Community
Community Activities at Active Blackpool
Looking for ways to get more active, improve your wellbeing or connect with others in your community? Active Blackpool offers a wide range of programmes and services to help people of all ages and abilities lead healthier, happier lives.
Whether you want to get moving, build confidence, make positive lifestyle changes, discover new activities or find support that’s right for you, we’re here to help.
Explore the programmes below and find out how you can get involved.
Active Communities
Want to meet new people, try new activities and feel more connected to your community?
Our Active Communities programme brings people together through a range of local activities designed to support health, wellbeing and social connection.
Active Families
Looking for support to help your family make healthier lifestyle choices?
Our Active Families Health Programme helps families build healthy habits, become more active and make positive changes that can last a lifetime.
Active Travel
Interested in making everyday journeys healthier, greener and more active?
Our Active Travel programme provides support, activities and advice to help you walk, wheel and cycle more often for work, school and leisure.
Our Locations
Palatine Leisure Centre
Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre
Blackpool Sports Centre
Common Edge Community Sports Village
View our timetables and book activities
Booking is easy on our Active Blackpool App, just choose the site you want to visit, select make a booking and choose your activity.
Timetables
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Make bookings, check timetables and find out more about what you can do at Active Blackpool.
Find out about memberships and join
Check out all the different membership options available and make the right choice for you.
Memberships
Walking Cricket in Blackpool
Discover the benefits of walking cricket and walking sports in Blackpool. Get active at your own pace, meet new people and enjoy a friendly, low-impact team sport.
Work out with friends at Active Blackpool
Exercise classes are a great way to stay active, as working out with a group of like-minded people is sure to keep you motivated, whichever form of fitness you choose.
Bev’s Story
Bev shares how Active Blackpool transformed her health, fitness and confidence, from struggling with mobility to becoming fitter than ever through expert support and community.
Blackpool’s Summer of Cycling
Join us to celebrate the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women coming to town with a summer of free cycling fun in Blackpool!
Top five fitness classes for the over-50s in Blackpool
Exercise for the over-50s isn’t about slowing down – it’s about being active in the right way for long term health!
We’re upgrading your Gym at Moor Park!
We've got big plans for improving your Gym at Moor Park.
Let us tell you all about them!
Improving our exercise referral pathway
At Active Blackpool, our mission is simple: to help people live healthier, more active lives, in ways that feel welcoming, supportive and achievable, so we've been working with residents and partners to take a closer look at how we can improve our Exercise Referral Pathway
Customer voices: Gerry
After enjoying celebrations for his 80th birthday with us, customer Gerry shared his fond memories of his time as a member of Active Blackpool.
Price Increases from 1 April 2026
There will be an increase to some of our membership and pay-as-you-go prices in April 2026 which we want to ensure you are aware of.
Active Wellbeing Suite update at Moor Park
We're bringing the latest Innerva equipment to your Active Wellbeing Suite at Moor Park.
Introducing Hydrohex
We're bringing a new Virtual Aqua class to Palatine, allowing us to offer you more options for exercising in the water.
New Booking Cancellation and Refund Policy
We've been working on systems to improve class availability and reduce non attendance. We'd love to tell you more about our new booking cancellation policy and how it could affect you.
Checking in for your pre-booked classes is now easier than ever
We know that sometimes when you come in to the can for your class, reception can be busy, so we've been working on a new way that you can check in to make sure you are recorded as attending.
Our team come Highly Commended!
Providing opportunities for every one in Blackpool to be active is at the heart of what we do at Active Blackpool and no-one exemplifies this more the Dave Rohman. Let us tell you why!
Building Confidence and Coordination: The Benefits of Gymnastics for Kids
If you’re on the lookout for an activity that is not only fun, but an all-round engaging experience, you should consider gymnastics classes for kids.
Active Blackpool Staff complete GLP-1 training course
We're investing in our staff with GLP-1 training so they can support more members on their health and wellbeing journey
From HIIT to Yoga: How to choose the right fitness class for your goals
Whether you’re new to exercise, returning to fitness, or looking to try a new group class, Active Blackpool can help.
Why Swimming Lessons for Kids are a Lifelong Investment: Start with Learn2Swim
Enrolling your child in a structured swim programme helps them develop essential water safety habits from an early age. Even the most basic skills including floating or treading water can dramatically reduce the risk of drowning.
Gameday Launches at Blackpool Sports Centre
Join us on Thursday 28 August to celebrate our new EGYM kit and the introduction of Gameday and Open Mode at Blackpool Sports Centre.
The Gym at Palatine is NOW OPEN — Bigger, Better, Stronger!
We're back…..come and see the changes and improvements we've made to your gym at Palatine!
Gym disruption at Palatine Leisure Centre will be well worth it – we promise!
Stay informed about temporary gym disruptions at Palatine Leisure Centre. Check for updates on facility availability and plan your visit accordingly.
How to organise the perfect children’s party with Active Blackpool
We love putting on a children’s party here at Active Blackpool – it’s a wonderful opportunity to see youngsters having great fun and being active at the same time.
Get Out, Get Active Report Update
Recent report celebrates the success of GOGA funding across England.
Get Out Get Active recently released their latest impact report, which showed thousands of people across the UK have been given the opportunity to be active thanks to the programme.
Everything you could possibly need to be more active more often!
The NHS recommends that adults should do some form of physical activity every day, but even if you don’t, exercising just once or twice a week can reduce the risk of heart disease or a stroke.
Be boulder! Scale the heights of exhilarating sport
Are you ready to elevate your fitness routine – not to mention the adrenaline and fun factor?
Ace your game!
Anyone for tennis? That particular question hails from a time when the sport was mainly the preserve of private country clubs and stately homes with their own courts.
Unleash your inner athlete and sprint to glory!
Get up and running with Active Blackpool’s state-of-the-art outdoor track facilities