin?
Hold the pumpkin at shoulder height with straight arms. Longest time wins!
- Prizes: Winner: 4x tickets to our Halloween Party
- Runner-up: 2x tickets to our Halloween Party
Bring the kids along, test their strength, and win your way into the ultimate Halloween event! Who's ready to take the crown?
City of Stoke Gymnastics
Activities
- Bring a friend sessions on Wednesday 23 and Saturday 26 September
- 20% sign-up discount for participants who join following a taster session
Gymnastics challenge
- The bar hold: How long can you hang from the bar?
- The plank hold: Who can hold a perfect plank the longest?
- Handstand: Who can hold the longest handstand.
Winners (under 9's and over 9's): 1 FREE day at our October Holiday Gymnastics Camp.
Health and Wellbeing support
Meet our Health and Wellbeing coaches who will be offering:
- Health checks
- Stop smoking advice
- Information about Active Communities programmes and local support available across the city
Free Parks Tennis
Play tennis for free at any of the parks tennis courts on Wednesday 23 September, just book a court online using the following link: Clubspark / Stoke-on-Trent Parks Tennis / Stoke-on-Trent Parks Tennis | Book a Court.
LTA Free Parks Tennis is a new programme that gives more people the chance to play tennis - offering fun, social tennis activity at a local park court near you. Sessions are free for all juniors and adults, running every Sunday at 10am at Hanley Park by a team of trained volunteers. Clubspark / Hanley Park / Coaching / Summary
Careers in Leisure
Thinking about a career in health, fitness or leisure? Visit our recruitment stands to discover current vacancies and learn more about career opportunities within Active Stoke.
Who can take part?
National Fitness Day is open to everyone, whether you're already a member or completely new to our facilities. Bring your friends and family along and discover how Active Stoke can support your health and wellbeing journey.
If you have any questions or would like to book into a class, please call our centres:
Dimensions Leisure Centre: 01782 233500
Fenton Manor Sports Complex: 01782 233222
The Wallace Sports Centre: 01782 233555