Wave Active@The Wellbeing Square- Newhaven

Wave Active@The Wellbeing Square in Newhaven is opening on the 2nd September 2026.

The countdown is on! Wave Active@The Wellbeing Square in Newhaven officially opens on 2nd September 2026, bringing a brand-new health, fitness and wellbeing experience to Newhaven. From 2nd September, members will be able to enjoy our brand-new gym featuring the latest Technogym equipment, Fitness & holistic studios and wellbeing facilities. Our swimming pool will open end of Septmeber and Lilian's Room Lite will reopen in early October, following completion of the final stages of development.

Centre closed: March 2026

Grand Opening : 2nd September 2026

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What’s happening at The Wellbeing Square?

Quayside Medical Practice
The former Co-op building at 10 Newhaven Square is being fully refurbished to create a modern new premises for Quayside Medical Practice. This will include more consultation and clinical rooms, improved staff facilities, and new waiting and reception areas. A new Changing Places facility will also be added, with access directly from Newhaven Square.

Chapel Street Surgery
The former Peacocks building at 5 to 8 Newhaven Square will become the new home for Chapel Street Surgery. Refurbishment across both floors will provide additional clinical space, new reception and waiting areas, and improved staff facilities.

The surgery moved into the new premises on 11 May 2026.

For more information, including answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the FAQs page.

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New Pharmacy
To support increased healthcare provision, a brand-new pharmacy will open in unit 9 Newhave Square.
Creative and Co-Working Space
Over 200 square metres of flexible creative and co-working space will be created, accessible from Chapel Street, opposite the current entrance to Wave Active.

Wave Active@The Wellbeing Square formerly known as Seahaven Swim & Fitness Centre Improvements

Your centre is also being transformed as part of this development. Improvements include:
• A new shared entrance with Quayside Medical Practice
• A modern reception area
• An enlarged, fully refurbished state-of-the-art gym
• Two brand-new Fitness & Holistic Studios
• A new link corridor connecting the former Co-op building to the existing centre
• Remodelling of the first floor of the pool building, including new WCs, showers and an Lilian’s Room Lite.

These improvements will create a vibrant, accessible, and integrated health and fitness space that enhances your experience and supports the whole community.

The new Wellbeing Square will offer a completely transformed, state-of-the-art gym, two new studios, a refreshed pool environment, and a modern shared entrance with a café. This major regeneration will create a cutting-edge community health and fitness space where leisure and healthcare work side-by-side to support a healthier Newhaven.

As you may have read in the recent article about “The Wellbeing Square” will integrate fitness and healthcare” — this work is part of creating a more integrated, modern fitness and health space for you and our community.

See the full articles here:
https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/NewhavenSquare
https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/multi-million-pound-newhaven-square-redevelopmentreaches-key-milestone-residents-can-really-see-it-taking-shape-5224452

Phase 3 – Wednesday 2nd September 2026 | Grand Opening

The Wellbeing Square at Newhaven officially opens its doors.

From 2nd September, members will be able to enjoy:

Brand-new gym featuring Technogym equipment and a dedicated functional training area
Group exercise studios with a welcoming timetable for all abilities
New Changing facilities
Wellbeing spaces

We look forward to welcoming members and the local community to experience our brand-new wellbeing Square.

Phase 4 – End of September/October 2026 | Final Opening

The final phase of the redevelopment will see the opening of:

Swimming pool- End of September
Lilian’s Room Lite – Opens early October

This marks the completion of The Wellbeing Square at Newhaven, with all facilities fully open and available for members and the community to enjoy.

What these changes mean for your membership and access

Your Wave Active membership remains active, giving you access to The Wellbeing Square at Newhaven and all other Wave Active centres, in line with your membership type.
From Wednesday 2nd September, members will have access to the brand new gym, group exercise studios, reception, café, changing facilities, and wellbeing spaces.
The swimming pool and Lilian’s Room Lite are scheduled to open towards the end of September as part of the final phase of the redevelopment.
Your membership type (MAX, MAX Annual or FLEX) remains unchanged, and you can continue to enjoy the same benefits across all Wave Active centres.
Your membership card will continue to work across all Wave Active sites, and Pay As You Go access will remain available where applicable.

If you have any questions about your membership or the phased opening, our team will be happy to help.

Email: memberships@waveactive.org
Telephone: 01323 490011

Swimming & Lilian's Room Lite– Phase 4

Swimming Lessons, Public Swimming & Aqua Classes

Swimming lessons at The Wellbeing Square at Newhaven will resume towards the end of September 2026, when the swimming pool opens.
If you are currently enrolled in Wave Swim School, you will be contacted directly with information about restarting your lessons at The Wellbeing Square at Newhaven.
General swimming and Aqua classes will also be available once the pool opens at the end of September. Timetables and booking information will be published closer to the opening date.

We look forward to welcoming all swimmers back to our brand-new facilities later in September.

Lilian’s Room Lite is coming to The Wellbeing Square

Gentle movement. More confidence. A warm welcome.

We’re delighted to be opening Lilian’s Room Lite at Wave Active @ The Wellbeing Square in October 2026.

This welcoming new space will offer a selection of power-assisted equipment designed to make exercise comfortable, accessible and enjoyable.

Whether you’re looking to become more active, rebuild your strength and confidence, or simply prefer a gentler way to exercise, Lilian’s Room Lite will provide a supportive environment where you can move at a pace that feels right for you.

Designed to support

Mobility and flexibility
Strength and balance
Confidence in movement
Active ageing
A return to activity following illness, injury or inactivity
Social connection and overall wellbeing

A little support can make a big difference.

Opening October 2026

Wave Active @ The Wellbeing Square, Newhaven

Speak to our team to find out more.