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Local Authorities
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FACILITIES
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Partners
Parkwood Leisure collaborates extensively with a network of 42 local authorities, along with key central government bodies and private sector partners. This wide-reaching partnership allows Parkwood to manage and operate a diverse portfolio of leisure facilities spanning the entire UK, from Barry to Bexley, Leeds to Penzance. These facilities encompass a broad spectrum of leisure offerings, including golf courses, theatres, dynamic event venues, and leisure centres of all sizes and types.
Through this extensive experience, Parkwood Leisure has cultivated a deep understanding and expertise in the management of various leisure facilities and health & wellbeing services. The company takes a personalized approach with each local authority partner, working closely to understand their unique needs and specific requirements. This collaborative approach ensures that the services provided are tailored to the community while respecting and promoting the heritage and local character of each individual site.
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.
BP Corporates
In partnership with BP, 1Life manages the on-site health & fitness clubs for BP.
BP Pangbourne, BP Canary Wharf, BP Meadhurst
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
Glendale Golf (the golf course management arm of Parkwood Leisure) has operated this popular 18-hole course since 2004, on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council. A blend of links-style and parkland golf makes it a unique choice for golfers of all skill levels. The facility offers a range of services for the local community, including a floodlit driving range and golf academy.
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
In partnership with Chorley Council and LEX Leisure we offer a vast range of golfing activities for the local community, including 18-hole golf course, driving range, adventure golf, coaching and outdoor scenic woodland areas.
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 and 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
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 swimming pool, gym and fitness classes.
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 City Council
Parkwood Leisure 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
Nottingham County Council
Parkwood Leisure manage a range of attractions, activities and catering options at Rufford Abbey Country Park on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council.
Portsmouth City Council
For nearly two decades, Glendale Golf (the golf course management arm of Parkwood Leisure) has been responsible for the day-to-day running of Portsmouth Golf Course, combining quality golfing with access to incredible hilltop vistas of the Solent. The course is open to everyone and has a strong community of local members.
Portsmouth Golf Course
Rugby Football Union
In partnership with the RFU, Parkwood Leisure manages the health & fitness club at the iconic Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
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.
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.
Sports 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.
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
Parkwood Leisure and Lex Leisure are working in partnership with Stratton St Margaret Parish Council to deliver leisure services at Grange Community & Leisure Centre for the local community.
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 Park Golf Course, operated by Glendale Golf since 2007, isn’t just one of Europe’s most-visited golfing destinations. It’s a living, breathing part of London’s iconic Royal Parks. We’re proud to work hand-in-hand with The Royal Parks team, dedicated to the protection and preservation of the rich biodiversity of Richmond Park Golf Course, ensuring it thrives for generations to come.
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 the school gym at Mulberry Sports Centre and makes it available to the public in certain hours.
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
Parkwood Leisure is dedicated to establishing and nurturing robust and enduring partnerships. Our approach is centred around collaboration with other organisations, partners, and local communities. This collaborative strategy is not only essential for the company’s sustained success but also for generating a positive impact on the community.
We firmly believe that working together enhances results. Our core principle is mutual benefit, emphasising a win-win approach for both our company and the communities we serve. Our partnerships are designed to bolster our own capabilities and effectiveness. By working hand-in-hand with others, we can leverage a wider pool of resources, expertise, and perspectives to achieve our shared goals. We recognise that our success is intertwined with the well-being of the communities in which we operate, and we are committed to fostering relationships that benefit all stakeholders involved.
Read about some of our key partners below or to find out more information on partnering with Parkwood Leisure, please contact us.
Legacy Leisure
Inspired by the Olympic Games, Legacy Leisure is dedicated to promoting and championing physical activity to establish a lasting national legacy. Our mission is to educate and inspire positive lifestyle changes that enrich the lives of our community.
We are committed to enhancing the health and well-being of our patrons by providing diverse and inclusive physical and cultural activities. Our offerings include exercise programs for all ages and abilities, health and wellness initiatives, and other engaging community pursuits. Through these programs, we aim to foster a sense of belonging and shared purpose, creating a lasting, positive impact on individuals and communities.
Lex Leisure
Lex Leisure operates a range of leisure venues with the core aim of generating profit. This surplus is not retained by the company, but rather channeled back into the community to support individuals facing physical or mental disabilities. Our support extends to those who require tailored care plans to maintain an active lifestyle. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to engage in physical activity and enjoy the benefits it brings, regardless of their abilities or challenges.
Creating Active Futures
CREATING ACTIVE FUTURES Limited, established under the Cooperatives and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014, is a community benefit society that also holds charitable status. Their primary goal is to manage and operate sports and leisure facilities within the community. By doing so, they aim to increase the accessibility and availability of various physical activities for all members of the community, regardless of age, ability, or background.
The organisation’s vision emphasises inclusivity and the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in sports and leisure activities. They strive to create an environment where individuals can engage in physical activity, promoting both physical and mental well-being. They operate for the benefit of the community, reinvesting any profits back into their services and facilities.
Through their work, CREATING ACTIVE FUTURES Limited plays a vital role in fostering a healthier and more active community. They provide essential spaces and opportunities for individuals to come together, engage in physical activity, and improve their overall well-being.
1Life Management Solutions
1Life Management Solutions, a subsidiary of The Parkwood Group, is an innovative company specialising in lifestyle and management solutions. They interact with tens of thousands of individuals on a daily basis, both within local communities and the corporate sector. Their mission is to enhance individual lives through a multifaceted approach that encompasses health and wellbeing, physical activity, sport, and learning.
1Life’s commitment to promoting health and wellbeing is evident in their diverse range of programs and services. These may include initiatives that focus on physical fitness, mental health, nutrition, and stress management. By encouraging individuals to adopt healthy habits and lifestyles, 1Life aims to empower them to take control of their wellbeing and improve their overall quality of life.
Glendale Golf
At Glendale Golf, we’re passionate about fostering a sense of community and providing an unforgettable golf and social experience that caters to everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer looking to perfect your swing, a newcomer eager to learn the ropes, a family seeking quality time together, or simply a group of friends wanting to relax over a cup of coffee, we extend a warm welcome to all who walk through our doors.
Our commitment to delivering a memorable experience goes beyond just the game of golf. We offer a range of amenities and activities to ensure that every visit is special. Our state-of-the-art facilities, coupled with our friendly and attentive staff, create an environment where you can truly unwind and enjoy your time.
NGB’s & other Partners
Parkwood Leisure works with a number of National Governing Bodies (NGBs) to promote and develop sport at all levels, to provide expert advice and guidance and to build strong relationships with the sporting community. This relationship also supports the development of our staff and helps us contribute to the wider sporting community.
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