Oakhill Leisure

What Oakhill Leisure does

Oakhill Leisure is a single-site community fitness and leisure facility operating under the trading name of Withy Trees Ltd (Company Number: 1359067), located in the grounds of Oakhill School on Wiswell Lane, Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9AF. The facility serves residents of Whalley and the wider Ribble Valley, with a stated focus on local community members, Oakhill School parents (offered discounted membership), students home for university holidays, and local sports teams seeking a home venue.

The core product is a Technogym-equipped gym installed during a July 2020 refurbishment costing over £80,000, complemented by a dedicated spin studio, a county-standard multi-purpose sports hall with sprung floor and spectator seating, an outdoor 3G pitch, an all-weather football pitch, three tennis courts, sauna and changing facilities, and free on-site parking. The class offering runs 140+ sessions per week, including 90+ spin classes, with licensed Les Mills branded programming (BODYCOMBAT, BODYPUMP, BODYBALANCE, RPM, SPRINT, THE TRIP, SH'BAM). Members book classes and track workouts via the Technogym App.

The business model is primarily subscription-based membership (annual contracts, with promotions such as 3 months free on a 12-month commitment, a student rate of £100 for 3 months, and a refer-a-friend incentive), supplemented by usage-based revenue from pay-as-you-go class access for non-members, sports facility hire (sports hall, 3G pitch, tennis courts), 1-2-1 personal training add-ons, a Holiday Club run with SportsCool at £25/day or £110/week, and beauty services operated by You Beauty by Danielle from the premises. Distribution is direct to consumer via the physical facility, phone enquiry (01254 824 333), and the Technogym App. The company has 5 employees, no external funding, no M&A history, and no disclosed revenue.

Name

Oakhill Leisure

Legal name

Withy Trees Ltd

Website

https://oakhill-leisure.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oakhill Leisure is a single-site, community-focused gym and leisure facility in Whalley, Lancashire, trading as Withy Trees Ltd. It operates a Technogym-equipped gym, 140+ weekly Les Mills classes, sports hall, 3G pitch, and beauty and holiday-club services for Whalley and Ribble Valley residents, school parents, and local sports teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Health & Fitness Club

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Fitness, Personal Training & Wellness Coaching (EDALAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endurance & Running/Cycling Training (HSADAAAG), Campus Recreation Centers & Fitness Facilities Operations (EDALAIAD)

Keywords

• Gym memberships
• Fitness classes
• Personal training
• Sports facility hire
• Holiday club childcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Whalley, Clitheroe

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly or annual gym memberships providing access to facilities, classes, and member benefits
2. Class Bookings (Non-members): Pay-per-use class access for non-members via phone booking
3. Holiday Club: Childcare and activity programme during school holidays at £25/day, £15/half day, or £110/week
4. Beauty Services: Beauty treatments by Danielle at You Beauty including pedicures, manicures, massages, and microdermabrasion
5. Sports Facility Hire: Pay-to-play or block booking for sports facilities including sports hall, 3G pitch, and tennis courts
6. Personal Training: 1-2-1 personal training sessions available as membership add-on for those seeking extra support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Oakhill Leisure operates a single-site community gym and leisure facility in Whalley, Lancashire, offering Technogym-equipped gym access, 140+ weekly fitness classes (including Les Mills branded programs), dedicated spin studio sessions, one-to-one personal training, indoor and outdoor sports facility hire (county-standard sports hall, 3G pitch, tennis courts), beauty treatments via You Beauty by Danielle, and a children's Holiday Club run in partnership with SportsCool. The facility primarily serves local residents of Whalley and the Ribble Valley, with tailored discounts for Oakhill School parents and short-term offers for students.

Product overview

Oakhill Leisure is a single-site gym and leisure facility in Whalley, Lancashire offering a unified fitness and wellness ecosystem. The core offering centers on Technogym-equipped gym facilities complemented by Personal Training sessions, over 140 weekly fitness classes (including Les Mills programs), a dedicated Spin Studio, Sports Facilities (indoor hall, 3G pitch, tennis courts), Beauty Services, and a Holiday Club for children in partnership with SportsCool. Members access class booking and progress tracking through the Technogym App.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• You Beauty by Danielle: Beauty services provided by Danielle at Oakhill Leisure, offering pedicures, manicures, massages, and microdermabrasion treatments.

Products and services

• Gym Facilities State-of-the-art gym equipped with Technogym equipment including treadmills, air assault bike, skill bikes, cross trainers, skillmill, and stairmaster. Features Technogym App integration for class booking and progress tracking. Targeted at adult members and pay-per-use non-members in Whalley and the Ribble Valley.
• Personal Training One-on-one personal training sessions with experienced trainers covering weight loss, strengthening, general wellbeing, competitive event preparation, and post-operative recovery. Available as an add-on to existing gym membership. Targeted at members seeking extra support beyond group classes and self-directed gym use.
• Fitness Classes Over 140 group fitness classes per week including studio classes (strength, cardio, yoga, pilates, Les Mills programs) and 80+ spin classes per week, plus a dedicated spin studio running 90+ spin sessions weekly. Suitable for beginners through advanced levels. Targeted at adult members and non-members booking via the Technogym app or by phone.
• Sports Facilities Hire Indoor and outdoor sports facilities for hire including a county-standard multi-purpose sports hall with sprung floor and 200+ spectator seating, a 3G pitch, an all-weather football pitch, and three tennis courts. Suitable for football, cricket, hockey, basketball, netball, and other sports. Targeted at local amateur sports teams and clubs seeking a home venue.
• Holiday Club Children's activity programme operated in partnership with SportsCool during school holiday breaks, offering fun games and activities. Priced at £25/day (8:30am-4:30pm), £15/half day, or £110/week. Targeted at parents of school-age children needing childcare and activity provision during school holidays.
• Beauty Services by You Beauty by Danielle Beauty treatments provided on-site by Danielle under the You Beauty brand, including pedicures, manicures, massages, and microdermabrasion. Targeted at adult members and local residents seeking complementary beauty services in the Ribble Valley area.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• SportsCoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSportsCool operates the Holiday Club at Oakhill Leisure, providing children's activities and childcare during school holidays. The partnership allows Oakhill to offer family-friendly services beyond adult fitness, with SportsCool delivering activity programmes at the facility.
• TechnogymcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnogym is the equipment supplier for Oakhill's gym, providing treadmills, air assault bikes, skill bikes, cross trainers, skillmill, and stairmaster. The partnership also includes the Technogym app which members use for class bookings and workout tracking.
• Les MillscoreTechnology or IntegrationLes Mills provides branded group fitness classes including BODYCOMBAT, BODYPUMP, BODYBALANCE, RPM, SPRINT, THE TRIP, and SH'BAM. These premium class formats are offered as part of Oakhill's 140+ weekly class timetable.
• You Beauty by DaniellesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanielle operates independent beauty services from Oakhill Leisure premises, offering treatments including pedicures, manicures, massages, and microdermabrasion. Oakhill provides the venue while Danielle operates as an independent beauty practitioner.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• The Gym Group: UK low-cost 24/7 gym chain with nationwide locations. Comparable to Oakhill as a UK gym operator but positioned at the budget end of the market, representing a key competitive threat in the same local geographies.
• Anytime Fitness UK: UK franchise network of 24/7 neighbourhood gyms with personal training and group classes. Comparable to Oakhill on local community-gym positioning, though typically without the broader leisure facilities (sports hall, pitches, holiday club).
• Better (GLL): UK charitable social enterprise operating public leisure facilities including gyms, group exercise classes, sports halls, and outdoor pitches. Comparable to Oakhill on community-focused leisure centre model combining fitness classes with multi-sport facility hire.
• PureGym: UK's largest low-cost gym chain offering 24/7 access and group classes. Comparable to Oakhill as a UK fitness operator serving local catchments but with very different budget positioning and national scale.
• Total Fitness: UK mid-market health club chain offering gyms, group exercise, swimming, and family facilities. Comparable to Oakhill on multi-revenue leisure model and class-heavy timetables, though with a multi-site footprint across the North of England.
• Everyone Active: UK public-sector leisure operator managing council leisure centres with gyms, fitness classes, sports halls, and pitches. Comparable to Oakhill on community-leisure positioning, sports facility hire, and broad class programming for local residents.

Broad incumbents

• Virgin Active: Premium UK health club chain delivering gym, group exercise classes, and wellness amenities. Comparable to Oakhill on premium positioning, Technogym-class equipment ecosystems, and large group-class timetables, but operates at multi-site national scale.
• David Lloyd Leisure: UK premium family-focused health and leisure club chain with multi-revenue offerings (gym, classes, swimming, tennis, family facilities). Most comparable to Oakhill on premium positioning, family orientation, and broad leisure service mix, though at vastly larger scale and multiple sites.
• Nuffield Health: UK-wide not-for-profit health and wellbeing operator combining gyms, fitness classes, personal training, and physiotherapy. Comparable on premium facility offering and class-led programming, though operates at national scale with medical/clinical adjacencies Oakhill does not offer.

Emerging players

• Energie Fitness: UK franchise gym operator offering premium-quality facilities and personal training at mid-market price points. Comparable to Oakhill on local gym/community positioning with PT-led add-ons, though typically single-discipline rather than full multi-service leisure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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