Leisure centre ‘inspiration for Oasis’ band name’ has sat abandoned for years… now it’s covered in grime & overgrown
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March 2, 2026
AN ABANDONED leisure centre, thought to be the "inspiration for Oasis' band name", has been left to rot for five years. The Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon, Wiltshire, now sits empty, covered in grime and overgrown with weeds. New pictures have revealed the state of the venue that was listed on an Inspiral Carpets tour...
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