Cranbrook New Outdoor Gym Community Launch with International Calisthenics Championship

Cranbrook, Devon – 21 May 2025 – Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the official launch of the Cranbrook Outdoor Gym with a vibrant community event and international calisthenics competition on Sunday, 1 June 2025.

Established within the award-winning Cranbrook Country Park, this state-of-the-art Outdoor Gym, one of the finest in the Southwest, has been designed to promote health, wellbeing, and community connection in Cranbrook. Featuring equipment for all fitness levels, from beginners to experienced athletes, the new amenity offers a fresh way to stay active outdoors.

Cranbrook Outdoor Gym Community Launch and International Competition details:

What to Expect at the event:

• Official opening ceremony
• Live fitness demonstration by professional calisthenics coaches
• Community fitness workshop and challenges
• International Calisthenics Championship 2025

This exciting event is a collaboration between Cranbrook Town Council and Vigilantes Street Workout.

Councillor Les Bayliss, Chairman of Cranbrook Town Council, said “The Cranbrook Outdoor Gym is a fantastic addition to our town. We are proud to have created one of the best outdoor fitness spaces in the Southwest. To celebrate the launch, we have partnered with professional calisthenics athletes to inspire our community to get moving and connect with one another. We are also fortunate to have professional coach and team based here in Cranbrook, offering free workshops to help residents make the most of the new facility. With seven play parks, a skatepark, a pump track, and the Ingrams Sports Pitches already in place, this gym adds another exciting way for people to stay active, healthy and engaged.”

Ben Rogers, Head Coach of Vigilantes Street Workout, said: “Our vision with Vigilantes is to unite people across all skill levels who are passionate about the sport of calisthenics, whether they’re just starting out or have been training for years. We want to bring the sport to the forefront of the Southwest, creating a community that is inclusive, supportive, and driven by a shared love for the sport. Our upcoming competition at Cranbrook Outdoor Gym is just one step towards this vision. An opportunity for athletes from across the country and abroad to showcase their skills and connect with likeminded individuals. So far we have athletes registered from across Devon, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, London and Barcelona. We are thrilled to see the community growing stronger and stronger with each event we do.”

Whether you are trying the equipment for the first time, showcasing your skills, cheering on the competitors, or simply enjoying the festival atmosphere, the event welcome participants of all ages. The launch ceremony, workshop and community challenge are free to attend, while a small entry fee applies for the international professional competition. Links and QR code to the international competition details -https://form.jotform.com/250694297522060

Cranbrook Outdoor Gym has been funded by developer contributions secured through a Section 106 agreement, which supports community facilities as part of new developments.