Plans for indoor and outdoor pools along with a luxury spa retreat, have been unveiled at Kent’s newest David Lloyd health club.
Bosses at the premier gym chain have applied for planning permission to develop the former Avenue Tennis Club in Gillingham, which they acquired earlier this year.
A state-of-the-art gym at David Lloyd Health Club
A spokesman for the business said: “While the club already offers excellent facilities, we have exciting plans to invest further and bring the full David Lloyd Clubs experience to the site.
“Subject to planning permission, proposals include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a state-of-the-art gym, professional coaching for children through our Tennis Stars and Swim Stars programmes, Signature group exercise classes and luxury Spa Retreat facilities.
“Avenue Tennis Club is already a thriving community, and we’re looking forward to building on that success, creating a welcoming place where people in Gillingham and the surrounding area can come together to enjoy healthier, happier lives.”
The centre in Featherby Road offers a wide range of racquets, fitness, spa and wellness facilities, but David Lloyd says it will “take them to the next level”.
It plans to incorporate the latest workout tech in the gym, professional tennis and swim coaching for children, an extensive range of group exercise classes and luxury spa retreat facilities.
Former Avenue Tennis in Gillingham has been taken over by David Lloyd Health Club
It’s hoped the proposals will enhance the offerings at the club for existing and new members.
Property director of David Lloyd Clubs, Stuart Caswell, said after the takeover: “We are delighted to welcome Avenue Tennis and all its members to David Lloyd Clubs.
“This is an exciting time as we continue our growth plans across the UK and particularly our development in Kent.
“This will be our sixth club in Kent. We are excited to become further embedded in the community.”
Owner of Avenue Tennis, Colin Jarvis, added: “I am genuinely pleased that we have achieved a successful transaction with David Lloyd Leisure and they will now take the club forward with significant investment and ambition for Medway and our members.
“We designed and built Avenue Tennis with hard work, commitment and pride, and to give something back to Medway so that children, families, and players of all ages could enjoy tennis in a supportive and welcoming place.
“I am confident David Lloyd Clubs will respect what has been built here and take it to an even higher standard.”
Avenue Tennis’ existing employees will be kept on by David Lloyd as the gym joins its estate of 137 clubs across Europe.