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Merlin Entertainments has announced a multi-million pound and multi-territory partnership with immersive group gaming platform Immersive
International themed attraction and experience designer Katapult and animation studio Aardman have launched a new
Launching into Electric Gamebox’s London, Manchester and Lakeside Essex attractions, the Shaun the Sheep: Championsheeps
Fabula, a nature-themed 4D theatre attraction created in partnership with Aardman Animation, has opened at
Aardman Animations, the British animation studio behind much-loved shows such as Wallace & Gromit and
Efteling, a fairytale-themed theme park based in the South of Holland, has announced a new
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Immersive experiences based on Wallace & Gromit and Peaky Blinders are to be developed with
US-based dark ride specialist Sally Corporation has partnered with Aardman Animations to create a new
The Science Museum Group has developed a new app, Treasure Hunters, in partnership with Aardman,
Tourism is at the forefront of a new government initiative to bring 5G to the
West Midland Safari Park has announced a series of events to celebrate the release of
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Aardman has opened two Shaun the Sheep Family Farms in Japan, with one in Osaka
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH) – the developer behind the Paramount theme park in Kent
Aardman Animations – creator of popular IPs such as Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the
The London Paramount Resort is among the first projects to benefit as the UK hosts
Following the announcement in October last year that it was to undergo new management and
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH) has released new images and details for the £2bn (US$3bn,
The £2bn (US$3.2bn, €2.5bn) London Paramount development in Kent, UK, took the first step today
Soon-to-be film star Shaun the Sheep – of Wallace & Gromit fame – is to
Pleasure Beach in Blackpool has officially opened the world's first Wallace & Gromit ride Thrill-O-Matic,
Image: Thrill-o-Matic will replace the former Gold Mine Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the amusement park and
North Lees Hall in Derbyshire - the inspiration behind Mr Rochester's house in Jane Eyre
Aardman, the animation company behind Wallace and Gromit, is set to team up with arts
The Science Museum in London is showing a six-month interactive exhibition —Wallace & Gromit present
The London Planetarium, renamed the Stardome, is to launch its new attraction tomorrow (14 July).
The Tussauds Group is to close the London, UK Planetarium in July following a decline
Wallace and Gromit models and sets used in the latest block-buster movie, The Curse of
The government-backed strategic agency for film in the UK, the UK Film Council, has made
The Countryside Agency has today unveiled the new Countryside Code to reflect the introduction of
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Research
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Editor's letter
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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Talking point
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Aardman news

Merlin Entertainments has announced a multi-million pound and multi-territory partnership with immersive group gaming platform Immersive
International themed attraction and experience designer Katapult and animation studio Aardman have launched a new
Launching into Electric Gamebox’s London, Manchester and Lakeside Essex attractions, the Shaun the Sheep: Championsheeps
Fabula, a nature-themed 4D theatre attraction created in partnership with Aardman Animation, has opened at
Aardman Animations, the British animation studio behind much-loved shows such as Wallace & Gromit and
Efteling, a fairytale-themed theme park based in the South of Holland, has announced a new
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Immersive experiences based on Wallace & Gromit and Peaky Blinders are to be developed with
US-based dark ride specialist Sally Corporation has partnered with Aardman Animations to create a new
The Science Museum Group has developed a new app, Treasure Hunters, in partnership with Aardman,
Tourism is at the forefront of a new government initiative to bring 5G to the
West Midland Safari Park has announced a series of events to celebrate the release of
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Aardman has opened two Shaun the Sheep Family Farms in Japan, with one in Osaka
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH) – the developer behind the Paramount theme park in Kent
Aardman Animations – creator of popular IPs such as Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the
The London Paramount Resort is among the first projects to benefit as the UK hosts
Following the announcement in October last year that it was to undergo new management and
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH) has released new images and details for the £2bn (US$3bn,
The £2bn (US$3.2bn, €2.5bn) London Paramount development in Kent, UK, took the first step today
Soon-to-be film star Shaun the Sheep – of Wallace & Gromit fame – is to
Pleasure Beach in Blackpool has officially opened the world's first Wallace & Gromit ride Thrill-O-Matic,
Image: Thrill-o-Matic will replace the former Gold Mine Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the amusement park and
North Lees Hall in Derbyshire - the inspiration behind Mr Rochester's house in Jane Eyre
Aardman, the animation company behind Wallace and Gromit, is set to team up with arts
The Science Museum in London is showing a six-month interactive exhibition —Wallace & Gromit present
The London Planetarium, renamed the Stardome, is to launch its new attraction tomorrow (14 July).
The Tussauds Group is to close the London, UK Planetarium in July following a decline
Wallace and Gromit models and sets used in the latest block-buster movie, The Curse of
The government-backed strategic agency for film in the UK, the UK Film Council, has made
The Countryside Agency has today unveiled the new Countryside Code to reflect the introduction of
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands provides innovative wellness solutions like HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace Pods— designed for convenient, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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