22 May

Lifestyle Fitness Takes Over Sports Facility at Hartsdown Academy, Margate

 Lifestyle Fitness is pleased to announce that it will be taking over the management of the existing sports facility at Hartsdown Academy in Margate. From Sunday, 1st June 2025, the facility will be operated by Lifestyle Fitness, offering improved access and flexible booking options to the local community. Conveniently located at Hartsdown Academy on George V Avenue, the facility will continue to serve both casual users and local clubs.
Bookings are now open to the public, offering flexible hire options for both casual users and local clubs. Designed to provide high-quality sports amenities for the local community, the new facility features:

  • All-weather 3G football pitches: Available for 11-a-side, 7-a-side, and 5-a-side formats. 
  • Indoor sports hall: Ideal for badminton, basketball, and other court-based activities.
  • Floodlit outdoor areas: Perfect for evening play throughout the year.
  • Changing rooms and free on-site parking: For added convenience.

James Lawrence, Managing Director of Lifestyle Fitness, shared: “We’re delighted to take over the management of the Hartsdown Academy sports facility in collaboration with the school. We were very impressed by the Academy’s vision for the future and are thrilled to be a part of it. This location is a fantastic addition to our portfolio, with a strong focus on community engagement and sports participation. We look forward to making this a central hub for local sports enthusiasts!”

The Margate facility aims to boost community involvement by making quality sports facilities more accessible for residents, students, and sports teams. The centre’s flexible booking options and no membership requirement make it an ideal choice for individuals and groups alike.

A spokesperson for Hartsdown Academy commented: “We’re pleased to be working with Lifestyle Fitness to manage our sports facilities. This partnership will enhance the opportunities available to our students and create a valuable resource for the wider Margate community. The collaboration will help us to ensure that we can further pursue our mission of delivering an education for an amazing life for our students, as well as further building our links with the local community.

For more information or to book your space, visit: www.lifestylefitness.co.uk/club/hartsdown-academy-margate
 

For media enquiries, please contact:
Georgina McMahon
Marketing and Communications Manager
Lifestyle Fitness
Email: Georgina.McMahon@lifestylefitness.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 7385 472 522

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