Available through accessing go.walsall.gov.uk/leisure/ the online virtual tour through both centres provides 360 degree views of the insides of the buildings and the chance to virtually stroll around. Visitors to the site are able to see each of the 25 metre swimming pools, teaching pools, six court sports halls, dance studios, changing rooms and cafes.

Councillor Julie Fitzpatrick, Portfolio Holder for Community, Leisure and Culture said: “These new Active Living Centres show our commitment to improving health and fitness in Walsall and this is an extremely exciting time the opening of these Centres on Tuesday 9 August is a significant step on the journey.

“This online virtual tour provides a unique chance to see just how amazing the new centres really are and from as little as £25 per month for the Standard Membership residents can have access to the real thing.

“We have “pay and play” for all activities and a choice of memberships offering tremendous value for money and more information on these can be found on our new website.”

Funded through the Council’s £24.3 million Active Living Centres initiative, the project received a £2m grant from Sport England’s “Iconic” facilities award scheme to support Walsall Council’s aspiration to improve Walsall residents’ overall health and well-being.