Warwick District Council and Everyone Active have announced an opening date for the much-anticipated new Castle Farm Leisure Centre in Kenilworth.  

The result of a 20-month long project – which saw the demolition of the old Castle Farm Recreation Centre – is the creation of a brand new, larger leisure centre that will bring the leisure provision in Kenilworth into the 21st century.

Castle Farm has also received an 'A-rating' for its energy performance, which will provide sustainable energy and support the centre's commitment to a greener future.  

The new site and facilities will be open for public use from 9am on Thursday 21 December 2023.  

Following the handover of the building from construction contractors Kier, the new leisure centre will be managed and operated by Everyone Active on behalf of Warwick District Council.

The new gym at Castle Farm (image via Everyone Active)

This will complement the existing facilities already in the operator's portfolio including Newbold Comyn in Royal Leamington Spa and St Nicholas Park in Warwick, both of which have benefitted from expansion and improvement by the council over the past six years to meet the needs of the area's growing population. 

Castle Farm Leisure Centre will offer the following brand-new facilities: 

• 80-station gym  
• Two fitness studios  
• Dedicated group cycling studio  
• Six-court sports hall   
• Stylish changing facilities and lockers  
• New outdoor changing rooms  
• A new pétanque terrain  
• A new light and bright reception area and foyer 

The centre also incorporates a new HQ for Kenilworth Scout and Guides, predicted to be recognised as amongst the best in the country and demonstrating the council's support to the movement within the local community. 

The new sports hall at Castle Farm (image via Everyone Active)

Alex Fuoco-Lang, contract manager for Everyone Active at Castle Farm explains: "We're delighted this project is now complete.

"Our doors are always open to the local community – families and friends of all ages who can come along and experience our fantastic new facilities. 

"Our customers will benefit greatly from this investment and the programmes and activities we are planning. 

"Not only will it help to provide a hub for the local community, but also work to support our mission - for everyone to reach their target of 30 minutes of exercise, five times a week." 

It has taken 20 months to build the new Castle Farm Leisure Centre (image via Everyone Active)

Cllr Jim Sinnott, portfolio holder for communities and leisure at Warwick District Council added: "We're very happy to see the addition of this wonderful new leisure centre to our district.

"This is the first of a two-stage plan which along with Abbey Fields Swimming Pools will provide the growing town of Kenilworth and surrounding area with facilities that are designed to create an inclusive fitness environment to encourage everyone in our community to benefit from physical activity." 

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