Big Open Day - October 2025

Schedule

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 08:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Diamond Place, Summertown, OX2 7DP Oxford, United Kingdom | Oxford, EN

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Join us for our Big Open Weekend on Saturday 11th October 2025
Enjoy FREE activities, taster sessions, classes, friendly advice, special offers and more!
Come and take a look around, try various activities and meet our fantastic team – they will be on hand to answer all of your enquiries.
You don’t have to be a member of our leisure centre or have visited us before to get involved in our Big Open Day, so why not bring your friends and family along too?
Please check the booking details for activities below - some need booking in advance.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Big Open Day hours:
Saturday 11th October: 8am - 6pm
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Free Swimming Taster Lessons -
These lessons are designed to build confidence and introduce essential water skills in a fun and supportive environment, perfect for anyone new to swimming. These sessions are a great chance to dive in, learn new techniques, and enjoy our pool - exclusively free for the weekend!
Saturday 11th October:
12.30pm - 1pm: Non-swimmers (3-5 years)
1pm - 1.30pm: Non-swimmer (5+ years)
1.30pm - 2pm: Beginners (5+ years)
2pm - 2.30pm: Adult Beginners
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Kid's Activities -
Free Bouncy Castle:
Let your little ones jump, bounce, and play on our bouncy castle on our Big Open Day! Bring your energy and get ready to have a blast!
1pm - 4pm in the Main Hall (Saturday 11th October)
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Swimming Activities -
Free Inflatable Session:
Saturday 11th October: 3pm - 4pm
Ready to bounce, slide, and splash? Come join us for a free inflatable fun session in the pool - perfect for kids aged 8 and up! Whether you're racing your friends or just seeing how long you can stay on without falling off, it's all about having a blast!
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To find out more about our Big Open Day, visit our page here: https://www.oxfordcityleisure.com/ferry-leisure-centre/open-weekend/
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Diamond Place, Summertown, OX2 7DP Oxford, United Kingdom, Oxford, United Kingdom

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