Read our latest update on our plans for a new leisure centre in Farnborough town centre.
New designs for Farnborough Leisure Centre
You can see our latest designs and proposals on the new Farnborough Leisure Centre website.
Thank you to everyone who gave us their feedback as part of our pre-planning application public consultation which closed at the end of July. We are using your feedback to shape the proposals before a planning application is submitted in the autumn. You can find out more on our Pre-planning application public consultation update page.
Location and facilities
The plans are for:
- A 25-metre swimming pool and learner pool
- A gym offering more than 100 fitness stations
- Specialist power-assisted gym equipment for people who are less mobile or active
- Studio space
- A spin studio
- Soft play area
- A café
The new leisure centre is planned to be built on the current Queensmead car park.
Parking
With the Queensmead car park removed for the new leisure centre, the parking will be on the neighbouring Pinehurst car park site. The Meads multi-storey car park would be available as the main town centre shopping car park during the building work.
Old leisure centre site
We will be exploring alternative uses for the former leisure centre site as part of the wider long-term development of the civic quarter, which would include the planned new public park area. The skate park will remain where it is for the moment.
Next steps
The council will now progress to the detailed design stage followed by the development of a comprehensive business case, with the aim of submitting a new planning application in the autumn.
Subject to planning permission, we are aiming to award the construction contract in early 2026 and start work on site in spring 2026 with a scheduled completion late in 2027.
Keep me informed about the leisure centre
If you would like to be kept informed about our proposals and how you can get involved, please let us know.
Alternative local leisure facilities
You will find details about alternative local leisure facilities and about our Aldershot Pools and Fitness Centre on our website. You will also find more local options on the Farnham Leisure Centre and Places Leisure Camberley websites.
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