Bannatyne's
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Bannatyne's is the name of a UK based chain of health clubs, well known for being founded and co-directed by famous Scottish businessman Duncan Bannatyne
OBE.
Bannatyne's was formed in December 1996 in response to the growing consumer demand for member’s only health club facilities around the UK. The first club was opened at Ingleby Barwick
, near Stockton-on-Tees
, and from there, over 61 branches have been opened across the UK. The head office for the Bannatyne's Group is at Haughton Road, Darlington.
Typically clubs consist of a full gym
nasium, swimming pool
, spa
, sauna
and steam room
, along with dance, spinning and aerobic studios. In addition, most clubs also have sunbeds and a bar/restaurant area.
Most Bannatyne health clubs offer a range of exercise classes including spin classes, high impact aerobics, yoga
, and t'ai chi.
Like most health clubs in the UK, Bannatyne's operates on a membership scheme, where members pay a joining fee and either an annual or monthly fee. Non members can be admitted to a Bannatyne's club accompanied by a member for a small fee, howerver there is a limit on the number of visits for a non-member.
On August 9th 2006, Bannatyne Fitness Ltd acquired the LivingWell Premier Health club chain from the Hilton Hotel UK Group, taking the Bannatynes Health club chain to over 60 locations.
Locations:
Locations include (but are not limited to)
Aberdeen, Ashford, Ayr, Banbury, Barnsley, Birmingham (Brindley Place), Birmingham (Queensway), Blackpool, Bristol, Broadstairs, Burton on Trent, Cardiff, Carlisle, Chafford Hundred, Cheltenham, Chester-le-Street, Chingford, Colchester, Coulby Newham, Crewe, Darlington, Dumfries, Dunfermline, Durham, Eastbourne, Edinburgh (City Centre), Edinburgh (Newcraighall Rd), Falkirk, Folkestone, Grove Park, Hastings, Ingleby, Inverness, Leicester, Livingston, Lowestoft, Luton, Maida Vale, Manchester (Quay St), Manchester (Whitworth St), Mansfield, Milibank, Milton Keynes, Newport, Norwich, Perth, Peterborough, Rotherham, Russell Square, Shrewsbury, Skelmersdale, Solihull, Stepps, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Tower 42, Wakefield, Wellingborough, Worksop and York.
Duncan Bannatyne
Duncan Walker Bannatyne, OBE is a Scottish entrepreneur, philanthropist and author. His business interests include hotels, health clubs, spas, media, TV, stage schools, property and transport. He is most famous for his appearance as a business angel on the BBC programme Dragons' Den...
OBE.
Bannatyne's was formed in December 1996 in response to the growing consumer demand for member’s only health club facilities around the UK. The first club was opened at Ingleby Barwick
Ingleby Barwick
Ingleby Barwick is a large private residential estate and civil parish built on what was the southern perimeter of Thornaby airfield in the borough of Stockton-on-Tees and ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England. The estate is enclosed by water to the west, north and east...
, near Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees is a market town in north east England. It is the major settlement in the unitary authority and borough of Stockton-on-Tees. For ceremonial purposes, the borough is split between County Durham and North Yorkshire as it also incorporates a number of smaller towns including...
, and from there, over 61 branches have been opened across the UK. The head office for the Bannatyne's Group is at Haughton Road, Darlington.
Typically clubs consist of a full gym
Gym
The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, that mean a locality for both physical and intellectual education of young men...
nasium, swimming pool
Swimming pool
A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, or simply a pool, is a container filled with water intended for swimming or water-based recreation. There are many standard sizes; the largest is the Olympic-size swimming pool...
, spa
Spa
The term spa is associated with water treatment which is also known as balneotherapy. Spa towns or spa resorts typically offer various health treatments. The belief in the curative powers of mineral waters goes back to prehistoric times. Such practices have been popular worldwide, but are...
, sauna
Sauna
A sauna is a small room or house designed as a place to experience dry or wet heat sessions, or an establishment with one or more of these and auxiliary facilities....
and steam room
Steam room
A steam room is an enclosed space with large amounts of high temperature steam, creating a high humidity environment. People sit in this room in a similar way to a sauna , for relaxation and purported benefits to health and well being. They can be commonly found in gyms, sanitariums and health...
, along with dance, spinning and aerobic studios. In addition, most clubs also have sunbeds and a bar/restaurant area.
Most Bannatyne health clubs offer a range of exercise classes including spin classes, high impact aerobics, yoga
Yoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...
, and t'ai chi.
Like most health clubs in the UK, Bannatyne's operates on a membership scheme, where members pay a joining fee and either an annual or monthly fee. Non members can be admitted to a Bannatyne's club accompanied by a member for a small fee, howerver there is a limit on the number of visits for a non-member.
On August 9th 2006, Bannatyne Fitness Ltd acquired the LivingWell Premier Health club chain from the Hilton Hotel UK Group, taking the Bannatynes Health club chain to over 60 locations.
Locations:
Locations include (but are not limited to)
Aberdeen, Ashford, Ayr, Banbury, Barnsley, Birmingham (Brindley Place), Birmingham (Queensway), Blackpool, Bristol, Broadstairs, Burton on Trent, Cardiff, Carlisle, Chafford Hundred, Cheltenham, Chester-le-Street, Chingford, Colchester, Coulby Newham, Crewe, Darlington, Dumfries, Dunfermline, Durham, Eastbourne, Edinburgh (City Centre), Edinburgh (Newcraighall Rd), Falkirk, Folkestone, Grove Park, Hastings, Ingleby, Inverness, Leicester, Livingston, Lowestoft, Luton, Maida Vale, Manchester (Quay St), Manchester (Whitworth St), Mansfield, Milibank, Milton Keynes, Newport, Norwich, Perth, Peterborough, Rotherham, Russell Square, Shrewsbury, Skelmersdale, Solihull, Stepps, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Tower 42, Wakefield, Wellingborough, Worksop and York.