New Epping Leisure Centre

General Information  

When is Epping Leisure Centre due to open?  

Early 2026 – more updates to follow. An exact opening date will be announced later in the year along with more details.  

What is the Centre address?  

Epping Leisure Centre 
Bakers Lane 
Epping  
Essex 
CM16 5BD  

What are the opening hours?  

Monday – Friday: 06.00 – 22.00 
Saturday: 07.00 - 18.00 
Sunday: 08.00 – 18.00 
Bank Holidays: reduced hours   

What facilities will be in the new centre? 

• 25m Main Pool  
• Teaching Pool   
• Health and Fitness Gym  
• Group Work Out Studios  
• Group Cycling Studio  
• 4 Court Sports Hall  
• 2 Squash Courts (including interactive Squash)  

 Does Epping Leisure Centre have parking?  

There are 6 disabled parking bays on site and 2 of those are Electric Vehicle (EV) disabled bays. A valid Blue Badge must be clearly displayed when parked in these bays, as they will be enforced.   

For general parking, users can use the nearby Cottis Yard multi-storey car park at Cottis Lane, Epping, CM16 4BL.   

Whilst car park tariffs apply from 7am to midnight in the Cottis Yard car park, Epping Leisure Centre users will have access to free evening/overnight parking every day from 6pm to 8am. Outside of these times (8am to 6pm every day), standard parking charges will apply.  

The standard parking charges in Cottis Yard car park are:  

Free parking on Bank and public holidays.  

Blue Badge holders park for free in Cottis Yard car park as long as a valid Blue Badge is clearly displayed when parked.  

To access the free evening/overnight parking in Cottis Yard car park, Epping Leisure Centre users must display a parking card on the vehicle dashboard. Cards can be obtained from the reception desk at Epping Leisure Centre and must be retained by the members for future use. Failure to display the card during free times may result in a Penalty Charge Notice.   

There are 330 spaces in the Cottis Yard multi-storey car park, which includes 17 EV charging stations and several disabled bays.  

The centre has designated cycle parking on site. There are also walking and public transport options nearby (please see Journey Planning Tools and Useful Links below). 

How do I contact the new leisure centre by phone?  

The telephone number for the new leisure centre is the same as the current sports centre – 01992 565670.  

Who is managing the new centre?  

The centre will be managed by Places Leisure in partnership with Epping Forest District Council.  

Epping Leisure Centre - Swimming lessons update  

My child/ren currently have swimming lessons at either Loughton Leisure Centre, Ongar Leisure Centre or Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre, can I transfer them to the new Epping Leisure Centre?  

Yes, please contact Epping Sports Centre to arrange your transfer to the new site.  

Telephone – 01992 565670 or by email EnquiriesEpping@Placesleisure.org 

My child/ren is currently having lessons at either Loughton Leisure Centre, Ongar Leisure Centre or Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre, and I have already arranged a transfer to the new Epping Leisure Centre, will I need to do anything?  

No, if you are already a member and have booked onto lessons at the new leisure centre this will still transfer to the new site from January.  

I am a new customer and have booked into lessons at the new Epping Leisure Centre, when will my next payment come out?   

When signing up for swimming lessons you will have paid a joining fee and a pro rata amount. Your January payment will be reduced accordingly and will only cover the remainder of your lessons in January. Your February payment will be the normal direct debit amount.   

How can I enrol my child/ren up for swimming lessons?