Horizon Leisure acquires Sports Direct gym and reopens it as a wellbeing facility
Charitable leisure trust, Horizon Leisure, has acquired a former Sports Direct gym in Guildford and transformed it into a health, fitness and wellbeing facility.
The trust has invested £1m in redeveloping the facility, which it acquired earlier this year for an undisclosed sum.
It is the first time Horizon has acquired a private sector health club and the move is part of its long-term strategy to acquire new sites and expand its portfolio of facilities.
The 9,000sq ft club opened its doors this month following a comprehensive refurbishment, which included fitting the large gym area with equipment supplied by Life Fitness.
Facilities include a studio space for group exercise classes and an indoor cycling studio. There's also a new sauna and steam space and a refurbished pool with changing facilities.
Horizon now manages three Leisure Centres in Havant and Waterlooville.
Mike Lyons, CEO, Horizon Leisure, said: “We hope this will be the first of many new locations for Horizon. We’ve invested heavily in the venue and have brought together a great new team of staff.
“We have a history of delivering a family-friendly offer with a premium feel at an affordable price and our customers can be guaranteed a warm and inviting welcome, along with tailored solutions for their health needs.
"We're passionate about bringing this facility back to life and are creating a high-quality community hub where everyone is welcome.
"Horizon is committed to inspiring healthier and happier communities and providing community benefit for all regardless of background," he said.
Leisure Centre Duty Manager
Leisure Supervisor (Development)
Recreation Assistant (Dry Site)
Party Leader
Cleaning Assistant
Duty Manager
Duty Manager
Team Leader (Harrow School Fitness Club)
Centre Manager (Leisure)
Director of Operations
Fitness Motivator
Recreation Assistant/Lifeguard (NPLQ required)
Membership Manager
Recreation Assistant
Swim Teacher
Swim Teacher
Chief Executive Officer, Mount Batten Centre
Swimming Teacher
Swimming Teacher
Company profile
Featured Supplier
Property & Tenders
Company: Knight Frank
Company: Belvoir Castle
Company: AVISON YOUNG
Company: London Borough of Bexley
Company: Forestry England