Horizon Leisure to open in Guildford following £1m refurbishment

By Sam Pither

1 March 2023

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A planned layout for the new Horizon Leisure gym in Guildford.

Horizon Leisure, a charitable trust which operates gyms in Hampshire, is set to open in Guildford following a £1 million refurbishment.

The trust, which is opening the gym on the site of the former Sports Direct gym which closed in December, will open the new gym in the summer once building works on the site, which include an updated front exterior, large gym area, exercise and cycling studio, sauna and steam room and revamped changing facilities.

As part of its plans to reinvest back into the community Horizon Leisure will reinvest any operating surplus back into the local area, and will offer a number of health initiatives including tailored sessions for people with specific needs and to a GP and health referral scheme.

Horizon is seeking to build connections within the local NHS, Social Prescribers and local sports and community groups in the Guildford area

CEO of Horizon Leisure Mike Lyons said: “We are passionate about bringing this facility back to life and are creating a high-quality community hub where everyone is welcome. Horizon is committed to inspiring healthier and happier communities and providing community benefits for all regardless of background.”

“More than ever, the benefits of being active are huge. And a key commitment of Horizon Leisure and its latest acquisition is to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Guildford for the long term.”

The company is looking to hire a new team of staff to run the gym, and has an open event scheduled for 21 March where people from the area can come to ask questions.

By Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset.

A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise.

Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.