Rainbow Leisure Centre Development

We’re incredibly pleased to embark on our recent management of Rainbow Leisure Centre in partnership with Epsom & Ewell Borough Council for the next 10 years and are delighted to announce some exciting news, a major £4.5 million investment is coming to Rainbow Leisure Centre to enhance your experience and create even more ways for you to stay active and well.

Making a difference to the Communities in which we are based is our core purpose as a Social Enterprise – Because Community Matters.

The upgrades will include:

• A complete gym refurbishment featuring all-new premium Life Fitness equipment and cutting-edge EGYM smart technology to personalise and elevate your workouts.
• Refreshed fitness studios, including an immersive Group Cycling Studio for a next-level experience.
• A brand-new health suite, redesigned and reimagined to match the stunning facilities at Places Leisure Camberley and Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex

Gym Refurbishment

To bring you the new-look gym, work will begin on Thursday 6 November, with the gym scheduled to reopen in early January 2025.

To keep you moving during this time, a temporary gym will be installed in the sports hall, and as a valued member you’ll also have free access to all other Places Leisure centres throughout the refurbishment period, including Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Malden Centre, Tolworth Recreation Centre, Weir Archer Athletics and Fitness Centre, Chessington Sports Centre (or any other Places Leisure centre nationwide – find your nearest centre here).

Studio Update

Our next exciting phase will see the studios close in December to be refurbished to create a brand-new workout space and a dedicated immersive Group Cycling Studio. Again, you’ll have access to all Places Leisure centres throughout the refurbishment to ensure you never miss a class! 

Health Suite Update

As part of our ongoing development plan for Rainbow Leisure Centre, we will also close the health suite and connecting changing rooms on the Friday 7 November. These areas will undergo a huge transformation, and be completely reconfigured and refurbished into a state-of-the-art health suite, designed to the same high standard as our flagship sites such as Places Leisure Camberley and Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex.  Due to the extensive works required to transform this space, this phase will take up to 8 months to complete and is planned to re-open in Summer 2026. 

Keep checking back, and be sure to download the Places Leisure app  (keep notifications switched on) for all the latest updates on this exciting investment into your centre. 

General FAQs

Can I use any other leisure centres during the refurbishment? 

Yes, your membership will allow you to use the facilities at neighbouring Places Leisure centres such as Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Malden Centre, Tolworth Recreation Centre, Weir Archer Athletics and Fitness Centre, Chessington Sports Centre (or any other Places Leisure Centre nationwide – find your nearest centre here).

Can I see images or proposals of the new facilities? 

Yes, the images above represent how we expect the refurbished centre to look when it’s fully finished, and you’ll also find this information with imagery on our Exhibition Board at Rainbow Leisure Centre.

How can I keep up to date with further communications? 

We are really looking forward to sharing more exciting updates with you! Be sure to download the Places Leisure app (and switch notifications on!) to keep up to date with all refurbishment news. We’ll also send regular emails regarding upcoming developments. To ensure you receive these communications, please update your marketing preferences and opt-in to communications. Our social media channels will also be updated with any exciting updates.

How long will the full developments take? 

The first phase of the refurbishments will commence in November and see the gym reopen in January. Each phase will gradually reopen, with the aim to reach full completion in late 2026. 

Will the centre remain open throughout the developments? 

Yes, the centre will remain open throughout the developments. The work will be carried out in phases to minimise disruption. We will communicate with our customers at each phase to provide specific information on timelines and the impact the developments will have on accessing facilities.