Champneys News

Charley and Matthew Visit Springs

Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden, more commonly known as Emmerdale's Debbie Dingle and David Metcalfe, joined us at Springs for 3 nights at the end of February, complete with baby bump!

Published: 09/03/2010

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Kym and Jamie start Spring at Springs!

Kym Marsh and Jamie Lomas started the month of March with some pampering and relaxation time at Springs. Kym, now known for playing the role of Michelle Connor in Coronation Street, took a three night break with boyfriend and ex Hollyoaks (Warren Fox) star Jamie Lomas.

Published: 09/03/2010

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One Shows Tuffers Visits Forest Mere

Phil Tufnell visited Forest Mere with his lovely wife Dawn over the Valentines weekend. The ex England cricketer, a regular at Champneys, chilled out at the spa and enjoyed a romantic stay. The One show presenter said ' We had a fabulous time...thank you!'

Published: 03/03/2010

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Thai Royale wins Best Beauty Buy Award

The 'Woman and Home' Magazine have kindly granted our Thai Royale Shower Cream product as the winner in their Best Beauty Buy - Best Body Wash category. The decision was made by an expert panel, and 3,000 of their readers voted, so thank you! You can find the entire range at www.champneysgift.com , your nearest Town or City Spa, or even in the resorts.

Published: 03/03/2010

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Top Sante award Champneys 'Best Spa'!

Champneys has won Top Sante's 'Glow! Health and Beauty' award for Best Spa! They said about Champneys: 'One of the longest-established spa groups in the UK, every one of its resorts is first-class, with cocooning atmospheres, hearty food and extensive treatment menus.' The Top Sante 'Glow! Health & Beauty Awards' are the first awards in the industry to recognise both health and beauty products.

Published: 21/01/2010

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We're voting for Hayley!

Ex-Emmerdale star Hayley Tammaddon, who is currently competing on Dancing on Ice, is a Champneys favourite! She stayed at Henlow several weeks ago (maybe looking to improve her fitness before her spin around the rink!) and we wish her the best of luck in the contest.

Published: 20/01/2010

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You’re pampered!

Sir Alan Sugar’s enigmatic assistant Nick Hewer came to stay at Champneys Henlow this week with his lovely wife Catherine. Nick said ‘Thank you for your kindness and generosity in allowing us to stay at Henlow earlier this week. We had a marvelously restful time; it was just the tonic we needed after enduring a miserable time without any heating at home!’ Nick is best known for making notes, rolling his eyes and wincing as The Apprentice candidates attempt to impress on their tasks.

Published: 19/01/2010

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Actor Stephen Graham at Springs

Champneys Springs welcomed one of Britain’s finest actors, Stephen Graham and his lovely wife Hannah, last week for a pampering Spa Day. Stephen was on a break from his latest acting role in Martin Scorsese’s ‘Boardwalk Empire’ where he plays Al Capone. Stephen is best known for his roles in Snatch, The Damned United and Public Enemies.

Published: 18/01/2010

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Celebrity Big Brother at Champneys

Stephanie Beacham, the Dynasty and Corrie actress and a favourite with Champneys, came to visit us for some pampering and said: 'What bliss this has been! Thank you and congratulations can't wait for the next time. ' We wish her the best of luck in the Celebrity Big Brother house!

Published: 12/01/2010

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Chilly Champneys

Champneys Forest Mere had a tremendous amount of snow fall during this week, which has resulted in some stunning images of the resort grounds.

Published: 08/01/2010

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Jordan shops at Champneys Brighton

Katie Price took advantage of Champneys 3 for 2 deal on Christmas gifts this week when she popped into Brighton's Town & City spa!

Published: 29/12/2009

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Purifying Range wins Silver Award!

Champneys Purifying Range has been awarded Silver in the category Best Skincare Launch at the Pure Beauty Awards 2009! Pure Beauty is the UK's most popular and successful beauty retail trade magazine, and their annual awards recognise and reward the companies, brands and people who create a vast range of beauty products. The winners were announced at a glamorous awards ceremony at Shakepeare's Globe in London. Click here to see the rest of the winners

Published: 16/12/2009

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Champneys celebrates with This Morning

Champneys were invited along to the 21st birthday bash of ITV’s flagship daytime TV show This Morning! Two Champneys premier therapists pampered the celebrity guests and VIP's with mini treatments during the night. The star-studded event for over 400 guests took place at trendy venue Studio Valbonne in London W1. The event boasted a fabulous guest list, including current presenters Philip Schofield and regular Champneys visitor Holly Willoughby and previous presenters along with TV and music personalities who have appeared on the show over the years including Peter Andre, Alison Hammond, Gino D’Campo, Cilla Black, Scott Mills and Bradley Walsh! There was even entertainment from Britain’s Go

Published: 15/12/2009

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Champneys Therapists go to Barbados!

A work exchange programme between Sandy Lane’s 5 star resort based in Barbados and Champneys Health Resorts has given two lucky Champneys Premier Therapists Sarah Heathcote, who works at Champneys Springs in Leciestershire, and Claire Thompson, who works at Champneys Henlow in Bedfordshire, the chance to work at the elite Caribbean spa for two weeks! From the moment its first guests were welcomed in 1961, Sandy Lane has been considered the premier address in the Caribbean – preferred by roya

Published: 08/12/2009

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Nicolas Cage brings Christmas Cheer!

Nicolas Cage, the A list Hollywood Actor, switched on the Christmas lights in Bath last night. Cage needed a police escort for the evening but while leaving the event made a special detour to greet the therapists from Champneys Bath, who were all incredibly excited to meet him. Manager Karen Solcombe said ‘ Nicolas Cage was very charming and was very impressed by the spa. He told us he’d definitely be popping into Champneys Bath for a treatment very soon!’ Champneys is a favourite with the A list set with other stars such as Dame Judy Dench, Helen Mirren, Brenda Blethyn, Mel Gibson, Sean Bean and Gerrad Butler all staying at the resorts

Published: 27/11/2009

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Tring is Professional Beauty Finalist!

Champneys Tring has been selected as a Finalist in the Professional Beauty Awards 2010! It has made the final six spas in the category 'Residential Spa of the year (11 rooms or more)', but we have to wait for the glamorous awards ceremony on Monday March 8, 2010 at the Hilton in London to find out if we've won!

Published: 26/11/2009

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‘Nasty Nick’ at Henlow for Aladdin

‘Nasty Nick’ will be staying at Henlow while he stars in 'Aladdin' at The Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage! The timeless Arabian Nights Tale tells the story of a poor, but good-hearted boy, betrayed by the evil Sorcerer, ‘Abanazar’. The Gordon Craig is very excited this year to be welcoming John Altman, who is best known as BBC1’s soap baddy ‘Nasty Nick’ in Eastenders. He will lead an all-star cast playing the wicked role of ‘Abanazar’, and will be staying at Champneys Henlow during the run. Quote 'Aladdin' to get 15% off a day or stay at Champneys! (Standard tariff days and stays only, cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion, terms & conditions apply)

Published: 18/11/2009

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Christmas Shopping Evenings

Why not join us at the resorts for a festive shopping evening and get all of your spa gifts in time for Christmas? Each resort is hosting an evening for Christmas shopping, with added treats such as: mince pies and mulled wine, mini taster treatments, discounted products, a charity raffle, and product hampers and gift vouchers to order! The dates are: Tring - 2nd December 6.00pm-8.30pm (for further information call Reception on 01442 291000) Springs - 3rd December 6.00pm-8.30pm (

Published: 11/11/2009

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Champneys wins British Travel Award!

Champneys Forest Mere wins Silver at the British Travel Awards 2009 for Best Worldwide Spa! THE 2009 BRITISH TRAVEL AWARDS in association with Lloyds TSB Cardnet, held on November 5th at Battersea Evolution London, saw over 900 travel industry professionals gather to celebrate the best domestic and international travel and leisure services. With over 70 categories spanning transport, cruise, hospitality, destinations and more, companies from across all travel sectors were honoured with the co

Published: 11/11/2009

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Champneys products in the Beauty Bible

Five Champneys beauty products have won awards in the Beauty Bible! The following products feature in the new book Beauty Bible Beauty Steals by Sarah Stacey and Jo Fairley (see www.beautybible.com) and are therefore all BEAUTY BIBLE AWARD WINNERS. They are: Champneys Moisture Miracle Facial Oil, Champneys Nail & Cuticle Wonder Oil, Champneys Water Mint Invigorating Shower Gel, Champneys Vitamiracle Ultra Smooth Body Lotion, and Champneys Moisture Miracle Skin Comforting Body Bu

Published: 11/11/2009

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Town & City raise £1000 for heroes!

Champneys raised over £1000 for Help for Heroes by holding a pampering evening at each of the seven Town & City spas on 11th November! Guests were treated to a mini facial each, goody bags, great discounts and a charity prize draw and all ticket sales were donated to this amazing charity. Help for Heroes is a charity that has become a phenomenon since it launched in October 2007. There are around 2 million people in the United Kingdom who are supporting H4H in some way, people who want our

Published: 11/11/2009

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'We are champions for Champneys'

John and Edward were both hugely excited about their Champneys massages. Neither had experienced anything like this before (they really had no idea what to expect) however, they quickly got into it and became big fans of the therapists and requested further Champneys products be sent for them to try at home.

They wanted an energising shower gel to use before the show to give them a boost so we gave them Aqua Therapy Detox Shower Gel and the Grapefruit Bliss uplifting Shower Cream.

Click here to see more X Factor contestants at Champneys!

Published: 09/11/2009

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Stacey's massage bliss

Stacey couldn’t believe her luck with the free treatments. She was so excited about being pampered she really got into it and requested a sample of the Pure Relaxation Massage Oil.

Published: 09/11/2009

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Danyl dozes....

Danyl said' The massage was so good that I went straight up to bed and fell asleep at about 9pm!

Published: 09/11/2009

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Go that Xtra mile with Champneys

Two Champneys premier therapists visited the X Factor house last night to give pampering treatments to the tired finalists who are all working hard to win the competition. Champneys offered relaxing massages to all. The girls Stacey and Lucy loved the massages and Jamie and Danyl definitely benefitted from the treatments. Lloyd who lost his voice at the weekend found the experience very therapeutic. They were all extremely tired as filming takes place from 7am till 11pm everyday! The therapi

Published: 03/11/2009

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Forest Mere welcomes the Green Goddess

Diana Moran, AKA the Green Goddess, came to stay at Forest Mere recently. She said 'The food, treatments and ambience at Champneys Forest Mere are first class, the staff are so welcoming and the treatments to die for!'

Published: 29/10/2009

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Janey Lee Grace Natural Beauty awards

The Natural Beauty Yearbook 2010, the UK’s only dedicated trade publication for the natural and organic beauty industry, launched to great acclaim last week at the Neal’s Yard Remedies store on London’s King’s Road. It named Janey Lee Grace, broadcaster, author and speaker as number 10 in its coveted Top 20. Natural Beauty Yearbook editor, Julia Brandon, said: “The Top 20 is a fantastic celebration and recognition of all those personalities and businesses that have pushed to the fore this y

Published: 29/10/2009

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Vote for Champneys with easyJet

easyJet have created a shortlist of the most popular destinations, gadgets and venues, including Best Spa, from which you will get to pick the final winners of their first-ever readers' awards. The category Champneys Henlow is shortlisted in is Best Spa, so to vote for us and be in with a chance at winning a holiday in Palma de Mallorca click here

Published: 21/10/2009

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Forest Mere welcomes Miss Champneys

Yasmin Pearce, who won the title of 'Miss Champneys' at the Miss England semi-finals, came to stay at Forest Mere last weekend. Champneys will be hosting the Semi-final of Miss England again next year on June 14th. If you would like to enter and be in with a chance to win click here

Published: 21/10/2009

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Help for Heroes Event

To support Help for Heroes Champneys will be hosting a very special event on Remembrance Day to help with their fundraising. The event will be £15 per person with £5 from each ticket sale being donated to the Help for Heroes charity. Help for Heroes is a charity that has become a phenomenon since it launched in October 2007. There are around 2 million people in the United Kingdom who are supporting H4H in some way, people who want our Servicemen and women to know that they are respected, ad

Published: 14/10/2009

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Champneys Fund Silver Star Coach

A Silver Star Mobile Diabetes unit has been funded by the Champneys charity, and named 'Dorothy' in honour of Mrs Dorothy Purdew! She is a patron of the charity and presented it to them at the House of Commons. The Unit travels to local community centres, schools, work places and other organisations to test people in the community and to promote culturally sensitive healthcare.

Published: 14/10/2009

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Have a Clairvoyant Christmas!

If you're planning on staying with us over the Christmas period, we are offering the opportunity to try an alternative experience - a clairvoyant reading. A reading can give you clarity in your life – it can help you find the real you, deal with problems and concerns, discover your true potential, show you where you are in your life and indicate the way ahead for you. If you want, it can also put you in touch with loved ones who have passed on. Personal readings, after-dinner talks and

Published: 13/10/2009

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Stephen Gately

Champneys were very sorry to hear of the death of Stephen Gately this weekend. He first visited Champneys Henlow in 1996 and has been a great fan of the spas ever since. He was a generous and warm hearted man who will be greatly missed by so many people. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the Champneys charity events and sang at a charity ball sponsoring the Scope Appeal helping to raise over £100,000. He was also a guest at Stephen and Isabelle Purdew’s wedding in March this year. He

Published: 12/10/2009

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Introducing - 3 Exciting New Breaks!

If you want to try a break that's a bit different this Autumn, Champneys is the place for you, as we introduce 'Strictly Cuban Groove', 'Pamper, Preen and Party!' and 'It's a Knockout!'... Dance fans will be thrilled to hear that the choreographers from the hugely popular 'Strictly Come Dancing' will be joining us to lead Latin and Ballroom dancing workshops at Springs and Forest Mere in January and February for the very exciting 'Strictly Cuban Groove' break! 'Pamper, Preen and Party' is

Published: 09/10/2009

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Introducing - Thai Royale!

Champneys are delighted to introduce our latest range, Thai Royale! Joining Exotic and Oriental, Thai Royale is the latest in the luxurious Spa Heaven range. With a Bubble Float, Shower Cream, Body Cream and decadent Beauty Oil, the range is an exquisitely scented collection of bath, body, skin and hair products infused with the deeply sensual Monoi de Tahiti oil, along with a blend of lemongrass, hibiscus flower milk and coconut milk. The range is available to buy on the website www.cham

Published: 07/10/2009

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Yours Magazine 50+ Beauty Awards

Champneys has won a Yours Magazine 50+ Beauty Award! The Age Excellence Ultimate Treatment Mask was placed in the Face Mask category by Yours readers. The winning products were voted for by readers then sent to a panel of 'Yours Beauty Junkies' who tested them for three months to find out which really do give results! Here's what some of them said about our product: "The Champneys Age Excellence Ultimate Treatment Mask was so light I could hardly feel it on my skin. But that didn't st

Published: 06/10/2009

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Charity Peru Trek

Congratulations to a team from Champneys who have returned from Peru having raised over £5,000 for charity! A group of 16, including Champneys employees, trekked for 10 days through Peru including the famous Inca trail. The money raised will go to The Variety club, a disabled children's charity, and Silver Star, a diabetes charity.

Published: 05/10/2009

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Weight Watchers® Special Offer

Weight Watchers is delighted to be working with Champneys to offer its customers the chance to discover a fabulous festive figure this party season. With special offers to try the Weight Watchers Discover Plan™ for free you can learn how to make smarter, better informed food choices to keep you physically and emotionally satisfied for longer. Plus you receive support on how to make positive behaviour changes to lose weight and this time keep it off because Weight Watchers understand that you ca

Published: 01/10/2009

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Champneys Charity Bike Ride

Mrs Dorothy Purdew OBE, owner of the Champneys Health Resorts Group, took part in the Champneys annual charity bike ride which led her to Seend, the village she was evacuated to in the war when she was just 7 years old. An unexpected ride down memory lane, she says, ‘I had no idea that Seend was part of the route until a couple of weeks beforehand. It was quite emotive revisiting the chocolate box farmhouse that once sheltered 17 people from the London bombings’. Organised by Acheson & Ach

Published: 13/09/2009

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Introducing New Fitness Masterclasses

Champneys Health Resorts are proud to offer you the chance to participate in 'Fitness Masterclasses' taught by top fitness presenters in the UK. The Masterclasses have been designed to promote a sense of general wellbeing through regular exercise, illustrating the benefits of being active. Our top fitness experts will show you how to effortlessly incorporate physical activity into your daily routine, inspiring a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Champneys Wellbeing & Fitness Director, Louise

Published: 10/09/2009

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Vote for Champneys!

The Professional Beauty awards are now taking votes for the UK and Ireland's most desirable spa of 2009.

Published: 04/09/2009

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Palaces of Pampering, Daily Mail

Our fluffy robed journey at the queen of spas.

Published: 15/08/2009

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Exclusive Bare Escentuals offer

Exclusive Champneys Bare Escentuals offer available to all residents and day guests.

Published: 03/08/2009

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Amanda Holden celebrates at Tring

Amanda Holden celebrated her friends birthday recently with a stay at Champneys Tring.

Published: 24/07/2009

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British Travel Awards

Champneys Forest Mere has been nominated as Best Worldwide Spa in the British Travel Awards 2009.

Published: 14/07/2009

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Webber success following Kriotherapy

Mark Webber won his first Grand Prix this weekend, following his recent Kriotherapy sessions at Champneys Tring.

Published: 14/07/2009

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Juice Master - More dates added

Due to popular demand, further dates have been added for this exclusive Champneys Juice Master break.

Published: 01/07/2009

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Jane Torvill at Champneys Spa

Jane Torvill recently enjoyed a Spa treatment at our newest Town and City Spa in Tunbridge Wells!

Published: 16/06/2009

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Miss England Semi Final at Champneys

Champneys Springs were delighted to once again host the Semi Final of Miss England on Monday 8th June.

Published: 10/06/2009

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Stars at Champneys!

Myleene Klass has recently visited our Town and City Spa in Enfield, and Joseph Fiennes enjoyed a massage at Champneys in Chichester.

Published: 03/06/2009

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Kriotherapy helps Marathon Runner

Steve Toon thought his bid to run the 2009 Albert Bartlett Edingburgh Marathon was over when his knee started to give him crippling pain and he was advised not to run on it for 3 months.

Published: 29/05/2009

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Woman and Home - Best Find of the year

Champneys Classic Rose Bath Cream wins Best Find Of The Year

Published: 15/05/2009

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Regenerate

The UK’s leading medical centre at Champneys Tring, Rejuvenate, Revitalise, and Rehabilitate

Published: 29/04/2009

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Swanny returns to Champneys Springs.

After tragically losing his lifetime mate ‘Swanny’ has recently spent some time at a local Swan Sanctuary and is now ready to return to his home at Champneys Springs for a ‘Honeymoon’ with his new partner.

Published: 07/04/2009

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Champers for Champneys Boss

Champneys owner Stephen Purdew married Isabelle Cave this weekend!

Published: 09/03/2009

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VIP Leadership Programmes at Springs

V.I.P. Leadership and Vitality Programmes at Springs

Published: 16/02/2009

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Joanna Hall walking breaks at Henlow

Champneys are proud to announce that Joanna Hall, described as ‘The most influential woman in Fitness’ by Cosmopolitan magazine will be holding walking breaks at Champneys resorts in 2009.

Published: 10/02/2009

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Talksport live from Champneys Tring

Sir Steve Redgrave joined Alan Brazil for his early morning sport round up on Talk Sport this morning. The breakfast show is being broadcast live from Champneys Tring in Hertfordshire for the second year.

Published: 14/01/2009

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Sunday Times Travel Awards

Sunday Times Travel Readers have voted Champneys as one of their 'Best UK Spas'

Published: 24/12/2008

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Luxury at a price you can afford

A girl’s guide to beauty bliss…

Published: 26/11/2008

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Credit crunch beauty

Watching the pennies? Femail Magazine features Champneys Vitamiracle Hand Cream in it's list of 20 best high street buys.

Published: 23/10/2008

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Dorothy Purdew OBE

We are delighted to announce that Dorothy Purdew has been recognised by the Queen in the birthday honours list with an OBE for services to the Health Spa Industry and Charity.

Published: 20/06/2008

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Kriotherapy

Champneys introduce Kriotherapy… the latest way to chill out.

Published: 19/06/2008

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Harpers - this month I've been testing

Harpers rates Champneys Tring as 5*

Published: 01/04/2008

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Normandie Keith - Best of the Best

This is my final column for now and it's all about best of the best.

Published: 01/04/2008

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Champneys is my most favourite getaway

Normandie Keith, Beauty Editor at You magazine recently stayed at Champneys Tring

Published: 18/02/2008

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