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Merlin Entertainments has named Fiona Eastwood as chief operating officer for its midway attractions and
Merlin Entertainments has secured a contract to operate Blackpool Sandcastle, the UK's largest indoor waterpark.
The Dungeon attraction at Merlin’s Alton Towers theme park in Staffordshire has now officially opened
Alton Towers has launched a new experience for the 2019 season. Called the Alton Towers
Merlin-owned UK theme park Alton Towers is set to open a Dungeon attraction next year
A new Legoland Discovery Centre and Dungeons attractions are being planned for Australia and New
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
New additions to its portfolio and strong performances from its Lego attractions have boosted revenues
Thorpe Park has named Dominic Jones as its new divisional director, with Merlin’s former head
Merlin Entertainments enjoyed an 11 per cent revenue increase over the past year despite last
Merlin Entertainments has appointed Rachel Yun Chiang, partner at multi-billion dollar Asian investment firm Pacific
The effects of the Chinese president's state visit to the UK continues to be felt
Merlin Entertainments has launched its latest attraction at its London cluster on the River Thames,
Elevate Arena
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Famed for its vibrant street life, hippy culture, cable cars and the Golden Gate Bridge,
AMC ’s hit TV series The Walking Dead will be returning to Universal Studios Hollywood
Merlin Entertainments has opened their twelfth Legoland Discovery Centre in Boston, US, celebrating the opening
Merlin has announced plans for the first of its Dungeon attractions to be built in
Merlin Entertainments is continuing its global roll out of Legoland Discovery Centres having signed a
Accesso Technology Group, the attractions and leisure solutions provider, has secured a master service agreement
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Merlin Entertainments CEO Nick Varney has revealed the latest developments for the Shrek-themed attraction set
Local media has reported that the developers of a new 'Discover Robin Hood' attraction in
Merlin Entertainments has created a new role within its Midway Operating Group in order to
Merlin Entertainments has announced that the renovated Blackpool Tower is set to be 'fully operational'
Visitor attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has unveiled its plans for a major transformation of Blackpool
Merlin Entertainments will open a new attraction at its London Dungeons site near London Bridge.
Merlin Entertainments, one of the world's largest visitor attraction operators, has unveiled the second stage
Following an extensive rebranding exercise and a lengthy tender process, iced drinks group The Noisy
The British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions (BALPPA) has appointed Martin Barratt as
Attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has announced several senior promotions, due to take effect in the
Steve Shears has been appointed site search and acquisitions director at Merlin Entertainments, reporting to
International attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has reorganised its Midway Division into four geographical regions to
The spectacular medieval ruins of Craigmillar Castle, a site of plot and intrigue through the
Merlin Entertainments has announced the completion of its £2bn merger with Tussauds and, according to
For six weeks, the contestants on Channel 4’s latest production ‘The Search’ (presented by Jamie
Dorset-based attraction operator Merlin Entertainments has opened its fifth Sea Life Centre in Germany, taking
With some of the wettest weather on record in Britain for August, UK leisure attractions
Attractions operator, Merlin Entertainments, has announced the completion of a £72.5m secondary management buyout deal.
Merlin Entertainments, operator and owner of the London Dungeons, Sea Life and Seal Sanctuary brands
As part of UK and European expansion, Merlin Entertainments has announced two new appointments designed
Earth, Wind, Fire and Water are the themes of Merlin Entertainment’s new Earth Explorer centres,
Leisure operator, Merlin Entertainments, has reported strong growth for the financial year ending February 2003.
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
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When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
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Dungeons news

Merlin Entertainments has named Fiona Eastwood as chief operating officer for its midway attractions and
Merlin Entertainments has secured a contract to operate Blackpool Sandcastle, the UK's largest indoor waterpark.
The Dungeon attraction at Merlin’s Alton Towers theme park in Staffordshire has now officially opened
Alton Towers has launched a new experience for the 2019 season. Called the Alton Towers
Merlin-owned UK theme park Alton Towers is set to open a Dungeon attraction next year
A new Legoland Discovery Centre and Dungeons attractions are being planned for Australia and New
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
New additions to its portfolio and strong performances from its Lego attractions have boosted revenues
Thorpe Park has named Dominic Jones as its new divisional director, with Merlin’s former head
Merlin Entertainments enjoyed an 11 per cent revenue increase over the past year despite last
Merlin Entertainments has appointed Rachel Yun Chiang, partner at multi-billion dollar Asian investment firm Pacific
The effects of the Chinese president's state visit to the UK continues to be felt
Merlin Entertainments has launched its latest attraction at its London cluster on the River Thames,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Famed for its vibrant street life, hippy culture, cable cars and the Golden Gate Bridge,
AMC ’s hit TV series The Walking Dead will be returning to Universal Studios Hollywood
Merlin Entertainments has opened their twelfth Legoland Discovery Centre in Boston, US, celebrating the opening
Merlin has announced plans for the first of its Dungeon attractions to be built in
Merlin Entertainments is continuing its global roll out of Legoland Discovery Centres having signed a
Accesso Technology Group, the attractions and leisure solutions provider, has secured a master service agreement
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Merlin Entertainments CEO Nick Varney has revealed the latest developments for the Shrek-themed attraction set
Local media has reported that the developers of a new 'Discover Robin Hood' attraction in
Merlin Entertainments has created a new role within its Midway Operating Group in order to
Merlin Entertainments has announced that the renovated Blackpool Tower is set to be 'fully operational'
Visitor attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has unveiled its plans for a major transformation of Blackpool
Merlin Entertainments will open a new attraction at its London Dungeons site near London Bridge.
Merlin Entertainments, one of the world's largest visitor attraction operators, has unveiled the second stage
Following an extensive rebranding exercise and a lengthy tender process, iced drinks group The Noisy
The British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions (BALPPA) has appointed Martin Barratt as
Attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has announced several senior promotions, due to take effect in the
Steve Shears has been appointed site search and acquisitions director at Merlin Entertainments, reporting to
International attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has reorganised its Midway Division into four geographical regions to
The spectacular medieval ruins of Craigmillar Castle, a site of plot and intrigue through the
Merlin Entertainments has announced the completion of its £2bn merger with Tussauds and, according to
For six weeks, the contestants on Channel 4’s latest production ‘The Search’ (presented by Jamie
Dorset-based attraction operator Merlin Entertainments has opened its fifth Sea Life Centre in Germany, taking
With some of the wettest weather on record in Britain for August, UK leisure attractions
Attractions operator, Merlin Entertainments, has announced the completion of a £72.5m secondary management buyout deal.
Merlin Entertainments, operator and owner of the London Dungeons, Sea Life and Seal Sanctuary brands
As part of UK and European expansion, Merlin Entertainments has announced two new appointments designed
Earth, Wind, Fire and Water are the themes of Merlin Entertainment’s new Earth Explorer centres,
Leisure operator, Merlin Entertainments, has reported strong growth for the financial year ending February 2003.
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
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Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness, an app for seamless, on-demand management and cover solutions for sports and fitness ...
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
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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
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