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Cool Coast Ice Rink is back this winter and everyone is welcome. Whether you’re a newbie to the ice, a Dancing on Ice champion, or something in between, our indoor ice rink in Bournemouth International Centre is perfect for all. The south coast’s biggest indoor seasonal ice rink opens 11 December ’21 – 22 February […]
Portsmouth’s leisure facilities are set for more than £1million investment and improvements after Portsmouth City Council awarded BH Live a 10-year contract to manage six venues in the city. Management of Mountbatten Leisure Centre, Portsmouth Gymnastics Centre, Portsmouth Tennis Centre, Eastney Swimming Pool, Wimbledon Park Sports Centre and Charter Community Sports Centre will transfer to […]
Littledown, one of the region’s busiest leisure centres is getting a spa and café makeover. Hot off the heels of a £1.7m investment to expand its health and wellbeing facilities, a new café, diner and spa relaxation area will be opening soon to improve the overall customer experience, encourage more people to visit and continue […]
BH Live is putting youth theatre at the heart of Bournemouth Pavilion and more than 300 young people have already taken part in its performing arts programme. The Grade II listed venue has Arts Award status and also works in conjunction with the Children’s University; an award winning organisation which encourages 5-14 year olds to […]
Despite a growing trend of inactivity in families and young people, BH Live has seen an increase in activity participation thanks to structured sessions across its leisure centres. Six leisure facilities in the region are operated by BH Live in partnership with Bournemouth Borough Council, Bournemouth Schools Charitable Trust and Portsmouth City Council. In addition, […]
BH Live Active, Corfe Mullen in East Dorset is to open next month following the completion of a £1 million transformation programme. Formerly operated by Virgin Active, BH Live acquired the lease for the site in 2016. A significant programme of improvements has since been undertaken. A public preview event to tour the facilities is […]
BH Live and Business Events Bournemouth have scooped a Dorset Tourism Award celebrating their continued contribution to generating business tourism. Millions of pounds are generated for the local economy and thousands of jobs supported thanks to a thriving programme of business events, conferences and exhibitions at Bournemouth International Centre and other locations across the town. […]
It’s chocolate week and we are celebrating Fairtrade. BH Live is the South Coast’s leading operator of leisure and event venues; a social enterprise that designs and builds engaging experiences to inspire people and enrich lives. Terrace Cafés and bars are in nearly 40 locations across the South of England including Bournemouth International Centre, Lighthouse Poole’s […]
Social Saturday on 15 October 2016 is a national event celebrating social enterprise in the UK. As one of the thousands of social enterprises in the UK, BH Live will mark the day with a campaign to encourage local people to buy sustainable products from not-for-profit businesses. Social enterprises are businesses that trade to fulfil […]
Littledown Centre, Bournemouth has been shortlisted for a prestigious fitness industry award, heading off strong competition from across the country to make the finals. The centre has been shortlisted in the local authority/leisure trust gym of the year at the National Fitness Awards, an annual event which recognises excellence and achievement in gyms throughout the […]