South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

We are delighted to announce we are embarking on a major upgrade of gyms and studios across South Lanarkshire from July 2025! Our upgraded fitness facilities will help you improve every rep, step, and stretch - perfect for seasoned gym users chasing personal bests and beginners looking for a smoother first experience in the gym. This page will serve as a hub throughout the upgrading process and will be updated regularly. The most up to date information is below, please continue to check back here for updates.

We’re starting with Biggar Sports Centre and Strathaven Leisure Centre, with further improvements rolling out at 11 more sites throughout the year.

A redesign project of Larkhall Leisure Centre is currently underway, and the full list of centres that will be upgraded in the initial rollout are:

• Biggar Sports Centre -  ✅ Upgraded! 
• Strathaven Leisure Centre -  ✅ Upgraded!
• John Wright Sports Centre -  ✅ Upgraded!
• Carluke Leisure Centre -  ✅ Upgraded!
• Hamilton Water Palace - ⌛ Closed for upgrades
• Lanark Lifestyles - ⌛Closed for upgrades
• Eastfield Lifestyles
• Dollan Aqua Centre
• Blantyre Leisure Centre - ⌛Closed for upgrades
• Coalburn Leisure Complex-  ✅ Upgraded!
• Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill
• Willie Waddell Sports and Community Centre
• Fairhill Lifestyles

This exciting project, funded by South Lanarkshire Council’s Transformation Fund, aims to enhance the fitness experience for all our customers by providing modernised facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, and refreshed studio spaces.

The upgrades will culminate in March 2026 with the completion of works at Fairhill Lifestyles in Hamilton.

Latest updates

19 December 2025

Public swimming and the health suite will return to Coalburn Leisure Complex from Friday 19 December 2025 at 12 noon, following essential maintenance works. Swimming lessons will resume in the new year from Monday 5 January 2026. The works included upgrades to pool tiling, filtration systems, ceiling tiles and lighting.

19 December 2025

Hamilton Water Palace’s fitness classes will return from Monday 5 January 2026, with the gym reopening on Thursday 15 January 2026 following transformational upgrade works. The upgraded facilities include brand-new cardio and resistance equipment, SkiErg machines and Watt Bikes, alongside an enhanced fitness studio with new sound and lighting.

19 December 2025

Lanark Lifestyles’ gym will reopen on Friday 16 January 2026 following major upgrade works. The refurbished gym features brand-new cardio and resistance equipment, new additions including a stairmaster, curved runner, sled and the BOX12 Pod. Fitness classes will return to the upgraded studio from Monday 22 December 2025.

19 December 2025

Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Community Wing’s gym will close from Friday 16 January 2026 for approximately six weeks to allow for transformational upgrade works. During this time, fitness classes will continue in the school hall with some classes relocating to Coalburn Leisure Complex, while ACE activities will largely continue as normal. Alternative gym facilities are available at nearby centres.

19 December 2025

Dollan Aqua Centre’s gym and fitness studio will close from Thursday 8 January 2026 for approximately eight weeks to allow for transformational upgrade works. Swimming facilities will remain open, with most fitness classes relocating to temporary venues. Alternative gym access is available at nearby centres including John Wright Sports Centre and Jock Stein Centre.

19 December 2025

Eastfield Lifestyles’ gym and fitness studio will close from Thursday 15 January 2026 for approximately six weeks to allow for transformational upgrade works. Swimming facilities will remain open, and fitness classes will continue on a reduced timetable across temporary locations and onsite. Alternative gym facilities are available at nearby centres.

18 December 2025

Blantyre Leisure Centre’s gym and swimming pool will reopen from Monday 12 January 2026 following transformational upgrade works. The gym features brand-new cardio and resistance equipment, an improved free weights area and the new BOX12 Pod, while the pool changing village has been fully upgraded (lockers now require a padlock). Swimming lessons and Aquafit will resume from 12 January, with group cycle classes returning soon. Due to the next phase of works, fitness classes will run at Jock Stein Centre from Monday 5 January on a reduced programme, returning to Blantyre in February.

24 November 2025

Blantyre Leisure Centre will temporarily close from Monday 1 December to Sunday 7 December 2025 to allow essential electrical works, reopening Monday 8 December with fitness classes resuming. Recent improvements include a refurbished reception, new library provision and ongoing upgrades to the pool facilities and air handling system. During this period, Jock Stein Centre’s gym will operate extended hours from 24 November to 19 December (Mon–Fri 7:00–21:00, Sat–Sun 9:00–14:00). Please note Hamilton Water Palace’s gym and studio closed on Thursday 20 November for transformational works.

12 November 2025

The car park at Blantyre Leisure Centre will now be closed until Saturday 15 November due to adverse weather. There will also be a crane situated within the car park on Wednesday 19 November that may cause some disruption. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. 

12 November 2025

Hamilton Water Palace will undergo exciting upgrade works soon. The gym will close from Thursday 20 November and the fitness studio from Monday 24 November until the new year. During this time, fitness classes will move to Jock Stein Centre, except for Aquafit and Outdoor Bootcamp which will continue on site. Swimming and pool changing areas remain open. Gym users can visit nearby centres at Fairhill Lifestyles and Jock Stein Centre. Please note there may be some disruption from Thursday 20 November as gym equipment is removed. Jock Stein Centre’s gym will open with extended hours from 24 November to 19 December (Mon–Fri 7am–9pm, Sat–Sun 9am–2pm). Thank you for your patience while we carry out these exciting improvements.

12 November 2025

Lanark Lifestyles will undergo exciting upgrade works soon. The gym will close from Thursday 20 November and the fitness studio from Monday 24 November until the new year. Classes will continue on site, and the pool, sauna and ACE activities will remain open (please note the steam room is unavailable). Members can also use nearby gyms at Carluke, Biggar and Willie Waddell during the closure. Thank you for your patience while we carry out these improvements.

6 November 2025

John Wright Sports Centres full fitness class timetable will resume from Monday 10 November 2025 following the reopening of the upgraded group sports hall. The gym refurbishment is progressing well, with brand-new Pulse Fitness equipment set to be installed shortly. The gym is set to reopen the following week on Monday 17 November 2025.

6 November 2025

Carluke Leisure Centre’s fitness classes will return to the newly refurbished studio from Monday 17 November 2025. The upgraded gym will reopen later the same week on Thursday 20 November 2025, featuring all-new Pulse Fitness cardio and resistance equipment, plus the introduction of the Box-12 pod. 

15 October 2025

Blantyre Leisure Centre’s swimming pool, health suite and changing areas will temporarily close from Monday 3 November 2025 until the new year for planned maintenance works. The gym remains closed with upgrading works planned later this year. Fitness classes will resume in the Games Hall but please note parking will be unavailable for 3 days from Monday 10 November while the car park is being resurfaced. Full details available here.

24 September 2025

The first phase of improvement works at Blantyre Leisure Centre is now complete, with the refurbished reception, new library provision, and games hall reopening. Public swimming will resume on a reduced timetable next week, however the pool will close again from Monday 3 November until the new year for further upgrades. The gym remains closed until later this year. Full details available here.

22 September 2025

John Wright Sports Centre’s gym and group fitness hall (Sports Hall 3) will close from Tuesday 30 September 2025 for approximately six weeks to allow for transformational upgrade works. During this time, gym users can access alternative facilities at Dollan Aqua Centre, Eastfield Lifestyles, and Strathaven Leisure Centre. A revised timetable of fitness classes will continue at John Wright Sports Centre, and ACE children’s activities will run as normal. 

22 September 2025

Carluke Leisure Centre’s gym, function suite and fitness studio will close from Tuesday 30 September 2025 for approximately six weeks to allow for transformational upgrade works. Swimming facilities and ACE children’s activities will continue as normal, and alternative gym options are available at Lanark Lifestyles, Willie Waddell Sports and Community Centre, and Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Community Wing. 

9 September 2025

The planned maintenance works are progressing well at Blantyre Leisure Centre, although this is taking a little longer that initially anticipated. We’ll be in touch soon with an update on when we are ready to reinstate some of our services. Please note that the alternative arrangements currently in place for the gym, fitness classes and our ACE programme will remain for the foreseeable future.

9 September 2025

Coalburn Leisure Centre’s swimming pool and changing facilities will close from Monday 22 September 2025 for approximately 12 weeks for planned maintenance works. Gym and fitness class users are asked to arrive ready to work out for their session or class. Full details are available here.

8 August 2025

Blantyre Leisure Centre will close for around 4 weeks from Monday 18 August for the first phase of improvement and maintenance works. While the pool, gym, and some activities will be unavailable, alternative facilities are available at nearby centres and most classes will continue at Jock Stein Centre. Full details and timetable changes are available here.

7 August 2025

The upgraded gym at Strathaven Leisure Centre reopens today at 2pm. We’ve refreshed the space with high-quality new cardio and resistance equipment - ready for you to get back to it. The brand-new fitness studio also opens on Monday, launching with all new group cycle classes!

6 August 2025

Biggar Sports Centre Gym is now open and fully upgraded. Experience the refreshed space with brand-new equipment. Doors reopen today at 5pm!

1 August 2025

We’re nearing completion on the upgrades at Strathaven Leisure Centre and Biggar Sports Centre. The new gym and studio areas will feature state-of-the-art Pulse Fitness equipment, improved accessibility, and a completely refreshed look. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon.

24 July 2025

We’ve just welcomed brand new Group Cycle bikes as part of our ongoing gym and studio upgrades across South Lanarkshire! These shiny new bikes are now available at Lanark and will be rolling out to other centres soon. 

16 July 2025

Upgrading work is now under way at Biggar. The overall project at the site will take approximately four weeks. Stay up to date with all of the work happening at Biggar and across our other sites on this web page.

8 July 2025

Upgrading work is now under way at Strathaven. The overall project at the site will take approximately four weeks. Stay up to date with all of the work happening at Strathaven and across our other sites on this web page.