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Film crews spotted at town's closed leisure centre

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A large film crew has been spotted working at the closed Oasis Leisure Centre

A large film production is currently under way at the closed Oasis Leisure Centre, well-known for its listed dome.

The centre in Swindon is in need of refurbishment and is the subject of a long campaign and planning controversy.

The filming on the site is rumoured to be for a sci-fi series, but security there told a BBC reporter they could not say anything about the project.

The leaseholders of the site, Seven Capital, have declined to comment.

A large building with water slides coming from it behind some trees. A long green crane arm with large stage lights overhangs it all.
Lighting and sound equipment has been spotted at the leisure centre site

Neil Robinson - founder of the Save Oasis Swindon campaign - said they got a social media message last month saying diggers had been seen in front of the centre.

"We went over to the Oasis and we spoke to them and they said they were a film company and they were preparing for filming for a sci-fi series," said Mr Robinson.

They told him they would be there for a couple of months.

The BBC reporter was not allowed in or given any information, but saw huge lights, catering crew and sound staff.

Current hopes are for the site to re-open as a leisure centre in 2026 after being closed since 2020.

A picture taken from behind some large trees, behind them film trucks can be seen with the Oasis dome in the distance.
The BBC reporter was not allowed on site and could not get any information about the project

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