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Dreamland – the heritage theme park in Margate, England – has confirmed the reappointment of
IAAPA has inducted four members into its prestigious Hall of Fame (HOF), with Eugenius Birch,
The David Chipperfield-designed Turner Contemporary is set to undergo a £5.3m (US$7m, €6m) expansion, new
The vintage theme park Dreamland that was restored and reopened on the British coast in
Ma Yansong, Bjarke Ingels, Rem Koolhaas and Herzog and de Meuron are all in the
Despite its financial woes, things are looking promising for Margate's Dreamland, with the heritage theme
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
In an effort to turn its fortunes around, Margate’s heritage theme park Dreamland is to
Troubled heritage theme park Dreamland has been placed into administration after a tough opening year.
Heritage theme park Dreamland is about to unveil its new Only Fools and Horses exhibition
A consortium headed up by the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) has bagged a
Heritage theme park Dreamland is in troubled waters, entering into a voluntary debt plan just
Syx Automations Ltd were chosen in 2015 to provide the ticketing and membership software for
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Central Museum in Utrecht, Dolfinarium in Harderwijk and Continium in Kerkrade have selected Syx
The Scenic Railway – the premier attraction of heritage theme park Dreamland – has finally
Following the launch of heritage theme park Dreamland in Margate last month 11 years after
Following an 11-year campaign to save a heritage theme park in Margate, Kent, UK, Dreamland
Wayne Hemingway MBE, the creative designer and visionary behind the £18m ($27m, €24m) restoration of
Syx Automations has been selected to provide ticketing and membership software at a revamped and
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Britain’s oldest rollercoaster already has a storied past, and it suffered yet another setback during
After 11 years of campaigning, Margate's community can finally believe the fight to save Dreamland
The annual Visitor Attraction Conference (VAC) has kicked-off today (9 October) at the Queen Elizabeth
Firefighters have extinguished a blaze which broke out at the soon-to-be-refurbished Dreamland in Margate, Kent.
An operating company is being sought for a £10m ($16.8m, €12.2m) heritage theme park in
The Turner Contemporary in Margate – a gallery dedicated to the life of 19th century
Plans for a £10m heritage theme park attraction in Margate, Kent are back on track,
Hemingway Design has been appointed to design the new Dreamland theme park in Margate, Kent.
Turner Contemporary in Margate and Aspex Gallery in Portsmouth have joined forces to produce Our
Thanet District Council has received approval from the communities and local government secretary for the
Image: Dreamland will become a major new attraction Communities secretary Eric Pickles has approved Thanet
Image: Margate's Theatre Royal is a new addition A new report from the Theatres Trust
Image: Olympic Stadium, London - one of the winners National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh
Image: A 'beach' first opened at the park in 1903 London's first urban beach has
A new report has found that Turner Contemporary in Margate, a £17.4m gallery dedicated to
A new £4m art gallery housing the Jerwood Foundation's collection of 20th and 21st century
Assael Architecture has unveiled its vision for the future of Dreamland Margate in Kent as
A public inquiry into Thanet District Council's (TDC) bid to acquire Margate's Dreamland site through
The redevelopment of Lews Castle in Stornoway, Scotland, has been confirmed among three UK heritage
Thanet District Council (TDC) has submitted its application for the compulsory purchase of Margate's Dreamland
Thanet District Council's (TDC) full council will decide the fate of plans for the mixed-use
A historic property located on the seafront in Margate, Kent, is to be transformed back
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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Margate news

Dreamland – the heritage theme park in Margate, England – has confirmed the reappointment of
IAAPA has inducted four members into its prestigious Hall of Fame (HOF), with Eugenius Birch,
The David Chipperfield-designed Turner Contemporary is set to undergo a £5.3m (US$7m, €6m) expansion, new
The vintage theme park Dreamland that was restored and reopened on the British coast in
Ma Yansong, Bjarke Ingels, Rem Koolhaas and Herzog and de Meuron are all in the
Despite its financial woes, things are looking promising for Margate's Dreamland, with the heritage theme
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
In an effort to turn its fortunes around, Margate’s heritage theme park Dreamland is to
Troubled heritage theme park Dreamland has been placed into administration after a tough opening year.
Heritage theme park Dreamland is about to unveil its new Only Fools and Horses exhibition
A consortium headed up by the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) has bagged a
Heritage theme park Dreamland is in troubled waters, entering into a voluntary debt plan just
Syx Automations Ltd were chosen in 2015 to provide the ticketing and membership software for
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Central Museum in Utrecht, Dolfinarium in Harderwijk and Continium in Kerkrade have selected Syx
The Scenic Railway – the premier attraction of heritage theme park Dreamland – has finally
Following the launch of heritage theme park Dreamland in Margate last month 11 years after
Following an 11-year campaign to save a heritage theme park in Margate, Kent, UK, Dreamland
Wayne Hemingway MBE, the creative designer and visionary behind the £18m ($27m, €24m) restoration of
Syx Automations has been selected to provide ticketing and membership software at a revamped and
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Britain’s oldest rollercoaster already has a storied past, and it suffered yet another setback during
After 11 years of campaigning, Margate's community can finally believe the fight to save Dreamland
The annual Visitor Attraction Conference (VAC) has kicked-off today (9 October) at the Queen Elizabeth
Firefighters have extinguished a blaze which broke out at the soon-to-be-refurbished Dreamland in Margate, Kent.
An operating company is being sought for a £10m ($16.8m, €12.2m) heritage theme park in
The Turner Contemporary in Margate – a gallery dedicated to the life of 19th century
Plans for a £10m heritage theme park attraction in Margate, Kent are back on track,
Hemingway Design has been appointed to design the new Dreamland theme park in Margate, Kent.
Turner Contemporary in Margate and Aspex Gallery in Portsmouth have joined forces to produce Our
Thanet District Council has received approval from the communities and local government secretary for the
Image: Dreamland will become a major new attraction Communities secretary Eric Pickles has approved Thanet
Image: Margate's Theatre Royal is a new addition A new report from the Theatres Trust
Image: Olympic Stadium, London - one of the winners National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh
Image: A 'beach' first opened at the park in 1903 London's first urban beach has
A new report has found that Turner Contemporary in Margate, a £17.4m gallery dedicated to
A new £4m art gallery housing the Jerwood Foundation's collection of 20th and 21st century
Assael Architecture has unveiled its vision for the future of Dreamland Margate in Kent as
A public inquiry into Thanet District Council's (TDC) bid to acquire Margate's Dreamland site through
The redevelopment of Lews Castle in Stornoway, Scotland, has been confirmed among three UK heritage
Thanet District Council (TDC) has submitted its application for the compulsory purchase of Margate's Dreamland
Thanet District Council's (TDC) full council will decide the fate of plans for the mixed-use
A historic property located on the seafront in Margate, Kent, is to be transformed back
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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…
HCM magazine
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
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
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Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, now gives operators access to talent for every level of their business, thanks to a new strategic partnership with Jobs In. Fitness.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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