Refurbished Pyramids gym and leisure centre in Southsea hosts open weekend after £4m injection - when

The Pyramids Centre in Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, is hosting the event between July 27 and 28. General manager Alan Higginson said: “We’re so excited to encourage more residents to visit their local leisure centre by giving them this opportunity to come and explore the facilities and activities available at Pyramids for free.

“Our team is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly – they work incredibly hard to inspire visitors of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds across the city to stay active. We hope everyone enjoys what is set to be an incredible weekend.”

The centre’s facilities will be showcased throughout the day. Visitors will be able to access fitness challenges, free health checks and some free-to-attend classes including Family Hip Hop, Body Balance and Circuits.

Children will get to enjoy a bouncy castle, interactive games and a face painting station between 10am and 4pm. Event spaces and swimming facilities were completely transformed between 2020 and 2021. The Pyramids is now home to a spacious and accessible gym, hosting up-to-date gym equipment, an exercise referral service and more than 70 fitness classes a week.

Councillor Steve Pitt, leader of Portsmouth City Council, said: “As a council we work hard to support and encourage healthy lifestyles in all our communities, and consistently promote positive physical health and activity. We have invested nearly £4m into the refurbishment of the Pyramids site, as part of the £20m we've put into sports facilities since 2017.

“We have a strong partnership with BH Live and we are grateful to them for going above and beyond to offer these free activities to our residents. It sounds like it's going to be a fun weekend.”