Body Tech Fitness, the largest gym in Lancashire, officially opened its doors on Saturday, March 1, marking a significant addition to the Blackburn town centre. The grand opening ceremony took place next to Vue Cinemas at Peel Leisure and Retail Park, a site that had been vacant since 2017.
The launch event, which was attended by well-wishers, special guests, and community members, saw Cllr Brian Taylor, Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, cut the ribbon. “Blackburn with Darwen always welcomes new enterprises, and I really wish you every success in the future,” Taylor said during the ceremony.
The gym, located in a 24,000 sq ft facility, boasts state-of-the-art fitness equipment alongside a variety of classic weights and machines. It has been designed to provide a comprehensive workout experience, with membership capped at 45 pounds per month to ensure a quality atmosphere for its members. The space has undergone extensive renovation to accommodate the new gym.
The project is led by Ben Jenkin, a Hollywood stuntman who grew up in Blackburn, and Liverpool-based entrepreneur Nicholas Whitcombe. Jenkin, who has worked as a body double for A-list actors such as Ryan Gosling, was on hand to guide Mayor Taylor through the gym during the event. Jenkin expressed his excitement about the gym’s opening, saying, “We are thrilled to officially open our doors and bring the community a state-of-the-art gym we can be proud of. This is only the beginning, and we look forward to building the Body Tech family here in Blackburn.”
Body Tech Fitness joins other attractions at Peel Leisure and Retail Park, including Vue Cinemas, Ten Pin Bowling, Nando’s, Dunelm, and Matalan. The location is easily accessible from Blackburn bus and train stations.
The gym is one of several Body Tech locations, with other branches already established in Ellesmere Port and Winsford.
The facility previously housed DW Fitness, which closed its doors in 2017 after 13 years of operation at the site. In addition to the gym, a new McDonald’s restaurant is set to open nearby, adding to the area’s growing appeal as a retail and leisure destination.
As the community welcomes Body Tech Fitness, the gym is poised to become a key fitness hub in the region.
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