Dovedale offers
Dovedale Leisure Centre is reopening in February 2026! Secure your spot now with our early bird membership offer and get ready to discover your new favourite gym!
With state-of-the-art studios, brand new equipment and friendly staff, we’re almost ready to welcome you to Dovedale Leisure Centre.
Join now to get your first two months half price and get started with free access to the gym Riverside until we are fully open. (see bottom of page for terms and conditions)
Our new and improved centre will include:
- a new state-of-the-art gym, with brand new Technogym and Exigo equipment
- refurbished and additional exercise studio space
- new AV lighting and sound system in the fitness areas
- refreshed sports hall and squash courts
- refurbished changing facilities and toilets
- increased hours for members of the public
- parking permits for members
Whether you're returning or joining us for the first time, with upgraded facilities and more public access hours, there’s never been a better time to get involved.
Our brand new state-of-the-art gym will be home to top-quality Technogym and Exigo equipment.
Two newly refurbished studios will be the perfect place to find your new favourite class!
Our friendly staff are ready to help find the best fitness plan for you.
How to find us
Address
Vicerage Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9BP
By bus
You can look at First Essex to check which buses stop at Dovedale.
By train
The nearest train station to Dovedale is Chelmsford. You can look at Greater Anglia to check which trains stop at Chelmsford station. The station is about a mile from the centre.
Walking
Dovedale is around a 20 minute walk on foot from Chelmsford city centre.
By bicycle
You can find out which ECC cycle routes to take to Dovedale.
By car
You can reach Dovedale by car off the A1060; either via London Road, Moulsham Street, or the B1007.
Members parking permits are available at reception.
Terms and conditions
- Offer only valid on site only memberships
- Offer valid when joining between 1 December 2025 and 31 January 2026
- Offer valid on brand new memberships only (not valid for existing members or those on freeze)
- Subject to minimum six-month commitment period
- First two direct debits will be automatically reduced by 50%
- Interim fee applies for period between start date and first direct debit
- Access to Riverside gym only until Dovedale gym opens