Active Lifestyles Stroud

13/09/2026

⭐ There's still time to celebrate National Fitness Day with a FREE 10-day all-inclusive membership trial with us! ⭐

Your 10-day trial starts from the day you register and gives you access to:
✅ Unlimited gym access
✅ Unlimited fitness classes*
✅ Swimming access
✅ A free gym induction
*Subject to availability and booking requirements.

👉 Please note that a gym induction must be completed before using the gym facilities. However, you are welcome to use the swimming pool and attend fitness classes before your induction takes place.

To take advantage of this offer, simply call your local centre or visit reception and speak to one of our advisors, who will be happy to get you signed up.

One free trial per person.*

📞 Phone: 01453 766771
✉️ Email: [email protected]
📍 Address: Active Lifestyles Stroud Stratford Road, Stroud GL5 4AF

12/09/2026

💦 Who's joining us for a dip in our Lido this weekend? ☀️

Here's our sessions this weekend!

📅 Saturday
9:30am-10:55am - Lane swimming
11:00am-2:00pm - Public swimming
2:30pm-5:30pm - Public swimming
5:45pm-6:45pm- Lane swimming

📅 Sunday
10:00am-10:55am - Lane swimming
11:00am-2:00pm - Public swimming
2:30pm-5:30pm - Public swimming
5:45pm-6:45pm - Lane swimming

We can't wait to see you there! 🤩

🔗 https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/centres/active-lifestyles-lido/

10/09/2026

👉 Looking for something to do tonight? Join us for Sip Dip & Paint for an evening of relaxation and creativity (don’t fancy the dip? No problem - just join us for Sip & Paint instead!) 🎨 🏊

🌦️ Painting will be taking place in our cosy cafe if there’s rain at the time of the event, so don’t worry about getting your paint brushes wet!

🎨🖌️ Sip, Dip & Paint

Looking for a creative night out? Join us for a relaxed and fun painting session that's perfect for complete beginners and experienced artists alike!
✨ 30 minute relaxing outdoor swim
✨ 2-hour guided painting experience
✨ Prosecco or soft drinks provided
✨ Step-by-step instruction throughout
✨ All materials provided
✨ Take home a piece of artwork you'll be proud of

The subject for the evening is always a surprise! 🤫
Every session is designed to be achievable and enjoyable for everyone.

Come along, unwind, get creative, and discover what you can achieve with a paintbrush in hand!

👉 Find out more about the event here: https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/paint-sip-with-hannah-paints-pictures/

🎟️ Book your place: strouddistrictcouncil.legendonlineservices.co.uk/enterprise/bookingscentre/membertimetable ?LocationIds=2022&SearchDate=2026-09-10&ResourceScheduleId=384261
📞Call: 01453 766771
✉️ Email: [email protected]

Tag a friend you'd love to bring along! 👇🎨💙

10/09/2026

Why it's so important that your child learns to swim 💦

Swimming is an essential life skill, and we're taking a deep dive into the reasons why it's so important.

🛟 Drowning prevention - this is the number one reason why learning to swim is so important. Being able to swim can make the difference between a child being able to get safely out of water, or getting into serious danger.

❤️ Widely accessible - swimming is an activity that is widely accessible to children of any age or ability, and is more accessible for children with additional needs than almost any other sport.

👉 Health benefits - swimming is great for your child for a number of reasons. It helps the development of their muscular and cardiovascular systems, improves strength and flexibility, and boosts mood and mental wellbeing.

⛵ Water-based activities - there are a number of activities that are only accessible to children who are able to swim, including kayaking, canoeing, surfing and sailing. Teaching your child to swim can open up numerous sporting opportunities for them.

These are just some of the benefits of teaching your child to swim. If you'd like to find out more about our Learn to Swim programme at Stroud, head over to our website or speak to a member of our team.

https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/swimming/swimming-lessons/

09/09/2026

⭐ To celebrate National Fitness Day, we're offering a FREE 10-day all-inclusive membership trial! Valid from 14 - 20 September 2026 ⭐

Your 10-day trial starts from the day you register and gives you access to:
✅ Unlimited gym access
✅ Unlimited fitness classes*
✅ Swimming access
✅ A free gym induction
*Subject to availability and booking requirements.

👉 Please note that a gym induction must be completed before using the gym facilities. However, you are welcome to use the swimming pool and attend fitness classes before your induction takes place.

To take advantage of this offer, simply call your local centre or visit reception and speak to one of our advisors, who will be happy to get you signed up.
One free trial per person.*

📞 Phone: 01453 766771
✉️ Email: [email protected]
📍 Address: Active Lifestyles Stroud Stratford Road, Stroud GL5 4AF

09/09/2026

What if your last Saturday night of September looked nothing like you expected? 🍃

By late September, you can feel the season beginning to turn.

The evenings are drawing in, there's a definite chill creeping into the air, and those long, light summer Saturdays suddenly feel a little further away.

So perhaps your final Saturday evening of September calls for something a little unexpected. Floating on warm water while singing bowls, chimes and gentle sounds travel around Stroud Swimming Pool. No lengths to swim. No pace to keep. Just the water supporting you while sound fills the space around you. ✨

If you've never experienced a Sound Bath before, you don't need to know what to expect. Perhaps that's part of the reason to try it. Come on your own, bring your partner or make it a rather different Saturday evening with a friend.

📍 Stroud Swimming Pool, Stratford Road
🗓️ Saturday 26 September 2026 ( Open and welcoming to everyone )
🕗 8:00–9:00 PM

✨Summer may be disappearing, but your evenings don't have to become predictable.

Buy now 👉 https://tixfox.co/e/floating-soundbath-092626

08/09/2026

Last chance to book your space on this fantastic event! 👇

🎨🖌️ Sip, Dip & Paint

Looking for a creative night out? Join us for a relaxed and fun painting session that's perfect for complete beginners and experienced artists alike!
✨ 30 minute relaxing outdoor swim
✨ 2-hour guided painting experience
✨ Prosecco or soft drinks provided
✨ Step-by-step instruction throughout
✨ All materials provided
✨ Take home a piece of artwork you'll be proud of

The subject for the evening is always a surprise! 🤫
Every session is designed to be achievable and enjoyable for everyone.

Come along, unwind, get creative, and discover what you can achieve with a paintbrush in hand!

👉 Find out more about the event here: https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/paint-sip-with-hannah-paints-pictures/

🎟️ Book your place: strouddistrictcouncil.legendonlineservices.co.uk/enterprise/bookingscentre/membertimetable ?LocationIds=2022&SearchDate=2026-09-10&ResourceScheduleId=384261
📞Call: 01453 766771
✉️ Email: [email protected]

Tag a friend you'd love to bring along! 👇🎨💙

07/09/2026

🏊‍♂️ The many benefits of swimming in a lido 🏊‍♂️

Today we're taking a moment to talk about the variety of mental and physical benefits of swimming in our stunning lido at Active Lifestyles Stroud

🧠 Mental & Emotional Benefits
Boosts mood and mental clarity: Exercising outdoors in daylight naturally increases serotonin levels, helping to reduce stress and anxiety.
Encourages mindfulness: The rhythmic nature of swimming, combined with looking up at the open sky or trees, creates a deeply calming, meditative state.
Fosters a sense of community: Lidos serve as vibrant social hubs with a passionate regular crowd, offering a welcoming environment that combats loneliness.

💪 Physical Health Benefits
Provides a low-impact, full-body workout: Water supports your weight, taking pressure off your joints while providing natural resistance that strengthens muscles and improves cardio health.
Enhances immune function: Regular immersion in cold water triggers white blood cell production, helping your body fight off illnesses.
Improves circulation and skin health: Cold water swimming constricts skin pores and blood vessels, which pumps blood to your vital organs and improves overall circulation.
Burns more calories: When swimming in cold water, your body has to work harder to maintain its core temperature, which naturally increases your metabolic rate and calorie burn.

Enjoy all of these benefits and so many more in our beautiful lido this week - visit our website to discover out opening times and sessions. ☀️

👉 https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/centres/active-lifestyles-lido/

06/09/2026

How swimming can help lower stress in your life 🏊‍♀️

Did you know that swimming is an amazing way to lower stress? Here's why!

💦 Swimming is a physical workout that triggers your brain to release endorphins and serotonin, which naturally lift your mood and block negative feelings.
❤️ Regular aerobic exercise in the water helps reduce cortisol, which is your body's main stress hormone.
☁️ The water supports your weight, taking pressure off your joints and letting tight muscles stretch and relax.
🌬️ Rhythmic breathing acts like meditation, slowing your heart rate and calming your nervous system.
📱 You cannot use a phone or computer in the pool, giving your brain a forced break from screens and outside noise

Take a dip, feel amazing - join us for a swim this week at our fabulous pools at Stroud. 💦

https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/swimming/active-lifestyles-aquatics/

04/09/2026

👉 Updated Lido Opening Times - Commencing Monday 7th September ☀️

With the summer holidays coming to an end, here's our opening times for the remained of the season.

📅 Monday, Wednesday & Friday:
1:30pm-2:25pm - Lane swimming
2:30pm-5:30pm - Public swimming
5:45pm-7:00pm - Lane swimming

📅 Tuesday & Thursday
7:00am-9:00am - Lane swimming
1:30pm-2:25pm - Lane swimming
2:30pm-5:30pm - Public swimming
5:45pm-7:00pm - Lane swimming

📅 Saturday
9:30am-10:55am - Lane swimming
11:00am-2:00pm - Public swimming
2:30pm-5:30pm - Public swimming
5:45pm-6:45pm- Lane swimming

📅 Sunday
10:00am-10:55am - Lane swimming
11:00am-2:00pm - Public swimming
2:30pm-5:30pm - Public swimming
5:45pm-6:45pm - Lane swimming

Please note: the Baby Pool will be open during Public Swimming sessions. 💦

We can't wait to see you at the lido soon! 🤩

https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/centres/active-lifestyles-lido/