The historic Camberwell Baths in South London have reopened following a two-year, £4.7m redevelopment project.

The baths, located at the Grade II-listed Camberwell Leisure Centre, have been restored to protect the heritage of the building while providing fully accessible health and leisure facilities for the local community.

The original 25m pool has been retiled along with the learner pool, and new changing areas installed.

The refurbishment work was designed and managed by Watkins Gray International and by mid 2011, the centre will feature an expanded health and fitness club, dry side changing rooms, and restored sports hall and new youth facility.

As well as GP referrals, the centre provides training facilities for one of the UK's top ranking freedivers and an important part of the new project has been to include social spaces for young people.