Salisbury Hospital's Fitness Centre Named Gym of the Year

Odstock Health & Fitness Centre has been named ‘Gym of the Year', as voted by readers of the Salisbury Journal. The newspaper held a ballot for the public to choose the best health & fitness facility in the Salisbury area, and was a competition that celebrates venues that go the extra mile for their members, from expert coaching and inclusive classes to a strong community spirit and support for all ages and abilities.

Odstock Health & Fitness Centre Manager Sally Crook said: “Being named Gym of the Year, voted by the community, means a tremendous amount to our team. The highly-trained and qualified team work hard to offer an encouraging, friendly environment, supporting our members and casual users, whether they’re hospital staff, patients or members of the public, through their exercise journey, whether they are recovering from illness or injury, entering the world of fitness for the first time or just offering tips and advice to regular gym users.” 

The Centre is sited on the grounds of Salisbury District Hospital and includes two swimming pools, a fully-equipped gym, fitness classes, treatments, squash courts and meeting/function rooms. The Team invests a lot of time and energy to serving the community. In just one example, their swim teachers at 'Odstock Orcas' swim school work hard to deliver lessons to all ages - babies through to adults. They run a squad and work with the charity 'Level Water' to provide lessons for SEN children in the local area - providing life skills for all in the community.

Sally added: “The Odstock Health & Fitness Centre is essential to the wellbeing of the hospital staff, patients and the local community, and with the wide range of activities available, there is something to offer everyone. Social groups are made, friendships formed and the team are always there to deliver with their enthusiasm and passion.” 

26 June 2026