Exciting improvements coming to Lewisham leisure centres

We're investing over £6 million across our Lewisham leisure centres to create even better spaces for fitness, family fun and community wellbeing. 
The first round of major improvement works will be taking place at Forest Hill Pools and Glass Mill Leisure Centre, bringing upgraded gyms, brand-new soft play facilities, enhanced customer areas and improved experiences for everyone who visits. 

While these exciting improvements are underway, both centres will remain open, and we are committed to keeping disruption to a minimum. 

Project Timelines What's changing? Why are these improvements being made? What to expect during the improvement works Keeping you moving

We're planning to start improvement works at Forest Hill Pools in July 2026 and Glass Mill Leisure Centre in August 2026, with both projects expected to be completed by December 2026.

To minimise disruption, all works will be carried out in phases, meaning both centres will remain open while improvements are taking place.

We'll share regular updates throughout the project and let customers know if there are any changes to the planned schedule.

Through a £1.4 million investment, Forest Hill Pools will receive: 

• A redesigned entrance and reception area 
• A brand-new soft play facility 
• An expanded gym with new state-of-the-art equipment 
• A new fitness studio 
• Improved customer flow throughout the centre 

Please note: during this time, the main front entrance will be closed. YOu can access the centre via the side entrance. There will be directional signs and staff on hand to help you get to the right place. 

These improvements form part of our ongoing investment in leisure facilities across Lewisham, helping us create modern, welcoming spaces that better meet the needs of our communities.

By expanding and enhancing our facilities, we'll be able to offer more opportunities for people of all ages to be active, have fun and improve their wellbeing. From larger gyms and new fitness spaces to exciting family attractions such as soft play, these upgrades will help us deliver an even better experience for members, customers and local residents for years to come.

While work is taking place, you may notice some temporary changes to centre layouts, relocated facilities and occasional disruption as different areas are upgraded. Our teams will do everything possible to minimise any inconvenience and keep you informed throughout the project.

The result will be facilities that offer even more for our communities, including larger gyms with new equipment, brand-new soft play experiences, dedicated party spaces and improved environments designed to make every visit more enjoyable.

Thank you for your patience and support as we invest in the future of leisure in Lewisham.

We want to make sure you can continue enjoying your activities and workouts throughout the improvement programme.

While some areas of the centres may be temporarily relocated or unavailable during the works, both centres will remain open and our teams will be on hand to support you. Members will also have access to alternative leisure facilities during periods of disruption, helping you stay active while improvements are completed. To find out which centres you have access to you can contact us here

Swimming pools and other wet-side facilities will remain open and unaffected throughout the project, and we'll continue to share updates as works progress.