Eco-friendly upgrades coming to move Urmston

Posted on 22nd July 202529th August 2025 by Tia Walsh

From August, you’ll notice some changes to our car park, with some partial closures and a reduction in parking available but rest assured we are working hard with Deep green to cause minimal disruption to our customers.

We know this means a temporary adjustment for your visits, but it’s all in aid of an innovative project set to make move Urmston even better.

We’re installing immersion cooling for a brand-new on-site data centre – and the energy generated from it will heat our pool.

This isn’t just any upgrade; move Urmston will be the first public leisure centre in the North West, and only the second in the entire UK, to benefit from heat recaptured from Deep Green data centres.

This groundbreaking technology is a huge leap forward in our commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2038, which we’re incredibly proud of.

What does this mean for you?

This new system will significantly reduce our pool’s gas requirements, leading to substantial cost savings and a significant reduction in carbon emissions. In turn, this helps us keep our prices affordable for our members. While these improvements are underway, we’re encouraging all our customers to embrace active travel – that’s walking, running, or cycling to the centre. It’s the perfect opportunity to infuse some extra energy into your day.

Imagine turning your usual driving time into a refreshing warm-up or cool-down. Instead of being stuck in traffic, you’ll be enjoying some invigorating headspace. Plus, that fresh air isn’t simply good for the soul; it’s scientifically proven to reduce stress and boost your mood! And of course, there’s the cash savings from all the fuel you’ll save.

This is the perfect opportunity to try out cycling or jogging if you haven’t before, so why not give active travel a go? Here is some helpful information to help you plan your journey.

Nearby Parking

There will still be some parking available on site, but if you arrive and it’s full, there’s a car park located on Pennybridge Lane just 0.2 miles from the centre, and it has around 80 spaces. Just a 5-minute walk from the centre, it’s a great warm-up before the gym.

Just a 15-minute jog away is the Golden Hill car park with 110 spaces.

Buses

Taking the bus? Say hello to the Bee Network! With single tickets at just £2, no matter how far you’re going, and unlimited travel for 60 minutes, why not hop off a few stops early and enjoy a short walk? You can also grab a day pass for just £2.50, making it even easier to enjoy our facilities for longer.

The following buses stop on Moorside Road, just outside the hospital. This is a short walk from the leisure centre:

245: Every 30 minutes stopping in Altrincham- Sale- Stretford- Trafford Centre- Urmston

247: Every 30 minutes from Altrincham- Sale- Stretford- Urmston- Flixton- Trafford Centre

256: Every 15 mins from Flixton to Manchester Piccadilly

The 255 from Partington to Manchester stops on Flixton Road, which is 0.3 miles from the centre.

Cycling

While we undergo exciting improvements, we highly encourage you to use pedal power! Cycling is a fantastic way to get your heart pumping before your workout or swim.

Plus, we’ve got you covered with a bike shelter where you can conveniently store your bike while you enjoy our leisure and spa facilities.

Trafford design champ lands a ‘clip and climb’ prize for her pals

Posted on 7th January 202029th December 2020 by Chris Johnson

Young Catriona Ledger has ambitions to climb to the top – and now her design skills have proved it! The eight-year-old has won a Trafford Leisure competition to design a clip and climb station at the newly-refurbished move Urmston.

Now Catriona, who attends St Anne’s CE Primary School in Sale, has won the opportunity to take all of her Year 4 class mates to the new centre when it opens to test and trial the new clip and climb walls.

A total of 114 pupils from ten Trafford schools took part in the competition – and Catriona’s eye-catching Manchester bee design was selected as the best design by Trafford Council Leader, Cllr Andrew Western.

Cllr Western, who picked Catriona’s design from a shortlist of five students from St Ann’s RC Primary (Stretford), St Michael’s C of E (Flixton), Abbotsford Preparatory School (Urmston) and St Anne’s C of E (Sale), said: “Each of the shortlisted entries was fantastic and all deserved to be in the final five of the competition. But Catriona’s bee design really struck a chord with me and I knew when I saw it that she had to be the winner. Congratulations to Catriona and everyone else who took part.”

Jo Cherrett, Chief operating Officer of Trafford Leisure said: “Trafford Leisure are so excited to bring the clip and climb experience to young people in Trafford. Catriona’s bee design will complement the other designs brilliantly and will be a fantastic, colourful showcase on the front of the new part of the building. We will be delighted to welcome Catriona and her classmates to test the wall once the centre is completed in early 2020”.

move Urmston is pleased to be introducing the Les Mills

Posted on 7th January 202029th December 2020 by Chris Johnson

Les Mills exercise class brand as a key part of its fitness provision at the newly refurbished Urmston. The inclusion of Les Mills classes to move marks an exciting time for Trafford Leisure as it redevelops the Urmston Leisure Centre facility which is due for completion early 2020. Les Mill’s, the New Zealand based company is widely regarded as a leading class provider in the fitness industry and has a huge background and strong history dating back to 1980 for class delivery. At Urmston, Les Mill’s classes will be a core part of the overall group exercise programme with a range of their class products on offer to customers.

The new class timetable will include the exciting Les Mill’s virtual cycle offer with their Virtual Trip classes which will be a complete virtual experience which gives exercisers an amazing sound and visual experience.

This virtual offer is just the tip of the iceberg with the bulk of the delivery offered by amazing live instructor classes with again the captivating Trip experience as well as RPM and Sprint. Further to the cycle offer a range of instructor-led studio classes will be available with BodyPump, BodyCombat and the high-intensity GRIT programme including; Strength, Athletic and Cardo classes, with the whole package offer giving customers a fantastic complete fitness experience.

move Urmston is coming

Posted on 6th January 202029th December 2020 by Chris Johnson

A new name and new vision for Urmston Leisure Centre

rmston Leisure Centre will reopen its doors early in 2020 following a major £7 million investment. The former 1980’s leisure centre has been transformed into a vibrant, modern complex fit for Urmston and wider Trafford community, and is changing its name to reflect its modern facilities, relaunching with the inspiring brand name, move Urmston.

move Urmston’s facilities include a glass façade with seven metre clip and climb wall, a large fitness suite with the latest cardio and strength equipment, a functional training zone, modern changing village, three fitness and wellbeing studios, a 25-metre L-shaped swimming pool, a five-court sports hall, brand new café with seating for over 100 people, open throughout the day to members and non-members, two party rooms, a sensory room and a wellbeing assessment suite to help members benefit most from their physical activities.

Jo Cherrett, COO, Trafford Leisure, which manages the leisure centres on behalf of Trafford Council says: “The wait is nearly over! We are so excited to reveal the new name and the fantastic redeveloped fitness and leisure hub to the public.

“A healthy lifestyle is the foundation to a happy life and our vision is to make Trafford the most active borough in the UK. move Urmston will support the Trafford community to move more every day, making sure our customers have the means to build a strong foundation, not through shortcuts and false promises, but with the support, care and attention of our professional staff.

“Together we can help you move more every day, by understanding what success means individually to each of our customers; from a high intensity work out to a walk in the park. Together, let’s get Trafford moving more. The range of new facilities, classes, services and equipment at move Urmston demonstrate there really is something for everyone.”

A limited number of discounted pre-opening memberships will be on offer. Reserve your place on the website by completing a short online form and be the first to hear about the pre-opening memberships when they are released for sale in mid-January. Existing customers of Urmston Leisure centre and George H Carnall, who have been patient and loyal whilst works have been carried out, will not miss out either.

Jo Cherrett says: “Membership offers for new customers will be tailored to fit individual and family requirements and will not penalise or exclude anyone. If you are single, or childless or have more than two children, same sex partnerships, or simply a group of friends – all are included”

Councillor Liz Patel, Trafford Council’s Executive Member for Culture and Leisure, said: “I’m very excited about the new opening and look forward to visiting with my own family. Health and wellbeing is a massive priority for both Trafford Leisure and Trafford Council and the new-look centre is a great asset to the area at large

“Please have a look at our fantastic new facilities – we have flexible memberships to suit everyone from, the fitness conscious to those who’ve never stepped inside a leisure centre before. We are here to help everyone move more.”

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