Berwick Leisure Centre
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Project details
Berwick is a small border town with a local economy closely linked to tourism, so increasing footfall was a key driver behind the facility mix. GT3’s design objectives were to create a distinctive landmark leisure centre that provides a community hub for local people, while also acting as a vibrant destination facility for visitors.
Delivered through a phased approach, the project allowed existing facilities to remain operational and continue generating income throughout the build. The new centre is purposefully positioned by the town’s main access route, with gold cladding, living walls and a glass frontage creating a bold visual identity that acts as a beacon for visitors arriving from the south.
Wet facilities include integrated race slides, a large in-pool play structure with drench bucket, splash pad zone with interactive water play items, and a 25m five-lane lap pool. Dryside facilities include a four-court sports hall, 100-station fitness suite and multiple studios.
At the top level, a glowing box contains a four-rink indoor bowls hall, ensuring the local bowls club has a permanent home. This sits alongside a flexible adult care and learning zone with views across the river mouth towards the old town. Externally, a 3G floodlit football pitch, trim trail and children’s play park improve the wider leisure offer for the community.
Key Deliverables
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Commercial Value
Berwick Leisure Centre delivers commercial value by combining a distinctive destination offer with a facility mix designed to increase footfall, support tourism and retain local leisure spend. The phased construction approach allowed existing facilities to remain open and continue generating income during the build, helping protect operational continuity. With its prominent location on the town’s main access route, strong visual identity and broad wet and dry leisure offer, the centre supports both everyday community use and visitor-led activity.
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Social Impact
Berwick Leisure Centre creates a community hub that supports sport, play, learning, care and social connection for people of all ages. The mix of swimming, fitness, indoor bowls, adult care and learning spaces, football facilities, trim trail and children’s play park provides a broad and inclusive offer for the town. By giving the local bowls club a permanent home and improving access to family-friendly leisure, the centre strengthens community provision while creating a more welcoming destination for residents and visitors alike.
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