National Fitness Day 2026
Join us at Barrow Park Leisure Centre on Wednesday 16 September as we celebrate National Fitness Day, a nationwide celebration encouraging everyone to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of getting active.
Whether you’re a regular at the centre, haven’t exercised in years or simply fancy trying something new, everyone is welcome.
What’s happening?
🏋️ FREE gym sessions
🔥 FREE fitness classes
🏊 FREE general swimming
💪 Gym challenges & prizes
🎁 Competitions & giveaways
🤝 Meet local health & community organisations
☕ 15% off food & drinks in our café
and an exclusive membership offer…
There’ll be something happening throughout the day, with activities suitable for a range of ages, abilities and fitness levels.
No pressure. Just give it a go.
We know that cost, confidence and not knowing where to start can make getting active difficult.
That’s why National Fitness Day is the perfect opportunity to come through our doors, try something for free and discover a way of moving that works for you.
📅 Wednesday 16 September 2026
📍 Barrow Park Leisure Centre
🕕 6am–10pm
Spaces on selected activities are limited, so we recommend booking early.
One day. One community. Let’s get Barrow moving. 💙
What you’ll find here
Barrow Park Leisure Centre is a place for wellbeing, relaxation, and community. It’s where people of all ages and abilities come together to enjoy being active, social and supported.
Our sessions range from calm and restorative to uplifting and energising, helping you build confidence and enjoy taking care of yourself.
However you like to move, in a group, with friends or on your own, we’ll support you to do it your way. Our sessions range from calm and restorative to uplifting and energising, helping you build confidence, feel stronger and enjoy taking care of yourself.
It’s not about perfection, it’s about feeling good and being part of a community that moves together.
Spacious gym area
A calm, welcoming space where you can move, stretch and feel good at your own pace. Designed for users of all ages and abilities, our equipment is accessible to all members.
Group exercise
From gentle to energising, enjoy guided classes that make movement fun and social.
Sports hall
Plenty of room to play, move and connect through sport.
What is BEATS?
Barrow Exercise and Therapy Scheme (BEATS) is designed for patients with long term medical conditions who would benefit from increasing their physical activity. BEATS is a highly supportive and appropriately supervised physical activity and healthy living scheme for patients with long term medical conditions who have been referred to us by medical professionals, and who would benefit from an increase in physical activity.
We want to empower participants to increase their levels of physical activity and take greater control over their health by providing advice, support and training, tailored to the needs of the individual.
Putting community, health and wellness first.
What’s the benefit of being physically active?
Physical activity is extremely important to health and wellbeing and can help in the prevention, treatment, and management of a range of health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, arthritis, obesity and many more conditions. Being active also improves feelings of wellbeing, boosts self-confidence, improves sleep and helps with stress management. And it’s a great way of meeting new people and having fun!
What activities are available?
- Gym programme
- Supervised gym sessions
- Exercise to music
- Pilates
- Yoga
- Specialised classes
- Multi sports sessions
- Swimming
- Aqua aerobics
- Good Boost therapeutic exercise programme
- Health walks