£24m revamp of Haden Hill Leisure Centre begins

Haden Hill Leisure Centre in Birmingham is undergoing an extensive upgrade. The leisure centre, in Cradley Heath, will receive a £24 million makeover which includes the demolition and rebuild of the swimming facilities and an extensive upgrade to the rest of the building to bring the facilities up to modern standards.

First opened in 1976, the centre has served the community for nearly half a century. A partial ceiling collapse last year (2023) in the pool area has meant the swimming facilities have been closed for 12 months. The centre closed its doors in March 2024 and work on the facility is due to be completed by Autumn 2026.

Plans include a community pool, learner pool, sauna and steam rooms, gym, two dance studios, an indoor cycling studio and sports hall. The works are being funded by a £20 million grant from the central government’s Levelling Up Fund, a £2m investment from Sandwell Council and funding from other partners.