Gloucester Leisure Centre

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Gloucester Leisure Centre was a leisure centre located at Station Road in Gloucester, England. [1] A new leisure centre (branded GL1) was built nearby as a replacement.

The original centre was also used as a concert venue hosting artists such as Thin Lizzy, Duran Duran, The Police and Oasis (band). [2]

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References

  1. Citizen, The (3 March 2015). "Remember the Pineapple? Gloucester Leisure Centre in pictures". Gloucester Citizen. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
  2. "Leisure Centre, Gloucester, England Concert Setlists". setlist.fm. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

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