Castle Farm Recreation Centre has closed ahead of its demolition and redevelopment.

The indoor sports centre closed yesterday (December 12) and is set to be demolished in the new year.

Staff are currently removing equipment from the centre which will either be sold or transferred to other centres run by Everyone Active.

The new Castle Farm sports centre will include a sports hall, 80-station gym and fitness studios, plus a new space for local scouts and guides.

Planning permission for the development was granted by Warwick District Council in September.

The new centre is set to be completed by summer 2023 and WDC is due to announce alternative sports provision for Kenilworth residents during the 18 month redevelopments.

Abbey Fields Swimming Centre will close on Sunday, December 18 ahead of its redevelopment.

WDC's portfolio holder for culture, tourism and leisure Cllr Liam Bartlett said: "We're very pleased to be progressing to the next stage of our plans to offer the town of Kenilworth and the wider district the very best sports and leisure facilities.

"It's our intention to minimise disruption to current users during the redevelopment and allow them to continue their regular activities locally where possible.

"We are therefore happy that the arrangements Everyone Active have put in place will fulfil the interim need. There will be further announcements soon about our programme to encourage local outdoor sports during the closure period."

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