The Riverside Leisure Centre in Norwich, Norfolk, is offering new members one month free during February 2026. The promotion allows residents to use gym and pool facilities at no cost for the first month when they sign up to selected membership packages.
Managed by Places Leisure on behalf of Norwich City Council, the deal applies to selected Premium and Swim memberships (availability varies by centre). The centre, which sits near Carrow Road, features a large gym and is one of the few public swimming pools in the city centre.
The offer follows recent infrastructure work at the building, including a roof replacement and a major solar installation. The project cost has been reported at around £900k (often described as ‘nearly £1m’) and involved the installation of more than 600 solar panels (specific reports give figures such as 612; some local reports have cited higher counts). The council says the panels are expected to cut the building’s electricity bills by about one-third, according to BBC reporting.
City leaders have said the improvements have helped secure the future of the hub, and local reporting noted that the management contract for the facility has been extended to run until 2029.
Residents interested in the offer can sign up in person at the Wherry Road facility or via the Places Leisure website. The campaign is intended to encourage more people to stay active following the recent upgrades to the building.
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