The new club, set to open in 2028, will provide a space for both the growing Campus community and people across the wider local area, offering a wide range of health, sport, fitness and wellbeing facilities in one place.

The partnership combines the Wellcome Genome Campus’ vision for an open, thriving destination with Nuffield Health’s expertise in preventative health, fitness and wellbeing.

Members of the club will have access to a four-lane, 25-metre swimming pool, a state-of-the-art gym, climbing and bouldering facilities, a dedicated indoor cycle studio, padel courts, specialist Pilates and Reformer Pilates studios, a large multi-purpose studio for classes and a broad programme of group exercise classes.

Alongside its fitness offering, the facility will also provide recovery, rehabilitation and preventative healthcare services. A large spa pool, cold plunge pool, steam room and sauna. These facilities will complement health screenings, GP services and physiotherapy, with access to onward referrals to the Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital for diagnostics and surgical procedures where required.

The health and fitness club will form an important part of the first phase of the Wellcome Genome Campus expansion, set to be complete in 2028. This will include the first new lab-enabled workspace called The Sequence, 84 homes, and new food and drink venues. Together, these elements will create a vibrant destination where people can work, live, collaborate and spend time.

As the Campus grows into one of Europe’s leading destinations for genomics, biodata, health data and AI-driven health and care translation, investment in health and wellbeing will help create a thriving environment for researchers, businesses, future residents, visitors and the wider community.

Colette O’Shea, Chief Operating Officer of Wellcome Genome Campus, said:

“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Nuffield Health to create a state-of-the-art health and fitness club here at the Wellcome Genome Campus. From the outset, our ambition has been to create a facility that benefits both our Campus community and people across the wider local area, so anyone living and working locally has access to high-quality health and wellbeing facilities on their doorstep.

“This partnership is an important part of our vision for an open Campus, where world-leading science sits alongside spaces that bring people together, support everyday life and help create a thriving community.”

Chris Bailey, Director of Corporate & Primary Care at Nuffield Health said:

“At Nuffield Health, we’re committed to building a healthier nation and helping more people enjoy happier, more active lives. That’s why we’re proud to partner with the Wellcome Genome Campus on a new vision for what a high specification, health and wellness destination should deliver. As the Campus grows, we’re excited to invest in a facility that will serve both the Campus community and people across the surrounding area.

“Together, we’re creating a destination where fitness, recovery, preventative health and community come together, making high-quality wellbeing support more accessible for everyone.”