The Good Times Ahead Guide 6 January 2026

2026, we’ve got this!

Welcome to our Good Times Ahead Guide – instead of January blues, we’re rounding up positive news, exciting launches and motivation tips to kickstart your year the right way.

XF Gym – Changing Gear for the New Year

When your gym is as cool as XF, working out doesn’t feel like a chore! With their extensive class schedule (including Hyrox), wellness facilities including Himalayan salt spa, steam room and tanning rooms, and amazing PTs, you can create a routine that’s perfect for you.

Discover the coolest gym in town

XF Gym – Changing Gear for the New Year

When your gym is as cool as XF, working out doesn’t feel like a chore! With their extensive class schedule (including Hyrox), wellness facilities including Himalayan salt spa, steam room and tanning rooms, and amazing PTs, you can create a routine that’s perfect for you.

Discover the coolest gym in town

More tricks for your best ’26

Health is wealth

We’re putting wellbeing first this year, including eye health tips with EyeCare Merry Hill to getting to know the knowledgeable team at Boots Hearingcare.

Stay tuned for details

Upgrade your daily routine

From sourcing all the trending skincare for 2026 that actually works, to finding the best activewear for the activities you enjoy, from chilly hikes to winter sports thrills.

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Carnival Golf & Games – arriving soon

It’s all fun and games in 2026! Get ready to welcome Carnival Golf & Games to Merry Hill, with a “brilliantly bizarre” mini-golf adventure, breakout escape rooms and immersive VR games.

Opening date coming soon

What’s On at Merry Hill

Heavenly Desserts Moms Brunch Club

Join Heavenly Desserts every Wednesday from 10am – 2pm for their Mums Brunch Club, where you can get a complimentary drink with any brunch, plus a babyccino and biscuit!

Heavenly Desserts

Toledo Lounge Quiz Night

Let’s get quizzy with it! Every last Thursday of the month at 8pm, join Toledo Lounge for their Quiz Night – 1st place wins half the cash pot and the other half goes to their chosen charity.

Toledo Lounge

Rituals Wonderful Weekend Event

Refresh your routine. Glow with confidence. Discover skincare for him and her with a free personal consultation. Find your perfect match – and enjoy £5 off when you spend £45 on skincare during the event.

Rituals