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Local Authorities
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FACILITIES
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Partners
Working in partnership with 36 local authorities, plus central government and private partners to operate leisure facilities from Barry to Bexley and Leeds to Penzance, from golf courses to theatres, events venues to leisure centres of all shapes and sizes, Parkwood Leisure has developed a wealth of experience in managing a variety of leisure facilities and health & wellbeing services. We work with each local authority to understand their specific needs and requirements, whilst championing the heritage and locality of the sites that we operate.
The London Borough of Bexley Council
Working in partnership with The London Borough of Bexley Council and Lex Leisure CIC, this contract includes three large centres which offer an impressive range of facilities to the local community. Health & wellbeing services form a core part of the service offer, across GP referrals, personal health budget schemes, MSK rehabilitation hubs and outreach activities.
Crook Log Leisure Centre
Erith Leisure Centre
Sidcup Leisure Centre
Boston Borough Council
Working in partnership with Boston Borough Council and Creating Active Futures, we manage the Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex and Princess Royal Sports Arena.
Breckland Council
This exciting contract, in partnership with Lex Leisure CIC, includes 4 leisure centres of various sizes. With a main pool, learner pool, 55 station gym, sports hall and group exercise facilities, the local community has access to an impressive range of physical activity opportunities.
Dereham Leisure Centre
Breckland Leisure Centre
Attleborough Sports Hall
Swaffham Leisure Centre
Brent Council
1Life work in partnership with Brent Council to manage Willesden Sports Centre – an ideal fitness, leisure and community destination. The centre boasts fantastic facilities including 25m and 12 m swimming pools, 110 station gym, group exercise classes, a 60m indoor track and a 400m outdoor track, a four court sports hall and steam and sauna rooms.
Bristol City Council
Parkwood Leisure work in partnership with Bristol City Council and Lex Leisure CIC at Hengrove Park Leisure Centre. Hengrove Park is home to a 50 metre swimming pool, a 180 station gym, exercise studios, health suite and climbing wall, with a wide scope of community-focused services and wellbeing support.
Bristol – Friends of Jubilee Pool
Friends of Jubilee Pool (Bristol) Ltd is entirely run by volunteers. It was set up in 2021 to lead on the submission of the application for the Community Asset Transfer of Jubilee Pool and Gym. After the successful completion of the transfer of the pool from Bristol City Council to FoJP on October 1st 2023, FoJP has a 35 year fully repairing lease to run the pool. Parkwood Leisure, sub-contracting to Lex Leisure CIC, operate the pool on a day-to-day basis, supporting the local community to remain active.
Broughton Astley Parish Council
Parkwood Leisure works in partnership with Broughton Astley Parish Council and Creating Active Futures to manage the Broughton Astley leisure centre, which opened in 2020. The facility includes a four-court sports hall, floodlit outdoor 3G pitch and a health club with a 65-station gym and two group exercise studios to encourage the local community to stay active. There is also a café and an outdoor play area.
Cardiff City Council
Cardiff International Pool is an impressive family focussed facility with a fun pool, 50 metre competition swimming pool, gym, exercise studio and health suite located on the Cardiff Bay and managed in partnership with Legacy Leisure. The centre is home to many high profile competitions and was the training centre for the Brazilian Olympic Swimming team in the run up to London 2012.
Castle Point Borough Council
Castle Point Golf Course
Cherwell District Council
In partnership with Cherwell District Council and Legacy Leisure, the centres deliver a vast range of community focused physical activity opportunities and services, including MSK rehabilitation hubs and GP exercise referral programmes.
Bicester Leisure Centre
Kidlington & Gosford Leisure Centre
Spiceball Leisure Centre
Chorley Council
Duxbury Park Golf Course
Coventry City Council Education Partnership
Caludon Castle Sports Centre is a dual use site at the heart of the community in Coventry. It is managed in partnership with Lex Leisure CIC.
Cornwall Council
This PFI leisure centre offers a new and fully equipped gym, swimming pool, exercise studio, health suite and courts to help keep the local community active and engaged with exercise.
Penzance Leisure Centre
Crawley Borough Council
In an exciting partnership with Crawley Borough Council, Parkwood Leisure operates
The Hawth Theatre
Tilgate Forest Golf Course
Derbyshire Schools Partnership
Chapel Leisure Centre dual use facility is operated in partnership with Lex Leisure CIC on behalf of Chapel Parish Council
Chapel Leisure Centre
Erewash Borough Council
In partnership with Erewash Borough Council and Legacy Leisure, this contract covers three facilities and a range of outreach services to encourage physical activity in the local communities.
West Park Leisure Centre
Victoria Park Leisure Centre
Rutland Park Sports Ground
HASSRA Leeds
The Forum Leisure Centre is situated within an office building, encouraging it’s employees to stay active. The centre offers a swimmng pool, gym and fitness classes.
The Forum Leisure Centre
High Peak Borough Council
Parkwood Leisure is working in partnership with High Peak Borough Council to manage Buxton Pavilion Gardens and to provide Professional Services to the Council’s LATC Alliance Leisure Ltd. The support services provided include IT, marketing, finance and HR, enabling the LATC to focus on local activity and operations.
Hillingdon Council
Parkwood Theatres leases the Beck Theatre from Hillingdon Council, safeguarding the future of this well loved community asset. The 600-seat venue sees many exciting shows and local performances.
Lewisham Council
1Life works in partnership with Lewisham Council to manage the Downham Health & Leisure Centre. Along with the leisure centre, the complex also includes health care facilities, youth IT provision, a library and community hall.
Maidstone Borough Council
In 2013, Parkwood Theatres began working with Maidstone Borough Council to operate the exciting local theatre; The Hazlitt. The venue sees many exciting shows and local performances.
Milton Keynes Council
1Life works in partnership with Legacy Leisure to manage Woughton Leisure Centre and Windmill Hill Golf Centre on behalf of Milton Keynes Council.
North Devon Council
Working with North Devon Council and Lex Leisure, this contract includes Tarka Leisure Centre and the Ilfracombe Swimming Pool, ensuring that local fitness facilities and swimming lessons for children are available to the local community.
Tarka Leisure Centre
Ilfracombe Leisure Centre
North Northamptonshire Council
Working in partnership with North Northamptonshire Council, Parkwood Leisure operates The Castle Theatre under Parkwood Theatres.
North Somerset Council
This exciting partnership with Legacy Leisure includes three leisure centres and the well known theatre; The Playhouse which has been home to impressive acts such Lee Evans, The Russian Ballet and the Jack and The Beanstalk pantomime featuring George Sampson.
Hutton Moor Leisure Centre
Backwell Leisure Centre
Scotch Horn Leisure Centre
The Playhouse Theatre
Nottinghamshire County Council
Parkwood Leisure manage a range of attractions, activities and catering options at Rufford Abbey Country Park on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council. Visit www.ruffordabbey.com to find out more.
Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth Golf Course
Rushcliffe Borough Council
Including five local leisure facilities, Rushcliffe Borough Council work in partnership with Parkwood Leisure and Lex Leisure to offer easily accessible facilities to local people of all ages, abilities and interests.
Bingham Arena
Cotgrave Leisure Centre
Edwalton Golf Course
Keyworth Leisure Centre
Rushcliffe Arena
Sefton Borough Council
Crosby Leisure Centre remains an incredibly popular leisure facility on the outskirts of Sefton. It’s distinctive design, range of facilities and unique cycle hire scheme make it an exciting leisure centre to visit and helps to encourage a range of local residents to get active.
Crosby Leisure Centre
South Holland District Council
South Holland District Council is working in partnership with Parkwood Leisure and Lex Leisure to deliver leisure services in South Holland. The contract includes the management and operation of Castle Sports Complex and Pool and Peele Leisure Centre
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Parkwood Leisure is working in partnership with Staffordshire Moorlands District Council to provide Professional Services to the Council’s Local Authority Trading Company (LATC) Alliance Leisure Ltd. The support services provided include IT, marketing, finance and HR, enabling the LATC to focus on local activity and operations.
Stratton St Margaret Parish Council
Grange Community & Leisure Centre
Swansea Council
Working with Swansea Council to develop the educational impact and tourism potential of Plantasia, an indoor tropical zoo in the City Centre.
The Royal Parks
Richmond Golf Course
Torbay Council
Working closely with the Council and Lex Leisure, Torbay Leisure Centre has seen significant refurbishment in recent years, including a whole new gym. The centre is now better equipped than ever to offer a range of physical activity and health & wellbeing opportunities to local communities.
Riviera International Centre is a central part of the tourism offer in Torquay, with performance and exhibition spaces as well as extensive leisure water for family fun.
Torbay Leisure Centre
Riviera International Centre
Tower Hamlets London Borough Council
Working in partnership with the local authority, Parkwood Leisure operates this school gym and makes it available to the public in certain hours.
Mulberry Sports Centre
Uttlesford District Council
1Life has worked with Uttlesford DC for a number of years, managing and developing three centres.
Lord Butler Fitness & Leisure Centre
Mountfitchet Leisure Centre
Great Dunmow Leisure Centre
Vale of Glamorgan Council
Working with the Council and Legacy Leisure, this contract includes five centres plus extensive outreach and health referral work to support local communities.
Barry Leisure Centre
Penarth Leisure Centre
Llantwit Major Leisure Centre
Cowbridge Leisure Centre
Colcot Sports Centre
West Northamptonshire Council
Working in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council and Legacy Leisure, Parkwood Leisure operates three leisure facilities in Towcester and Brackley.
Brackley Leisure Centre
Towcester Centre for Leisure
Woodgreen Leisure Centre
Sport Wales
Working in partnership with Sport Wales and Legacy Leisure, we are honoured to manage the National Outdoor Centre, Plas Menai. This internationally renowned outdoor adventure and training site delivers opportunities across the spectrum, from school children to elite athletes.
Rugby Football Union
In partnership with the RFU, Parkwood Leisure manages the health & fitness club at the iconic Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
BP
In partnership with BP, 1Life manages the on-site health & fitness clubs for BP.
Parkwood Leisure is committed to building strong, lasting relationships. Collaboration with other organisations, partners and local communities is central to our approach. This collaborative strategy is key to the company’s long-term success and achieving positive community impact. Working together is emphasised as a means of improving outcomes. Mutual benefit is a core principle, prioritising a win-win approach for our company and the communities it serves. Our partnerships improve our own strength and effectiveness.
Read about some of our key partners below or to find out more information on partnering with Parkwood Leisure, please contact us.
Legacy Leisure
Established to support a national legacy following the Olympics, Legacy Leisure seeks to educate, inspire and support physical activity, to enhance the lives of our patrons and enable long term positive lifestyle changes. Legacy Leisure is passionate about improving the health and well-being of our patrons, and aims to offer a diverse range of physical and cultural activities that will engage and invigorate communities, be it through sport, the arts or other activities.
Lex Leisure
Lex Leisure seeks to operate leisure venues on a commercial basis with a view to generating a surplus that can be used for our principal objective of supporting those who are disabled, physically or mentally or who require support or bespoke care plans to stay physically active.
Creating Active Futures
CREATING ACTIVE FUTURES Limited is a community benefit society with charitable status, formed under the Cooperatives and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. Their vision is to operate community-based sports and leisure facilities, enhancing accessibility for all individuals to engage in diverse physical activities.
1Life
1Life Management Solutions is part of The Parkwood Group and is an innovative lifestyle and management solutions company that engages with tens of thousands of people daily, both in local communities and the corporate world, to enhance individual lives through health and wellbeing, physical activity, sport and learning.
Glendale Golf
We believe in the value of great communities. So, we are passionate about delivering a truly memorable golf and social experience for everyone. Whether you are a seasoned golfer, new to the game, spending time with the family or just fancy a cup of coffee with friends, you are sure of a warm welcome every time you visit.
Sport England
Sport England is the government agency responsible for building the foundations for an active nation. The organisation invests National Lottery and Exchequer funding in organisations and projects that will grow and sustain participation in grassroots sport and create opportunities for people to be physically active.
UKActive
Parkwood Leisure is a strategic partner of ukactive the not-for-profit industry association, promoting the interests of commercial fitness gyms and community leisure centres. Parkwood Leisure is fully supportive of ukactive’s vision to get more people, more active, more often and to improve the nation’s health by promoting active lifestyles.
Swim England
Swim England was the first Governing Body of swimming to be established in the world, and today it remains the English National Governing Body for swimming, diving, water polo, open water, and synchronised swimming. Swim England aims to ensure everyone has an opportunity to learn to swim and support the pursuit of excellence in swimming.
Parkwood Leisure is an official partner of Swim England and is committed to following the National Plan for Teaching Swimming at all of its centres by offering our swimming programme in line with the Swim England national swimming plan.
Institute of Swimming (IoS)
The Institute of Swimming is the largest trainer of swimming teachers and coaches in England, with services expanding to education, training provision, and fitness leisure operations.
The IoS are at the cutting edge of teacher and coach education, running the latest UKCC course as well as providing continuing professional development opportunities. They deliver hundreds of courses across the country, courses that are of the same high standards they hold for themselves.
Royal Life Saving Society
RLSS is the UK governing body for Lifesaving and Lifeguarding. Parkwood Leisure provides training for the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification under the credence of the RLSS, and has qualified trainer assessors amongst the senior management of our water-based sites.
England Squash and Racketball
England Squash and Racketball (ESR) is the governing body for squash and racketball in England. ESR offers a comprehensive range of services at national, regional and local levels of support, including structured development programmes, events and competitions for all ages and abilities as well as education programmes.
ESR and Parkwood Leisure are committed to increasing participation in squash and racketball and provide a partnership opportunity for children and adults to fulfil their sporting potential and contribute to the improved health of local communities.
Badminton England
Badminton England is responsible for the management and training of the elite England squad, and works alongside the other home nation governing bodies to prepare British players for the Olympics.
Badminton England also coordinates a development network; this provides a pathway for aspiring players to progress from schools and clubs to the national squad.
Parkwood Leisure is committed to working with Badminton England to support and improve our provision of Badminton to the public by delivering quality coaching at our facilities and provide a developmental pathway from grass root level through to elite performance.
British Triathlon
British Triathlon is the National Governing Body for Triathlon, Paratriathlon, Duathlon and Aquathlon in Great Britain, responsible for raising the profile and delivering the elite performance of the sport. Triathlon is a fast-growing, dynamic and modern Olympic sport with talented world-class athletes, coaches and support staff, focused around delivering world-class events and medal-winning performances.
Rugby Football Union
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is the national governing body for rugby union in England. It was founded in 1871, and promotes and runs the sport, organises international matches for the England national team, and educates and trains players and officials.
England Netball
England Netball, formerly the “All England Netball Association”, is the national body which oversees, promotes and manages netball in England. England Netball is responsible for the management of the England national netball team. It also oversees a number of programs running from junior to development level such as High Five Netball, Walking Netball, Bee Netball and the Roses National Academy for aspiring athletes under the age of 20.
Anthony Nolan
Parkwood Leisure has committed to raising substantial funds for our nominated charity, Anthony Nolan.
Anthony Nolan works to save the lives of people with blood cancers like leukaemia, who need a stem cell or bone marrow transplant to survive. Every twenty minutes someone in the UK will be diagnosed with a blood cancer or blood disorder. But thanks to Anthony Nolan, three people a day are given the chance of life.
The 5% Club
Parkwood Leisure is a proud member of The 5% Club, a campaign focused on creating momentum behind the recruitment of apprentices and graduates into the UK workforce. By joining the Club, we have committed to ensuring that within the next five years, 5% of our UK workforce are apprentices, on graduate programmes or are sponsored students.
To find out more information about The 5% Club and how to become a member, please click below!
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
For almost 100 years, RoSPA has been quietly working behind the scenes to change both legislation and attitudes surrounding accidents. From the compulsory wearing of seatbelts and the campaign to stop drink driving, to the Cycling Proficiency Test and to the more recent ban on handheld mobile phones behind the wheel, RoSPA has been instrumental in shaping our society for the better, preventing millions of deaths and serious injuries along the way.
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