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Leisure centre in Chippenham, England

The Olympiad in 2024, seen from Monkton Park

The Olympiad Leisure Centre is a leisure centre in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England.

History

The centre opened in 1989 and is owned by Wiltshire Council.

In late 2019, the swimming pool was closed to allow the water slides to be removed.

In January 2023, the sauna was closed along with saunas in six other centres in Wiltshire as a cost-saving measure due to rising energy prices.

In July 2024, the gym was refurbished and its equipment renewed.

Facilities

The Olympiad Leisure Centre has a four-lane 25-metre swimming pool, sports hall, squash courts, and fitness suite.

References

  1. "Chippenham centre cheers its 20 sporting years". The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald. 7 May 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  2. Holden, Jude (20 May 2023). "The Olympiad leisure centre in Chippenham 'needs investment'". Wiltshire Times. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  3. "Leisure centre cost has doubled". Evening Post. 18 January 1991. p. 11. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  4. "No water fun for seven weeks at Olympiad Centre". The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald. 16 October 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  5. "Energy costs force Wiltshire leisure centres to close popular facilities". The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald. 7 January 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  6. "Olympiad Leisure Centre gym reopens after extensive refurbishment". Wiltshire Council. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  7. "Facilities". Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 29 May 2023.

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