David Lloyd Leisure Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1982

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 13,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt Refin.

  • Financing Rounds
  • 17

  • Investments
  • 17

David Lloyd Leisure General Information

Description

Operator of a chain of fitness clubs and leisure centres across Ireland and mainland Europe. The company offers gyms, heated indoor and outdoor pools, racquet facilities, well-equipped group exercise studios, kids' activity centres, and luxurious spas, helping families lead healthier lives.

Contact Information

Website
www.davidlloyd.co.uk
Formerly Known As
Willacre
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • The Hangar, Mosquito Way
  • Hatfield Business Park, Hertfordshire
  • Hatfield AL10 9AX
  • England, United Kingdom
Primary Industry
Leisure Facilities
Other Industries
Educational and Training Services (B2C)
Restaurants and Bars
Corporate Office
  • The Hangar, Mosquito Way
  • Hatfield Business Park, Hertfordshire
  • Hatfield AL10 9AX
  • England, United Kingdom

David Lloyd Leisure Timeline

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David Lloyd Leisure Valuation & Funding

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David Lloyd Leisure Comparisons

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Operator of a chain of fitness clubs and leisure centres across Ireland and mainland Europe. The company offers gyms, he
Leisure Facilities
Hatfield, United Kingdom
13,000 As of 2026

Darlington, United Kingdom
 

London, United Kingdom
 
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David Lloyd Leisure Competitors (7)

One of David Lloyd Leisure’s 7 competitors is The Bannatyne Group, a Private Debt Financed company based in Darlington, United Kingdom.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
The Bannatyne Group Private Debt Financed Darlington, United Kingdom
Aspria Private Equity-Backed London, United Kingdom
Gymbox Private Equity-Backed London, United Kingdom
GFG Fitness Private Debt Financed Tuscaloosa, AL
Virgin Active Private Equity-Backed London, United Kingdom
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David Lloyd Leisure Signals

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David Lloyd Leisure Investors

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David Lloyd Leisure Investments (17)

David Lloyd Leisure’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Aspria. The deal was made on 02-Mar-2026.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Aspria 02-Mar-2026 Buyout/LBO Leisure Facilities
Avenue Tennis 16-Jan-2026 Buyout/LBO Leisure Facilities
The Shrewsbury Club 03-Sep-2024 Buyout/LBO Leisure Facilities
Wickwoods Country Club, Hotel & Spa 14-Feb-2023 Buyout/LBO Buildings and Property
David Lloyd Leisure (ABC Serrano and La Finca Fitness Club in Madrid) 16-Sep-2022 Buyout/LBO Buildings and Property
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David Lloyd Leisure Affiliates

Subsidiaries (8)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
David Lloyd Clubs Germany Bad Homburg Vor Der Höhe, Germany 2018
Avenue Tennis Gillingham, United Kingdom 2015
David Lloyd Leisure Farnham Hatfield, United Kingdom 2010
Country Clubs Hatfield, United Kingdom 2009
Aspria London, United Kingdom 2000
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David Lloyd Leisure FAQs

  • When was David Lloyd Leisure founded?

    David Lloyd Leisure was founded in 1982.

  • Where is David Lloyd Leisure headquartered?

    David Lloyd Leisure is headquartered in Hatfield, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of David Lloyd Leisure?

    David Lloyd Leisure has 13,000 total employees.

  • What industry is David Lloyd Leisure in?

    David Lloyd Leisure’s primary industry is Leisure Facilities.

  • Is David Lloyd Leisure a private or public company?

    David Lloyd Leisure is a Private company.

  • What is David Lloyd Leisure’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for David Lloyd Leisure is .

  • How much funding has David Lloyd Leisure raised over time?

    David Lloyd Leisure has raised $3.94B.

  • Who are David Lloyd Leisure’s investors?

    TDR Capital has invested in David Lloyd Leisure.

  • Who are David Lloyd Leisure’s competitors?

    The Bannatyne Group, Aspria, Gymbox, GFG Fitness, and Virgin Active are some of the 7 competitors of David Lloyd Leisure.

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