Codsall Leisure Centre

16/09/2026

🏊‍♀️🏋️‍♂️🚴 National Fitness Day is here!

Today is all about celebrating the benefits of being active. Whether it's a swim, a gym session, an exercise class or simply moving more throughout the day, every movement counts.

Being active can improve your health, support your wellbeing and boost your mood.

Why not take a positive step for your health today and visit your local leisure centre?
👉 https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/sports-and-fitness
Ukactive

15/09/2026

Tomorrow marks Ukactive National Fitness Day and it’s the perfect reminder to make time for your health and wellbeing 🧘

Whether you enjoy the gym, swimming or exercise and wellbeing classes, our leisure centres can help you get moving!

National Fitness Day is all about celebrating the benefits of movement.
❤️ Improve heart health
❤️ Maintain a healthy weight and reduce fat
❤️ Lower blood pressure and cholesterol
❤️ Reduce risks of developing diseases
❤️ Strengthens muscles, bones and joints
❤️ Boosts energy, mood and self esteem
❤️ Reduces anxiety and depression
❤️ Promotes sleep

Small steps can make a big difference. This National Fitness Day, why not try something new, return to a favourite activity or make a fresh start with your fitness routine?
👉To find out what’s on visit https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/sports-and-fitness

11/09/2026

💦 October Half-Term Aquatic Courses 💦

Could you become a qualified lifeguard this October half term?

🛟 National Pool Lifeguard courses are running from 26 to 31 October at Cheslyn Hay, Wombourne and Penkridge Leisure Centres.
ℹ️ Candidates must be aged 16 or over and competent swimmers.
Contact your nearest centre to find out more or enrol.

🏊‍♀️ Interested in supporting children as they learn to swim?

🏊‍♀️ Our Aquatic Helper Course is taking place at Codsall Leisure Centre on 28 October, from 10am to 4pm. The course is suitable for anyone aged 14 or over and costs £65. Contact Codsall Leisure Centre to enrol.

Centre contacts:
Cheslyn Hay 01922 417790
Codsall 01902 844032
Penkridge 01785 714152
Wombourne 01902 898202

11/09/2026

🔔 Important Notice for Codsall Leisure Centre Visitors 🔔

📅 On Thursday 24 September and Thursday 1 October, Codsall Community High School is hosting events from 5.30pm to 8pm. A large number of visitors are expected, which will affect leisure centre services and parking availability.

Leisure Centre Schedule:
✅ Leisure centre activities and facilities will remain open until 5.30pm.
✅ Swimming lessons will run as normal up to and including the 5pm–5.30pm lesson.
❎ Lessons from 5.30pm onwards will be cancelled, and fees for affected lessons will be adjusted accordingly.
❎ 5.30pm–8pm: The leisure centre and car park will be closed.

📣 From 8pm: Leisure centre services and parking will return to normal ‼️

Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

08/09/2026

Stay Strong with Friendly Support in Your Community 💙

The Stay Strong Service offers free, friendly and holistic support to help people stay independent, active and connected.

Whether you're looking to:
✅ Improve your strength, balance and mobility
✅ Discover local wellbeing and physical activity opportunities
✅ Build confidence and stay capable at home
✅ Meet new people and stay connected in your community

The Stay Strong team is here to help.
📞 For more information, contact the Live Well Link Workers on: 07483 628749 or 07483 628747

07/09/2026

Funding available for community groups and businesses!

Do you have an idea that could benefit your local community or help your business grow?

Funding is available across South Staffordshire!

Community groups can apply for grants from £1,000 to £10,000, while local businesses can apply for grants from £1,000 to £7,000.
Find out more, check if you are eligible and apply:

A new £1.5 million Community and Business Investment Fund has launched to support projects that improve local areas, strengthen communities, and help businesses thrive across South Staffordshire

03/09/2026

Have your say and win! 🎉
Did you or your family take part in any of our school holiday activities this summer?

We're inviting customers to complete our short School Holiday Activities Survey and tell us what you enjoyed and how we can improve future holiday programmes.
✅ Free to complete
✅ Takes just a few minutes
✅ Closes on 7 September
Leave your email address at the end of the survey for the chance to win one month's free membership!

Your feedback will help shape future activities across our leisure centres.
Thank you for taking part.

👉https://engage.sstaffs.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/school-holiday-activities-feedback-form

01/09/2026

ℹ️ Customer update: Codsall Leisure Centre refurbishment

Following our earlier announcement, we are sharing further information about the refurbishment programme beginning at Codsall Leisure Centre on 7th September 2026.

1️⃣The first phase will focus on the reception area and pool changing facilities.

✅The pool changing rooms will receive new flooring, lighting, vanity units, sanitary facilities and lockers, together with full redecoration.

✅The reception area will also be upgraded with new flooring and lighting, a new reception desk, a revised layout and redecoration.

📅 We anticipate that the first phase of the refurbishment which is the works to upgrade the wet side changing rooms will be completed by the end of February 2027. We will keep customers updated as the programme progresses. See below for full details.

The swimming pool will remain OPEN throughout the works. Public swimming sessions and swimming lessons will continue as normal.

ℹ️ Please note the following temporary arrangements during the first phase:

✅ Temporary reception
▶️A temporary reception will be located at the front of the building.
▶️Payments will be by card only; unfortunately, cash cannot be accepted.

✅ Pool arrangements
▶️All public swimming sessions and swimming lessons will continue to run as normal.
▶️The existing pool changing rooms, showers and lockers will be unavailable.
▶️Swimmers should arrive swim-ready and follow the guidance below.

✅ Swimming guidance
▶️Where possible, please arrive swim-ready, with your swimwear already on underneath your clothing as this will help to ensure a fast and smooth transition between swimming sessions.
▶️Temporary male and female changing rooms will be available for customers to use.
▶️Lockers will not be available, so please leave valuables at home and keep any essential belongings with you.
▶️Please bring all belongings with you and store them safely on the poolside during your session, helping to keep the changing areas clear and your belongings as safe as possible.
▶️After swimming, you may use the temporary male and female changing rooms to dry off, remove wet swimwear and change into warm, dry clothing. Showers will not be available. ▶️Alternatively, you may dry off and leave wearing a dry robe.
▶️For privacy and safety, changing or un******ng on the poolside is not permitted.

🚾 Toilet facilities
▶️Temporary toilets will be available outside the front of the building.
▶️Where possible, please use toilet facilities before travelling to the centre.

⏰ Please allow a little extra time on your first visit to become familiar with the temporary access routes.

These arrangements are necessary so the refurbishment can be completed safely while the swimming pool remains open.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and cooperation

29/08/2026

We are closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday 31st August. Back open as normal on Tuesday 1st September.

27/08/2026

Refurbishment of Codsall Leisure Centre.

A refurbishment programme will begin on 7 September 2026. The works will include the reception area and pool changing facilities.

The pool changing rooms will be refurbished with new flooring, lighting, vanity units, sanitary facilities and lockers, alongside redecoration. The reception area will also be refurbished with new flooring, lighting, a new reception desk, a revised layout and redecoration.

The swimming pool will remain open throughout the works, with public swimming sessions and swimming lessons continuing as normal.

During the first phase of the refurbishment:
Temporary reception
• Located at the front of the building
• Card payments only—unfortunately, no cash will be accepted

Pool arrangements
• The pool- public swimming sessions and swimming lessons remain open as normal
• Pool changing rooms, showers and lockers will be unavailable
• Swimmers must arrive swim- ready and follow the 'Robe and Go' guidance below

Toilet facilities
• Temporary toilets will be located outside the front of the building
• Where possible, please use toilet facilities before travelling to the centre

Swimmers: Dry changing space will be available during this phase. However, pool changing rooms, showers and lockers will be unavailable, so swimmers should arrive swim-ready and use the temporary poolside changing arrangements.

Customers should wear suitable outer clothing or a changing robe over swimwear when arriving and leaving the centre. After swimming, swimmers will be able to towel dry in temporary changing arrangements before leaving the centre. Changing or un******ng on poolside will not be permitted.

Please allow a little extra time on your first visit while you familiarise yourself with the temporary access routes.

These temporary arrangements are needed so the works can be carried out safely while the swimming pool remains open. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.