Chilterns Lifestyle Centre in Amersham opens its doors
People will be able to visit the new centre from 3pm today (6 December)
Last updated 6th Dec 2021
People will be able to visit the new Chilterns Lifestyle Centre in Amersham from 3pm today (6 December).
Visitors will be able to take a first look inside Buckinghamshire Council’s lifestyle venue.
Facilities include a swimming pool, diving pool, teaching pool alongside a children’ splash pad area, dry diving training facility, 130 station state-of-the-art gym, group cycling studio, group exercise studios, Mind & Body studio, sports hall, squash courts, climbing wall, bouldering facilities, clip ‘n climb, children’s soft play area and luxury spa and treatment facilities.
There is also a library, community centre, café, pre-school nursery and function rooms for hire.
Outside there is a skate park, street snooker, outdoor gym and play equipment to the rear of the centre.
Coming next year there will be play equipment to the front of the centre, a multi-use games area and a Petanque area.
Councillor Clive Harriss, Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure at Buckinghamshire Council said:
"I know that lots of people have been eagerly anticipating the opening of the Chilterns Lifestyle Centre and I want to thank them for their patience during the building works.
"Throwing open our doors to residents and visitors is going to be a momentous day and I can’t wait to see the new centre come to life with people enjoying the hugely impressive range of activities on offer.
"This is a fabulous asset for Amersham and the surrounding communities.
"It has first-class leisure and wellbeing facilities and will also serve as an important community and social hub.
"Please head online to find out more.
"We cannot wait to see you!"
Steve Salwa, Contract Manager at Everyone Active added:
"We are delighted to officially announce the launch of our brand-new leisure centre at Chilterns Lifestyle Centre.
"To manage such an impressive facility is a huge honour and a very positive milestone for Everyone Active in the area.
"We’re looking forward to the benefits that will come from sharing the building with the Amersham Community Association, Amersham Library and Lindfield Pre-School Nursery.
"We cannot wait to open our doors and start welcoming everyone in soon.
"The new gym will boast a fantastic range of facilities - there really is something for everyone and we believe it will be hugely beneficial for the health and wellbeing of the local community."
Leisure operator, Everyone Active, will be hosting an open day in the new year, where people will be invited to see the range of facilities on offer, with the opportunity to try a variety of taster sessions and activities, such as gym challenges and exercise classes.
The date for the event will be released shortly.