Helping you to stay active and healthy
Get Active
Being active is essential for a healthy body and mind, preventing diseases, boosting social life, and overall wellbeing. For more information on events, organisations and technology that can support you, visit the Get Active webpage.
Leisure and Wellbeing Services in Stoke-on-Trent
There are many places available such as leisure centres, gyms and public parks that can help you to stay active and healthy. Visiting these places regularly can have a positive impact on your physical and mental health.
The ActiveStoke Website is a one-stop shop where all of our leisure and wellbeing services are available to view.
Swimming lessons, football pitch hire, gymnastic classes, studio classes and memberships across all sites including Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Dimensions Leisure Centre, The Wallace Centre and New Horizons Sport and Leisure are accessible on the site.
We also have a range of lower intensity classes available for all abilities. These sessions include chair-based exercises, walking football and nifty fifties. In addition to pilates, yoga, aquafit and circuit classes.
Click here to find out more about our leisure centres
How to book a session
The easiest way to book a session is to download the ActiveStoke app to your smartphone.
Download the Apple version here
Download the Android version here
Free Online Workouts
Virtual Class Library - YouTube
Technology to support you
We also have several resources to provide you with the tools and tips to navigate your health journey and help you to live independently.
ORCHA - your health app finder
Ask Sara - advice about equipment to make life easier
Potter’s ‘Arf
The iconic Potters ‘Arf marathon will return to Stoke-on-Trent on Sunday September 29 2024.
Over 1,700 participants took part last year. The community-spirited races in the UK help to raise thousands of pounds for local charities.
For more information and how you can sign up to the Potters ‘Arf, visit Potters 'arf Marathon (potters-arf.co.uk). There is a half marathon run, walk, relay and 1km & 2km junior race so this really is an event for everyone! If you want to get involved but don’t want to take part, you can sign up to volunteer on the day; whether it be a course marshal, handing out medals or helping out on one of the courses water stations! If you’re interested, email: info@potters-arf.co.uk