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It is with great regret that we need to inform you that from 1 April 2015 The Relaxation Centre will cease to operate from its current location in Clifton.
Our landlord requires the business to vacate the building before he puts it up for sale and since we do not have alternative premises, it is likely that – short of a miracle – this wonderful facility will close permanently.
This is doubly upsetting as it is only a year since we narrowly escaped closure just one year ago, we have since changed ownership and were lined up for refurbishment and expansion. However, circumstances have overtaken us and we are now bowing to the inevitable.
Our concern is to give our customers the opportunity to use this beautiful place before it disappears and in particular, to redeem any outstanding vouchers.
We are proud of our 21 year heritage, of the loyalty of our friends and customers and of the unique experience we have had the privilege to offer.
It has been a pleasure keeping Bristol relaxed.
Gift Vouchers:
If you are in possession of a gift voucher of any kind, please redeem it prior to 31st March 2015.
Christmas and New Year Opening Hours:
20th November – 23rd December: Normal Opening Hours for Treatments and Spa
24th December – 2nd January 2015: Centre Closed
3rd January – 31st March: Normal Opening Hours for Treatments and Spa, with amended Spa structure and prices. Check website on 2nd January 2015 for further updates.
Closure Details:
Treatments:
Treatments will continue daily as normal, until 31st March 2015. Prices will remain the same.
Spa:
The Spa will be open as normal until Tuesday 23rd December 2014.
From January, the Spa will be open as normal until 31st March 2015, but booking will be required and the pricing structure will be updated. Further details will be announced on Friday 2nd January 2015.
Packages and Promotions:
The Winter Warmer promotion and all existing packages will be available, as normal until Tuesday 23rd December 2014. Ongoing availability to be confirmed imminently.
Classes and Workshops:
All classes and workshops will proceed as planned in our Meditation Room, until 31st March 2015. Click here for any further updates on classes and here for workshop updates. Contact the class/workshop leader directly with any queries.
Sounds like shady dealings on behalf of the new owner.
This closure has to be stopped.
A great loss – you provided a calm in the city – and a wonderful “inclusive” space to watch the stars.
so sad came to the spa for a 50th birthday treat from my husband with my sister, thought the facilities were wonderful and such a relaxing day with a lovely massage, hope you will find another property to continue with this great place.
I’d barely left the centre on my visit in October before I started raving about it to everyone I knew – I’m so devastated to see this! I wish you could move to Oxfordshire and set up business here!
Please….not more student accommodation!! This is a fantastic place and it will be really missed!! Thought the new owner was keeping it as a going concern! 🙁
Is there anyway we cold persuade the owners to hold on long enough to allow the community to arrange a community buy out. I imagine with 21 years of heritage there would be A LOT of support to keep The Relaxation Centre functioning.
Bonnie, I am in full agreement with you – we cannot let the Relaxation Centre slip away like this!
So sad to hear of your closure so soon after your recent escape. It will be a sad loss to Bristol.
Such a shame. There is no spa like it, a truly peaceful space and I’ll be sad to see it go, especially after all the hard work and investment that had been put in over the year. Shame on the landlord, Bristol is going to the dogs with these ridiculous property prices and greed.
This is terrible news its such a special place. I also hope it wont be used for student flats! Lets stop this.
Devastating! It is such a beautiful place – which I escaped to on many occasions for spiritual and physical pampering.
Devastated! I have enjoyed some special times at the Relaxation Centre, especially with my mum and mother-in-law. I was looking forward to coming with my daughter once she’s old enough. I thought the new owner wanted to keep the Relaxation Centre as it was 🙁
Nooooo! The best spa in the South West, what is the new owner thinking? The Relaxation Centre is a real sanctuary away from the stressful lives we lead. So many people rely on the benefits it provides. A very sad loss for the many people who have come to love the relaxing space created by its first owner 21 years ago.
nooooooooooooooo!
I just spent the most amazing day at the spa with my husband and this seems to have come out of the blue. It all seemed so positive that someone had taken it on with a view to continuing the most amazing venue for Bristol. I would like to know what has suddenly changed when works and money have already been spent it seems a strange thing to do. I am very sad and shed a tear.
This news breaks my heart, the centre has been a slice of heaven when a tired body and soul needs it most, especially in the daily grind we all face. A double blow to the owners and Bristol.
Why don’t you crowd source? Like kickstarter? I’m sure you have a big enough following!
I visited you many times when I lived in Bristol, so sad for you that you have to close, such a beautiful tranquil place.
Really sad to see this, a community ownership would be ideal
This is very sad! A community buy uot is a great idea. Speak to Keith Hallett about how they managed the community share ownership scheme to save the Bristol Ferry Boat company!
I agree with Bonnie. Is the landlord just wishing to sell or are they planning to re-purpose the building? If the former then it may be possible to get a consortium of like-minded folk to buy the building who are sympathetic to its current use. Count me in as one.
Yes, crowd funding is an option we have of course considered. Sadly though, it is just not viable with the amount of money we’d need to purchase the building.
Thank you so much for your kind words.
This is such sad news.
The Relaxation Centre is one of my favourite places.
Very bad news for Bristol.
Such a sad loss this will be. Used to be a regular/member for many years wen it was clothes optional but since it no longer gave people the option,iv only been to the few naturist sessions that were held there by Graham and Heather that also run the Chepstow naturist sessions every Friday at the leisure centre there. Hope to arrange a farewell party before it closes. Anyone interested contact me on 07943495839. Steve.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I was sorry to hear of The Relaxation Centre’s closure. As a purchaser of as-yet unused vouchers to the value of £40 as a gift to my son for Christmas 2014 could you please let me know how these might be redeemed or transferred. Though purchasing the vouchers just a few months ago I received no direct notification of your closure and am not a regular visitor to your website. I look forward to your advice.
Many thanks,
JB Ward (Dr)
Dear Dr. Ward,
Apologies that you were not directly notified, however with strict laws in place about contacting customers that have ‘opted out’ of receiving emails/phone calls/texts etc from us, it is very difficult to get in touch with everyone! Suffice to say we did publicise it as much as possible.
If you call our usual contact number, you will be redirected to speak to someone about your voucher.
Many thank and all the very best, The (former) Relaxation Centre) x