Developed in partnership with Alliance Leisure Services (ALS), the £18m Duncan Edwards Leisure Centre forms part of the near £1bn Dudley regeneration programme, which is set to transform the town centre over the next decade.

The new venue on Constitution Hill, built by contractor ISG, is approximately one mile from the former Dudley Leisure Centre, which closed for business this month. 

Named in honour of the borough’s most famous sporting son, former England and Manchester United player, Duncan Edwards, who was born and raised in the town, the new centre offers a 25 metre, eight-lane swimming pool and a teaching pool with spectator provision. A four-court sports hall is suitable for indoor football, badminton and more, while other facilities include a 100-station gym and fitness suite, two group exercise studios and the first immersive cycle studio in the area.

A wellness suite featuring power-assisted equipment from Shapemaster provides specialist support for those recovering from injury, older customers and those living with long-term health conditions.

For families with younger children, there is a soft play area with dedicated catering as well as a party room, in addition to café for all users of the centre.

“We are beginning a new era in our leisure offer, this building is exceptional and is complemented by the major redevelopments of Halesowen and Crystal leisure centres,"  said Councillor Simon Phipps, cabinet member for regeneration and enterprise.

ALS has also refurbished Crystal Leisure Centre and is currently working on phase two of the multi-million pound redevelopment of Halesowen Leisure Centre as part of Dudley’s regeneration scheme. All projects are being delivered via the UK Leisure Framework which is managed by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd.

“We are delighted to see this brand new facility come to life with an inclusive mix of facilities and services that meet local strategic outcomes and the needs of the community. Along with our work at Halesowen and Crystal leisure centres, these new and regenerated centres will dramatically improve the quality of sport and physical activity provision in Dudley to help encourage more people to adopt healthy lifestyles,” said Julia Goddard, Senior Business Development Manager at Alliance Leisure.