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Queen’s Park Sports Centre celebrates milestone birthday

More than 900 local people attended an open day at Queen’s Park Sports Centre on 11 January to mark the facility’s 10th birthday.

Over the last 10 years, Queen’s Park Sports Centre has grown to be a community hub for many different groups, organisations and individuals to use and enjoy.

As part of the open day, the centre encouraged local people to come along and join them to take part in a range of free or low-cost activities that were suitable for the whole family.

The open day included a range of activities from fitness classes to swimming lessons, opportunities to explore the gym facilities, take part in racket sports, have a go at netball, experience pre-school gymnastics and an on-site treasure hunt where participants could find prizes hidden around the centre.

Councillor Amanda Serjeant, deputy leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, said: “Marking 10 years of Queen’s Park Sports Centre is fantastic, the centre is an inclusive space that provides activities that bring communities together from activities for children to specific sessions such as Outswimming Cancer, there is something on offer there for everyone.

“Getting active has so many benefits both physically and mentally, so I encourage anyone who hasn’t visited the centre to find out how they could join what has become a community hub in Chesterfield.” 

Find out more about Queen’s Park Sports Centre and learn about New Year membership offers.


First published on 14/01/2026 Last updated on 15/01/2026