Active West Berkshire

Redevelopment of Northcroft Leisure Centre

Work has started on an exciting transformation to Northcroft Leisure Centre in Newbury, with full completion predicted for June 2025.  

We've invested £4.6million to upgrade this popular centre - where the recently refurbished lido is a particular favourite with residents and visitors - and are working in partnership Everyone Active to give the centre a new lease of life by enhancing the current facilities, and creating new offerings that cater for the whole community.

Improvements include:

• A larger gym with top-of-the-range equipment
• A new dedicated cycle studio 
• Dedicated gym changing rooms for added convenience
• A larger and improved soft play area for children to enjoy
• The addition of a café 
• An overall improved look and feel throughout 

The gym is the first of the facilities to be refurbished, with plans to reopen in early 2025.

The Centre will remain open throughout the renovation, but there may be some temporary disruptions. Classes and activities may be relocated within the site to avoid the need for closure and ensure that customers continue to receive an excellent service. Parking will also be reduced. Alternative parking is available at Northcroft Lane West Car Park.

Have you thought about setting new goals, making a new routines or reigniting healthy habits? We're working with our leisure provider Everyone Active to give everyone in the district and beyond great leisure and exercise opportunities and choices. 

Find your local leisure centre

We work in partnership with Everyone Active to manage seven leisure centres across the district. Find your nearest centre on our website and if you're not already a member, why not kickstart your membership now?

Everyone Active also runs a community outreach programme to help make sure that everyone has access to physical activity. This includes community venues in Theale, West Illsley and Hungerford. You can find more about this online.

What's new 

Currently the fastest growing sport in the world, pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong to create a fun, challenging game for people of all ages and abilities. 

Several of our leisure centres have launched regular pickleball sessions, including Northcroft, Hungerford, Cotswold and Kennet.

Coached sessions are available at: 

• Cotswold Sports Centre - Monday 10.30am-12pm and Friday 6-7pm
• Kennet Leisure Centre - Wednesday 7- 8.30pm
• Casual bookable sessions are available at Northcroft and Hungerford Leisure Centres.