Spades in the ground for new Kingston leisure centre

Construction work has officially begun on the new Kingston Leisure Centre – a major £44.5 million investment that will deliver a modern, community-focused facility and act as a catalyst for town centre regeneration.

Led by the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBKT), the project marks a significant milestone in the borough’s long-term vision to enhance wellbeing, connectivity, and inclusivity through high-quality, sustainable public infrastructure.

The new Kingston Leisure Centre will include a 25m, eight-lane main pool with a moveable floor, a 20m learner pool with an interactive splash zone, a health suite with sauna and steam room, a 150-station gym, a group cycling studio, three activity studios, a four-court sports hall, squash courts and a café.

The new facility is being delivered by Alliance Leisure through the UK Leisure Framework, owned by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd. Working alongside architects Roberts Limbrick, Dutch-based Pellikaan has been appointed as the project’s main contractor.

Councillor Alison Holt, Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Leisure for RBKT, said: “I am delighted we’ve reached this moment. This is a significant point in the journey, and I’d like to thank all involved for getting us here. We know it’s taken longer than we wanted after plans had to be revisited, but it’s great to get going today on what will be a huge addition to the borough.

Tom Fairey, Development Director at Alliance Leisure, said: “This is the largest project we’ve ever delivered through the UK Leisure Framework. With a clear brief from the council to deliver the highest quality facilities within a carefully managed budget, we’ve brought together a team with a proven track record of success. We’re delighted to be moving into construction and look forward to seeing the building begin to take shape.

The Kingston Leisure Centre is expected to open to the public in Spring 2027.