Following the government announcement on 22nd February, we will be in touch with all of our customers soon regarding reopening. 

Memberships continue to be frozen and no payments will be taken whilst we are closed.  

Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Following the government announcement on 22nd February, we will be in touch with all of our customers soon regarding our swimming pools reopening and resuming swimming lessons. 

No payments will be taken during this period of closure. 

We will continue to provide updates via email and our website.

As ever, thank you for your continued support and understanding, we look forward to welcoming you back.

Club Viva before and after school club for students of Hampton College Primary is open.  For enquiries please contact clubviva@vivacity.org

Following the government's announcement of a new national lockdown, all Peterborough libraries are currently closed, with the exception of Peterborough Central Library which is currently running an online 'select and collect' service.

You can find access to this service by following this link.

Following the government's announcement of a new national lockdown, Peterborough Museum will be closed to the general public from until further guidance is issued by the government. We thank you for your understanding during this time.

Following the government's announcement of a national lockdown, Flag Fen will also remain closed until further guidance is issued by the government.

Any customers affected will be contacted to arrange a full refund.

While it is deeply regrettable that we have had to make this decision on this occasion, our number one priority will always be the safety and wellbeing of our customers and staff. 

We thank all our customers for their patience and understanding during this time.

Whilst the Government's announcement of a national lockdown and its stricter restrictions is a disappointing setback, the Key Theatre and City Culture Peterborough remain committed to ensuring that the safety of its staff, volunteers and visitors remains paramount. We will continue to do everything we can to support all efforts to end the pandemic and see a return to a society free from restrictions as soon as possible.

In line with government guidelines, the Key Theatre is currently closed to the public, and will reopen once the government has announced that it is safe to do so.

We are now working to reschedule performances and once we have agreed new dates our box office team will be in contact with those customers who have been impacted by this change.

Please await contact from the Box Office in order to keep our communication lines clear. If you would like to discuss alternative arrangements for your booking however, please email keytheatre@cityculturepeterborough.org.uk with your query. 
 
We thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time, please bear with us whilst we work through the high volume of enquiries, the arts need you, our audiences more than ever so we can raise the curtain once again.

Whilst the Government's announcement of a new national lockdown and stricter restrictions is a disappointing setback, the Key Theatre and City Culture Peterborough remain committed to ensuring that the safety of its staff, volunteers and visitors remains paramount. The Key Theatre will remain closed to the public until further guidance is issued by the government and we are endeavouring to update customers directly regarding affected shows as soon as we can.

A full, updated list of affected shows (and new dates where applicable) can be viewed below:

All leisure centres are currently closed until further notice. Once we get approval to reopen Vivacity Premier Fitness, Regional Fitness and Swimming Centre and Hampton Leisure Centre are likely to be the first to open as had been the case before. 

Before you look to book, join or attend a session in any of our leisure centres, please read this information carefully. It provides you with all the information you need to know before safely returning to a Vivacity leisure centre. You can also watch our video here.

Jack Hunt, Bushfield and Werrington Leisure Centres will open in the near future, the dates are still being finalised, and we will be in touch with the information as soon as we have it.

All sites are currently closed but when they do reopen the hours we be as the following: 

Vivacity Premier Fitness:

Standard opening hours.

Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre:

Gym 

Mon - Fri: 6.30am - 9.00pm

Sat - Sun: 8.00am - 6.00pm   

Swimming

Mon - Fri: 7.30am - 9.00pm

Sat: 8.30am - 5.30pm

Sun: 8.30am - 4.30pm

Hampton Leisure Centre:

Gym 

Mon - Fri: 7.30am - 9.00pm

Sat - Sun: 8.30am - 4.00pm 

Jack Hunt, Bushfield, and Werrington Leisure Centres

Remain closed. Reopening dates to be confirmed shortly.

You will notice some things are a little different, but our facilities and friendly staff are ready to provide you with the perfect space for you to enjoy a safe and pleasant return to the gym.

- We have introduced new enhanced cleaning protocols

- Hand sanitising stations are available throughout the centre

- We have implemented one-way systems and social distancing measures throughout

- Introduced bookable sessions for use of the gym, pool and exercise classes with a monitored number of people to maintain social distance

You can see all our measures we have put in place to make our venues safe by watching our tour video here.

Following the issuing of Government guidelines, we are introducing new temporary measures to keep our members and staff safe.  Please adhere to the following guidelines.

- Clean your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or sanitiser.

- A face mask must be worn in our venues. This can be removed for exercise.

- Clean all equipment before and after use with disinfectant equipment provided. Dispose of wipes/ tissue in the nearest bin.

- Maintain social distancing.

- Follow directional and instructional signage and one-way systems.

- Sign in at reception.

- Should you have any additional needs and need support accessing our facilities and / or are unsure how this guidance affects your ability to access our facilities, please contact the centre before your visit.

Feeling Unwell

- Please do NOT visit one of our sites if:

- You are showing any symptoms of Covid-19 i.e. you have a new continuous cough OR fever OR loss of/change in smell or taste

- You are in self-isolation or in the “shielded” category.

Should you test positive for Covid-19 following a visit to one of our sites, please contact the NHS track and trace team.

To meet government guidelines we have revised the capacity of our leisure facilities and introduced bookable sessions for use of the gym, pool and exercise classes with a monitored number of people to maintain social distance.

- You can book and pay (free with a Vivacity gym membership) for each individual session.

- You can book a session through the Vivacity website, at reception or via the Vivacity App. Book a gym session. Book a swim session. Book a fitness class.  (our booking system will go live on 01.12.20)

- Bookings can be made up to 3 days in advance. We kindly ask that individuals only book 1 class session a day to provide customers with fair access to activities. 

- If you need to cancel a booking, please do so as soon as possible. This provides time for other customers to book on. Please note refunds will not be given.

- You will be able to cancel your session by telephone or via the mobile App or website. All cancellations require a minimum 30 minutes notice prior to the class to allow time for us to rebook your space from the waiting list.

- You should arrive no more than 5 minutes before the start of your session. If you arrive early, please wait in your car or outside the building, whilst maintaining a safe distance from other customers.

- Fitness class sizes will be smaller to maintain social distance, with cleaning scheduled to take place in studios between each session.

- Socially distant spaces have been marked out for group exercise classes.

- If you use a mat for any activity in the gym or classes then you will need to bring your own for the foreseeable future.

- Some equipment in the gym will be out of use to ensure adequate social distancing between members.

- Please help us with cleaning equipment before and after use. Cleaning materials are available in the gym and fitness studios.

- You should come to your session gym or swim ready. By that we mean come wearing your gym wear and for swimming come with your swimming costume under your clothes and bringing as little as possible in the way of extra clothing.

- Please bring your pre-filled water bottles however water fountains will be available if you wish to refill your bottle. Please use hand sanitiser before and after use.

Once your session has finished/ before starting a second:

- You will need to leave the building, rebook online and / or register yourself for the additional session by following the one-way route back through reception. This is so that we can confirm you have stayed in the building for the additional booking and to comply with Track and Trace.

Yes, our temporary class timetables are available. This will be reviewed constantly with the aim to provide the best class offering to our members. Class timetable

Gym/ Exercise Class

- At this time we are unable to provide changing facilities, showers, or lockers while maintaining the social distancing and hygiene standards we require.

- You should come to your session gym ready. By that we mean arrive already wearing your gym clothing.

Swimming/ Aqua Class

- The changing rooms will be open for swimming and aqua class sessions only (to allow us to maintain the social distancing and hygiene standards we require).

- At this time we are unable to provide showers or lockers.

- Swimmers will be expected to keep their kit at the side of the pool during their swim. We suggest you bring a waterproof bag in which to store your belongings.

- You should come to your session swim ready. By that we mean come wearing your swimming costume under your clothes and bringing as little as possible in the way of extra clothing.

Please be assured that the use of changing facilities and lockers will be under constant review.  We thank you for your patience and cooperation at this difficult time.

No, at this time the sauna and steam rooms will remain closed.

At the Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre:

Children between the ages of 8-13 must be accompanied by an adult while in the pool.

There will either be lane or general swimming at different times of the day, please check the booking timetable on our website for more information.

Diving boards are not in use.

Swimming sessions are 45 minutes with a gap of 15 minutes between sessions.

At Premier Fitness:

There will be lane only and general swimming available.

Swimming sessions are 45 minutes with a gap of 15 minutes between sessions.

At all venues, swimming pool capacity will be monitored in line with our risk assessments.

Spectating is only allowed in exceptional circumstances. Please contact the centre for further
guidance.

To see our standard set of swimming admission policies for all leisure centres click here.

Due to lower building capacities there will be no spectators allowed in the viewing areas during swimming sessions.

Spectating is only allowed in exceptional circumstances such and child swimming lessons. Please contact the centre for further guidance.

Yes, you can join the gym in the following ways:

- Online vivacity.org/memberships

- Call to book an appointment with our gym team on 01733 864 000

- Visit either Vivacity Premier Fitness or Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre

Face masks

Adults and children aged 11+ are required to wear a face covering whilst walking around our leisure facilities. Pupils may remove it for their swimming lesson.

Before the lesson

Please arrive swim ready. By that we mean come wearing your swim wear under your clothes.

We are limiting the number of people in our leisure centres at any one time so please can only 1 adult come along to supervise.

Arrive no more than 5 minutes before the start of your session. If you arrive early, please wait in your car or outside the building, whilst maintaining a safe distance from other customers and wait to be called in.

All pupils will be signposted to their individual station on poolside to get ready for their lessons. Clothing to be stored neatly in their bag.

Children in swim stages 3 and under are to be accompanied to the poolside by their Parent/ Guardian. Any children in swim stages above 3 and aged under 8 may also be accompanied on poolside by their Parent/ Guardian.

Children aged 8+ are asked to leave their children at the poolside changing room doors.

To ensure children are ready to go we ask that the adult please help fit swimming hat and goggles and any visits to the toilet happen before the lessons start.

During the lesson

When the lesson is ready to start pupils will be welcomed by their swimming teacher at the entrance from the changing rooms to the poolside, take the register and give them any required equipment for the lesson

A new delivery model has been designed that ensures our lessons are safe, in line with Public Health guidance, progressive and fun for all taking part.

Teachers have completed Covid-19 secure training and will remain out of the water.

Once the children are ready, Parent/ Guardians can move to the balcony to watch the lesson. Please sit in the  clearly marked seating for spectators to maintain social distance.

After your lesson

At the end of the lessons Parent/ Guardians may meet their child on poolside and take them back into the changing rooms to get them dried and dressed.

Changing rooms should be vacated 10 minutes after the end of lesson to allow for the next lesson to enter.

Showers are currently out of use. Please click here for more information.

Staff will be available around the building to help signpost parents and children to the right areas.

Once your child has moved up a stage, please contact the reception on 01733 864760 to arrange the next stage times and days.

Face masks

Adults and children aged 11+ are required to wear a face covering whilst walking around our leisure facilities. Pupils may remove it for their swimming lesson.

Before the lesson

Please arrive swim ready. By that we mean come wearing your swim wear under your clothes.

We are limiting the number of people in our leisure centres at any one time so please can only 1 adult come along to supervise.

Arrive no more than 5 minutes before the start of your session. If you arrive early, please wait in your car or outside the building, whilst maintaining a safe distance from other customers and wait to be called in.

All pupils will be signposted to their individual station on poolside to get ready for their lessons. Clothing to be stored neatly in their bag.

Children in swim stages 3 and under are to be accompanied to the poolside by their Parent/ Guardian. Any children in swim stages above 3 and aged under 8 may also be accompanied on poolside by their Parent/ Guardian.

Children aged 8+ are asked to leave their children at the poolside changing room doors.

To ensure children are ready to go we ask that the adult please help fit swimming hat and goggles and any visits to the toilet happen before the lessons start.

During the lesson

When the lesson is ready to start pupils will be welcomed by their swimming teacher at the entrance from the changing rooms to the poolside, take the register and give them any required equipment for the lesson

A new delivery model has been designed that ensures our lessons are safe, in line with Public Health guidance, progressive and fun for all taking part.

Teachers have completed Covid-19 secure training and will remain out of the water.

Once the children are ready, Parent/ Guardians can move to the designated waiting area and maintain social distance. There is limited seating so you may be asked to wait in your car until the end of the lesson. Parent/ Guardians of children aged under 8 years must remain on the premises. If you have to wait outside please make sure your contact numbers are correct in case of an emergency. 

To maintain Covid-secure Parent/ Guardians will not be allowed to sit/stand at the viewing windows in reception

After your lesson

At the end of the lessons Parent/ Guardians may meet their child on poolside and take them back into the changing rooms to get them dried and dressed.

Changing rooms should be vacated 10 minutes after the end of lesson to allow for the next lesson to enter.

Showers are currently out of use. Please click here for more information.

Staff will be available around the building to help signpost parents and children to the right areas.

Once your child has moved up a stage, please contact the reception on 01733 864744 to arrange the next stage times and days.

Face masks

Adults and children aged 11+ are required to wear a face covering whilst walking around our leisure facilities. Pupils may remove it for their swimming lesson.

Before the lesson

Please arrive swim ready. By that we mean come wearing your swim wear under your clothes.

We are limiting the number of people in our leisure centres at any one time so please can only 1 adult come along to supervise.

Arrive no more than 5 minutes before the start of your session. If you arrive early, please wait in your car or outside the building, whilst maintaining a safe distance from other customers and wait to be called in.

All pupils will be signposted to their individual station on poolside to get ready for their lessons. Clothing to be stored neatly in their bag.

Children in swim stages 3 and under are to be accompanied to the poolside by their Parent/ Guardian. Any children in swim stages above 3 and aged under 8 may also be accompanied on poolside by their Parent/ Guardian.

Children aged 8+ are asked to leave their children at the poolside changing room doors.

To ensure children are ready to go we ask that the adult please help fit swimming hat and goggles and any visits to the toilet happen before the lessons start.

During the lesson

When the lesson is ready to start pupils will be welcomed by their swimming teacher at the entrance from the changing rooms to the poolside, take the register and give them any required equipment for the lesson

A new delivery model has been designed that ensures our lessons are safe, in line with Public Health guidance, progressive and fun for all taking part.

Teachers have completed Covid-19 secure training and will remain out of the water.

Once the children are ready, Parent/ Guardians can move to the balcony to watch the lesson. Please sit in the  clearly marked seating for spectators to maintain social distance. 

After your lesson

At the end of the lessons Parent/ Guardians may meet their child on poolside and take them back into the changing rooms to get them dried and dressed.

Changing rooms should be vacated 10 minutes after the end of lesson to allow for the next lesson to enter.

Showers are currently out of use. Please click here for more information.

Staff will be available around the building to help signpost parents and children to the right areas.

Once your child has moved up a stage, please contact the reception on 01733 864760 to arrange the next stage times and days.

Once your child has achieved a certificate, you can collect this the following week during you child's swimming lesson.

Following government guidance our swimming instructors will not be in the water for the lessons. Therefore we advise 1 parent / guardian to support their child in the water during their lessons to continue to aid support and increase water confidence.