EXCLUSIVE Corsham country house Hartham Park has written to its members advising them its leisure club is to close.

In a letter to members membership co-ordinator Helen Drake said it had decided to close the facilities in order to refocus on its core business'.

The gym, fitness classes and billiards have all been closed for the company to concentrate on its other services, including providing space for parties, weddings and corporate events.

The Stick tennis court, which is one of the only remaining courts of its kind in the country, will continue to stay open for members.