The following information is correct as of 12/06/2025

We would like to inform all customers that Abergavenny Leisure Centre will be temporarily closed from 21st July 2025 until Mid August. This closure is part of the Phase 2 School and Leisure Centre improvements.

What’s Happening?

As part of the Phase 2 School and Leisure Centre improvement works programme, the next stage now includes the installation of new utilities and significant construction works at the school and leisure centre site which must be carried out during school holidays due to the scale of the project.

During this time the centre will be temporarily closed from 21st July until mid-August so that essential upgrades to utility services and the pool plant system can be completed, ensuring the long-term sustainability and operational efficiency of the facility.

Membership Support During Closure

We understand how important your membership is and the disruption this may cause. To support you:

• No Direct Debit payments will be taken in July. (July and August for Swimming Lessons and Aqua Direct Debits)
• Annual memberships will be extended to cover the closure period.
• You’re welcome to use any other MonLife Leisure Centre at no extra cost during this time.

Swimming Pool Access

The swimming pool will remain closed for a short period after the centre reopens. We’ll share reopening dates and updates on this page and through our social media channels and the MonLife App. You still have access to the 3 other MonLife Active Leisure Centres.

Swimming Lessons

If your child is enrolled in swimming lessons:

• No payments will be taken in July or August.
• You don’t need to take any action—we’ll contact you as soon as lessons are ready to resume in September.

Stay Informed

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions below and follow our social media channels or download our App for the latest information and to stay up to date.

We truly appreciate your patience and continued support.

If you have any questions, please contact us at: monmemberships@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why is the Leisure Centre closed?

The centre will be temporarily closed for a few weeks, as part of the Phase 2 School and Leisure Centre improvements, estimated to start from 21st July 2025.  During this time, the leisure centre will benefit from upgraded utility services and pool plant system, essential to the long term sustainability of the leisure centre. 

What period of time will the Leisure Centre be closed? 

The centre will be closed for approximately 4 weeks however please note that the swimming pool will be closed for a longer period of time. The next stage of the development now includes the installation of new utilities and significant construction works at the school and leisure centre site which must be carried out during school holidays due to the scale of the project.

Are swimming lessons cancelled?

Yes swimming lessons will be cancelled from the 21st July and will re-start 1st September. No payments will be taken in July or August.

Will I be able to move my child’s swimming lessons to another centre?

No, unfortunately due to capacity your child’s lessons will not be moved to other sites however you will still be able to access public swimming free as part of your swimming lesson direct debit. This will still be accessible when we stop the July and August Direct Debit payment.

When will swimming lessons re-start? 

Swimming Lessons will start from the 1st September – if anything changes we will of course notify you.

Will I be able to access public swimming as part of my child’s swimming lessons?

Yes you will still be able to access public swimming at the 3 other MonLife Leisure Centres.

Will my Direct Debit stop for memberships and swimming lessons?
Yes your Leisure Centre membership Direct Debit will not be taken for July – for swimming lessons due to the pool being closed for a longer period your Direct Debit will not be taken for July or August. You do not need to action this. Likewise, for Aqua only memberships no payments will be debited in July or August.

Will the closure affect my Committed Membership contract?

Although no payment will be collected in July, this will be considered to be one of the contracted payments for the Committed Membership.

Will there be an alternative provision for fitness classes?

We are currently exploring options around limited fitness class provision at an alternative site which we will communicate as soon as possible.

Will we have access to the Les Mills online workouts from home during the closure?

Yes you will be able to access these online workouts if you sign up via the link below – you can get 30 days for FREE. After your FREE trial you will receive a MonLife discount rate of £8.70 per month which you can cancel at any time.

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When will I be able to start booking classes? 

We will notify you as soon as classes are available to book.

Will I be able to access public swimming at other sites?

You will be able to access public swimming at the other 3 MonLife Active Leisure Centres and remember if your child is enrolled in swimming lessons, even though we are not taking the direct debit payment for July and August they will still be able to access this FREE as part of their swimming lesson journey.  

Will the Summer holiday provisions for young people be taking place?

The Monmouthshire Games (TMG), Food & Fun scheme and Active Play will still be delivered in Abergavenny from an alternative venue and we hope to finalise the details in the next couple of days.

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