Opening date for the brand new Whitwick and Coalville Leisure Centre confirmed

This is five months ahead of schedule.

The wait is over to use the brand new Whitwick and Coalville Leisure Centre, which is opening its doors on Monday 14 February.

The £22.5 million centre, which has been created in partnership with North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) and Everyone Active, has an eight-lane 25-metre swimming pool, gym, cycling and dance studios, squash courts and eight court sports hall.

Councillor Richard Blunt, leader of NWLDC, said: “It is a fantastic achievement to be able to open this new facility to the public months ahead of time. It’s a great opportunity for people to come along, see what’s on offer and get active as we start the new year.

“The building and the facilities within it are exceptional. The centre is a huge step towards helping people in our district to move more and get active, and with its environmental credentials, the centre is also supporting our work to become a Zero Carbon council.”

Facilities at Whitwick and Coalville Leisure Centre:

• Eight-lane, 25m main pool
• Learner pool with moveable floor
• 110-station gymGroup cycling studio (25 bikes)
• Group dance studio
• Eight-court sports hall
• Clip ’n Climb and Adventure Mania
• Sauna, steam and spa pool
• Three squash courts
• Changing Places facility, accessible from the lobby
• Café, with healthy eating options
• 250 car parking spaces
• Parkland setting, incorporating trim trail/recreation opportunities.

Hermitage Leisure Centre will close when the new centre opens and memberships will automatically transfer. NWLDC is currently considering a range of proposals for the future of the leisure centre site and the recreation ground.