Leytonstone Roof Replacement Project

As a charitable social enterprise, we're committed to improving our services in your local community to make them even better. That's why we're letting you know that as part of an £2.3 million pound investment into into Leytonstone Leisure Centre, Waltham Forest Council will be carrying out a full replacement of the roof over the next year.

Works will begin from Monday 16th October and during this time there'll be a slight disruption to our usual services, but don't worry we're committed to keeping you moving.

What's changing?

To allow for works to begin, from Monday 16th October to Sunday 12th November, the Gym functional zone on the mezzanine floor will be unavailable to members between 8am to 4pm daily. But to make sure you can still get active, we'll reopen this area during peak times (Before 8am and after 4pm) so you'll still be able to incorporate functional activity into your work-out. 

 

From Monday 13th November to Friday 8th December, we'll be temporarily relocating the strength zone machines to the sports hall corridor, as well as moving the weights equipment to the current cardio zone, so that our contractors can safely install a crash deck. 

Signage will be posted around the centre to help you locate the equipment you're looking for, as well as our friendly staff who'll also be on hand to help. 

We'll be sure to contact members with any important updates or news, including an expected completion date over the next few months. For additional information, keep checking this website page for more information. 

FAQs

What Works are taking place?

Leytonstone Leisure Centre will be undergoing a £2.3 million investment to carry out full roof replacement it is estimated that this will take around 12 months to complete. 

What other works are planned for the rest of the building?

  • Area 1 Gym, Studio and upstairs Female Change October 23 – April 24
  • Area 2 Reception and Soft Play (will not a require closure) – February – April 24
  • Area 3 Management Offices, Staff Room, GP referral Office - April – June 24
  • Area 4 Wetside Changing Village June – September 24

When will the gym close?

The Gym will not close. The Mezanie will close from the 30th October until March 2024. From 10th November 2023 the Gym will have a small provision for a period of 4 weeks. From 8th December 2023, we will re-open the ground floor only until 1st March 2024. 

What options are available with my membership?

To keep everyone moving during these works, we have upgraded everyones membership to include access to all Better leisure centres in Waltham Forest from. This upgrade will be in place from Wednesday 18th October 2023 until Wednesday 27th March 2024.

Will the swimming pools close?

No. Both pools will stay operational throughout the project. 

When will studio 1 open?

We hope to re-open Studio 1 in April 2024.