Dovedale Leisure Centre
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Dovedale Leisure Centre kiwi
A welcoming community leisure centre where everyone is part of the family, offering activities, fitness and opportunities for people of all ages to get active, have fun and feel at home.
Dovedale Leisure Centre opening times
Some facilities within the centres may have separate opening times to the overall centre opening times. This means some facilities may not be available, even if the centre itself is still open. We strongly recommend that you check the individual facility pages before your visit.
Dovedale's hours vary depending on the Chelmsford College term dates.
Term time
During college term-time, the centre will be open on:
Weekdays: 6.30am to 12pm and 5pm to 11pm (10pm on Wednesdays and Fridays)
Saturdays: 7am to 7pm
Sundays: 7am to 9pm
Holidays
Out of term-time, the centre will be open on:
Weekdays: 6.30am to 11pm (10pm on Wednesdays and Fridays)
Saturdays from 7am to 7pm
Sundays from 7am to 9pm
Our facilities kiwi
Whether you're keeping active, spending time together or trying something new, there's something for every member of the family at Dovedale.
Gym kiwi
No matter what your exercise goals are, our 32 station gym has everything you need.
Exercise classes kiwi
We offer a range of group exercise classes. Every class comes with its own benefits, making them perfect for everyone.
Squash kiwi
Challenge your speed, agility and stamina, giving you an individual workout while competing against someone else in our squash courts.
Sports hall kiwi
Capable of mixed simultaneous use and available for hire on a casual and block booking basis.
Kids activities
We can help keep them active, challenge their mind and wear them out. There’s something for kids of any age to get their teeth into, and even some grown up kids, too.
About the centre kiwi
Everything you need to make the most of your visit to Dovedale, including how to find us, accessibility information, venue hire opportunities and current careers and other useful information.
How to find us kiwi
Dovedale is easily accessed on foot, by car or public transport, located in Moulsham, just a short distance from Chelmsford City Centre and the Museum of Chelmsford.
Accessibility kiwi
We have a range of facilities which aim to make using the centre as easy as possible for those with accessible needs.
Hire Dovedale kiwi
Dovedale has a large sports hall for mixed simultaneous use, as well as two studios available for hire.
Careers kiwi
Every member of staff at our sports centres plays their role, working within a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
Sports Ambassador scheme kiwi
The scheme aims to identify talented sports people within Olympic and Paralympic Sports and provide free access to training facilities at our four leisure centres.
News kiwi
News, updates and stories from across our centre.
