Mayflower Centre
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The Mayflower Centre is a leisure centre
in the city of Plymouth
, Devon
, England. It is situated in Central Park
, close to Plymouth Argyle Football Club
. The centre was originally built in 1971 as an exhibition centre for the 350th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower
; since then it has been extended several times.
In 1973 a four rink indoor bowls facility was built; this facility is now home to one of the largest bowls clubs in the area. In 1979 an indoor five-a-side hall was added and there were over 100 teams competing in various leagues throughout the year. Four squash courts were added in 1980, two of which have since been converted into a meeting training room and a kickboxing/martial art studio.
The Mayflower Centre is home to English Basketball League
team the Tamar Valley Cannons and was home to Plymouth Raiders
from 1983 until their move to the Plymouth Pavilions
in 1996.
the mayflower centre is going to be knocked down soon and is replaced.
Leisure centre
A leisure centre in the UK and Canada is a purpose built building or site, usually owned and operated by the city, borough council or municipal district council, where people go to keep fit or relax through using the facilities.- Typical Facilities :...
in the city of Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth is a city and unitary authority area on the coast of Devon, England, about south-west of London. It is built between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound...
, Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
, England. It is situated in Central Park
Central Park, Plymouth
Plymouth's Central Park is a large centralised park situated to the north of Plymouth city centre in south west Devon, England, stretching north from the train station to Pounds House, Peverell and west from Ford Park Cemetery to the A386 .Central Park is trust land, which explains why it has not...
, close to Plymouth Argyle Football Club
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
. The centre was originally built in 1971 as an exhibition centre for the 350th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower
Mayflower
The Mayflower was the ship that transported the English Separatists, better known as the Pilgrims, from a site near the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth, England, to Plymouth, Massachusetts, , in 1620...
; since then it has been extended several times.
In 1973 a four rink indoor bowls facility was built; this facility is now home to one of the largest bowls clubs in the area. In 1979 an indoor five-a-side hall was added and there were over 100 teams competing in various leagues throughout the year. Four squash courts were added in 1980, two of which have since been converted into a meeting training room and a kickboxing/martial art studio.
The Mayflower Centre is home to English Basketball League
English Basketball League
The English Basketball League is a semi-professional and amateur basketball league in England. It forms the second-tier of competition below the professional British Basketball League....
team the Tamar Valley Cannons and was home to Plymouth Raiders
Plymouth Raiders
The Plymouth Raiders, officially called UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders for sponsorship reasons, is South-west England's leading basketball team. Based in the city of Plymouth, they play their home games at the Pavilions arena and have competed in the top-tier British Basketball League since 2004...
from 1983 until their move to the Plymouth Pavilions
Plymouth Pavilions
Plymouth Pavilions is an entertainment and sports complex in Plymouth, Devon, England. It has a Fun Pool, Ice Rink, Live Cafe and arena. The arena is used for corporate hire and as an entertainment venue....
in 1996.
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the mayflower centre is going to be knocked down soon and is replaced.