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Suffolk’s largest health and fitness provider
We are a not-for-profit social enterprise, which means we re-invest any financial surplus back into our services.
What goes in stays in!
We work for the whole community, providing quality facilities and opportunities to lead a healthier, active lifestyle.
gyms
Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or you’re someone who can’t live without it, you’ll find everything you need at an Abbeycroft gym.
Fitness Classes
Fitness classes are a great way to stay motivated and with over 600 classes a week to choose from, you’ll find something that you love
Swimming
Swimming is a great all-round exercise, working almost every muscle in your body without putting stress on your joints, so it’s an ideal workout if you prefer something with less impact.
Children's activities
We’ve go the whole family covered – school holiday day camps, soft play areas, junior gym memberships and action packed climbing experiences are just a few
Memberships
Our great value memberships include gym, swim and fitness classes, swim only and Platinum for our exclusive premium yoga and pilates classes
Community
See our range of community programmes and mass participation events all made possible because of the unique way we put our profit back into the business
See what our members think
We’re lucky enough to meet fantastic people in our facilities and programmes, that inspire us and could inspire you…listen to some of their stories
We offer a range of membership packages, so you’re sure to find one suitable for your needs.
Our centre staff are always happy to discuss your requirements and to suggest the most suitable package for your particular needs.
We have timetables for each centre available via the link below.
Please note that during school holidays and Bank Holidays timatables may vary from normal, so please check the relevant centres individual page for details of any variations.
We are Suffolk’s largest leisure management company, developing and managing nineteen facilities and inspiring the community to lead healthy, active lives.
Latest news and blog from Abbeycroft
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION – THE TICKING TIME BOMB
People across west Suffolk are being urged to have their pulses checked for signs of a heart condition that has been described as a “ticking time bomb”.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate and is one of the major causes of severe stroke, particularly among the over-65s.
Bury Goes Biking – another great success
Despite the great British weather starting off rather wet and drizzly on Sunday (29th September), the sunshine eventually came through to help make the second closed road cycling event in Bury St Edmunds a success.
There were almost 600 people who signed up for this years event, an increase of 20% on last year.
2019 West Suffolk Sports Awards – sponsors revealed
Bury St Edmunds based Brewing and pub company Greene King, headline sponsor of this year’s West Suffolk Sports Awards, will be joined by other leading, local companies and organisations who will sponsor individual award categories at the awards ceremony on 15th October.
The sun is shining so stock up on vitamin D
With recent reports stating that we’re not getting our full annual quota of vitamin D, now’s the time to make the most of those long, lazy and hazy summer days. At Abbeycroft Leisure, we don’t need an excuse to be outdoors and exercising!
2019 Women on Wheels in Bury St Edmunds – another great success
Around 170 women took part in the sixth ‘Women on Wheels’ (WoW) cycle ride in Bury St Edmunds on Sunday 7th July, starting from Nowton Park.
The all-female WoW cycle ride, has become a popular summer fixture in Bury, inspiring women and girls of all ages and abilities to get on their bikes, and complete either the 10, 25, 50 or 70 mile route.
Abbeycroft becomes UK’s first leisure trust to be accredited with Poolmark
Abbeycroft Leisure has been accredited with a nationally recognised standard for pool water treatment and quality at three of their swimming pools, by the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG), and they are the very first UK charitable leisure trust to do so.
Registration opens for ‘Bury Goes Biking’ spectacular
Bury St Edmunds town centre will once again become a traffic-free, closed road cycle route on Sunday 29 September between 10am - 2pm.
Oily fish is the perfect add to your diet
For many of us, eating a regular, healthy and nutritious diet is something of a challenge. Life’s daily stresses and pressures mean that cooking homemade meals isn’t always possible, and as a result we reach for convenience foods, fast foods and ready meals.
Fundraising from Sudbury Memory Walk benefits two local community groups
The financial fundraising from this year's Sudbury Memory Walk, was equally divided between Hadleigh Dementia Action Alliance (HDAA) and The Bridge Project’s - Decaf.
Each group will receive £1055.15 for much needed funds to keep their various programmes running.
Sudbury welcomes all-female cycle ride
Around 100 women and girls took part in the fifth ‘Women on Wheels’ (WoW) cycle ride in Sudbury on Sunday 21st July, starting from Acton Village Hall.
The all-female WoW cycle ride, has become a popular fixture in Sudbury, inspiring women and girls of all ages and abilities...
New collaborative working agreements will benefit the health and wellbeing of Suffolk communities
Abbeycroft Leisure has signed two 5-year collaborative working agreements with Suffolk Mind and Allied Health Professionals Suffolk, with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of residents in Suffolk.
The aim of each agreement is to ensure that wherever there is an opportunity to provide joined up solutions that involve improving the mental and physical health of Suffolk residents through initiatives that involve physical activity we work together and not in competition.
Dementia Friendly Community Group in Hadleigh wins national award
Abbeycroft Leisure’s 'Together Tuesday’ scooped the prestigious 'Healthy Communities Award' at the recent UK Active Sports Awards in Manchester.
Brandon Leisure Centre awarded county-wide Exercise Referral Quality Standard
Abbeycroft Leisure’s Brandon Leisure Centre has become the second site in Suffolk to be awarded the new county-wide exercise referral quality standard for their work with patients with long term conditions referred to them by local GPs and health professionals.
The key to strengthening your glutes for summer
There’s never been a better time to start working towards getting those perfectly toned glutes. Now that summer is here, the idea of outdoor running and cycling is much more appealing – so it’s essential to strengthen the right muscle groups to keep you going for longer and smash those PBs!
Nominations open for 2019 West Suffolk Sports Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2019 Greene King West Suffolk Sports Awards, which will be held at St Edmundsbury Cathedral on Tuesday 15th October.
The best free weight exercises for maximum effect
With Spring well underway and the days getting warmer, Summer is only around the corner. It’s time to start toning your muscles in preparation for getting arms, legs and possibly even those midriffs on show.
Sudbury Memory Walk launches with a new date
Following the success of last year’s Sudbury Memory Walk where 168 walkers of all ages stepped out in memory of all those families living with or having lost someone with dementia, Abbeycroft Leisure, have announced this year’s date as Saturday 25th May.
The health benefits of eating yoghurt
If you’re partial to a spoonful of yoghurt on your breakfast cereal, or perhaps as a tasty treat after lunch or dinner, then you’ll be pleased to hear that it could be doing your body a whole lot of good.
Women on Wheels Sudbury returns in July
Women on Wheels (WoW) Sudbury is calling all women and girls to get on their bikes again for this year’s female mass participation ride on Sunday 21st July.
Starting from Acton Village Hall, the event is open to women and girls aged eight and over of all abilities with a choice of completing the 20 or 50 mile route...
How to make pancakes healthy
Shrove Tuesday is just around the corner. Also known as Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday is the last feasting day before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. So with 5th March 2019 fast approaching, now is the time to start thinking about healthy pancake options.
Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre awarded first Exercise Referral quality mark
Abbeycroft Leisure's Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre has become the first facility in Suffolk to be awarded a new county-wide quality standard for their Exercise Referral Scheme, called Active Living.
You’ll be surprised how much exercise will help keep you fit and healthy
Exercise makes us feel happier and healthier. It’s a fact and it’s backed by science too. Furthermore, enjoying a regular exercise schedule makes us more capable of coping with stress, tension, anxiety and pressure.
It’s crucial you work out at the right time of day for your body
The time of day you work out is almost as important as the exercise routine that you follow. Many people work out at the wrong time of day for their body, and then wonder why they’re not seeing results, they’re putting on weight, or they’re struggling to sleep soundly.
Registrations open for Women on Wheels 2019
Hot on the wheels of last week’s announcement of the Suffolk stage of the Women’s Tour, the hugely popular Women on Wheels (WoW) event is back for a sixth year in Bury St. Edmunds and registrations are now open.
Newmarket Leisure Centre wins national recognition
The Suffolk facility beat off strong opposition to be crowned Local Authority/ Leisure Trust Gym of the Year at the National Fitness Awards 2018.
The awards, organised by Script Events and leading industry publication Workout, with support from headline sponsor ServiceSport, recognise excellence, innovation and achievement in all corners of the industry.