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Sobell Leisure Centre

hornsey road | london | n7 7ny
reception: 020 7609 2166 | memberships: 020 7686 2363

Safari Soft Play Closure

The Safari will be closed on Wednesday 15th September for routine maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Sobell closure dates

Islington Council is investing in the future of the Sobell Leisure Centre by carrying out essential repairs and upgrades costing £1.7m. This will lead to closures of facilities and activities through to September 2010. Check the improvement works timetable below and centre access before you visit.

The lift will be out of action periodically until the end of the works. When the lift is out of action access to all facilities with the exception of the Premier Gym & the ice rink will be via the main stairs & the first floor.

Facility / activities  Service disruption (all dates inclusive)  Improvement works  
Sobell Safari Open as normal  
 Gym Closed Tuesday 10 August–Sunday 5 September. Limited gym facilities will be available on the first floor from Friday 20 August. New gym will be open from Monday 6 September. A new, contemporary design with improved accessibility & new flooring. Redecoration throughout including enhanced lighting & a bright modern colour scheme.  
Sports hall and climbing walls  Closed Monday 5 July – Sunday 19 September  New semi-sprung sports floor, improved lighting, new court dividers and nets. 
Squash  Three courts closed from Monday 6 September to Sunday 26 September   Repairs to court floors, improved playing surfaces and complete redecoration of court surrounds. 
Exercise classes, judo, Sobell Safari   Open as normal  
Sauna & steam   Closed Monday 19 July – Sunday 12 September   Complete refurbishment of sauna and steam rooms.  
Ice rink  Open as normal
For alternative facilities visit www.aquaterra.org/activities.aspx or ask at reception.

Image of the gym at Sobell Leisure Centre group of people in an exercise class
Three children ice skating safari soft play at Sobell Leisure Centre
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Outdoor image of the Sobell Leisure Centre building
Reception Opening Times

Weekdays

7.15am - 10.30pm

Saturdays

9.00am - 6.00pm

Sundays

9.00am - 9.30pm

 

Please look via activity listings for specific programme times.