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We are pleased to share the exciting news that Southwell Leisure Centre is operated by Creating Active Futures in partnership with Southwell Leisure Centre Trust from 1 April 2026.
Southwell Leisure Centre remains open as normal, however you need to re-join the centre on one of the membership options available here if you have not already done so.
There are some positive initial changes to improve your customer journey, including:
Below are some frequently asked questions, which we hope provide all of the information you might need. However, If your question isn’t answered below, please use the contact us page here and we will respond directly to your enquiry.
Your membership has not transferred to Creating Active Futures from 1 April. If you wish to continue using the facilities, you need to rejoin the centre on one of the membership options available here.
You can speak to a member of our reception team, who will be happy to help with your questions, or you can get in touch with us directly. Please bear with us during this transitional time as the team get used to new systems and we help support members with their fitness journeys.
You have two options for your membership card: you can use our Leisure Centre app, where your membership card is available and you can manage your bookings, or you can collect a physical membership card from reception. When you arrive, you scan your app or card at reception to check in and use the facilities. This automatically registers your attendance for any class or session you have booked. All classes must be booked in advance; anyone not on the class register is not able to take part in the activity.
The group exercise classes are continuing as before and we’re pleased to be working with your favourite instructors to deliver this programme. We are also exploring opportunities to introduce a wider range of classes and sessions in the future.
We’re working with Southwell Leisure Centre Trust and our partners to complete the repair works to allow us to reopen the main Swimming pool. We aim for this to be completed and the pool to reopen by early Summer 2026. We will continue to provide updates when possible. So please follow our website and Instagram page here.
As well as the significant investment in repairing and reopening the swimming pool, we have a number of other investments around the facility.
We’re introducing a wider range of gym equipment, including cardio, resistance and functional equipment. Keep an eye on our social media to find out more! We’re also investing in an improved music system for the gym rooms, and greater internet infrastructure for the initial opening.
We have longer term plans to increase and invest in the group exercise classes as well as other improvements, details of which we will share as plans are confirmed.
During the pool refurbishment closure, we are taking the opportunity to ensure we meet all health and safety and insurance requirements. The entire poolside area is under review, and full access to the facilities will be restored as soon as possible.
Our priority is to ensure a smooth transfer to Creating Active Futures, the opening hours remain the same for this time. We will communicate any changes on the website and social media.
We are providing regular updates via Instagram and Facebook.
Once you’ve rejoin you are able to book classes on this website and via our Leisure Centre app, remember you can only book classes 7 days in advance as a member and 5 days as a non-member. You need to create a new account to be able to book your classes on the Leisure Centre app.
You can download our app via the Google Play store and App Store, click here for more information.
Yes! We’ve made contact with the clubs that we have shared the details for. If you have not heard from one of the team and you’d like to get in touch to discuss your ongoing bookings please click here.
The pool at Southwell Leisure Centre will be closed for refurbishment until Summer 2026. During this time, customers can continue swimming at our nearby centres as part of our partnership with Southwell Leisure Centre Trust: Bingham Arena, Cotgrave Leisure Centre, Keyworth Leisure Centre, and Rushcliffe Arena. All pools in Rushcliffe Arena are available on a pay and play basis. Customers who join a swimming lesson programme at any centre can also enjoy free swimming across all pools.
Additional swimming lesson places have been made available to support pupils who previously used the learner pool at Southwell.
Get in touch with those centres today to get prices and book your space in their programmes through this time of refurbishment of the Southwell Swimming pool.
Our Swimming Lesson team is currently working to prepare for the reopening of the pools to provide a varied and interesting learn to swim experience. We will keep you updated on this as it progresses.
We’ve made contact with the gymnasts through their instructors with instructions on how to join through our website. When re-joining online you are charged a payment for April’s lessons upfront. This cost will cover the sessions that are not cancelled due to the bank holiday. No direct debit will be taken until 1 May.
If you have any other questions or queries regarding the transfer, please contact us here and we look forward to updating you with our exciting developments for the centre in due course.
