What is Bannatynes about us?
About us. The bannatyne group is the owner and operator of a portfolio of health clubs, spas and hotels across england, scotland, wales and 1 health club and spa in belfast. The group was founded in 1996 and currently operates 68 health clubs, 44 of which have bespoke spa facilities, and 3 hotels. History. The bannatyne health clubs chain began in 1997 with the first club built in ingleby barwick, north yorkshire. It was reported in march 2016 that the company was planning a £300m float, listing on aim.Duncan Bannatyne is to return to frontline involvement in the health club, spa and hotel business that bears his name, as current CEO, Justin Musgrove, announces his departure for a new role in the Middle East.bannatyne fitness limited, trading as bannatyne, is a united kingdom-based chain of health clubs founded by scottish businessman duncan bannatyne.