A new gym is set to open in Hornchurch this later this year.

PureGym is opening a new branch in High Street in autumn, spread over 6,000 square feet.

Located at 187 High Street, near Costcutter and Giggling Squid, the new gym will have more than 220 pieces of "state-of-the-art" equipment, as well as fitness classes for its members.

Like other PureGym branches, it will be open 24 hours and offer no contract memberships for Hornchurch residents.

Personal trainers and free wifi will also be available at the site.

The official opening date for PureGym Hornchurch has not yet been confirmed, but a spokesperson for the gym said it is expected to launch in early autumn.

The Hornchurch gym will have more than 200 pieces of fitness kitThe Hornchurch gym will have more than 200 pieces of fitness kit similar to this (Image: James McCauley)

A PureGym spokesperson said: "We are delighted to be bringing flexible, affordable fitness to Hornchurch in the early autumn.

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"The brand new c. 6,000 sq. ft. gym will be located on Hornchurch High Street and will provide members with 24/7 access to state-of-the-art fitness facilities through our low-cost, zero-contract memberships.

"We look forward to welcoming members through the doors of PureGym Hornchurch."