Reviews of Active Leicester - Braunstone Leisure Centre. (Sports Complex) in Leicester (Leicestershire).

Active Leicester - Braunstone Leisure Centre

578 Reviews

254 Comments

Sports Complex

Leisure centre

2 Hamelin Rd, Leicester LE3 1JN, United Kingdom

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Information of Active Leicester - Braunstone Leisure Centre, Sports Complex in Leicester (Leicestershire)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of Active Leicester - Braunstone Leisure Centre

J. C.

Been taking kids from school here or a while. Staff are really helpful and patient with the children. The lessons have been amazing and all of our kids are making great Progress thanks to them. Well done guys and keep iup the good work!

S. L.

This is like a second home to me. Staff very friendly and helpful. There was an incident in the pool recently and the staff reacted promptly, efficiently and dealt with the situation expeditiously and professionally. Very reassuring.

B. D.

The staff is friendly and the main pool is okay. BUT the opening times are not acceptable. Who goes to swim at 8pm or even 8.30pm, especially when you work full time and need to go to bed early. The main pool should be opened at 6pm for the public at least twice during the week, so the working people can go to swim straight after work.

A. M.

Very clean and good. There is a big chap who is in the gym, he’s very good at gym. I recommend this place, however I have had my car stolen from the car park, and I also witnessed a gun fight in the car park aswell, between the police and a couple lads in a Vauxhall corsa.

P. H.

I always find it enjoyable although i am still trying to get used to the machines, they are slightly different to the ones i am used to at Spence Street Leisure Centre.

Д. В. Ф.

Facilities were good, the floor in a sports hall wasn't slippery which was great for a dance competition. But toilets were awful: out of 4 taps only two could give you some water but the stream was very weak. Toilet paper run out in several cubicles but nobody replaced it.

N. G.

Friendly staff and a great pool, nice to be back after 18mths away! Busy some mornings at 7 am, quiet others

s. n.

Gym staff are lovely, great and comfortable place to come to the gym

S. T.

Its my go ti gym sadky the free weights room is small and constantly get packed with kids

K. R.

Very good leisure centre. Clean and good service all round. Has a small pool thats heated for for children and babies definitely recommend to others

S. W.

First time back swimming in 16 months (due to covid). Felt safe and clean. Lane swimming, we each had our own lane. Great to have them open again!

P. B.

Visited the cafe after Braunstone Parkrun. Good to get warm again with a nice coffee.

E.

Nice place and atmosphere. Friendly staff. Strict with rules, but that's what You need to stay safe and keep others safe. Have small groups of children for each swimming instructor. If I'm not mistaken, it used to be 8 and now reduced to max 4 children per group. All safety measures in place.

M. B.

It's not perfect, 4 stars because it stinks in the changing rooms, it's closed temporarily due to coronavirus, but will be open when they are aloud, really good swimming teachers, recommended to go swimming there, also can go swimming lesson, also recommended..

r. b.

Great pool if a little cool I still find the website opening times difficult, very Lcc

A. N.

Spacious parking, reasonably priced and a clean gym but I feel there's an over-emphasis on cardio machine but they could do with more resistance machines. I also think that a punch bag would really improve the overall experience and choice of training

A. D.

All facilities were clean and modern, staff were friendly and helpful although the booking system is ludicrously overcomplicated and bureaucratic, and the main pool is lane-swimming only with 2 slow lanes, which is peculiar, no space for a general splash. Also as we'd booked the main pool we weren't allowed in the other pool which is equally bizzare. Made simply going for a morning swim unnecessarily complicated. You should be able to turn up, pay for a session and use the pool just like anywhere else.

L. J.

Very good facilities with on site parking.

M. K.

Don't bother phoning them up you can't get through at all.

J. W.

I really enjoyed my first swim since lockdown. Impressed with the safety standards & pleased not too busy.

S. M.

Brilliant my little girl dose gymnastics there the coaches are very friendly and encouraging She loves it.

M. B.

Excellent facilities and great value for money with a monthly membership

j. K.

Nice place, plenty of parking even for coaches, when stupid people don't park in them, pool is lovely and clean, staff friendly 😀

E. D.

Pool, gym and classes. Very affordable, great facilities, gym has lots of machines and is suitable for all, aimed at complete fitness. Clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff has coffee, dink and snack vending machines. For those in the local area there may be a membership discount and is on the local bus route. Has a small cafe and close the local park as well. Would recommend.

L. P.

Great place to gather and meet people

B. D.

Love coming to this gym... family orientated, polite staff, and comfortable environment. Was thinking if there was a possibility for steam and sauna room??? 😀. Is there any chance the air con could be on in the spin room? Overall fab gym.

K. J.

I started the gym here a couple of weeks ago either the jsut gym package. All the staff I’ve encountered are so lovely and helpful. The vibe of the gym is the best I’ve experienced (and I’ve been to a few gyms in my time). There are so many different kinds of people that go to this gym so I never feel intimidated or feel like I don’t fit in. It’s nice and spacious and an open layout which makes me feel less hot. Equipment good. Prices good! Jsut all round one of my favourite gyms. Trying to get my brother to join!!

A. L.

Great and modern sports centre.

t.

An all in one leisure centre, from pools to swimming lessons to karate to a full on gym. This place has it all, and for a good price to get in. The swimming pools are clean and the classes are professional. The karate sessions are good to teach vital skills and provide good knowledge about the sport. And the gym, it is full of many different resources from weights for biceps, treadmills for legs and bench pressing for the chest. Whatever gym equipment you can think of, it has!

S. A.

Fantastic swimming pool and sports centre my daughter took first swim in 2008. I just come to play badminton every Wednesday and keep good memories with me. Friendly staff . strongly recommend

M. C.

Variety of classes and good instructors.

G. S.

Good leisure centre. Lots of parking. I use the gym, pool and sports hall. The gym has a large machine a cardio equipment space. The free weights area is too small for the subscription though with only one Olympic barbell. The squat rack also doesn't have safety struts in case you need to drop the weight. There also no air conditioning so expect to sweat a lot when the weather is hot. The main pool is great with lots of natural light and the community pool is warm which is nice if you want to just laze around. Timetables aren't always up to date though and I have gone for a swim, checked in at reception and been turned away at the pool because it was in use for something else. The sports hall is large offering six badminton courts. It's also used for numerous classes which makes for an amusing half hour of drum and bass badminton on certain days.

S. N.

Extensive public leisure facilities with plenty of class options and good instructors but inconsistent shower temperatures. NO YOGA or PILATES any more

J. S.

I'm going there most of my mornings before work. Its not too full of people so I always find machines free for my planned routine. Quite busy in the evening so if you want to train with weights or do cardio, I would recommend going late in the evening or in the morning. Lockers cost 10p and you get a key to put around your wrist or just carry it with you like I do. Showers are OK. I would prefer it running longer because it goes cold when u turn it back on. But you can keep pressing button every 30 seconds and beat the clock this way:)

B. H.

Very clean. Good facilities

c. S.

Brilliant parkrun. Everyone really helpful and friendly.

D. V.

Amazing swimming pool facilities and the sports hall is pretty big for multiple group activities and good opening times too! The gym area is decent and with good equipment but great staff service and community!

B. 3. (.

Good facilities generally helpful staff sometimes queues at reception during peak times. Gym class booking could be better, sometimes people stay up till 12.00 a week before their class to ensure they get a slot.

C. Z.

It's an ok place nice swimming pool classes are ok gym size is quite small but I'm only comparing this to David Lloyds. Braunstone Leisure Centre is great value for money. Give it ago its worth a visit

R. C.

Well equipped leisure centre and swimming gala venue.

J. G.

Nice pool, friendly staff.

Z. I.

Gym is just basic, very old machines and weight section is a joke, its so small u wont b able to work out bcause theres too many people using the free weights. Swimming pool is very good size and well kept. Theres no sauna, but you can also enjoy batmington and futsal (in seperate gym inside building) There is also free wi-fi to make up for high memberships costs. Recommended for kids swimming, Chris is the swimming coach for kids, she's great, good teacher

J. R.

absolutely great swimming instructors, my daughter is learning so fast. It's a shame the reception staff can be rude & don't seem to have a clue what they're doing most of the time. Also, the phone is never answered! Currently been number one in the que for 8 minutes!!!!!

A. M.

Used to bring my toddler here for the aqua tots sessions, was ok to start with but then she started not liking it. Ended up going to another swimming poll locally and loves it, not sure if its the temp, decor / surroundings Plus side is that they changing facilities are family so makes it easier as a family to get changed.

C. F.

Can only comment on the pool. Good clean changing areas, showers large and most importantly warm. Pool is nicely kept and was not overcrowded allowing me to do my 2km swim unhindered

D. C. (. C.

Good leisure centre and 2 good pools, gym and classes when back in normal times

s. w.

Having Paid twice for annual gym memberships here I can say it's got decent equipment. However, the equipment is getting very dated, and going rusty where sweat has pooled on the equipment. Most ledges ( Windows, and sills and air ducting are covered in an inch thick layer of dust also. The changing rooms are quite grim, there have been marks , and stains in most cubicles that have been there over the 4 years I've been going. One particular point is a red gummy bear stuck to the ceiling in the same spot for over 4 years. The staff are great and friendly, always have a smile and are willing to help. Don't think I'll be returning for another year though.

P. B.

Really good facilities and classes. As with all pool changing areas, floor could do with being cleaned more often at busy times but have been in far far worse and for such a high turnover of people using facilities pretty good.

C. M.

Very friendly and helpful staff.Love going to the gym and aqua aerobics cannot wait to be able to return

A. H.

Very good coaches! Much better than in branstone swimming pool. Really get his job done. On group of 5-6 kids 2-3 teachers.

w. w.

Council-owned leisure centre - I use the pay-as-you go gym and the swimming pool often. Don't expect the same amount of gym equipment as a commercial gym but overall the facilities are good, the pool is great with a competition-sized pool for serious swimmers and a smaller pool for children and leisure. There are also lots of classes, events and competitions.

T. S.

Usually take my 2 year old here to have a little swimming practice In the small pool, she's started to really enjoy it now, ample sized changing areas and lockers are really cheap and you get your money back after use, staff are always on hand and helpful

M. B.

Great value gym and swim

j. a.

The gym is spotless and the staff are making sure it's always cleaned after you use the equipment

A. O.

Clean and fresh changing rooms good choice of pool sessions. Range of temperatures across the pools. Daytime visit nice and quiet.

c. a.

Great for kids lessons

N. L.

Fantastic leisure center, always very clean. Staff frienfly and helpful, prices are very reasonable. Lots of activities all day long. Also has a cafe inside which sells everything uncluding alcohol

b. w.

A nice , good sized ,handy leisure centre where my grandson and I enjoyed swimming .With good facilities and a nice reasonably priced cafe serving hot or cold food. I would recommend this place.

D. B.

Excellent covid safe measures in place . Be good to have more classes back on but understandable at moment

R. W.

Staff really nice and friendly, it's clean nice seating area to have a coffee or sandwiche. A good atmosphere like minded people do what they enjoy.

D. V.

Very smart and very good. A nice light and airey gym and pools, and somewhere where you can actually swim un-hindered, like Maggie's baths used to be. Staff also very friendly and helpful. 5 star

T. M.

Great place for swimming, kids swimming parties also accomodated for with a giant inflatable ninja worrior style floatation device. Water at times can be too cold for my 4 and 5 year old.

S. n.

My only concern is people queuing for their swimming lesson while others try to get out. Esp the ladies for aqua swim..they block the entrance/exit. Surely times can be moved to stop this happening

K. M.

Can't fault it, 2 x big pools, very clean, helpful staff and loads of parking, one of the best I've been to !

J. G. (.

Really good stuff very helpful and friendly in the gym and pool area really nice food and drinks services available, lots of options for the family to get involved with all in all a really great atmosphere 👌😊x

A.

Could be better!! Canteen staff are nice 👌

p.

Jeez I love this place.... no one judges this old fat bird, unlike some of those fancy places.

V. B.

Nice clean leisure centre. Basic coffee shop. No hoist for disabled users tho to get changed, only a hoist for getting in and out the pool.

R. T.

I love this pool it's good for competitions and leisure swims, the changing rooms could be cleaner but overall every good

A. K.

Adult swimming lessons are started.

v. s.

Love the swimming area. Good facilities.

B. W.

Great swimming and much more can get over crowded in the pool at times, changing rooms are clean showers good,

A. C.

Clean swimming pool, friendly staff. Great showers. I have myalgic encephalitis swimming is the only exercise I can do.

J. G.

Very nice place to spend active time, swimming pool very clean and lifeguards doing their duties very well.

s. h.

Was good, place looked clean. Very good size adult pool, decent kids pool also

M. V.

Great place, tidy, children's friendly with many things to do. Will attend there again with whole family and just by myself

S. k.

Clean and organised as always, feel safe at all times

k. g.

Friendly staff, good facilities, you don't feel intimidated in the fitness area, it's a great wellbeing centre for all walks of life

M. J.

Very friendly, helpful people. It doesn't matter if you're big or small, noone judges or stares. All in all a lovely place.

I. D.

Very good place too train and swim staff very helpful nothing's to much for them to help you out lots of free parking good food from the cafe

A. D.

Use the leisure centre at least once a week, good facilities, restrooms and shower areas could use more attention but they're not at a standard that puts me off.

J. R.

Really clean and friendly place. Everything is well explained and easy access to everything.

A. H.

It does what it says on the tin,sport for all ages,what ever your standard and the staff are always friendly and happy to help

A. A.

Lovely surroundings and the pools sizes are varied. Ideal for the whole family!!

R. F.

Always able to get on equipment, friendly staff, decent changing area and individual showers. Cafe not always open which is a shame

C. n.

Really nice and friendly staff. Can get ready busy still able to use the facilities you want.

R. G.

Love it. Great place to play badminton

T. I.

i think the pools are great have lost of room, i go most days for a swim and the life guards are really friendley helpful

R. M.

Mr. Carl was very courteous and answered our queries.

c. c.

Went to have a look and it seems like a decent place to bring kids to swim. The gym is a little tired and small .

j. b.

Great place to swim. Staff very friendly and helpful.

R. F.

Always able to get on equipment, friendly staff, decent changing area and individual showers. Cafe not always open which is a shame

D. H.

Glad to be back pool after lockdown

A. S.

Local gym and good facilities. Staff are also very helpful.

i. d.

Great place to used staff very good nothing to much for them very helpful nice clean centre well looked afther

A. M.

Used to bring my toddler here for the aqua tots sessions, was ok to start with but then she started not liking it. Ended up going to another swimming poll locally and loves it, not sure if its …

R. T.

I love this pool it's good for competitions and leisure swims, the changing rooms could be cleaner but overall every good

G. R.

Good place to work nice clean, staff very friendly and helpful 😁

A. E.

Lovely swimming pool

M. M.

Easy free parking, clean facilities, but too expensive when your 5 year old decides its too cold to swim after 15 minutes... =(

L. T.

Lovely leisure centre with a wide range of activities and classes on offer

j. b.

Great place to swim. Staff very friendly and helpful.

H. F. A.

Great staff ,clean gym etc .cheap membership compared to the private health cubs

J. M.

Great choice of classes, great swimming pool and very clean throughout.

N. M.

Great place to work out, good equipment & friendly staff

j. e.

Pool is good. Changing facilities are dated and run down.

K. C.

Clean and has 2 large pools. It has communal changing rooms and a gym.

C. B.

Fantastic place with great staff. Especially Ant and Bradley. Keep up the good work guys !

N.

I go swimming classes there. There is clean water and I love it!

P. P.

Plenty of activities and a really nice pool but confusing timetables can have you turning up when things are closed.

P. “. S.

Clean and tidy nice and polite staff

J. S.

Apart from the swimming pools being cold, the staff are amazing and the pools are clean as a whistle..

A. A.

The swiming pool was very clean and well managed

C. R.

Great to see they are ensuring Covid -19 rules are adhered to!

M. L.

Nice, clean place with swimming pool and well equipped gym.

J. B.

Solid place. Good pool. Check the time to go though

n. q.

It was my indoor Gym club and people are very friendly I liked

H. R.

Good staff, great facilities and large range of classes.

A. S.

Local gym and good facilities. Staff are also very helpful.

L. S.

Very well equipped and good value weather a regular or occasional user.

H. C.

Facilities are second to none. Amazing pool and gym. Fitness classes for everyone.

A. M.

Great place for your health and leisure needs. Staff are fantastic.

D. D. C.

Nice clean and well staffed centre. No free Wi-Fi though hence 4/5

M. I.

Good gym facilities, swimming pool, badminton, table tennis, basketball and more.

A. H.

All so friendly and helpfull in the gym and in my pool

A.

Went to watch Leicester warriors game and they have a decent basketball court

H. F. A.

Friendly staff and members .leisure membership is very reasonable .

A. D.

Great experience

J. D.

Good place to work out and get fit friendly staff

A. B.

Pool is a but cold and not enough places for swimmers to sit

D. A.

Get the lads swimming lessons here and Sophie is amazing. Thanks guys.

D. H.

Good facilities, friendly staff, great parking, no complaints.

G. R.

Good place to work nice clean, staff very friendly and helpful 😁

M. A.

Good gym great spin classes and instructors

R. j. P.

Great place to work out!

J. B.

Great pool, good staff, good carpark

B.

only use the gym and not pool but relaxed and friendly

L. N.

Shower rooms sometimes dirty.Always has a pongy smell comping from toilets.

R. M.

Good place to have a game of table tennis or badminton

d. w.

Gym could do with a upgrade.... staff very nice and friendly

L. R.

Great. Changing rooms could be cleaner tho.

S. M.

Hubby went for the park run the centre was nice and clean

B. B.

Great place, friendly staff, brilliant classes.

J. S.

Great gym and swimming pools, lots of swimming classes.

S. M.

Great facilities at a fair price. Top notch.

V. T.

Gym size is a bit small overall is okay.

D. H.

Glad to be back pool after lockdown

D. B.

Great place,well equipped, friendly staff.

B. C.

Nice people but getting a bit old could do with a bit of an update

d. s.

Very clean.quite gym.great staff

x.

Nice place for relax in swiming pool, or work in a gym

S. K.

Brilliant facilities. Well utilised by everyone.

M. D.

Visited for a basketball game, great experience, was in the crowd, not playing :)

A. G.

Good place for a lunchtime swim.

A. S.

Very busy and buzzing.great place to make friends

B. B.

Great pool and nice staff

M. T.

Nice and clean. Ok with kids

d. /.

Well equipped gym

M. F.

Good facilities, 2 swimming pools!

c. m.

Typical council pool. Nothing flash but does the job. Will be back.

j. g.

Great for a friendly atmosphere and swimming

r.

Bit on the cramped side if going for a swim meet

n. g.

Nice atmosphere, very clean, and nice staff.

M. D. B.

Excellent venue for swimming Gala

C. L.

Always clean & great staff.

L. B.

Great swimming place!

F. C.

Good facilities, free parking.

c. a.

Good for kids swimming lessons

M. M.

Modern, clean and has a plenty of activities.

I. L.

The gym have variety of equipment

M. G.

Good Pool - Warmer than the average

S. J.

I always use the pool every week

S. B.

Great range of facilities and classes

F. S.

Very clean but a bit cold.

R. H.

Love it

L. P.

Weekly zumba session with the lovely angela

F. S.

Great baby swimming group

R. M.

Good service and great facilities

R. S.

Clean and well kept pool

J. K.

Like it very much. Very helpful personnel.

J. G.

Nice and new but a bit confusing layout

L. B.

Excellent leisure facilities!

S. R.

Good swimming pool for kids

T. A.

Best swimming pool in Leicester

C. L.

Kids love this place

M. R.

Just joined so still early days

e. f.

great system,👍

A. M.

Modern. Nice facilities.

A. C.

Very helpful in the gym

i. d.

The staff are friendly and do anything for you

S. M.

Good

T. k. t. A. f. t. (. T.

Very good

C. B.

Great leisure centre

A. S.

New, modern and good fun

G. O.

Nice place to be

P. “. P.

It's ok

D. S.

Good gym

j. g.

Good fun

E. 7.

Great venue great atmosphere

J. V.

Very good

J. G.

Excellent pool.

N. S.

Very clean and spacious

b. s.

Beautiful and clean place

C. D.

Good leisure centre

S. P.

Swimming lessons are questionable.

K. M.

Very good

B. C.

Nice pool

R. H.

great leisure centre

L. T.

Very good

D. H.

Nice clean place

E. T.

Great facilities!

D. H.

Great pool

C. H.

Staff very good

D. J.

Looks great outside

B. A.

Amazing teaching for club

C. B.

Great facility.

S. K.

Great facilities

C. w.

good seminars location

A. L.

Great facilities

G. K.

Decent sports hall

D. B.

Staff are amazing

S. J.

Cool

T. A.

👍👍👍👍👍

M. P.

Brilliant

a. r.

Clean

M. H.

Wide range of activities

R. S.

👌😘

A. S.

Nice

J. R. P.

Great service.

A. B.

Lovely place !

a. A.

Brilliant

Ł. L.

Perfect

j. D.

Nice

A. T.

Gym with pool.

j. s.

Amazing nursery

B.

A great place

M. J.

Nice gym but a bit tatty now needs update

S. S.

Nice place

s. c.

Great place

J. G.

Nice place.

j. f.

Great place

E. A.

Relax total

O. O.

So fun

A. E.

(Translated) Cool pool and locker rooms. Believe me, I swam a lot where. This pool is one of the best in England after the Norwich Sports Park. (Original) Классный бассейн и раздевалки. Поверьте мне, я купался очень много где. Этот бассейн один из лучших в Англии после Нориджского спортспарка.

M. R.

(Translated) A gym worth recommending, lots of classes everyone will find something for themselves to practice, clean pool. (Original) Siłowia warta polecenia, dużo klas każdy znajdzie coś dla siebie do ćwiczenia, basen czysty.

m. k.

(Translated) Two swimming pools, a two-level gym and more. Everyone will find something for himself (Original) Dwa baseny ,dwu poziomowa siłownia i nie tylko . Każdy znajdzie coś dla siebie

D. M.

(Translated) Clean, the water is warm (Original) 干净，水很暖

R. E.

No1

K.

(Translated) Pools and changing rooms clean. (Original) Baseny i przebieralnie czyste.

ö. ç.

(Translated) Beautiful Bi Center (Original) Güzel Bi merkez

D. C.

(Translated) Brrrrrr water to cold (Original) Brrrrrr water to cold

S. L.

D. G.

C. O.

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