Facilities

On the ground floor, visitors will find the reception, café, and all wet-side amenities, including a 25-metre, six-lane swimming pool with a partially movable floor. The changing areas are designed for a wide range of users, with both wet and dry change facilities, “Changing Places” provision, and group changing rooms.

The first floor houses the dry-side facilities, including a fitness suite with 41 training stations and two multi-purpose studios, which are separated by a sliding partition to allow flexible use for group exercise, dance, and other activities. The building also includes a meeting room, office spaces, technical rooms, and a café with seating and views over the pool. Outside, a newly landscaped park with play facilities adds to the community value.

Sustainable and future-proof design
The Whitchurch Swimming and Fitness Centre has been designed with a focus on efficiency, comfort, and sustainability. The fully electric building is heated and cooled using air-source heat pumps and powered by solar panels, significantly reducing carbon emissions. On-site electric vehicle (EV) charging points support cleaner transport options. High-performance, energy-efficient materials have been used throughout the construction, including triple glazing, aluminium window frames, Kingspan façade panels, precast concrete elements and a brick-clad finish. Inside, durable and sustainable finishes have been applied, such as ceramic tiling, sports flooring, acoustic ceilings and LVT flooring – a low-maintenance, water-resistant solution well suited to high-traffic areas. With a thoughtful layout, accessible design features, and flexible spaces, the centre not only promotes physical activity but also contributes to social inclusion and the long-term wellbeing of the wider community.

Collaboration

This project was made possible through close collaboration with our partners: Alliance Leisure, Shropshire Council, Design Active, Axiom Project Services, Roberts Limbrick Architects, Furness Partnership, and CGP | MEP.