Leys Pools and Leisure Centre
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Oxford leisure centres mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week with inclusive sessions
Five Oxford leisure centres are expanding neurodiverse-friendly sessions, with growing attendance during inclusive swimming, skating and fitness activities.
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Leys Pools and Leisure Centre opens new interactive Play Corridor
A new Play Corridor at Leys Pool and Leisure Centre aims to encourage movement and family activity through colourful outdoor features and interactive design.
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Oxford leisure centres launch support programme for weight loss medication users
Three Oxford leisure centres are offering tailored exercise guidance for people using GLP-1 weight loss medications to support strength and healthy weight loss.
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Free after-dark walking club launches at Leys Pools to support women this winter
Leys Pools and Leisure Centre has introduced a free after-dark walking club to support This Girl Can’s Let’s Lift the Curfew campaign, encouraging women to stay active during winter. Weekly guided sessions with high-vis clothing are open to everyone.
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Big Open Weekend of free family activities returns to four Oxford leisure centres
The Big Open Weekend returns to Oxford on 11 to 12 October, offering free swimming, skating, and family activities across four leisure centres.
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Leys Pools & Leisure Centre hosts free Splash and Play Weekend for families
Leys Pools & Leisure Centre is launching its first Splash and Play Weekend on 20 to 21 September, with free swimming, soft play, and family activities. The event is open to all, offering a chance to explore the centre’s facilities at no cost.
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Barton Leisure Centre hosts Big Open Day with free activities and gym access
On Saturday, 12 July, Barton Leisure Centre will host a Big Open Day packed with free activities for all ages. Highlights include swimming taster sessions led by qualified instructors, family fun swims, and inflatable pool courses.
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Oxford leisure centres upgrade catering facilities and menus
Barton, Leys Pools, Ferry and Hinksey Leisure Centres, and Oxford Ice Rink, have upgraded their catering facilities and menus to provide a more modern and sustainable experience. Enhancements include Fairtrade-certified coffee and tea, eco-friendly cups, and expanded food and drink offerings.
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Big Splash Weekend brings free swimming lessons to Oxford families
Oxford’s Big Splash Weekend takes place on 07 – 08 June across four local leisure centres: Hinksey Outdoor Pool, Ferry, Leys, and Barton. The event features free swimming lessons, fun family swim sessions, and inflatable obstacle courses.
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Leys Pools unveils exciting new Active Zone for families
Leys Pools and Leisure Centre is launching its new Active Zone on 05 April, offering an exciting space for children and families. The zone includes a Soft Play area for kids under 12, featuring slides, sensory elements, and an Oxford-themed design.
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Oxford‘s leisure centres join charity drive to collect books for underprivileged children
From 07 to 31 October, the trust’s five centres across Oxford will host a charity book drive so the local community can donate good-quality children’s books, which can then be distributed to children across the UK who cannot afford their own books.
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Ferry Leisure Centre swimming pool to remain closed until mid-November
The pool, which closed at the end of July, will remain closed for the initial task of installing heat pumps as part of decarbonisation works to be carried out in the plant room.
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Oxford City Council investing to make leisure centres greener
A project will see gas boilers at the leisure centre swimming pools replaced with heat pumps that transfer heat from the air or water, which will cut carbon emissions by around 21%.
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Oxford’s public leisure centres reopen to the public
Oxford’s public leisure centres reopened to customers on 12 April when government restrictions on outdoor sport and leisure facilities were lifted
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Leisure centres in Oxford getting ready to reopen on 12 April
Public leisure centres in Oxford are getting ready to welcome back customers from 12 April, when lockdown restrictions on leisure centres are expected to be lifted.