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If you are aged 66 or over you can get fit for free in NL Active facilities.

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The main swimming pool at Ancholme Leisure Centre will be temporarily closed to allow for urgent and complex repair work. Find updates and further information here.

Pensioners, or anyone aged 16+ with a learning disability, in North Lincolnshire can get active with two-months FREE access to the gym, swimming and virtual fitness classes in NL Active leisure facilities.  

North Lincolnshire residents aged 66+ (or aged 16+ with a learning disability) are encouraged to get moving to improve their health and wellbeing by signing up for a free two-month off peak NL Active membership that will enable them to workout in the gym, swim, and attend Les Mills Virtual classes during off-peak periods. 

Available to redeem until March 2026, the offer will support North Lincolnshire Council’s aim to keep residents safe and well by encouraging people to become more physically active and improve their health and wellbeing.  

In addition to the two-month off peak free membership there will also be Fit for Free taster activities such as racket sports and walking sports timetabled throughout the year that will give residents additional opportunities to get active, meet new people, and try new things.  

See below for how to redeem this great offer!

Participating NL Active facilities and offer

Participating NL Active facilities

The core off peak times are Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm (Winterton Gym 9am to 11am) but sites may also add additional Fit for Free sessions if their programming allows. The full timetable of Fit for Free activities can be found at the bottom of this section.

NL Active Ancholme

  • Gym, swimming, and Les Mills Virtual fitness classes (please note that the main pool at Ancholme Leisure Centre is currently closed for repairs, but the smaller pool remains open as normal)
  • Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm

NL Active Axholme North

  • Gym and swimming
  • Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm

NL Active Baysgarth

  • Gym and swimming
  • Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm

NL Active Epworth

  • Gym and Les Mills Virtual fitness classes
  • Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm

NL Active Riddings

  • Gym and swimming
  • Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm

NL Active The Pods

  • Gym, swimming, and Les Mills Virtual fitness classes
  • Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm

NL Active Winterton

  • Gym
  • Monday to Friday, 9am to 11am

Find our pool and group fitness timetables on our website.

I'm aged 66+

If you’re aged 66+ you can sign up for two-months off peak access to NL Active facilities by joining online or by visiting any of the participating centres and bringing proof of:

  • North Lincolnshire residency
  • Proof that you are in receipt of a state pension

I'm aged 16+ and have a learning disability

If you’re aged 16+ and have a learning disability you can sign up for two-months off peak access to NL Active facilities by visiting any of the participating centres and bringing proof of:

  • North Lincolnshire residency
  • Proof of receiving disability-related benefits (e.g., Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
  • Or an Education Health and Care Plan
  • Or a letter from a healthcare professional (GP, specialist, or social worker)

We have a programme of activities that are designed for adults with learning disabilities that you can take part in during your free two month membership, and that you can continue to pay and join in with when your two months has ended. The current programme is:

Movement to Music

  • Monday, 11.45am to 12.45pm, Riddings Community Hub

Rebound Therapy

  • Monday, 1pm to 3.30pm, The Pods
  • Tuesday, 9.30am to 12noon, The Pods

Archery

  • Tuesday, 12.30pm to 1.30pm, The Pods
  • Tuesday, 1.30pm to 2.30pm, The Pods

Low Impact Gym 

  • Thursday, 11.30am to 12.30pm, The Pods

Racket Sports

  • Friday, 1.10pm to 2.10pm, The Pods

Team Games / Multi Sports

  • Friday, 2.15pm to 3.15pm, The Pods

If you’d like to attend any of these sessions just turn up on the day and go to the reception desk to get booked in.

I'm already a NL Active member

As a valued existing NL Active member we’re delighted to let you know that you’ll also benefit from this great offer!

If you’re aged 66+ and a Direct Debit customer we’ll be suspending your monthly payments for two months (June and July 2025), and if you pay annually we’ll add two extra months to the end of your current membership, so you too can enjoy your membership completely free of charge.

Fitness+ member

Direct Debit customers will have your membership payments suspended for two months, and annual payers will have two months added onto the end of your membership. You’ll still be able to access all activities and facilities as normal during the suspension period or added months.

Active Gym member

Direct Debit customers will have your membership payments suspended for two months, and annual payers will have two months added onto the end of your membership. You’ll still be able to access the gym as normal, but you’ll also be able to swim and attend virtual classes during off-peak hours (11am to 3pm Monday to Friday) for two months.

Active Swim member

Direct Debit customers will have your membership payments suspended for two months, and annual payers will have two months added onto the end of your membership. You’ll still be able to swim as normal, but you’ll also be able to access the gym and attend virtual classes during off-peak hours (11am to 3pm Monday to Friday) for two months.

If you have any questions please contact memberships@northlincs.gov.uk

I'm currently on the Exercise Referral programme

If you’re currently on our Exercise Referral programme you can take advantage of this offer after your current 12-week block has ended. This offer will run until 31 March 2026, so you have plenty of time to redeem your two-month Fit for Free access. Speak to your assigned activator or the front of house team to get your two-month free access set up to coincide with the end of your current 12-week block.

Find out more about our programme to support people with underlying medical conditions on our Exercise Referral page.

Do I need to have a gym induction?

If you have an underlying health condition or you’re not used to working out in a gym you’ll need to have an induction. During your induction a qualified Health & Fitness Assistant will show you around the gym and demonstrate how to use each piece of equipment and they’ll design a personal fitness programme for you to help you achieve your goals. The induction is free of charge and can be booked by speaking to the front of house team at reception.

Terms and conditions

  • This offer runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
  • This offer can only be redeemed once per person.
  • The offer includes off peak access to the gym, swimming (casual and lane swimming only) and Les Mills Virtual fitness classes. See the participating NL Active facilities section above for details of activities and hours at each centre.
  • Occasionally we will add additional Fit for Free activities that you can access during your two-month membership. These will be advertised on this page and will need to be booked at the centre.
  • The Fit for Free offer can only be redeemed in person at participating centres and proof of age and circumstance will need to be seen to redeem the offer.
  • The two-month free access won’t be able to be suspended or paused once the two-months have started.
  • Active Exercise Referral customers will need to wait until the end of their current 12-week block before redeeming the offer.
  • The Fit for Free offer can’t be used in conjunction with any other offer.
  • By signing up to the Fit for Free offer you agree to abide by the NL Active centre rules.
  • This offer is only available to North Lincolnshire residents and proof of address will be required.
  • Upgrade your Fit for Free membership an Active Fitness+, Gym of Swim within 1 month of it ending and pay no joining fee (saving £20)
  • When joining the Fitness+, Active Gym or Active Swim membership package additional terms and conditions apply. A copy of these will be given to you on joining.

Get in touch

If you require further information on NL Active or would like to speak to someone, please call us on 01724 291900.