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    Sept 2023

    Last Updated: 04/09/2023
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    New Harrogate Leisure and Wellness Centre opens

    by Calvin Robinson Chief Reporter

    | 04 Sept, 2023
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    Harrogate Leisure and Wellness Centre

    The newly refurbished Harrogate Leisure and Wellness Centre opened its doors today after a £13.5 million project.

    The facility, which was previously called the Harrogate Hydro, had been closed since April last year as part of a renovation scheme.

    Now, the centre off Jennyfield Drive is open under a new name.

    The refurbishment included a 400 square metre fitness centre, a new sauna and steam suite, improved reception and café, as well an overhaul of the existing gym, spin, leisure and swimming facilities.

    Local man Alan Harwood was among those visiting the newly opened leisure centre this morning.

    He told the Stray Ferret he had never been to the facility before, but took up one of the swimming membership offers advertised by Brimhams Active, which operates the site on behalf of North Yorkshire Council, as part of the opening.

    Mr Harwood said:

    “It looks good. I had never been to the Hydro before but wanted to try it out for swimming.”








    The centre is open for swimming from 6.30am until 9pm Monday to Thursday, 6.30am until 8pm on a Friday and 6.30am until 7pm on a weekend.

    Meanwhile, the gym will be open from 6.15am until 9.30pm Monday to Thursday, 6.15am until 7.30pm on a Friday and 6.15am until 6.30pm on Saturday and Sunday.

    Prices include £5.45 for an adult swim, but there are also membership schemes available at £33.95 a month.

    The centre also offers all inclusive memberships, which includes access to the gym, for £44.95 a month or £35.95 for concessions.

    Mark Tweedie, managing director of Brimhams Active, said:

    “There will be an increase to membership fees, but we are committed to keeping fees as low as possible and we have additional discounts for students, people who are unemployed, disabled or aged over 65.
    "The increase delivers an all-inclusive membership fee with access to unlimited swim, gym and group exercise at all Brimhams facilities that remains lower than our 2021 prices, as we temporarily reduced prices upon reopening after covid."