Due to an issue with our showers, they are closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Dovedale Sports Centre will be closing for refurbishment from Friday 13 June 2025, with the centre expected to re-open in early 2026. You can find out more about the refurbishment project.
Dovedale refurbishment 2025
Exciting news - we’re making improvements to your leisure centre.
As we announced in mid-March, we are planning a major refurbishment project at Dovedale Sports Centre.
These improvements will provide better facilities for everyone and will include:
- an expanded and remodelled gym
- an additional studio
- new changing rooms
- a modernised and extended reception area
- new, more energy efficient water and heating systems
To make these exciting changes, we’ll need to close the centre during the works.
Timescale
The last day of opening will be Thursday 12 June 2025, meaning the centre will be closed from Friday 13 June. We expect the centre to reopen in the early 2026.
We will update you on how work is progressing through the project on this page and on our social media channels.
Membership
If you are a member at Dovedale, you should have received an email to explain your membership options.
Clubs
We have already been working hard with all of our clubs to help relocate during the closure period. You can contact your club directly to find out more.
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