Description

Transforming Leisure Facilities into a Modern Wellness Destination

The redevelopment of the Kenwick Club Spa was driven by the ambition to create a premium health, wellness and leisure destination following the devastating fire which  completely destroyed the previous facility.

Constructed on the site of the former leisure centre whilst the hotel remained fully operational, this major redevelopment required careful planning, technical expertise and close collaboration between all project stakeholders. Gelder successfully delivered the new state-of-the-art Evergreen Spa, creating a modern facility that enhances the visitor experience and supports the long-term future of the hotel and leisure complex.

Points to Consider

Delivering a high-quality spa and leisure facility within a live hotel environment presented several significant challenges, all of which were successfully managed by the project team through careful coordination and proactive problem solving:

Live Operational Environment

The hotel remained open to guests and visitors throughout the construction programme. Careful management of site logistics, noise, safety and access routes was essential to minimise disruption to hotel operations and customer experience.

Complex Structural Design

The project incorporated intricate roof detailing, a glazed atrium and extensive curtain walling to the pool area. Coordination between multiple specialist trades was critical to ensure quality and programme objectives were achieved.

Restricted Site Access

Limited access to the site required detailed planning and sequencing of deliveries, plant movement and installation works, including the coordination of the plant lift installation and specialist mechanical systems.

Solutions & Technical Specifications

The completed development delivers a modern and luxurious wellness environment, combining high-quality construction with state-of-the-art leisure facilities. Key features included:

Modern Construction Techniques

Full demolition of the former spa and pool facility, followed by construction using pad foundations, a steel frame structure, timber trusses and steel purlins with Kingspan tile supports.

Contemporary External Design

Metsec inner skin wall construction with masonry outer walls, complemented by extensive glazed curtain walling to maximise natural light within the pool environment.

Premium Leisure Facilities

The new spa includes a 20m x 8m heated swimming pool with dedicated training area, internal spa pool and full thermal experience facilities.

Health & Fitness Facilities

Development of a fully equipped gymnasium, spinning studio, exercise studio and luxurious members’ facilities designed to enhance the overall customer experience.

Relaxation & Wellness Spaces

Creation of treatment rooms, relaxation areas, changing facilities and an eatery space, delivering a complete wellness and leisure destination for guests and members alike.

The People Behind the Project

The success of the Kenwick Club Spa redevelopment reflects the dedication, hard work and collaborative approach of the Gelder team and specialist supply chain partners. Delivering a technically complex project within a live hotel environment required flexibility, communication and a strong solutions-driven mindset throughout the programme.

By working closely with the client and coordinating multiple specialist trades, the team successfully transformed the site into a high-quality leisure facility that exceeded expectations.

Community Impact

The new Evergreen Spa has provided Kenwick Park Hotel with a flagship leisure facility that enhances tourism, wellbeing and hospitality within the local area. The redevelopment has strengthened the hotel’s long-term offering, creating an attractive destination for visitors, hotel guests and local members alike.

The project demonstrates how investment in modern leisure infrastructure can revitalise hospitality venues, improve customer experience and support the wider local economy.

Gelder Statement

The Gelder Group is proud to have delivered the Kenwick Club Spa redevelopment, successfully transforming the site into a modern, high-quality wellness destination within a live hotel environment. The project demonstrates our ability to manage technically complex schemes through strong collaboration, careful planning and a commitment to quality, whilst creating long-term value for our clients, local communities and the wider hospitality sector.

The quality and success of the development was recognised by winning two industry awards in 2017, including the LABC Regional Award alongside LK2 Architects, securing a place at the National Finals, and the Lincolnshire Construction & Property Awards for Best Development Project up to £5 Million