Due to an issue with our showers, they are closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Facilities at Dovedale
Dovedale Sports Centre (DSC) has excellent facilities with a community gym feel and is easily located by bike, by car or public transport.
![Gym at Dovedale Sports Centre with free weights and machines](https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/media/propb4nu/dsc-gym.jpg?rmode=max&width=1000&rnd=133560125517670000)
Dovedale is a Breastfeeding Welcome centre. Please ask one of our team for more information.
Gym and Studios
The gym is equipped with Technogym equipment that is accessible to all. To complement our great gym facilities, we also offer a fantastic range of fitness classes for all abilities. Please visit our exercise classes page for more information.
![Exercise studio at Dovedale Sports Centre with one mirrored wall](https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/media/e2mf2ele/dsc-studio.png?rmode=max&width=1000&rnd=133034721453500000)
Dance studio
Our large dance studio hosts a variety of exercise classes and is also available for hire by clubs and schools.
![Sports hall laid out for badminton](https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/media/imliltae/dsc-sports-hall.png?rmode=max&width=1000&rnd=133034721181800000)
Sports hall
Our multi use sports hall is perfect for hire by clubs, schools or individuals looking for a match. Please see our sports pages for individual court hire, or our Schools and Hirers page if you are a school or a club.
![Squash court at Dovedale Sports Centre](https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/media/lfkp2mkb/dsc-squash-court.png?rmode=max&width=1000&rnd=133694007144730000)
Squash courts
Our squash court is available for hire, along with rackets and squash balls.
![Changing room with benches running around the room](https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/media/m44d2sf1/dsc-changing-room.png?rmode=max&width=1000&rnd=133034719547070000)
Changing facilities
We have compact, accessible male and female dry changing facilities.
Our changing rooms are located on the first floor and are fully accessible by lift. They include accessible changing facilities with showers and toilets.
![Changing room with benches in the middle and lockers against the wall](https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/media/ipfb1oa5/dsc-changing-room-2.png?rmode=max&width=1000&rnd=133034720341670000)
Accessibility
Dovedale is accessible with level ground floor and lift access throughout the centre. We have dry change area and showers on the first floor accessible by lift.
For detailed accessibility information please see our accessibility page.
![Main entrance to Dovedale Sports Centre](https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/media/qyfaozi1/dsc-entrance.png?rmode=max&width=1000&rnd=133034719703000000)
![Reception desk at Dovedale Sports Centre](https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/media/kjdpqfpl/dsc-reception.png?rmode=max&width=1000&rnd=133034719273130000)
Come and try pickleball
Come and try your hand at pickleball at our newly-refurbished multi-use games area, supported by Sport England.
![New pickleball at South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre](https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/media/3vyagvht/pickleball-704x655.png?cc=0,0.004792945606606385,0,0.19399633597444954&width=470&height=540&rnd=133688737215000000)
Summer confidence starts here...
Get set for summer with killer classes or a refreshing swim. Try our leisure centre for free! Dust off those trainers and get started.
![Sculpt your summer. Summer confidence starts here. Book your free trial today (with dumbbell sculpted out of sand)](https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/media/xkceu0oq/sculp-you-summer-24-webpage-carousel.png?width=470&height=540&rnd=133638652850130000)
Netball courses
Come and join a netball course at our newly-refurbished multi-use games area
![New netball courses at South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre](https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/media/4zon43p0/netball-457x655.png?cc=0,0.021113904685510804,0,0.17767537689554513&width=470&height=540&rnd=133687901726900000)
Upgrade and save
Get a Plus account and save on a range of activities for just £15 per year.
![Person tapping ourChelmsford card on barrier](https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/media/zyzc52iz/ourchelmsford.png?rxy=0.48492388122438335,0.37755585805155584&width=470&height=540&rnd=133035538332800000)
Get active around Chelmsford
From Heart and Sole walks to Forever Fit and Play in the Park, discover sport and activity all over Chelmsford.
![Family on a bike ride](https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/media/k1histi1/live-well.png?rxy=0.7482758620689656,0.2645134052731886&width=470&height=540&rnd=133694006534670000)
Join OurTeam
Interested in a career in leisure? Apply for one of our diverse opportunities across all four centres.
![Sports Recruitment Sidebar Carousel](https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/media/0poj34ks/sports-recruitment-sidebar-carousel.png?width=470&height=540&rnd=133523842201770000)