Bridport Leisure Centre
50 Years of Bridport Leisure Centre
This year we will be celebrating 50 years of
Bridport Leisure Centre!
The catalyst that led to the Leisure Centre we enjoy today, was the installation of the original squash courts back in 1975. These were constructed with financial assistance from squash club members and run by the Squash Club.
This led to the creation of Bridport and West Dorset Sports Trust Ltd also in 1975, which was registered as a charity, and the lease of the squash courts was granted to the trust.
The Trust with the help of Tony Palmer were instrumental in pushing forward the development of the site and continues to run Bridport Leisure Centre today, as a strictly non-profit making organisation.
Starting with the construction of the squash courts and birth of the Bridport and West Dorset Sports Trust, we will be celebrating each of the later developments; the addition of the dryside facilities, the rugby pavilion and the swimming pool through to the more recent refurbishment of the fitness suite.
If you have any memories you would like to share with us please do get in touch.
In the first instance email Kelly: k.heath@bridportleisure.com
Open Day Event with Half Hyrox
On Saturday 5th April we will be holding our first Half Hyrox Simulation - Plus, we will be opening our doors from 9am to 3pm for an Open Day Event, as part of the Bridport Leisure Centre's 50-year anniversary fundraising campaign!
70’s Disco – Fundraising Event
Join us at our Dynamite 70's Disco, boogie on down to 70's sounds. This is a charity fundraiser as part of our 50-year Anniversary Celebrations.
Read MoreBridport Leisure Centre – Timeline
Take a look through the timeline of our community Bridport Leisure Centre, told with some great photos taken across the years.
Bridport and West Dorset Sports Trust
The catalyst that led to the Leisure Centre we enjoy today, was the installation of the squash courts in 1975, which led to the creation of Bridport and West Dorset Sports Trust Ltd, a registered charity.
Read MoreTrust Chairman – A Lifelong Connection
Fred Fowler, the current Chairman of Bridport and West Dorset Sports Trust shares his memories of Bridport Leisure Centre, and the Trusts plan for the future.