THE Mid Devon District Council owned Lords Meadow Leisure Centre in Crediton closed early today, Saturday, April 13 and it is hoped will be able to re-open tomorrow, Sunday, April 14, at 11am.

More than 12 caravans and associated vehicles have been parked in the leisure centre car parks for the past few days.

Some of the caravans in the car park at Lords Meadow Leisure Centre.
Some of the caravans in the car park at Lords Meadow Leisure Centre. (Crediton Courier)

It is believed that bailiffs acting on behalf of Mid Devon District Council had given the travellers notice to leave late this afternoon, but it is understood this has now been extended until early tomorrow morning.

Mid Devon Leisure said on social media: “Lords Meadow Leisure will not be open until 11am tomorrow.  We apologise for any inconvenience caused #crediton #closure #safety”

Crediton Tae Kwon Do took to social media this evening to say: “Lords Meadow Leisure Centre is closed so we are having to cancel our Sunday sessions this week!  Full details have been circulated by email!

“We will reschedule and give an update on the LP grading we had planned for the morning, in due course.

“We apologise for the inconvenience but hope you can appreciate this is beyond our control or anything we can influence.

“Thanks in advance for your understanding.

“Have a great remainder of the weekend and see you all next week!”