A leisure centre in Hornchurch has been shortlisted for a national award that recognises excellence in heath, wellbeing and fitness.

Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre, run by Everyone Active, has made it to the final in the ukactive Awards.

A finalist in the Regional Club/Centre of the Year – London category, Harrow Lodge is also in the running for the National Club/Centre of the Year award.

The leisure centre boasts a 100-station gym, three fitness studios, two pools, a sports arena and a Fortis studio.

The ukactive Awards celebrate the best in the physical activity sector, spotlighting excellence in health, fitness and wellbeing.

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Everyone Active’s area contract manager, Tom Fletcher, said that the shortlisting was down to the "hard work and dedication" of the team at Harrow Lodge.

He said: "It’s a huge honour to be shortlisted for the ukactive Awards and this reflects the hard work and dedication the site team has put in over the past year - they have done a fantastic job."

"To be selected as a finalist is an achievement in itself and we’d like to thank all of our members for their ongoing support.

"We look forward to October’s awards ceremony and in the meantime will continue to focus on getting the local community active."

Ahead of the awards, finalists will undergo further assessments as part of the next stage of the judging process, including a mystery shop and digital review.

The regional winners and national champion will be unveiled at a gala dinner at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on October 3.