Local people in Cramlington, Northumberland, UK, now have access to the latest wellness facilities after the launch of a new spa at one of the region’s largest leisure centres.
Sauna and steam specialist Dalesauna designed and delivered the new Tranquillity Spa at the Concordia Leisure Centre, which is undergoing a major refurbishment.
Northumberland County Council and Active Northumberland – the charitable leisure and cultural trust which operates leisure facilities on behalf of the council – have invested £3.1m in Concordia Leisure Centre to modernise facilities and bring new family entertainment and activities into the town centre.
As part of the redevelopment, the centre has also received a new climbing facility, a dedicated cycling studio, a new fitness studio and a revamped café, while the Cramlington Library is also being relocated to the leisure centre.
Working with Northumberland County Council and Robertson Construction, Dalesauna has created a luxurious new spa for the centre, hosting a range of heat experiences designed to promote health and wellbeing among all members of the surrounding community.
Formerly home to a disused sauna, the centre now offers a full spa which includes a steamroom as well as an aromatherapy room, where the gentle warmth of steam is infused with natural aromatherapy essences to relax the mind and body.
The 3-metre circular spa bath is ideal for boosting circulation, making it suitable for those with arthritis or suffering joint pain. It’s also an effective way to treat sore muscles after a workout.
The three-person tiled foot spa with heated bench, ice feature and monsoon and bucket showers complete the offer, creating a calm and relaxing environment for users to enjoy.
Ongoing success story
The project follows the success of the Tranquillity Spa at Ashington Leisure Centre, which opened at the beginning of this year. The £21m centre was awarded the RIBA North East Award this spring, and its Tranquillity Spa was also designed and delivered by Dalesauna.
Hailed as a sanctuary to escape the pressures of everyday life, the spa at Ashington features a spa pool, aromatherapy room, monsoon showers, ice feature and foot spas in addition to manicure and pedicure bays and three treatment rooms offering a variety of treatments to suit all budgets.
The range of facilities has proved a huge hit with locals, with more than 1,600 visits recorded to the thermal experiences within the first four weeks of opening.
Active Northumberland has created a Thermal Spa Experience around the new Dalesauna facilities, which offers users a journey of relaxation through the different hot and cold therapies.
“We’re delighted to have completed another Tranquillity Spa. The quality of facilities is extremely high, demonstrating once again how public sector spas can compete with, and even exceed the standards of, spas in the private sector,” says Gerard McCarthy, sales director at Dalesauna.
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