Carn Brea Leisure Centre to Offer Free Classes and Swimming for Over-55

Carn Brea Leisure Centre in Redruth is offering those aged 55 and over the chance to take part in free swimming and exercise sessions from September 2025, as part of Active Cornwall’s Live Longer Better: Healthy Ageing in Cornwall programme.

The leisure centre is launching two fully funded programmes designed to help people get moving, meet new people, and boost their health and happiness — all without cost.

Free 3-Month Swimming Memberships

A limited number of free three-month swimming memberships are available exclusively for over-55s.

Swimming is described as being gentle on the joints, helping to build strength, improve confidence and mobility, while also offering a calming, stress-relieving way to exercise with friends and family.

Spaces are limited, and those interested are encouraged to enquire as soon as possible by emailing sbeech@cblc.co.uk.

Free Weekly Exercise Classes and Café Social

Starting on Wednesday 3rd September 2025, Carn Brea will also run free exercise classes for over-55s once a week for 12 weeks.

Each session will vary, combining classes from the current timetable with activities focusing on areas key to healthy ageing, such as strength, stability, mobility, coordination, balance, and cardiovascular fitness.

After every class, participants can enjoy a free hot drink in the café, creating an opportunity for conversation and connection.

The classes will take place from 9am to 10am every Wednesday for the 12-week period, beginning on 3rd September. To find out more, email cgrady@cblc.co.uk.

“Body and Mind”

A spokesperson for Carn Brea Leisure Centre said:

“We’re passionate about encouraging more people to stay active to improve health and wellbeing, as well as highlighting that the social side is just as powerful. A chat over coffee can lift your mood just as much as a workout boosts your fitness. These activities are about feeling better in body and mind, to give more people the boost to stay active and connected long term. At Carn Brea LC we aim to accommodate for every demographic in the community and we are pleased to launch these two programmes to the centre, getting people active is one of our main focuses no matter your age, activity levels or your ability we aim to offer something for all.”

The programme is due to start in the week commencing 1st September 2025 at Carn Brea Leisure Centre, Station Road, Pool, Redruth, TR15 3QS.

About Live Longer Better: Healthy Ageing in Cornwall

These activities are funded and supported by Active Cornwall as part of the Live Longer Better: Healthy Ageing in Cornwall programme – aimed at helping people enjoy later life by staying active, connected and engaged, reducing the risk of falls, and supporting independence.