Unwrapping the Arena programme

Mon 16 Mar 2015
We’re thrilled to announce more details of our unwrapping the Arena programme.
From Friday 20 March, anyone can drop into the Arena* to visit the café and find out more about what’s on offer. The gym will be open to members and pay-as-you-go users (subject to an induction/familiarisation) from this date. Not a member yet? You still have time to sign up.
A highlight of the programme will be our FREE Open Weekend, taking place on 28-29 March between the hours of 10am and 4pm. During the open weekend our gym will be available to our memebers between 10am and 6pm. This will be a great opportunity for each and everyone to come along, have a tour, watch demonstrations and give certain activities a go. The weekend will be ‘a programme of two halves’ with the Saturday featuring a sporting exhibition programme and the Sunday featuring a cycling exhibition programme. See our Open Weekend event page for more details.
Read on for more details of the unwrap programme - bookings will be available at reception and over the phone (01332 640011) from Friday 20 March. We look forward to seeing you all at the Arena!
* Entry fee of £1 applies to non-members and those not taking part in an activity, which can be redeemed against drinks purchased from Café 42. During our Open Weekend the fee does not apply.
Friday 20 March – Sunday 12 April
Opening hours
Daily 7am-9pm, except on Bank Holidays (7am – 7pm) and during our Open Weekend on 28 & 29 March (10am-6pm).
Gym
Daily 7am-9pm, except on Bank Holidays (7am – 7pm) and during our Open Weekend on 28 & 29 March (10am-6pm).
Café 42
Daily 9am-7pm, except on Bank Holidays (7am – 7pm) and during our Open Weekend on 28 & 29 March (10am-5pm).
Cycle track
FREE Taster sessions
Saturday 21 & Thursday 26 March and Thursday 2 & Saturday 4 April - 10am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm
Bookable in person or over the phone (01332 640011) from Friday 20 March - very limited availability.
Available from Monday 6 April
Bookable 4 weeks in advance over the phone (01332 640011) or in person at reception.
Sports infield
Badminton courts
Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 March, Wednesday 25 - Friday 27 March, Tuesday 31 March
Bookable 7 days in advance.
Monday 23 March
Full infield programme
From Thursday 2 April.
Bookable 7 days in advance.
Group exercise
Wattbike taster sessions (30 minutes)
Tuesday 24 - Friday 27 March at 7:15am, 12:30pm and 6pm
Monday 20 - Tuesday 31 March at 7:15am, 12:30pm and 6pm
Wednesday 1 April at 7:15am, 12:30pm and 6pm
Thursday 2 - Friday 3 April at 7:15am and 12:30pm
Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 April at 7:15am, 12:30pm and 6pm
Monday 6 - Tuesday 7 April at 7:15am and 12:30pm
Wednesday 8 - Thursday 9 April at 7:15am, 12:30pm and 6pm
Sunday 12 April at 7:15am, 12:30pm and 6pm
Wattbike taster sessions are bookable 7 days in advance either over the phone (01332 640011) or in person at the reception.
Join a Wattbike Instructor for a 30 minute taster session during our open weekend (28-29 March) where you will learn about how the Wattbike works, view and improve your pedalling technique via the Polar View and experience the real ride feel whilst viewing all of your data on the big screen. To find out more and to book please visit Wattbike website.
Our programme starts from Wednesday 1 April - see our programme page for details, the programme will grow and evolve from this point. We're keen to get your feedback and ideas - use our contact form to get in touch.
Bookable online 7 days in advance.
From Monday 13 April
Opening hours
Monday – Friday, 6am – 10pm
Weekends, 7am – 9pm
Gym
Monday – Friday, 6am – 10pm
Weekends, 7am – 9pm
Café 42
Daily, 9am – 8pm
Cycle track, infield and group exercise
Standard programmes continues.