Active Lifestyles Stroud District

06/09/2026

How swimming can help lower stress in your life 🏊‍♀️

Did you know that swimming is an amazing way to lower stress? Here's why!

💦 Swimming is a physical workout that triggers your brain to release endorphins and serotonin, which naturally lift your mood and block negative feelings.
❤️ Regular aerobic exercise in the water helps reduce cortisol, which is your body's main stress hormone.
☁️ The water supports your weight, taking pressure off your joints and letting tight muscles stretch and relax.
🌬️ Rhythmic breathing acts like meditation, slowing your heart rate and calming your nervous system.
📱 You cannot use a phone or computer in the pool, giving your brain a forced break from screens and outside noise

Take a dip, feel amazing - join us for a swim this week at our fabulous pools at Stroud and Dursley. 💦

https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/swimming/active-lifestyles-aquatics/

03/09/2026

🏊‍♀️ Learn to Swim with Active Lifestyles! 🏊‍♀️

With children heading back to school, now is the perfect time to build swimming lessons into their routine. Here's just some of what makes our swimming programme the perfect environment for your child to learn to swim:

✅ We follow Swim England's Learn to Swim Framework; this is the backbone of swimming lessons for primary aged children.
✅Our fantastic swimming teachers are fully qualified and are always ready to support your children, no matter what stage they are at
✅ Children progress at their own pace, with support throughout their swimming lesson journey
✅ If your child needs further support, we offer 1:1 lessons, perfect for those who do better outside of a group setting
✅Best of all, all children on our learn to swim programme can enjoy free access to general swim sessions across our centres.

Ready to discover more about learning to swim with us?

Visit our website or give us a call to find out more today.

https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/swimming/swimming-lessons/

02/09/2026

Looking after yourself doesn't have to be complicated.

🏊 Swim
💪 Train
🧘 Join a class

Whatever gets you moving, we're here to help you build healthy habits that last.

Join us at Active Lifestyles Stroud District.

20/08/2026

🎉 Picnic in the Park Returns This Friday! 🎉

Join us on Friday 21st August, from 10:00am to 4:00pm, for our third Picnic in the Park event of the summer!

Bring your picnic, gather your family and friends, and enjoy a fantastic day packed with fun, activities, and entertainment for all ages.

✅ FREE Activities Include:
🧪 Silly Science Workshops
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🧘 Family Yoga
⚽ Multi-Sport Activities with Fox Red
👟 Little Kickers Football Taster Sessions
🏛️ Museum Activities
🎯 Croquet
🗺️ Explorer Trails
🛼 Roller Skating
🎾 Tennis & Tennis Coaching
🐒 World Jungle
🚂 Miniature Train Rides
🛹 Taster Skateboard Lessons

And that's not all! There will be even more activities available on the day, many at very low cost, helping to make this a wonderful and affordable family event for our community.

📍 Stratford Park, GL5 4AJ

🌳 FREE entry, lots to do, and something for everyone. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌳

🚗 Parking is limited for this event. Overflow parking has kindly been arranged with Tesco; however, we encourage visitors to consider active travel, car sharing, or public transport wherever possible.



Call: 01453 766771
Email: [email protected]

29/07/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Everything is better together!

Whether you're heading to the pool, the beach or spending time near water, always stay with friends and family.

Looking out for one another can make all the difference if someone needs help.

💙 Stay Together
💙 Stay Safe
💙 Enjoy the Water

Let's have a fantastic safe summer together! ☀️

🔗 https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/no-lifeguard-no-swim/

28/07/2026

27/07/2026

🌿 Discover more at the Museum in the Park — for FREE!
Did you know you can become a Museum Member at no cost at all and unlock brilliant perks all year round? Perfect for families, local history fans, curious children, and anyone who loves exploring Stroud.

✨ FREE Membership includes:
✅ Monthly newsletter with what’s on + behind-the-scenes insights
✅ Early access to tickets
✅ Invitations to private views
✅ Exclusive offers + discounts in the shop and café
✅ Family-friendly activities throughout the year

It’s a lovely way to make the most of days out in Stroud — you can enjoy Active Lifestyles first and then wander over to the park for a totally free adventure. 🌳

💛 Join the Museum in the Park community for free today:
👉 www.museuminthepark.org.uk

ActiveLifestylesStroudDistrict

25/07/2026

🌊 Water is great fun, but it's important to respect it too.

Open water can contain hidden hazards such as strong currents, cold temperatures and sudden changes in depth.

That's why we encourage everyone to follow one simple rule this summer:

🛟 No Lifeguard, No Swim

For safe family fun, enjoy a swim in our supervised pools at Active Lifestyles Stroud and Dursley.

🔗 https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/no-lifeguard-no-swim/

24/07/2026

☀️ Our first Big Sumer Picnic is just two weeks away! ☀️

FREE activities:
🎨 Arts & crafts (10.00am – 2.00pm)
⚽ Multi-sports
🎾 Tennis
🎾 Tennis coaching (10.00am – 12.00pm)
🌊 Slip & slide (2.00pm – 4.00pm)
💦 Paddling pools (2.00pm – 4.00pm)
🧘 Yoga for families
🎶 Live music
🎲 Garden games
🚒 Fire engine visits (2.00pm – 4.00pm)
🏛️ Museum activities (10.30am - 12.30pm)
🖼️ Museum exhibitions
🌳 Trails
🎾 Badminton
🏓 Table tennis
⚾ Pickleball
⚽ Little Kickers football taster sessions (10.00am – 1.00pm)

Low cost activities -
⛳ Mini golf (£2.00)
🏄‍♂️ Surf simulator (£2.00)
🎭 Face painting (£2.00)
🎈 Inflatable Mountain (£2.00)
🫧 Bubble football (£5.00 per session, advance booking recommended)
🌊 Indoor Swimming (£3.30 child, £5.50 adult, time: 3.00pm – 4.00pm)
🏊‍♂️ Tanker & Mini Lobster Inflatable Fun Session (£3.75 child, £6.20 adult, time: 1.10pm - 1.55pm)
…and so much more!
These events are all about bringing the community together through activity, wellbeing and fun.

🗓️ Friday 7th, August
⏰ 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Stratford Park, Active Lifestyles & Museum in the Park

📞 Call us: 01453 766771
✉️ Email: [email protected]

🔗 https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/summer-picnic-in-the-park-1/

22/07/2026

🧘‍♂️ Morning Wellbeing Retreat at the Museum in the Park - last few spaces remaining🧘‍♂️

Get ready to move, flow and revitalise at our upcoming Morning Wellbeing Retreat, hosted by the Museum in the Park. Step away from the everyday and immerse yourself in a holistic experience that nurtures both body and mind. Including carefully designed movement to develop mind body connections with space to pause, plus nourishing drinks and mid-morning refreshments, included there will be opportunity to create and find inspiration, give you space to be present and promote active wellness.

What you can expect:

🧘 Mindful Movement: engage in guided yoga and movement practices that encourage exploration, balance, and strength. Each session is designed to deepen your mind-body connection and create space for self-awareness.
🌬️ Breathwork Workshop: learn powerful breathing techniques to calm the mind, energise the body, and restore balance.
🌿 Reset and Flourish: take time for stillness and reflection. Enjoy nourishing vegan refreshments complemented by creative and inspiring activities that spark joy and encourage personal expression. Creative Crafting with Macramé designed to inspire creativity and connection.
☀️ Guided Meditation: end the day with a deeply relaxing meditation session, leaving you grounded, centred, and ready to flourish beyond the retreat.

Event details:
📅 25th July
📍 Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, GL5 4AF
⏰ 09:30-12:30
🎟️ £30 for Active Lifestyles Stroud District members, £35 for non-members

Bookings are now open - visit our website for details.

https://myactivelifestyles.co.uk/morning-wellbeing-retreat/