Important Customer Notice – Reduced Opening Hours
Bolton Council Local Elections – Facility Opening Time Update…
Customer Notice:
The Bolton Council local elections are being held on Thursday 2nd May, with the election count being hosted at Bolton Arena.
This means that we will be closing the Bolton Arena facilities in the building at 8pm on this day. This will include access to the 24/7 gym, which will reopen at 6am Friday 3rd May.
There will be no shower facilities available for those members who are attending the gym on 2nd May after 7.00pm, as the building must be vacated by 8pm.
The last group exercise class in the studio on Thursday 2nd May will be Body Combat at 6.20pm.
All gymnastics and tennis programs will stop at 8pm.
Our outdoor football program will continue for any sessions after 8pm, however there will be no access to the building after this time, which includes toilet facilities.
The East carpark (large carpark) will be closed at 5pm for ANY visitors or staff with only the West carpark available after 5pm. Please take these restrictions into consideration if you are planning on using the centre after this time as parking availability will be very limited.
We thank you for your understanding.
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