Quick Answer
David Lloyd Yeovil is targeting a 2027 opening at Bunford Park, just off Watercombe Lane. South Somerset District Council approved the planning application in September 2025, and the club page on davidlloyd.co.uk has been confirmed as coming to Yeovil in 2027.
The Somerset site has been consented as a full premium club with gym, two swimming pools, indoor Spa Retreat, an outdoor Spa Garden, exercise studios, and family facilities.
Construction has not yet finished as of June 2026, so the opening is firmly in 2027 rather than late 2026.
The planning timeline
David Lloyd Leisure submitted plans for Plot E of Bunford Park in 2025 and Somerset Council confirmed planning approval in September 2025, with the Somerset County Gazette and Somerset Live covering the decision.
The Bunford Park developer's own update confirmed the granted permission covers a gym, exercise studios, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, internal spa, and a Spa Garden. That mirrors the 2024 to 2026 generation of new David Lloyd builds.
Why 2027 not 2026
From planning grant to ribbon cutting on a premium David Lloyd new build typically takes 18 to 24 months. Working backwards from a September 2025 consent that puts a realistic opening window between spring and autumn 2027, which is exactly what the brand has confirmed publicly.
Facilities at the new club
- Indoor 25 metre pool and a heated outdoor pool used year round.
- Spa Retreat and Spa Garden (David Lloyd's premium wellness concepts).
- Full gym floor with cardio, free weights, and functional training.
- Group exercise studios for cycle and mind body classes.
- Racquets, tennis and padel courts, indoor and outdoor.
- DL Kids, crèche, and a Clubroom dining space.
Where it is
Bunford Park sits on the western edge of Yeovil, accessed from Watercombe Lane in postcode district BA20. It puts the club inside a 15 minute drive of most of central Yeovil, plus easy reach from Sherborne, Crewkerne, and Martock.
Pricing expectations
Premium Somerset and Dorset towns sit in the lower tiers of the David Lloyd club ladder, similar to existing clubs at Long Ashton or Westbury. Realistic founder pricing windows at Yeovil are likely to be:
- Club off peak: around £75 to £90 a month founder rate.
- Plus: around £95 to £115 a month founder rate.
- Platinum: around £115 to £140 a month founder rate.
These are projections based on comparable openings, not official quotes.
How to register interest
- Visit davidlloyd.co.uk and search Yeovil.
- Complete the register your interest form.
- You will get an email when the founder member window opens, usually 8 to 12 weeks before opening.
- Founder Tier 1 spots typically sell out before the doors are unlocked.
FAQ
Is David Lloyd Yeovil open yet?
No. Opening is targeted for 2027.
Has planning been approved?
Yes, Somerset Council approved the Bunford Park plan in September 2025.
Will it have an outdoor pool and spa?
Yes, indoor and outdoor heated pools plus a Spa Retreat and Spa Garden are all consented.
What about padel and tennis?
Indoor and outdoor courts including padel form part of the approved plans.
What the Yeovil opening means for the catchment
Bunford Park has been on the South Somerset growth plan for several years, and David Lloyd Yeovil is the anchor leisure use that completes Plot E. For local members, the difference between a council pool plus a chain gym and a single premium club with two pools, a Spa Retreat, indoor and outdoor tennis, padel, group exercise, DL Kids and a Clubroom is meaningful. It removes the need to drive to Bristol Long Ashton or Cribbs Causeway for a flagship style club.
From a property point of view, the Bunford Park location also unlocks easy access for members across South Somerset, West Dorset, and parts of East Devon. The A303 corridor and A30 routes both feed into the site, which widens the realistic catchment far beyond Yeovil's immediate population.
Build phase milestones to watch
- Groundworks and foundations through late 2026.
- Pool tanks and racquets shells installed early to mid 2027.
- Internal fit out and Spa Retreat through mid 2027.
- Soft launch with founder cohort 4 to 6 weeks before doors.
- General opening targeted for 2027.
If you live inside a 30 minute drive of Bunford Park, registering interest early is the only realistic path to founder pricing. Most flagship founder cohorts sell out before the official launch date is announced publicly.
Founder cohort timing at Yeovil will follow the standard David Lloyd launch playbook. Expect a private founder sales window roughly 8 to 12 weeks before opening, a soft launch period of 4 to 6 weeks during which the founder cohort uses the club at reduced capacity, and a general opening shortly after. Anyone planning to join should register interest at davidlloyd.co.uk well before the founder window opens so the consultant can call you in the first batch.
Final word
David Lloyd Yeovil is locked in for 2027 at Bunford Park, with full planning permission for two pools, a Spa Retreat, racquets, and a complete family fitness offer. South Somerset finally gets a top end premium club within easy reach, and registering interest now is the only way to secure founder pricing before the general launch.
