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Sweltering Bromley residents will be pleased to hear that a new swimming pool will open in the area as soon as next week.
Bromley Council has announced that the Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington will re-open on Thursday July 2 after a massive £17 million transformation.
Closed since the beginning of 2025 for refurbishment, Bromley Council called the reopening of the centre an ‘historic occasion for Orpington’. Inside there will be plenty of brand new facilities, including a competition-length swimming pool and training pool, a children’s splash wall and a spanking new sauna and steam room.
For gym bunnies, making gains at the Walnuts will be easier than ever. There will be an expanded two-level gym, complete with a functional training area and brand-new fitness equipment, plus sate-of-the-art EGYM smart strength training equipment, allowing adjustable workouts and supporting rehabilitation.
The centre will also see a new reception and café alongside a refreshed and newly marked sports hall.
Councillor Yvonne Bear, Bromley’s Executive Councillor for Renewal, Recreation and Housing, said: ‘The stage is now set to reveal the incredible transformation of this much-loved leisure centre, funded and delivered by Bromley Council.
‘We know how eager residents are to return and we have been doing all we can to complete this huge investment in the borough’s leisure provision as soon as possible.
‘Residents will be able to enjoy the state-of-the-art facilities over the summer and long into the future, thanks to a whole host of works completed behind-the-scenes to secure this centre for Orpington.’
Locals will be invited to a special preview of the leisure centre from midday on July 2, before it opens for business to everyone at 2pm. The opening day festivities will include a ribbon cutting as well as sport-related activities, stalls from local partners, refreshments and entertainment.
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