The Walnuts and West Wickham Leisure Centre Refurbishment

The council are proceeding with the refurbishment of the leisure centres in West Wickham and at the Walnuts in Orpington, following Executive Approval for the plans on 18 April 2024.

Refurbishment works at West Wickham were brought forward, following structural issues being identified.

This means that the centre will now remain closed until the works are completed. Some initial enabling works commenced in June 2024 to prepare for the more substantive works, which are now underway and are expected to be completed in 2026. Etec Contract Services have been appointed as principal contractor to take forward the works at West Wickham.

Works at the Walnuts will commence in January 2025 with the whole centre closing ahead of this.

Regular updates will be provided here about these works and the services available at these centres as works progress. Mytime Active, the borough’s leisure provider, will also provide updates directly to their members as needed.

While the centres undergo refurbishment, Mytime Active has set up a comprehensive programme offering everything from exercise classes to yoga, as well as gym sessions and swimming, all at nearby locations. A gym, group exercise classes, aquafit, indoor cycling and swimming is all being relocated to nearby venues including Crofton Hall and Sports Centre and Darrick Swimming Pool. Find out more.

Find out more about the works through our frequently asked questions page.