COLETS HEALTH & FITNESS

THE HEALTH & HEART OF THAMES DITTON

ABOUT US

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Welcome to Colets Health and Fitness, an independent, not-for-profit health club nestled in the heart of Thames Ditton. Our state-of-the-art facilities include a 25m pool, fully-equipped gym, squash courts, nursery and junior provisions.

With over 160 classes a week and a rich history as the home of the Old Pauline Sports Clubs, Colets has been a hub of health and wellness since 1977.

Join us to be part of a vibrant community committed to providing the highest quality provision for improving you and your families’ health & fitness - whilst also maintaining the legacy of the Old Pauline sports grounds.

YOUR FITNESS, YOUR WAY

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UNLIMITED CLASSES

Elevate your training routine with our
diverse array of classes designed to
cater to every skill level.

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PERSONAL TRAINERS

Boost your confidence, and accelerate
your training goals with our
fully-qualified personal trainers.

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SQUASH

From beginners to pros, our high-quality courts, expert coaching, and lively community make this the ideal spot to up your game.

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SWIMMING POOL

Take a dip in our 25-metre pool
where you can swim lengths
or play games with the family.

YOUR LIFESTYLE CATERED FOR

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    PARTIES

    Get ready for an amazing time with our party packages, designed for kids aged 3 to 10 years! Join us on Saturdays and Sundays all year round for unforgettable parties!

    It's Party Time!
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    COLETS NURSERY

    Our newly refurbsihed, 108-place nursery, is the ideal place to start your little ones on their Early Years journey. Come in a take a look.

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    JUNIOR ACTIVITIES

    Our action-packed junior program keeps younger members active, fit, and engaged in a safe environment. Fully supervised drop-in sessions.

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    CRÈCHE

    An exclusive member service providing excellent care in a safe environment. Unwind and exercise with confidence while your child is in trusted hands.

    Take A Look!
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    VC COLETS

    VC Colets is our exclusive cycling club, with the core activity being the weekly Club Ride every Sunday morning.

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    EVENTS

    Our packed out events schedule has something for everyone. From our incredibly popular comedy nights to children’s discos.

    Let's Go!
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    REJUVENATE

    Enjoy ultimate relaxation at Rejuvenate, Colets' luxurious treatment centre, offering services for both men and women. Active Colets members receive an exclusive 20% discount.

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    HEALTH & VITALITY

    Health and Vitality is our holistic approach to helping people make healthier choices and living more active lifestyles.

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Be Part of Our Community

The Health & Heart of Thames Ditton

Our members are the heart of our club. Find out more about why our members stay with us so long and our vibrant member community below, and in our blog.

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  • “Can’t recommend Colets highly enough, lovely club, always friendly, professional and helpful.”

    - Hilary, member since 2006

  • “Love Colets, facilities and classes are great! Only cancelling because I’ve moved away. Still haven’t found anywhere as good in my new area :(”

    - Caroline, member since 2018

  • “Great place for fitness. Love the pool, good size and great changing area. All the staff are really friendly and helpful.”

    - Ursula, member since 2021

  • “This is a fantastic club. I have been a member for over 20 years and in that time the club has grown and invested continually.”

    - Lynne, member since 2000

  • “Professionally run, friendly, modern, well maintained club with fantastic facilities.”

    - Pat, member since 2017

  • "Colets is the ultimate family friendly hub. A fantastic mix of sport, socialising and kids provision. It’s without doubt the best leisure club in the local area."

    - Dom, member since 2021

  • "Excellent independent club, join now!"

  • "I have been a member of Colets for years and enjoy using the pool and classes particularly. They always offer an exciting and varied choice of classes. I always feel welcome and enjoy the friendly nature of staff, trainers and other members. Basil's coffee shop upgrade is a great addition to relax after a class."

    - Jemma, member since 2012

  • "I don't know where I would be without Colets - it's like my second home and great for families! It's a super friendly safe space with loads of activities, great food and every single member of staff goes over and beyond to help no matter what...and always with a smile. There really is no other gym quite like it...and it gets better year after year!"

    - Natasha, member since 2021

  • "Colets is a family friendly club and also a place where you can meet new people and get fit too! "

  • "Colets is an amazing family friendly fitness club, with something for all the family, combined with other excellent facilities like Basil’s, crèche, beauty and hair and all set in beautiful grounds."

    - Elaine, member since 2022

  • "I have been coming to Colets for many many years, I have made a couple of lifelong friends here and this community is fully woven into my daily life. A few niggles here and there but Colets is much more than a gym it’s a whole vibrant diverse community, the guys in the morning crew really support each other with physical and mental health. When I move house a huge consideration will be how close is it to Colets, I’m currently travelling daily from Feltham. If you’re thinking about it don’t put it off any longer."

    - Dan, member since 2008

  • "A friendly and caring environment that caters for health and fitness of all its members. Colet's staff are friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. A pleasure to be part of this caring community club."

    -Geraldine

  • "We have been members of Colets for 25 years and love the friendly and supportive atmosphere. The staff and instructors get to know you as a person not just a club member. There are a great range of classes and plenty of outdoor space both for exercise and socialising."

    -Sarah

  • "I'm always welcomed and never intimidated. Its a happy place to be."

    -Anne

  • "I like Colets due to its friendly staff and atmosphere, the amazing pool and the fitness classes."

  • "Colets is a real gem in Thames Ditton. Great gym facilities, a wide variety of classes, a super pool and friendly knowledgeable staff. "

    - Dervla, member since 2016

  • "What makes Colets unique are the staff and the other members. It really is a community, where everyone is helpful and supportive. Add to that a never ending program of improvements and the provision of excellent fitness classes. You end up with the perfect place to get fitter and healthier. "

    -Linda

  • "As well as an extensive offering of health and fitness activities Colets is a very friendly club that has a strong community feel to it."

  • Great overall gym, much improved recently by new management, lovely staff, great classes and really good sized pool. Excellent value for money

    Rebecca

  • Always a nice range of classes (evenings and weekends quite busy) and all the instructurs are well prepared and friendly. Today I had an outdoor class with Jeff and was brilliant! Nice energetic luch time break!

    Letizia