The long-awaited opening date for Kent’s latest David Lloyd health club has finally been confirmed.
It comes as new pictures show progress on the £154-a-month facility at Altira Business Park in Herne Bay, near Sainsbury’s.
A computer-generated image of what the new David Lloyd Clubs in Herne Bay may look like
Work started on the site in January this year and has been progressing on schedule ever since, with bosses in August announcing the centre would open its doors in December.
The complex will feature a 100+ station gym, heated indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and padel courts, and a series of David Lloyd’s signature group exercise classes, including Blaze, Spirit, Ignite, Cyclone and Rebels.
Members will also be able to use a spa retreat boasting a Himalayan salt sauna, rainforest experience shower, citrus steam room, ice cave, plunge pools and a swim-in-out hydrotherapy pool.
David Lloyd Herne Bay general manager Mike van Heerden announced the club’s opening date: “Our official opening on December 2 can’t come soon enough.
“I’m really looking forward to welcoming members through the doors and creating a vibrant community where people can focus on their health and wellbeing.”
Despite the eye-watering price tag of £154 a month, Mr van Heerden says the take-up has been impressive.
Work began at the site in January, and bosses have now announced the new Herne Bay David Lloyd Clubs facility will. be open in DecemberThe site will have a heated outdoor pool. Credit: David Lloyd
“We have been overwhelmed by the interest in the new Herne Bay Club, with memberships being snapped up ahead of opening day,” he added.
“With memberships limited, I’d encourage anyone thinking about joining to secure their place or book a tour soon.
“We’ll also be giving our members the chance to enjoy an exclusive first look at the facilities before we officially open our doors for the first time.
“We’re delighted that recruitment has gone well, which has led to David Lloyd creating 75 jobs for local residents.”
For families, the club will include a terrace, business lounge, family zone and indoor soft play area, as well as junior coaching programmes through Swim Stars and Tennis Stars.
A full food and drink menu – including children’s meals, smoothies and coffees – will be available in the Clubroom.
An outdoor terrace area planned for the new Herne Bay David Lloyd health club. Credit: David LloydThe new David Lloyd health club in Herne Bay will feature signature fitness classes such as Spirit and Ignite. Credit: David Lloyd
The Herne Bay site will be the only David Lloyd in east Kent, with the nearest alternatives currently in Maidstone and Kings Hill.
The company has also pledged to install solar panels at the site by the end of 2025 as part of its wider target to become carbon net zero by 2030.