Swimmers and gym goers will be able to start their weekday workout earlier at the Crystal Leisure Centre with new opening times coming into force.

In response to customer demand, from this week the 25 metre pool and gym will open at 6:30am from Monday to Friday and will also open earlier on weekends, at 7:00am, closing at 4:00pm. The leisure pool weekend opening hours will also change to 9:00am to 4:00pm.

There are also changes to hours for other activities across the centre. At the weekend, the sports hall will be open from 9:00am to 6:00pm and the  squash courts from 8:40am to 6:00pm. Councillor Simon Phipps, cabinet member responsible for leisure centres, said:

“We’ve had many customers saying they’re keen to start their workouts, whether in the pool or at the gym, earlier on weekdays so I’m delighted we’re now able to open our doors at 6.30am for them.

"We’ve also reviewed the opening times across the whole of the centre to ensure we are open when demand is greatest.”

Customers are advised to visit dbleisure.co.uk for up-to-date session times.