Therme Manchester: EventCity demolished to make way for new £250m spa in Trafford

Plans to create a huge new spa resort in Greater Manchester have taken a step forward with demolition work now complete at EventCity.

Therme Manchester is set to take shape on a 28-acre site which was formerly home to the EventCity conference space at TraffordCity on Barton Dock Road. Peel L&P has now finished clearing the site, and captured the work on video.

The new £250m spa will be Therme’s first in the UK and features 25 indoor and outdoor pools, swim-up bars, living waterslides, and an urban ‘beach’ opposite the Trafford Centre.

There are also plans for an education centre for schools and community groups to learn about nature and sustainability. Access to local cycleways and paths will be improved, including to Bridgewater Canal, and the development will create about 1,200 jobs. The resort is expected to open in 2025.

James Whittaker, Peel L&P’s executive director of development said: “Therme Manchester is a landmark development for the North and something the UK has never seen before.

“It’s incredibly exciting to see the land being prepared to welcome the resort to TraffordCity and we’re proud to help bring such an amazing attraction to the North West which we know will be enjoyed by so many people across the country whether it’s for a fun family day out, relaxation or educational trips.”

Richard Land, chief development officer, Therme Group UK, said: “We are delighted to see the demolition works complete; it is fantastic to see the site cleared and showing its amazing potential to be a global wellbeing destination. It defines a key milestone for us as we continue our journey to bring Therme to Manchester, a perfect location for our first facility in the UK.”