Fitness fanatics and sports club members will have access to the latest equipment as a health club is set to open in the summer.

Entrepreneurs Jon Williams and Tom Edwards acquired the 20,000 square-foot (around three football pitches) West Herts Squash and Fitness site in May, last year.

So far around £3 million has been invested in the new Forest House Health and Wellness club off Park Avenue, Watford.

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The first memberships have been made available today (March 1) ahead of a full opening on June 1 this year.

The development, currently entering its final stage, was described as "nature-inspired".

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Jon Williams said: “We have taken inspiration from nature and the feeling that everyone needs a place to relax, re-energise, restore and reconnect.

“It is a space where members can prioritise their wellbeing and simplify their life.”

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It will include a gym, health lounge, racket spots, a clinic and a wide variety of studios.

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West Herts Sports Club owns the land and runs sports clubs at the site including cricket, football and tennis.

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It franchised the building out and Forest House will be a separate entity requiring a separate membership.

Chairman Dennis Lock said: “Opening Forest House completes a four-year plan we have had to make the club one of the most well-appointed sports clubs in the county.”