We’re thrilled to let you know that the Council is planning a significant investment into giving Southwark Leisure gyms a major facelift.
Our gyms are due for an upgrade, and we want to make sure they match up with the best in town and keep up with the latest fitness trends so you can enjoy a great workout experience.
Click here for the latest updates on gym refurbishments
Here’s what’s happening
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we’re swapping out old equipment
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introducing some cool new workout kit
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changing the layout of our workout zones
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giving the gyms a fresh new look with new decorations
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adding new flooring and lighting where needed
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creating a dedicated member area
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introducing new body composition analysis to track progress
Customer survey
We recently asked for feedback via a customer survey.
Thank you to everybody who took the time to complete the customer survey. This will help us shape the gyms you want.
Read our survey results
More improvements coming…
In addition to the gym upgrade, we’re investing substantially over the next five years to make our buildings more efficient, resilient and be more eco-friendly. Since we took over facility management in June 2023, we’ve invested in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and other systems to keep everything running.
We know our buildings need more attention, so we’re planning the below improvements this year:
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changing room refurbishments across the centres
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replacement air handling at Dulwich
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general building fabric improvements across the centres
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replacement of aging pool plant
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climate change resilience work
Frequently asked questions
Get answers here to our frequently asked questions about the gym refurbishments
Refurbishment update
The wait is over, the refurbishment programme is about to start! Thank you for your patience while we’ve been navigating some challenges in bringing the refurbishments to you. We’re so excited to get started!
Refurbishment start dates:
- The Castle Leisure Centre – now open!
- Southwark Park Sports and Athletics Centre – now open!
- Seven Islands Leisure Centre – now open!
- Camberwell Leisure Centre – now open!
- Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre – now open!
- Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre – 14 November
- Dulwich Leisure Centre – 21 November
The gyms will be closed from the start date for up to four weeks subject to change with the exception of Seven Islands Leisure Centre who are closed for two days. Please check the app and your centre website page for information nearer the time on when the gym will re-open. Other facilities within the centres will not be affected and will remain open as usual.
Thank you for your support
We’re really excited about these changes and can’t wait to create an even better space for you. Thanks for your support, and we hope you enjoy the upgraded facilities!
Check out the new gym designs below
