move Altrincham opens with unique public sector spa, The Cove

Trafford Leisure’s new £20m wellbeing facility, move Altrincham, has opened complete with a unique new spa proposition, The Cove. The 500sqm Cove spa is one of only a handful of public sector spa offerings in the UK. Operating in a community leisure setting, the spa is striving to democratise access to wellness for all local residents.

 

Facilities include four treatment rooms, offering ELEMIS facials and body treatments, as well as Mii manicures and pedicures at three manicure stations and two pedicure stations.

 

A large thermal area, supplied by Sauna360, includes a vitality pool, sensory and drench showers, an ice fountain and heated relaxation loungers. There is also an aroma steam room with back heated ceramic tiles, a herbal infusion juniper sauna and a salt therapy sauna with natural Himalayan salt blocks.

 

 

Open seven-days-a-week for maximum accessibility, The Cove also offers beauty salon services and a dedicated treatment menu for teens. Holistic offerings include reflexology, Reiki, Hopi ear candles and Indian head massage. Spa days and packages start from £55, with thermal access beginning at £30 and treatments starting from £40.

 

As well as The Cove spa, the new move Altrincham leisure centre features two swimming pools, both equipped with accessible pool pods, a wellness assessment room, two flexible studio spaces, a live and virtual indoor cycle studio and café delivered by MOST Bakery.

 

“This is the second Trafford Leisure site to open under the new move brand and we are proud to redefine what community wellness looks and feels like. This is about so much more than just a new leisure centre; it’s about bringing people together and supporting wellbeing for all ages. The spa sector can often feel exclusive and inaccessible. By offering accessible treatments and spa experiences, The Cove is helping us reimagine community leisure wellness, creating a space where physical activity and relaxation seamlessly come together for our local residents.”

Jo Cherrett, CEO, Trafford Leisure.

 

The mix of facilities has been developed with support from Sport England. move Altrincham forms part of Trafford Council’s Physical Activity Strategy, Trafford Moving, conceived to get the community moving more often and reduce wellbeing inequalities across the borough.

Spa uniforms are supplied by Florence Roby, while towels, robes and spa linens are by BC SoftWear. RMS supplies the spa treatment beds, and Journey software is used in the spa.

 

 

“Wellness shouldn’t be a luxury; in today’s fast-paced world it’s increasingly needed by everyone. At Florence Roby, we supply uniforms to some of the UK’s leading five-star spas. It’s a pleasure to now include one of the UK’s only public sector spas, ensuring the therapist team looks polished and professional as they help to make spa experiences more accessible and affordable to a wider demographic,” says Jan Roby, Director, Florence Roby.

 

“It’s pleasing to see a UK spa offering high-end wellness services that are affordable, accessible and open to all, moving beyond the traditional luxury market to become more inclusive. BC SoftWear is thrilled to supply towels, robes and spa linens to a spa project that offers wellness services and spa treatments tailored to the needs of local communities,” says Barbara Cooke, Founder and CEO, BC SoftWear.

 

“The Cove is about injecting a dose of serenity into people’s lives. My philosophy is centred around the belief that true wellness starts with self-care; you wouldn’t let your phone battery go flat – so why let your own energy run low? Everyone deserves to have access to tailored wellness, curated just for their needs, and to leave the spa feeling refreshed, relaxed and mentally recharged; that’s what we’re aiming to offer everyone who walks through the doors,” says Bev Hinnigan, Spa manager, The Cove at move Altrincham.