Updated 20/01/2026
Latest News and Events
Phoenix Cafe Bar - New year News
The Phoenix Cafe Bar have some exciting things happening in 2026. Kicking off with some amazing food and drink promotions in January. Early February they will be having a refit with a new colour scheme. So keep an eye on their Facebook page and our website for more details.
Weekly Adult Health & Fitness Activities
Are you looking to try something new this year. We have regular weekly hirers here at the centre offering a wide range of activities for adults.
Fitness Classes - We have various daytime and weekday evening classes provided by several different hirers.
Dancing - Weekday evenings we have both Ballroom and Latin Dance classes and Argentine Tango dance classes too.
Martial Arts - Weekday evening classes for both Kickboxing and Karate.
Football - Abbeymead Rovers FC use our artificial training pitch for their adult football (evening) and Walking football (daytime & evening) teams.
Healthy Lifestyle - A regular weekday session focusing on exercise and weight management
For more information on the groups held at the centre please look at the Activities Page for all the groups and their details.
Regular Activities for Children
We have regular weekly hirers here at the centre offering a wide range of activities for children.
Stay & Play - Little Bear Cubs every Tuesday morning for babies - 5yrs.
Gymnastics - Saturday morning gymnastics classes for primary school-aged children.
Martial Arts - Weekday evening classes for both Kickboxing and Karate.
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Rainbows - Weekly term time sessions on weekday evenings.
Kids Zumba - We have a new Kids Zumba class being held on a Thursday and Saturday.
Tutoring - GL Tutoring offers high quality face to face tuition for 11 Plus, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Maths and English.
Football - We have Little Kickers for children from 18 months. SupaStrikers for children 2yrs to 5yrs olds and Abbeymead Rovers FC for children from school age upwards
Full contact details for our regular hirers are on our Activities page.
Children’s Hosted Party
Are you looking to host a children’s birthday party. Why not take the stress and hassle of organising it. We have some recommended children’s party supplier who we have a package with which will include room hire allowing you 30mins before to decorate and 30mins after to clear away. For more information please contact us on 01452 301492 or email admin@abbeydale.org.uk
Gloucestershire College - Flower Arranging
We are pleased to announce Gloucestershire College will be holding a Flower arranging course starting Monday 2nd February 1pm - 3pm for 8 weeks. For more information or to book please see their website for more details www.gloscol.ac.uk
Zumba with Regina
Regina is now holding two low impact Zumba classes on a Wednesday morning 9am-9.45am & 10am-10.45am these classes are ideal for beginner, returning to fitness, or an active older adult.
These classes offer a gentler, low-impact version of Zumba, perfect for seniors and beginners. Enjoy fun dance moves to lively music while improving balance and flexibility.
New Hirer - Zumba Kids with Nicole
We have a new hirer at the centre starting in January. Nicole is offering Zumba classes for children aged 4-6 on a Thursday 4.30pm - 5pm and Saturdays 9.30am-10am. Children aged 7-11 there will be classes Thursday’s 5.15pm - 6pm and Saturdays 10.15am-11am. For more information or to book your kids place please contact them on 07704600583 or www.ZumbaWithNicole.co.uk.
The Phoenix Cafe Bar have some exciting things happening in 2026. Kicking off with some amazing food and drink promotions in January. Early February they will be having a refit with a new colour scheme. So keep an eye on their Facebook page and our website for more details.
Weekly Adult Health & Fitness Activities
Are you looking to try something new this year. We have regular weekly hirers here at the centre offering a wide range of activities for adults.
Fitness Classes - We have various daytime and weekday evening classes provided by several different hirers.
Dancing - Weekday evenings we have both Ballroom and Latin Dance classes and Argentine Tango dance classes too.
Martial Arts - Weekday evening classes for both Kickboxing and Karate.
Football - Abbeymead Rovers FC use our artificial training pitch for their adult football (evening) and Walking football (daytime & evening) teams.
Healthy Lifestyle - A regular weekday session focusing on exercise and weight management
For more information on the groups held at the centre please look at the Activities Page for all the groups and their details.
Regular Activities for Children
We have regular weekly hirers here at the centre offering a wide range of activities for children.
Stay & Play - Little Bear Cubs every Tuesday morning for babies - 5yrs.
Gymnastics - Saturday morning gymnastics classes for primary school-aged children.
Martial Arts - Weekday evening classes for both Kickboxing and Karate.
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Rainbows - Weekly term time sessions on weekday evenings.
Kids Zumba - We have a new Kids Zumba class being held on a Thursday and Saturday.
Tutoring - GL Tutoring offers high quality face to face tuition for 11 Plus, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Maths and English.
Football - We have Little Kickers for children from 18 months. SupaStrikers for children 2yrs to 5yrs olds and Abbeymead Rovers FC for children from school age upwards
Full contact details for our regular hirers are on our Activities page.
Children’s Hosted Party
Are you looking to host a children’s birthday party. Why not take the stress and hassle of organising it. We have some recommended children’s party supplier who we have a package with which will include room hire allowing you 30mins before to decorate and 30mins after to clear away. For more information please contact us on 01452 301492 or email admin@abbeydale.org.uk
Gloucestershire College - Flower Arranging
We are pleased to announce Gloucestershire College will be holding a Flower arranging course starting Monday 2nd February 1pm - 3pm for 8 weeks. For more information or to book please see their website for more details www.gloscol.ac.uk
Zumba with Regina
Regina is now holding two low impact Zumba classes on a Wednesday morning 9am-9.45am & 10am-10.45am these classes are ideal for beginner, returning to fitness, or an active older adult.
These classes offer a gentler, low-impact version of Zumba, perfect for seniors and beginners. Enjoy fun dance moves to lively music while improving balance and flexibility.
New Hirer - Zumba Kids with Nicole
We have a new hirer at the centre starting in January. Nicole is offering Zumba classes for children aged 4-6 on a Thursday 4.30pm - 5pm and Saturdays 9.30am-10am. Children aged 7-11 there will be classes Thursday’s 5.15pm - 6pm and Saturdays 10.15am-11am. For more information or to book your kids place please contact them on 07704600583 or www.ZumbaWithNicole.co.uk.
Are you looking for a bright, modern, flexible space to host your next event in Gloucester?
Whether you would like to hold a meeting, carry out training, run a sports or social club, or simply celebrate with family and friends, the Centre has a space for you.
We can provide a wide range of equipment and services, including party packages, and refreshments made on site by our very own Phoenix Cafe. Contact our friendly staff today to discuss how we can help you make your booking a success.
Abbeydale Community Association was established in 1978 and the centre opened in 1985. The association is now a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, (CIO) which enables the ACA to conduct its business effectively and efficiently for the benefit of the community. The centre offers affordable and flexible facilities for hire to a wide range of casual and regular users.
The centre is managed by a Board of Trustees who are all volunteers. Day to day operations are conducted by a team of staff covering administration, premises and hospitality functions.