Horfield Leisure Centre

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The expanded leisure centre in 2005

Horfield Leisure Centre is a leisure centre in Horfield, Bristol, UK. It is one of the three most used leisure facilities in the Bristol City Council area, the other two being Hengrove Park Leisure Centre and Easton Leisure Centre. [1]

History

Work began to expand the facility in 2003. As part of the expansion, a swimming pool, fitness suite, creche, and cafe were added. [2] The facility reopened on 14 November 2005 with an official opening by Darren Campbell on 18 November. [3]

In July 2016, the centre reopened following a refurbishment. [4] [5] In December 2016, artificial turf pitches were opened at the site. [6]

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References

  1. Cameron, Amanda (2021-03-15). "Bristol to have three large leisure centres in future". BristolLive. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
  2. "New pool building work starts". BBC News. 2003-11-13. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
  3. "Horfield £8m swimming pool opens". BBC News. 2005-11-13. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
  4. "Horfield Leisure Centre's new look gets the thumbs-up". Bishopston Voice. 2016-07-04. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
  5. "Horfield Leisure Centre Re-Opens". Horfield and Lockleaze Voice. 2016-08-11. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
  6. "Rovers open new 3G facilities at Horfield Leisure Centre". Bristol Rovers. 2016-12-14. Retrieved 2022-11-04.

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