Marlborough Leisure Centre: Upgraded facilities to reopen

The opening date for refurbished facilities at a Wiltshire leisure centre has been set.

Marlborough Leisure Centre had previously been described by users as "rundown and hidden". A project to bring the leisure centre back to life was then launched in November 2024 and promised a "complete transformation."

The centre remained open, but individual facilities were closed as the fitness suite was extended and improved, the wet changing facilities refurbished and extended, and a changing places facility installed.

Now, Councillor Jane Davies has confirmed that Marlborough's new fitness suite and the swimming pool changing rooms will reopen on Monday, July 7.

Marlborough Leisure Centre has previously been described as 'run down'. (Image: Newsquest) "We are delighted to confirm that we plan to reopen the swimming pool changing rooms and the new fitness suite. We are very excited to share our new facilities with you," said the Marlborough councillor.

"Over the next couple of weeks, work will be taking place around the reception area to give this space a refresh.

"This will require some further disruption, but we hope that the additional work will significantly improve the feel of the centre on your arrival, and we will of course aim to keep any disruption to a minimum."

Transformation work at the leisure centre (Image: Wiltshire Council) "Due to the reception works, access into the centre will also be different from 30 June to 6 July," added Councillor Davies.

"Entrance will be through a fire exit into the temporary gym where we will have a temporary reception area. We will ensure adequate signage is displayed to ensure you know where to go."

While these improvements have been welcomed by the community, they have also resulted in the permanent removal of the squash courts and the permanent closure of the health suite.

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"Permanently closing the facilities at Marlborough will allow the council to incorporate the space into the wet change and create a much bigger changing area, ensuring the council can meet the health needs of more of the local community," said a spokesperson for Wiltshire Council.

Councillor Ian Blair-Pilling added: “The improvements we are bringing forward are well thought out, using all the information we have at our disposal, and will increase the overall fitness opportunities available, benefiting the health and wellbeing of more people.”