Epping Leisure Centre opens its doors with a 120-station gym floor

The new Epping Leisure Centre opened its doors to the public for the first time on 12 January. Owned by Epping Forest District Council and operated by Places Leisure, the new facility replaces the Epping Sports Centre and forms an “integral part” of the wider regeneration project for Epping town.

The centre houses a 25m main swimming pool, learner pool, sports hall, squash courts and a health club with a 120-station gym floor with a mix of strength and cardio machines, an indoor cycle studio and two group exercise studios.

Designed to be the most energy-efficient leisure centre in the district, the facility is a key milestone in the council’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. Environmentally sustainable solutions at the facility include heat pumps, advanced digital technologies and high levels of insulation to significantly reduce energy consumption and minimise future carbon emissions and operational costs. The project is being delivered by the council with its construction partner, Pellikaan Construction.

Councillor Chris Whitbread, Leader of Epping Forest District Council, said: “The opening of Epping Leisure Centre is a clear statement of our ambition for the residents of Epping and the whole district. It shows what can be achieved when we invest in our communities and work in genuine partnership.

“This centre is about more than leisure, it reflects our commitment to providing high-quality, accessible facilities that meet the needs of our residents now and into the future. “This centre is a real tribute to the amount of work and passion that has gone into it. I would like to thank Places Leisure for their collaboration, insight, and dedication throughout this project; Pellikaan for delivering this complex scheme to such a high standard and EFDC officers for their hard work and commitment throughout this project.”