Lichfield Leisure Centre opens to the public

The new Lichfield Leisure Centre has opened its doors to the public at the city’s Stychbrook Park.

Owned by Lichfield District Council, the centre – estimated to have cost around £11m to build – offers a range of amenities and has replaced the ageing Friary Grange leisure centre. Facilities include a 25m, six-lane variable depth swimming pool; poolside seating and changing village.

Outside, the centre features a 3G pitch and changing rooms. The centre was designed by ReCreation, a company founded by British Olympians – including swimmers Rebecca Adlington OBE and Steve Parry – which provides swimming pools featuring an above-ground design, described as being more affordable than the traditional construction method as it doesn’t require excavation.