Running from Saturday 1st - Monday 31st August, Club HQ transforms Harlequin into the ultimate summer destination, bringing together fitness classes, family activities, wellness sessions, community events and activities on a custom-built compact padel court in Charter Place.

Open seven days a week throughout August, the activity court offers something new to discover every day. Selected bookable sessions cost just £3, with all proceeds (excluding platform fees) donated to Watford FC Community Sports & Education Trust.

Club HQ features a packed programme of themed activity days taking place throughout the month, meaning visitors can keep entertained throughout the summer with a choice of activities ranging from fitness, family entertainment, wellbeing experiences, community activities and introductory padel sessions, including:

• Motivation Monday – kick-start the week with the Over 50s Fit & Fab class, designed to improve strength, balance and mobility in a fun, beginner-friendly standing workout. Then keep the energy going with the lunchtime Harlequin Hustle fitness session, combining strength training, cardio and feel-good vibes to help you start the week on a high.
• Little Ones Tuesday – enjoy fun dance sessions designed especially for toddlers and young children, hosted by Dance ARC and Dawn Aikman.
• Teddy Padel Wednesday – Start the day with Teddy Padel sessions, introducing younger children to padel through fun, engaging activities. Later, enjoy Harlequin Hoops, with lower basketball hoops available before switching to full-height hoops later in the afternoon. These are drop-in sessions, so simply turn up and join in. End the day with Watford FC – Man ON! at Club HQ, a football-based mental health support session for adult men, combining 2v2 and 3v3 games, football tennis and penalty challenges with a relaxed space to build friendships and peer support.
• Wellness Thursday – unwind with a relaxing 6:30pm Pilates class, before making the most of late-night shopping until 8pm.
• Feel Good Friday – learn impressive freestyle football skills in a beginner-friendly Impact Sport session, led by experienced freestyle football coaches who will teach tricks, techniques and ball control, before enjoying energetic Latin Beats dance sessions to kickstart your weekend.
• Intro to Padel with Encourt Saturday – take part in 30-minute beginner-friendly sessions introducing the rules, scoring and key techniques of padel, before putting your new skills to the test in a fun mini match. Led by Encourt, one of the UK's leading indoor padel and wellness clubs, it's the perfect introduction to one of the world's fastest-growing sports.
• Yoga & Wellness Sunday – start your Sunday feeling refreshed with a morning Yognastics yoga and wellness session.

Additional Club HQ events include:

• Watford FC Community Sports & Education Trust will host two special sessions during Club HQ, on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th August with mature adults invited to enjoy a free extra time session featuring gentle exercise, games and social activities. Meanwhile young audiences can take part in the Premier League Kicks 3v3 Tournament, using football to build confidence, teamwork and life skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
• On Saturday 29th August, visitors can enjoy exclusive JD Burn workout sessions from JD Gyms throughout the day, alongside giveaways and nutrition samples from Applied Nutrition, offering a taste of what's to come ahead of the brand's arrival at Harlequin in 2026.
• Visitors are also invited to lace up their skates on Monday 31st August, as Flip Out brings the fun with a Roller Disco takeover, where families can enjoy an afternoon of roller skating to round off the summer holidays.

Adding to the excitement, Club HQ visitors will have exclusive access to the Spin to Win game, offering the chance to win retailer rewards, prizes and official Club HQ merchandise.

Visitors can also capture the fun at the dedicated Club HQ Photobooth, taking home a printed photo and digital keepsake from their summer visit.

Whether visitors are looking to get active, entertain little ones during the school holidays, discover a new hobby or simply enjoy something different, Club HQ offers a packed programme of free experiences throughout the summer.

Niamh Crowley, Head of Marketing at Harlequin Watford, said: "Club HQ is all about making Harlequin the place to be this summer. We've created a varied programme that gives visitors something new to discover every week throughout August, whether that's trying a fitness class, keeping the kids entertained, enjoying a wellbeing session or having fun on our compact padel court. We're also delighted to be working with an incredible line-up of local instructors, community partners and brands to deliver a programme that truly has something for everyone. We can't wait to welcome everyone throughout August and encourage people to book early to secure their place on some of our most popular sessions."

Club HQ has been designed to build on Harlequin's already vibrant leisure offering, giving visitors even more reasons to spend time at the centre this summer. Visitors can enjoy an activity, meet friends for lunch, browse their favourite brands or relax over coffee, creating the perfect day out all in one place.

The full programme and booking information are available at https://harlequinwatford.com/clubhq/