Families have made the most of having some of country's best sporting facilities on their doorstep by putting new exercise ideas to the test.
People of all ages could be seen trying their hand at a whole host of new sports at the Team Bath Family Fun Day at the University of Bath.
More than 1,000 people were welcomed through the doors of the Sports Training Village today (Saturday) and encouraged to give the top-class facility a trial run.
They put their health and fitness to the test in the gym, had a go on the bobsleigh push-start track, played beach volleyball and tried fencing and judo. They were also welcome to use the tennis courts, indoor sprint track, outdoor athletics track, astro pitch and swimming pool.
The annual event aims to show people, many of them first-time visitors, that the facility has something for everyone, not just for university students and elite athletes.
There were also demonstrations throughout the day, a match by Team Bath netball and people were invited to show their Olympic spirit by taking part in a 3k or 5k Olympic Day run around the athletic track and playing fields. 2012 modern pentathlon world champion and London 2012 Olympian Mhairi Spence started the race.
And for the first year, youngsters could join in with the fun and games with an appearance by Tractor Ted, bouncy castles, a pets' corner and mini diggers.
Juliet Dormer, events manager at Team Bath, said the annual event was getting bigger and better each year.
She said: "We just open up the doors to the public and encourage everyone to look around and try something new. They can participate in any sport completely free-of-charge.
"We want to raise awareness that we are a world-class facility that is open to all, not just students or elite athletes."As well as showing people what we are all about, we also hope to inspire people to start new sports and lead healthier lifestyles."
Claire Squires of Widcombe was at the fun day with her three children; Adam, 13, Dan, 11, and Evie, 8.
She said: "We've been coming to the event for about three or four years as it gives the kids a chance to experience different sports.
"You can't keep the kids still; they go from the climbing wall to the hurdles to a family dance workshop. We're doing a bit of everything."
Claire's sister Jane Messer of Bathwick added: "It's great, the kids love it. This is our second year and there are just so many sports to try out." She was at the event with her children Molly, 8, and Dominic Gilbert, 7.
University of Bath student Charlotte Tibbs was showing around her aunt Maureen Ambler, 62, who was visiting from Sheffield. Charlotte, who has just completed the first year of her sports science degree, is in the Team Bath football team and trains at The Village more than 10 hours a week.
Charlotte said: "It's a great place and it's good that everyone can come in and see what's on offer. I like showing people around as the facilities are so excellent."
Maureen added: "It's my first time here and I'm very impressed. As soon as you walk in, you think wow as you notice how big the building is and just how much there is to do. There's just so much going on."
People of all ages could be seen trying their hand at a whole host of new sports at the Team Bath Family Fun Day at the University of Bath.
More than 1,000 people were welcomed through the doors of the Sports Training Village today (Saturday) and encouraged to give the top-class facility a trial run.
They put their health and fitness to the test in the gym, had a go on the bobsleigh push-start track, played beach volleyball and tried fencing and judo. They were also welcome to use the tennis courts, indoor sprint track, outdoor athletics track, astro pitch and swimming pool.
The annual event aims to show people, many of them first-time visitors, that the facility has something for everyone, not just for university students and elite athletes.
There were also demonstrations throughout the day, a match by Team Bath netball and people were invited to show their Olympic spirit by taking part in a 3k or 5k Olympic Day run around the athletic track and playing fields. 2012 modern pentathlon world champion and London 2012 Olympian Mhairi Spence started the race.
And for the first year, youngsters could join in with the fun and games with an appearance by Tractor Ted, bouncy castles, a pets' corner and mini diggers.
Juliet Dormer, events manager at Team Bath, said the annual event was getting bigger and better each year.
She said: "We just open up the doors to the public and encourage everyone to look around and try something new. They can participate in any sport completely free-of-charge.
"We want to raise awareness that we are a world-class facility that is open to all, not just students or elite athletes."As well as showing people what we are all about, we also hope to inspire people to start new sports and lead healthier lifestyles."
Claire Squires of Widcombe was at the fun day with her three children; Adam, 13, Dan, 11, and Evie, 8.
She said: "We've been coming to the event for about three or four years as it gives the kids a chance to experience different sports.
"You can't keep the kids still; they go from the climbing wall to the hurdles to a family dance workshop. We're doing a bit of everything."
Claire's sister Jane Messer of Bathwick added: "It's great, the kids love it. This is our second year and there are just so many sports to try out." She was at the event with her children Molly, 8, and Dominic Gilbert, 7.
University of Bath student Charlotte Tibbs was showing around her aunt Maureen Ambler, 62, who was visiting from Sheffield. Charlotte, who has just completed the first year of her sports science degree, is in the Team Bath football team and trains at The Village more than 10 hours a week.
Charlotte said: "It's a great place and it's good that everyone can come in and see what's on offer. I like showing people around as the facilities are so excellent."
Maureen added: "It's my first time here and I'm very impressed. As soon as you walk in, you think wow as you notice how big the building is and just how much there is to do. There's just so much going on."