Bannatyne Health Club on the former Manton Colliery site in Worksop is celebrating a record-breaking year as part of the wider Bannatyne Group, which has posted its strongest ever financial results.

Accounts filed for the year ending December 2025 show the group achieved revenue of nearly £158 million, up from £149.6 million the previous year, with pre-tax profits climbing to £15.7 million from £14.4 million. Operating profits rose to £27.2 million, while earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation hit £43.7 million.

The Worksop club, which offers a 20-metre swimming pool, Technogym fitness equipment, sauna, steam room and a full programme of group exercise classes, is one of 67 health clubs operated by the group across the UK. Bannatyne also runs 45 spas and three hotels, employing nearly 3,000 staff nationwide.

Membership growth across the group

Total membership across the Bannatyne estate rose to 219,743 by the end of 2025, up from 219,500 the previous year and 215,659 in 2023, marking a consistent upward trend over the past three years.

The growth mirrors a broader national picture. The UK Health and Fitness Market Report 2026, published on 9 April by ukactive in collaboration with Sport England and 4GLOBAL, revealed that a record 12.2 million people in the UK are now members of a health and fitness club. That represents 18% of the adult population, the highest penetration rate on record.

Total visits to health and fitness clubs reached 679 million in 2025, a 10% increase on the previous year, while the industry's total income hit £6.5 billion, up from £5.7 billion in 2024.

Investment and expansion

The Bannatyne Group has been investing heavily in its facilities, with padel courts proving a major growth area. The group opened its first courts at Ingleby Barwick in Teesside last year and has announced plans to add courts at seven further locations in 2026, including Norwich, Livingston, Basingstoke, Chafford Hundred, Stratford-upon-Avon, Colchester and Grove Park.

Planning applications have been submitted for a total of 20 additional courts across the group's properties, reflecting strong demand for the fast-growing racquet sport.

The group also acquired the former Beechdown Leisure Club in Basingstoke, expanding its portfolio and adding a premium facility to its network.

Challenges ahead

Despite the strong results, the group has flagged rising costs as a concern. Founder Duncan Bannatyne highlighted a £2 million increase in employer's National Insurance contributions following changes introduced by the Chancellor, alongside rising energy costs which now account for 11% of the group's operational expenditure.

These cost pressures are being felt across the fitness industry, though the record membership figures suggest consumer appetite for gym and leisure facilities remains robust.

What Worksop members can expect

The Worksop club continues to offer a broad range of facilities and services, including complimentary Les Mills fitness classes such as RPM and Body Combat, yoga sessions, aqua classes and personalised gym inductions through the B:coached programme.

The club is currently running a promotional offer for new members, with 50% off joining fees and April membership, with prices starting from £49.99 per month.

Bannatyne Health Club Worksop is open Monday to Friday from 6am to 10.30pm and Saturday to Sunday from 8am to 8pm. More information is available by calling 01909 477351.