Plans revealed for £27m Atherstone Leisure Centre

North Warwickshire Borough Council has revealed plans to build a £27m leisure centre in Atherstone.

The proposed development would feature a wide range of facilities, designed to meet the needs of residents of all ages and abilities.

Set to replace the town’s existing leisure venue, plans for the new Atherstone Leisure Centre include a main, four-lane swimming pool and a learner pool, a toddler splash pad for water play and a health club with a large gym floor and dedicated studio for group exercise classes.

Other proposed facilities include a community space for events and activities, an adventure play zone for children and a café.

The new building will sit in a similar location as the existing leisure centre and the council will now be engaging with the public and key stakeholders over the coming weeks to gather feedback and ensure the final plans “reflect local priorities”. A planning application is expected to be submitted in the new year, with construction anticipated to begin in Summer 2026.

Margaret Bell, Chair of the council’s Community and Environment Board, said: “It’s truly exciting to see this project take shape. The new leisurecentre will be a cutting-edge facility that inspires generations to come. It will offer a safe, community-centred space where people of all ages can get active, connect, and thrive through a wide range of sports and leisure activities.”