Swimming
6 Lane 25m x 12.5m Swimming Pool.
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A warm welcome to RiversMeet - the only community owned and managed sports and leisure facility within the UK.
We are dedicated to making your visit a quality experience enjoyed within the welcoming environment of our modern, spacious facilities and supported by our enthusiastic and committed team.
"RiversMeet - A trust that is always open to new ideas and a team that listens to you, our valued customer"
Gym
State of the art Matrix Fitness cardiovascular and resistance machines plus free weights area.
Classes
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RiverKidz
Currently Closed
Café @ RiversMeet
Enjoy a great selection of fresh food and drink in comfortable surroundings.
Welcome back to RiversMeet
See the changes we've made to make your visit as safe and simplistic as possible.
We look forward to welcoming all our customers back to the centre.
Opening hours
From 12th April 2021
Monday - Friday
06.30 - 21.00
Saturday & Sunday
07.30 - 16.00
Swimming Pool
Please view the timetable for pool opening hours
About us
The RiversMeet Sports facility was designed and built for the purpose of community participation. The services on offer reflect our personality and charisma as a forward thinking trust providing top quality facilities for the local population of the Gillingham areas.
The Gillingham Community and Leisure Trust Ltd operate the facility on behalf of the Community as a "not for profit" social enterprise.
Our aims are pure and simple - a trust that meets the needs of the wider Gillingham area and ensures that the facilities remain available to the community for the foreseeable future.
Latest News
Monday 31st May we will be open 6:30am to 9pm.
INDOOR CLASSES RETURN MONDAY 17TH MAY 🚴🏋️
(Dependent on the governments announcement for Step 3)
Aerobic classes and children's activities will continue to take place in the Sports Hall.
Group Cycling and Pilates/Tai Chi will take place in Lodden and Shreen.
Ballet will return from Wednesday 19th May 16:00-16:45 and 17:00-17:45. Drop in Trampolining will re start Saturday 22nd May 09:00-09:50 and 10:00-10:50. These sessions must be pre booked due to limited capacity.
RETURN TO FITNESS ROAD MAP HERE AT RIVERSMEET
MAY 17TH 2021
Indoor exercise classes return (limited capacity).
Selected outdoor classes will continue.
Group training returns.
Gym returns to two rooms (Fernbrook and Main Gym).
Gym opening hours extended to 10pm.
Café indoor seating returns (Limited capacity).
JUNE 21ST 2021
Indoor exercise classes capacity increased.
Gym will remain across two rooms as above.
Soft play returns at weekends.
Kid’s parties return (limited options/availability)
Café indoor seating capacity increases.
TBC
Soft play on weekdays.
Return of full pool timetable (September latest).
Return of full exercise class timetable.
NEW OUTDOOR EXERCISE CLASS TIMETABLE STARTING MONDAY 3RD MAY!
Extra offerings have been added including Group Cycling, Super Seniors and Zumba.
Classes must be pre booked. This can be done online or by phoning 01747 834013.
Monday 12th April - WELCOME BACK!
✅ Gym and Swimming Pool open (household only)
✅ Swim School is still running
✅ Face Masks are to be worn in and around the centre (Not when exercising)
✅ Badminton can only be played within your household
✅ Bootcamp will be running outside Monday to Friday 7am to 7:45am
✅ Outdoor Exercise Class Timetable starts Monday 3rd May
❌ Exercise classes are unable to take place (including aqua fit)
❌ Trampoline course will no longer run through RiversMeet
❌ Gymnastics course has been postponed until week commencing 3rd May
Early morning swims will remain on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please view the swimming pool timetable for further information.
As you will appreciate, this is a tough time for the leisure industry. We are fortunate to have a highly supportive community here in Gillingham and we would like to thank you for your continued commitment to helping us through these difficult times – without you we wouldn’t have got this far.
The Management and Trustees of RiversMeet.
Important changes to Public Swimming times.
Whole Pool Closure
Every Monday from 26th April to 28th June 13:45 - 15:15 (Excluding 31st May)
Every Wednesday and Friday 13:45 - 14:45
Every Thursday from 15th May to 8th July 13:15 - 14:30 (Excluding 3rd June)
The RiversMeet Team
SOFT PLAY IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Our apologies for any inconvenience.
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✅No Joining Fee
✅No Induction Fee
✅Free Boditrax Health Review
For further information regarding our membership packages click here, or contact reception.
☎️01747 834013
A multi-measure package based on a complete overhaul of the heating, pool dosing and air handling systems
Part-funded by
Low Carbon Dorset
as part of the
European Regional Development Fund
