BRAND-NEW FACILITIES COMING SPRING 2025!
Get ready for a new era of leisure and community in Houghton Regis! Our brand-new centre, funded by a £20 million government grant, is opening 29th March 2025. Expect state-of-the-art fitness facilities, exciting recreational spaces, and relaxing amenities for the whole community.
Join us for our Grand Open Day – 29th March 2025 – Find Out More
New facilities
- 25 metre 8-lane swimming pool
- Learner pool with moveable floor
- Exercise studios
- Group cycling studio
- Gym
- Two squash courts
- Café
- Flexible community space
- Children’s outdoor play zone
- Relaxation room
Whether you’re looking to get fit, unwind, or connect with your community, Houghton Regis Leisure and Community Centre is the place to be!
Frequently Asked Questions
Centre Information
- When does the current centre close?
12:00 pm Friday 28th March - When will the new centre open?
08:00 am Saturday 29th March
Online Booking
- When does online booking for the existing Houghton Regis Leisure Centre go offline?
The app and website booking system for the existing Houghton Regis Leisure Centre will be switched off at the end of the day on the 20th of March. This is to facilitate the move to the new Houghton Regis Leisure & Community Centre. From Friday the 21st of March, online booking for the new centre will be available via the updated app and website. - When can I start booking activities at the new Houghton Regis Leisure & Community Centre?
Online and app bookings for the new centre will be available from Friday the 21st of March. However, the date you can make a booking from depends on your membership type. Here’s a breakdown:
YOU+ members: Can book 14 days in advance. Therefore, from the 21st of March, you can book activities up to and including the 4th of April.
MOVE+ members: Can book 7 days in advance. The centre opens for normal scheduled activities on Sunday, 30th March, after our Grand Open Day on the Saturday. Therefore, booking for these members will be available from 10 pm Saturday, 22nd March.
Casual/Pay as you go members: The centre opens for normal scheduled activities on Sunday, 30th March, after our Grand Open Day on the Saturday. Therefore, booking for these members will be available from 10 pm Monday, 24th March.Open day bookings will be available at the same time for everyone. This will be available soon!
Swimming Lessons
- When will swimming lessons start at the new centre?
Saturday 29th March - Will my swimming lesson time still be the same?
Yes, swimming lessons are just transferring to the new pool at the new centre.
Sports Courses
We will no longer be able to offer gymnastics and trampolining courses at our new centre.