The well-known Racquets Fitness Centre in Thame (just behind the Cattle Market) has been sold and is now set for redevelopment, marking the end of an era for the facility as currently known. The club closed its doors for the last time on Sunday, 5th October.
Racquets has long been a community hub: offering gym facilities, classes, squash courts, saunas, club member holidays and social space.
Racquets, a family-run business, was established over 30 years ago and was originally called Thame Squash Club. The club was recognised for its high standards in squash and racketball, and served as a training hub for both social and competitive players. It also offered a wide range of fitness options, including a large gym, diverse classes like yoga and boxercise, and facilities for sports like squash and racketball.
The closure of Racquets marks the end of an era — but also the beginning of something new.
What next for the building?
The building has been sold to new owners with plans for the space. The building has new owners and earlier this year obtained planning permission for a full internal and external refurbishment, which will see six new golf simulators, as well as a gym, spin studio, yoga studio, treatment rooms and social space with a bar.
Watch this space for more information!
