Welcome to The Angel Centre
Colchester's accessible gym and disability fitness centre - A Making Fitness Accessible CIC Project. The Angel Centre is an inclusive physical activity space for Adults and Children with disabilities, neurological conditions, chronic health conditions and SEND
Colchester's Accessible Fitness Hub for people with Disabilities & Chronic Health Conditions
Located in Colchester Essex, The Angel Centre is a purpose-built accessible fitness centre designed with disability access and activity in mind. Our inclusive physical activity space hosts both our specialist Therapy Gym for disability exercise, neurological conditions and chronic health conditions, and our Sensory Gym is a unique movement space for people with additional needs, providing a welcoming disability-friendly fitness environment for everyone.
The Angel Centre Accessible Gym
Langham, Colchester, Essex
Accessible
Disabled access throughout including toilets, changing toilet, flat and ramped entrances and adaptive exercise equipment for all to participate
Friendly Design
Spacious and community focused with lighting and acoustics which can be adjusted for people with sensory needs
Safe Environment
Private, staffed facility with disability aware trained staff and exercise specialists
Peaceful Location
Easy to find with ample accessible parking and beautiful surroundings, including refreshment areas for carers and others to enjoy
Visit The Angel Centre
Address: Unit 13, Lodge Lane, Langham, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5ND
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Making Fitness Accessible for All Disabilities, Chronic Health Conditions & Neurological Conditions
Our specialist accessible facilities and inclusive exercise services provide safe, supportive environments for movement, neurological rehabilitation, chronic pain management, autism and sensory support, and SEND friendly movement opportunities
Therapy Gym
Our specialist Therapy Gym has adaptive exercise equipment and neurological exercise machines. The Therapy Gym supports people with supervised exercise programmes for rehabilitation, recovery, and fitness for people with disabilities, neurological conditions and chronic health conditions.
- Wheelchair accessible equipment
- Disability exercise specialists
- Neurological fitness programmes
- Safe, friendly environment
- Chronic pain exercise specialists
- Supervised physical activity
- Independent memberships availalbe
- Inclusive community
Sensory Gym (Opening 2026)
A safe supportive space for children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) to explore movement and enagage in physical development. Specialist gym with sensory equipment designed for children with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health illness and developmental delays.
- Autism and ADHD sensory-friendly environment
- Specialised SEND play equipment
- Trained staff
- Individual and group SEND sessions
- SEND parent/carer support
Healthcare Integration
We collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive support for our members. We have a dedicated clinic room available for hire by qualified practitioners such as physiotherapy, speech and language and occupational therapists.
SEND Birthday Parties (Opening 2026)
Celebrate your child's special day in our supportive sensory environment designed specifically for children with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and additional SEND needs.
- SEND sensory friendly parties
- SEND trained party hosts
- Explore, play and enjoy
- Safe, inclusive environment
- Personalised autism celebrations
- Inclusive SEND activities
- Kitchen area available
- Party bags
Join Our Accessible Fitness Community
Connect with our disability-friendly community and support our mission for accessible fitness
Events & Workshops
Join our accessible community events, chronic illness fitness workshops, neurological support groups, autism support groups, and ADHD-friendly activities designed for disability inclusion.
Support Accessible Fitness
Support our mission to make fitness accessible for everyone with disabilities, chronic health conditions, neurological conditions, autism, and ADHD through donations and fundraising.
About Our Disability Mission
Learn more about Making Fitness Accessible CIC and our commitment to accessible fitness for all disabilities, chronic health conditions, and neurological conditions.