Festive Season 2025-2026 Opening Hours and Club Update

As Christmas approaches, we’re sending our warmest wishes to all our members for a healthy and active holiday season. To help you make the most of your time, we’ve pulled together everything happening at the Club over the festive period.

Club Opening Hours

The Club will open as per our normal hours every day up to Christmas Eve.

Opening hours are then as follows:

Christmas Eve – 08:00 – 16:00
Christmas Day – Closed
Boxing Day – 09:00 – 13:00
27th – 30th December – 08:00 – 20:00
New Year’s Eve – 08:00 – 16:00
New Year’s Day – 09:00 – 13:00

Normal hours resume from Friday 2^nd January.

Access hours for off-peak members and super off-peak members can be found here.

You can also always check the opening times on our new app for each day, they are under the “Club” section.

Club Lounge and Kitchen

The Club Lounge opening hours (for drinks and snacks) are the same as the Club hours above, but the Kitchen opening hours (for cooked meals) are as follows:

Christmas Eve – 08:30 – 14:30
Christmas Day – Closed
Boxing Day – Closed
27th – 31st December – 08:30 – 14.30
New Year’s Day – Closed
Friday  2^nd January – normal hours resume

If you get the opportunity to relax in the Club Lounge we have some lovely hot drink specials; Orange Hot Chocolate and Tia Maria Coffee. If regular coffee is more of your thing that can be enjoyed with stollen bites for £4.70; and our festive baguette, “a Christmas dinner in a baguette”, will be available most days in December.  We also have some seasonal soup specials across December, a different one each week, please ask at the counter for details.

And if you don’t have time to eat in with us why not take advantage of our December offer – 10% off takeaway food. The discount applies to all items on our menus and perhaps gives you just a little more of that elusive time!

Swimming

We take a break from junior swimming lessons with term finishing on Sunday 21^st December and our Christmas swim timetable runs from Monday 22nd December until Sunday 4^th January. During this time, we also take a break from nearly all of our aqua classes – these will only run on Monday 22^nd December and Friday 2^nd January at their usual times.

The swim timetable can be viewed from mid December on our website here or paper copies can also be picked up from Reception should you prefer. It is also now available on the new app.

The spring term’s swimming lessons begin on Monday 5th January. Bookings are being taken at Reception for existing swimmers from the 8^th December, with general bookings (for those new to lessons) from the 15th December.  You can read more about our swimming lessons here. Please speak to Reception to check the latest availability.

Gym

The gym remains open as per the above Club opening hours.  Just a reminder that our 12 – 15 year-olds can use the gym whilst supervised by a parent/guardian at the following times:

Weekdays: Any time apart from 17.30-20.00
Weekends: Any time after 12 noon.

If your child has never used our gym before, you must book them in for an induction with one of our PT team, and ensure that they (and you) have signed a health commitment statement before they use it for the first time. Please contact our Reception team to organise this.

PT Sessions

PT sessions continue to be available to book throughout the period.  The team are already getting booked up for January, so do get in touch with them to check their availability and avoid disappointment. You can find out more about our experienced team of personal trainers including the areas they specialise in and their contact details here or on our new app.

Refresher Gym Induction

If you want to hit the ground running in January with a new exercise routine but would like some help why not book a refresher gym induction with the team or ask them to help you with designing a tailored programme.  Please speak to the Reception team to book a slot with one of the team who will be happy to help.

Group Exercise Classes

We will be running a slightly reduced group exercise timetable from Monday 22nd December until Monday 5^th January due to decreased member demand and instructor availability.  Please check the app for the most up-to-date information.

Our on-line service, Club Towers Live, included in your Club Towers membership, will continue over the Christmas and New Year period – please refer to the website for the latest information on class times. As well as the live classes we have a large On Demand library so you can pick the class that you like and do it at a time that suits you. The extensive library includes the special CTL classes we’ve been running on a Wednesday lunchtime this year, such as Mark’s movement and mobility class and Amanda’s freestyle aerobics.  If you haven’t requested your free access code and would like to use the service, please email [email protected]. 

The instructor team will start the New Year with our next Les Mills Launch which will take place over the weekend of the 10 and 11^th January.  This a perfect chance to try a new class as the routines and movements are new to everyone.  The classes will be available to book in the app in the usual way 6 days before.  Look out for details in the Club too.

Creche

The crèche team will take a holiday break from Friday 19th December, reopening at 9am on Monday 5th January. We’ll have room for little ones aged three months to six years in the New Year, both weekdays and Saturday mornings. If you need an hour or two to work out or relax, we are here!  Settling in sessions can be booked at Reception.

Tennis, Squash & Table Tennis

Courts remain open to book in the usual way as per the above Club opening hours.

Junior Racquets Coaching

Junior racquets coaching takes a break with last sessions on Saturday 20th December. The junior coaching timetable will restart week commencing Monday 5^th January. Priority booking for existing players opens from the 8^th December, with bookings for new juniors taken from the 15^th December.

There are free taster sessions you can book to give your child the opportunity to try our coaching sessions before signing them up to a full term. The taster session dates run in January as follows.

Saturday 3rd Jan – Tennis

9am – Ages 4 to 7 (Red Ball)

10am – Ages 8 to 16 (Orange, green and yellow ball)

Saturday 10^th Jan – Squash

9.30 to 10.15am – Ages 4 to 7 (Mini-Group)

10.15 to 11am – Ages 8 to 16 (Beginners & Early Learners)

The taster sessions are free, but please do book at Reception in the Club or on 01234 607111, so that we know the numbers to expect.  We have racquets to borrow but please ensure children are in clean, indoor court shoes, not trainers that they have worn outdoors. 

If you would like your child to try either sport (or both!) but can’t make the dates above, please email Steve on [email protected] and we will try to arrange another date that works for you.

Tennis tots also take a break. The last session of the year will be Monday 15^th December and Paul will be back with our youngest tennis stars (ages 2.5 – 5) on Monday 5th January. The sessions run from 1.10-1.55pm, and you can simply turn up and pay as you go.

Bedford Squash Academy which runs out of Mowsbury for all juniors in the local area (don’t have to be Club Towers members) finishes on the 19th December and is back on the 9th January. We always welcome and encourage new players, all the information you need can be found here.

Adult Tennis Coaching

Our adult group tennis coaching will resume from week commencing Monday 5^th January.  You can find out more about these sessions on our website.  The next few months can be booked at Reception now.

Our excellent tennis coaches are available for private hire, should there be any aspects of your game you are looking to work on.  Please contact the coaches directly to find out their availability and to book. You can find out more about our coaches and their contact information here or on our new app.  

“Meet-A-Coach at Club Social” – the first one of 2026 will be on 10^th January (2 to 4pm) and will be with coach Danny. You will receive a brief assessment of your playing standard, tips on your game and learn about the pathways and coaching opportunities at the Club. Also a great session to connect with other players. You must please pre-book at Reception.

Squash County Closed – 8-11^th January 2026

We start the New Year once again by hosting the Bedfordshire Squash County Closed from the 8-11^th January. Entries are open now and all information can be found here. All are welcome to come along to watch too.

Squash and Racketball Club Nights and Meet a Coach

Club Nights continue every Thursday (Racketball) and Friday (Squash) from 5.45 to 7.15pm, (apart from 8^th and 9^th Jan) and our next “Meet-A- Coach at Club Night” are 15^th January for racketball and 23^rd January for squash.  These sessions are an opportunity to get on court and ask any questions you may have about playing – either starting out or tweaking your game – and to find out about further playing opportunities in the Club.  No need to book – just turn up and introduce yourself to the coach! If you’d prefer to book a private 1-1 session our coach’s contact details can be found on our new app.

Nutrition Services

16-Week Nutrition Course

Twice a year, our in-house specialist nutrition coach runs a comprehensive programme designed to help you build healthy, sustainable eating habits—without fads, restrictions, or quick fixes. The next course begins 21st January, and booking is now open with a 10% early bird discount if you book before the 31^st December.

This 16-week course is ideal if you want to:

• Eat in a way that supports long-term health and energy
• Feel better day-to-day and fuel your training effectively
• Learn habits that stick, rather than follow another temporary diet
• Build confidence around food choices
• Maintain progress if you’re currently using weight-loss medication and want tools to keep the weight off once treatment ends

Full details about the programme are available here.

If you’d like to chat with Coach Ann to find out whether the course is a good fit for you, you’re welcome to book a short consultation by emailing [email protected].

Health and Wellness Evaluations

Thinking about resetting your health in January?

If you’re planning a fresh start this January, consider beginning with a Health & Wellness Evaluation. A Health and Wellness Evaluation is a brilliant way to get started. Open to both members and non-members, this one-to-one assessment looks at the four pillars of wellbeing: nutrition, sleep, stress, and movement.
You’ll leave with personalised recommendations and clear next steps that you can implement immediately to support long-term, sustainable health improvements.

You can learn more here.

For any questions, Ann is happy to help at [email protected].

Treatment Room Partners

Our treatment rooms partners need a break over Christmas too! Details of their availability are below…..

North Beds Osteopaths

Jason from North Beds Osteopaths will be here at the Club up to and including the 23^rd December, providing his usual expert help to clients with a wide range of back, neck and joint issues. He then takes a short break and is back with us on the 6^th January and at their Bromham practice on the 30^th and 31^st December.  NBO have a number of other practitioners who can be booked at the Bromham practice. Details of their osteopaths, their services and availability can be found here.

Kinetic MSK

Sunny and Maddie continue to be with us at the Club on Mondays and Tuesdays providing expert physio support for injuries, aches, mobility issues and long-term pain.   Maddie is with us on Tuesday afternoons up to and including 23^nd December and then back in again on the 29^th and 30^th.  Sunny’s last appointments before Christmas are on the 22^nd and then he returns from 5^thJanuary onwards.  Details of their services and how to book can be found here.

Last Minute Gift Vouchers

If Christmas has crept up on you, don’t worry—we’ve got the perfect solution without you needing to brave the shops! We have a variety of Club vouchers available until we close on Christmas Eve, including coaching sessions, PT packages, and Club Lounge credit for lunches/dinners.

You can browse the options here, or simply chat with our Reception Team.
Your voucher will be presented in a lovely envelope with a festive ribbon, ready for gifting.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from all the Club Towers team.