Reviews of Brixton Recreation Centre. (Sports Complex) in London (London).

Brixton Recreation Centre

756 Reviews

295 Comments

Sports Complex

Leisure centre

27 Brixton Station Rd, London SW9 8QQ, United Kingdom

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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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Open hours of Brixton Recreation Centre

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8am–6pm

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6:30am–10pm

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6:30am–10pm

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6:30am–10pm

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6:30am–10pm

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6:30am–10pm

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8am–6pm

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Reviews of Brixton Recreation Centre

Water a bit on fresh side in main pool. Could be warmer this time of year!!! Sauna and Steam room made up for coldness in the pool. Site very clean and covid safe. Immaculate steam and sauna area. Staff friendly and helpful. Would've given 5 if pool wasnt so cold.

C. O.

Too my twin grandsons to the soft play area. They love it here been several times now and they always enjoy it. Avoid school holidays as can get busy with a lot of older children running about.

A. L.

There are a lot of clubs and activities for kids and adults. School holidays are always catered for with various activities and there's a gym and pool you can use whilst the kids sto their own class. Location is perfect in the heart of Brixton.

G. C.

Huge sports centre, very well equipped. The staff was friendly and super helpful. There is a nice atmosphere anywhere in the building. I recommend it!

Good expereince at soft play! I was able to joy the fun. The facilities are ok. I also use the gym at the rec and the showers needs to be changed. Very dirty and not cleaned regularly. That was disappointing.

M. T.

Built in the 70s now a grade 2 listed building, owned by Lambeth run by Better. Feels a little rundown, but it does what it says on the tin.

S. J.

Staff have improved ,more friendly and helpful, a few of us attend a class have been able to speak to the manager, who has taken on board what was being said to him the instructors are great and make the classes very enjoyable hope Brixton continues with this positive attitude

P. L.

Pool has a lovely woodlined hall and gym is well equipped and spacious but some treadmills that should have TV connections have had none for a while. Currently by prebooking only, but booking system works well and easy to use. The Pay as you Go card for over 60s is good value off peak, but little advertised so worth asking about.

s. c.

Pool was pretty empty for a sunday afternoon. Would recommend booking the health suite in advanced as it was fully booked

S. G.

Not the best venue for a spectator show. The bar was a single stand with queues going round to the back of the bleachers, the roof was leaking on a rainy day at various spots and was all the way up 5 flights of stairs. At least it was warm inside.

Love this pool so much!! It’s become my regular. Nice sized lanes and it’s never too busy. Located in an interesting brutalist style building too. Love how it hasn’t been modernised or gentrified.

M. “. K.

Amazing Covid measures in place! I wish there were at least a couple of benches in the waiting/reception area. My son attended his swimming lessons and I think the instructors are great. The facilities could be cleaner,but altogether it's a good place.

L. V.

Invaluable local recreation centre. Great choice of activities and classes.

J. D.

Everything past the main desk is great but the sales team are so unhelpful. False advertising- there are two 6ft posters, one by the pool and one up the top of the escalator - saying that there’s a membership for swimming with no joining fee or contract for £32.50 a month. I asked a member of staff about this and he didn’t believe me, so he asked me to prove it. I took him to the poster, he then back tracked and said it was old and it doesn’t count anymore - no where on the poster does it have an end date He then proceeded to take me down to the membership area and try and get me to sign up - first he said the joining fee was £15.50 then when he checked it had gone up to £25.50. The morning after I went back, the poster was still there even after they said they’d take it down. It’s just unfair to advertise something you don’t offer

J. H.

Can be a bit hit and miss in terms of customer service but I generally find them to be nice and acceptably polite.

Facilities are good. Could be better and more accessible for all to book.

D. d. B. C. (.

Used to love this place so much years ago not so much now as staff has changed a lot, but no doubt os a very interesting place with a wide variety of courses and classes

M. M.

Took the Girls To Brixton Recreational Summer Club...

G. S.

Great facilities and friendly staff. Feel so much better after working out.

J. T.

Took grandsons to swim lessons here. Very nice facility!

I've just had my first swim under the new rules and it was great. Wide lanes and not too crowded. Takes a bit of getting used to with different arrangements in the changing areas. But it's worth the inconvenience to be able to get back in the pool. Brixton is also my favourite pool so thank you GLL for getting it ready. And really nice to see some regular faces around the place and poolside.

T. M.

Great yoga classes, running machines facing the pool and a climbing wall that i've been dying to try for a long time. Part of one of the most vibrating sites of Brixton, next to the Pop Brixton(excellent) and to the local markets plus Brixton Village on the way. The gym is highly advisable for every single person that wishes to get fit both physically and mentally

L. K.

Great to be back here again. Great instructors Yoga, swimming, and spin class in particular. Having this place open will help me in recuperating after bad health experience last year

V. M.

Nice clean place. The children enjoyed the swimming pool and the lesson were OK.

F. D.

Good amount of squash courts and all in good shape. Just be aware that once you put the coin in for the lights you have 40 mins from then

K. M.

Friendly staff and a Great place to work out and there are loads of different classes that you can attend.

G. S.

Great gym & clean facilities.

A. T.

I enjoy this gym staff are helpful and they have good equipment although it is often an issue that gear is not returned to the right place and there are not enough clips for all the machines. There are a variety of classes with very good instructors. I am retired and always attend off peak so not crowded. It would be good if clientele were a bit more thoughtful of others and wiped down equipment when finished.

J. R.

The facilities are decent. Since my last visit they have fixed the plumbing issues in gents by the pool. I think people need to cut them a little bit of slack. No it's not perfect but taking into consideration the large number of visitors, things are running fine and efforts are being made to maintain the centre. I've visited the centre 6 times now and I've never noticed anything out of the ordinary. I recommend people to visit and don't get put off by some of the bad reviews

e. s.

I AM PART OF THE AFEWEE BOXING CLUB I FEEL LIKE IS MY 2ND FAMILY AND I LOVE TO BE THERE

J. C.

T. B.

Good And The First Time Since Tuesday The 5th Of October 2021

Great sports centre, lovely community and fantastic customer service

G. H.

So goes boxing downstairs.....sometimes the receptionist at the front can be a tad rude but heyho

I. R.

Great place for all the family. Very very helpfull staff. A class place to be.😎😎😎😎

M. B.

The swimming pool for the family splash is really nice and the changing rooms are open and functional with showers and hairdryers

T. d. C.

A bit old and lack of maintenance, but still useful

C. W.

Been using the gym for just over a year..I use both the gym and classes and overall they offer a great service and good value for money. In terms of gym - it's full of modern equipment with an additional gym up stairs, with women only sessions. In terms of classes - this gym has some amazing spin instructors (I've been spinning fit years!!) equally good Body Conditioning, Power Pump & yoga classes. Provides some brilliant classes with very experienced instructors. I don't use the pool so can't comment,

R. G.

Great range of sports and facilities are in good condition, sadly the building itself is somewhat dated and has a very cold industrial feel

m. i.

Good place to do exercise and sports, swimming ect

J. H.

Leon, the pool lifeguard, is fantastic - friendly, helpful and encouraging! Thank you!

A. j.

Cool 😘 place

j. j.

Aqua work out amazing

V. M.

Pool it lovely and warm and well equipped gym

P. N.

This recreation centre is in the heart of Brixton, even the outer walls have come to represent the diverse cultural flavours of the locals.

D. A.

Used this location for a training event and so booked a room with some catering. It's easy to find but a little confusing to find the right part of the building. Food was of a good quality and th price was good value. It could do with a lick of paint but staff were friendly and helpful.

B. C.

Great classes and gym. The teachers are excellent. However, if you have issues with your membership etc it's very difficult to get hold of customer service. I once had a staff phoned at very short notice imformng me that a class I booked was cancelled. They then went on to try and charge me for not attending. Although, I explained several times to various staff members the issue was not resolved for several weeks. I had issues getting my receipts to go to my booked classes from the kiosk, getting through the gates/barriers. My membership allow me to book any exercise class if a place is available. Recently, a new class started. Every time I try to book a place on line it's requesting payment, which mean I have to pay extra if a want to go head. The class is technical already paid for via direct debits. I'm still waiting for this to be resolved. It's only been 4 weeks! What a let down.

B. Y.

I go there weekly for African Dance classes and the space is fine for the class. However, the toilets in the men’s changing rooms on the 1st floor are usually either leaking or are out of order and the men’s toilets on the basement level are in a disgusting state. This needs to be fixed.

e. n.

Best play area i have ever been in south london! The soft plays are impressive. Perfect for children from 2 years old, maybe also 1 but with grownups constantly watching. I love it! I also have lots of fun when i go there.

P. H.

Heaps of facilities in relatively good condition but the building is showing its age. The pool is closed occasionally for repairs or at least seems to have been recently. There are plenty of lockers as long as you have a padlock.

T. H.

It's fine in principle, and the facility itself is good. But it's chronically understaffed. For example, they have an excellent 'training' pool, which should be great for my toddler. But it's typically only open for about an hour a day, and the hour changes every day - and as often as not, you can't get them on the phone to check when it is, because there's no one available to pick up!

A. C.

Basically a fairly standard leisure centre, but I love the architecture. The entrance is a bit clockwork orange, but once you are inside it is the sort of thing Jonathan Meades might approve of (possibly). Makes for a slightly less school gym atmosphere in the pool anyway. Also effectively has three pool areas, for infants, kids and then actual people.

O. B.

I only use the Brixton Rec for squash and it's very good. 5 courts which you can easily book online 6-8pm book up soon after becoming available 5 days in advance. Occasionally the courts could do with a hoover and light bulb change but that's pretty standard on the London courts I've played

T. G.

Good place. Exiting pool to changing rooms unpleasant due to the "wind tunnel" effect. So take a bathrobe. Planners never realised what happens when a huge body of air tries to equalise with the smaller body of air in the changing room, and they have never thought of some kind of cunning airlock. You need an old quid for the lockers. Swimming pool is unusually at first floor level so the water is pumped up. Bit of seventies feel architecture. Staff are pleasant. Off peak rates are competitive.

T. D.

Brixton Rec has an overwhelming variety of sporting activities including swimming, bowls, fencing, squash, basketball, football etc on multiple floors. Has a decent size gym too with seperate weights room, cardio room and a slightly more "cosier" smaller alround gym room. Various membership types including a racket sports membership that includes one racket sport a day without paying any extra for court hire at any Better centre in Uk...is the best value sports membership I have come across. But the centre has its flaws. Reception staff are sometimes flippant and cold. Dry changing room Showers have an endless problem of being way too cold (ongoing for at least 3 years), sometimes freezing. Whereby the wet changing rooms (accessed by swimmers) are sometimes too hot! Staff dont show much warmth in their interaction with customers and have an air of dissatisfaction in their job...at least thats the vibe I get. But they do have a fantastic range of activities, creche, workout classes at great value enough for me to give four stars depite the flaws.

C. M.

I think this gym has a lot of potential but they don't make the most of the space there. There's a childrens gym which is open all hours and doesn't need to be as they are often using the normal gym just sitting on the machines having a chat. They tried to do run womens only sessions in here from 7-9pm and seemed to have stopped this for some reason? If they made the sessions earlier like from 6pm then the main gym wouldn't be so packed. There is never a free locker which is just ridiculous as you feel like you faff around for about 15 minutes before you can do any exercise

A. a. A. L. F.

We love the soft play. Really good value for £3.20 for under 5's and lots to entertain the kids. Call ahead at weekends as often birthday parties book this up.

R. G.

Great range of sports and facilities are in good condition, sadly the building itself is somewhat dated and has a very cold industrial feel

Lovely place lots of eats around; community spirited area

N. B. G.

I like this gym and the staff are great and very helpful however the toilets sometimes are a mess and I don't encounter this problem in Vauxhall or Streatham

M. D.

Huge gym, state-of-the-art equipment, and more machines than you could believe. Never ever have to queue for equipment. It's cheaper than Fitness First down the road, and you also have access to a 25m swimming pool, as well as classes, and a wide range of activities such a badminton, squash, fencing, bouldering and anything else you fancy trying your hand at.

M. H.

Crush time course very nice time with the coach for Aymen

T. G.

A very good and vibrant atmosphere Warm and friendly

E. C.

I moved to Brixton because of Brixton Rec. It has one of the best swimming pools in the UK. You can lane swim all day. It has a wonderful wooden ceiling and natural light. My children and I have made lots of friends of all ages, all sorts of different wonderful people from all walks of life. Most of the staff are polite, of course there are exceptions, same goes for the users, but overall I would say my experiences have been very positive.

L. L.

I have been a member here for many years. The staff are great, people are friendly. This is not like any other because there is a lot more than the average activities. The only downside is that the classes get full quickly and some classes are just not on often enough. It's diverse and inclusive, you will never get bored.

M. C.

Good facilities...gym, swimming pool, squash, rock climbing and more. The facility is over several floors

R. C.

Bit of a mixed mind about this place. The mens changing rooms are usually pretty filthy with rubbish all over the floor and the pool is too hot. I actually found that most of the staff are ok, apart from one or two of the receptionists who'd rather be taking selfies, doing their nails and nattering on the phone than letting us in. It's an interesting building with many open floors and the wooden roof in the swimming pool is a nice feature. It's also right by the tube which is convenient but quite often there is a loud music blaring from various rooms around the complex which is far from relaxing. There is also a bit of an on and off issue with hair in the swimming pool, which is kinda gross.

T. F.

It is a great institution and I have seen it going from strength to strength over the years. I mainly use the pool which admittedly could do with an upgrade (broken or chipped tiles and the filtration system I think is too weak for the amount of people using it). The thing is that sadly a lot of people are inconsiderate and use public services without any respect and therefore trash places or soil them unneccessarily. I wished the sauna had a clearer time table and whenever I call to schedule my time or ask for sessions, I can never get through......frustrating!

D. W.

I've been here few times and it's a good sport and activity centre. It may look scruffy at times but you'll find everything you need there. Staff was friendly any time I've visited. I did roller derby there which was awesome.

E. g.

Great local resource; brilliant pool that is a good size with natural light from the big windows. Good size gym and wide range of classes. Essential to the community, providing affordable leisure for everyone, at all walks of life.

N. R.

I recently signed up to Brixton rec, but have been swimming there for over a year. i love it the staff are friendly and make sure to keep your kids or siblings safe. There is someone constantly cleaning the changing rooms and its cheap !

M. O.

Super sports centre in the heart of Brixton. Variety of exercise classes, gym equipment, dance studios, meeting rooms, soft play for the kiddies, climbing wall, swimming pools, steam room...variety of sporting classes for kiddies and adults (football, fencing, gymnastics etc) and sport clubs. Birthday parties for the kiddies.

K. R.

The best gym I ever used was the Reebok gym in Canada Square in Canary Wharf - includes golf courses and loads of levels, clean changing rooms... After that luxury experience you'd think Brixton Rec would come across dirty but no. As a girl on JSA I pay £3.60 per exercise class on a pay-as-you-go basis. Not all classes are excellent but there is a wide variety. Off-peak, the gym is light, airy and excellent, very well equipped, although full of muscle-bound types from 5 pm onwards. The pool is large. Yes, the staff are surly sometimes, but I don't go there to enjoy the service at reception. It is also much much better than the Fitness First gym across the road, which is so jammed with machines you're almost rubbing thighs with the person next to you on the step machine, where the cramped exercise rooms have been humid to the point where the ceilings are dripping with water, where you have to waiting for floor space to do your stretches. Even though the staff are friendlier at Fitness First, my vote goes to Brixton Rec!

C. A.

This centre is a great place to go to the gym, swim, go to the sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi, or football practice etc There a classes for different sports,karate, badminton,dance,gymnastics,tennis, etc and a soft play area. There is a cafe area and a creche, and sweet machines. Classes are reasonably priced

S. V.

I'm on contract with BetterUK GYMs more than 6 years. Very happy as they have modern equipment, professional instructors!

L. L.

Having had a few bad experiences here in the past, I was so happy to meet the new manager today who is fabulous and ambitious. She gets what’s wrong and wants to turn it around and make it a better place. Might be rejoining after all!!

R. S.

It's in a very intersting building with a positive fung shui energy. There are wooden ceilings and light comes through the top, it's much better than the other ugly new leisure centre buildings. There is a crech with friendly staff and a play zone area so the place is especially good for kids. Generally the staff are friendly and welcoming (not all) and the atmosphere is great. The center has all the facilities you need plus more.

A. D.

I spend every Monday at the centre as a pensioner I am aware that I enjoy provillahes other citizens do not have access to.I recommend swimming,gym and sauna.I did try bicycle trainong and was amazed at the different types of bicycles there were on offer to try.There is a bike for all types of abilities. Exercise is good for your body and mind it raises your energy levels and gives off a feel good factor.I am loving the energy rush I get from participating.

I only use gym which is okei, good size and machines but there are usually broken machines and they take time fixing them. Also people don't tidy weights after using them.

G. M.

Yes need some improvements about changing room but three stars is a bit low for me 4 is the right vote consider as well others factors like friendly staff members new equipments large rooms and not much ego like some others gym. I feel comfortable that's all matter about discretion and respect.

T. G.

Nice sports centre - I go for swimming in there, the pool is quite nice and on a good length (25m).

V. M.

Pool it lovely and warm and well equipped gym

t. s.

Inspiring, infuriating and impressive. The BRC is an apt metaphor for everything that Brixton gets right and wrong. A former prison, the building has an impressive array of sports available, but it is almost too big to manage properly. Staff are normally super unhelpful, and I’ve had many a Kafkaesque conversation about whether I can or can’t swim, go to soft play or play bowls. But stick with it. When I was told it was women only for swimming I ended up taking a fencing class with some Polish swordsmen who taught me chivalry is not dead in Lambeth.

S. L.

Great equipment if your happy to wait for what you want to use. The female staff come across as rude and the hygiene is really poor! The toilets in the gym are always dirty and always smell to the point that they are not usable and the changing room located near the swimming pool area is always dirty and the floors are always wet and dirty. Furthermore for years the customer of the week is always a black person. I have yet to see a white customer win! Been going for 5 years but avoid using the changing rooms and toilets and get changed at work before I go!

A. M.

Good range of classes and facilities Only 4 stars as they need to improve the level of cleaning and maintenance

T. O.

A beautiful, huge gym with nice architecture and lots of things to do. It's clean and tidy, especially considering how many people it serves, and staff are friendly and helpful. My only complaint is that fitness class instructors have been elitist and one was discouraging, uninterested and not very attentive. I think you shouldn't advertise a class as for 'all levels' if it's only for people who've been to that class a lot of times before.

I only use gym which is okei, good size and machines but there are usually broken machines and they take time fixing them. Also people don't tidy weights after using them.

W. H.

Love this place

R. B.

Huge space to keep yourself in good shape,.

A. K.

Great facilities for multiple different sports basketball hoops need new net though. 👍

A. D.

F. R.

It's a good gym, but need better Operators, the gym rooms are always very Messy, but to do just your workout is a good place..

M. S.

It's a really good centre with great facilities but entirely let down by clueless staff and strangely unlike the name (BETTER) have no desire to better themselves eg take initiative. The constant answer eg when booking lessons is "don't know you'll have to wait for xx". Sadly it's only 1/2 pepole who have any get up and go attitude to sort out your queries. This centre would excel if its staff took a bit of pride and initiative.

P. N. A.

It's a decent sports centre area in south of London. Has a swimming pool for the locals to go. A lot of UCL exams takes place in the halls here between April-June

I. G.

It is just a very fun place to go but to be aware because of covid you have to book online 💯👍🏽

A. J.

Great place to go for exercise and workout.

n. k.

Have been going for years...tried other gyms near my office and elsewhere nearby and nowhere near as equipped, spacious or easy to workout in.

S. G.

Having been to the Clapham Leisure Center, just off Clapham high street and changing to Brixton has made a lot of difference. Brixton Leisure Center has got a positive vibe to it. I always get the free weights, more space and all the machines; even during peak times 6:00pm to 8:00pm, but find it very difficult with Clapham Leisure Center. Love the studio workout sessions. The leisure Center trainers also help you plan your personal goals, whether it's to get leaner or loose body weight.

s. b.

Happy friendly staff . Signed me up in minutes. Great variety of classes lots to do all day every day. Love Brixton rec

j. f.

Really large facility with swimming pool, gym, squash courts and so much more. Never feels jammed even when busy.

M. C.

Buggy park is either broken or takes the old pound coins. No where to change baby and the changing rooms are cold, especially when you've come out the pool.

P. T.

Great squash courts, and nice social nights three times a week. Easy to book online and reasonably priced racquets membership.

P. U.

Great! Love it! The floors could be a bit cleaner.... Great amount of showers, lockers, changing rooms! I'd say it's cleaner and BETTER than Clapham Manor's one!

M. O.

Big ramp to get into the facility but good wheelchair access once inside. Wheelchair toilet was stuffed with cleaning supplies, which presents a bit of am obstacle course!

R. d. o.

I enjoy coming here but they do need a better management in regards to cleaning, staff training. But the worst has to be the nursery I will never take my children here again management very arrogant and rude Apart from all this it is a very good place to enjoy with your family

M. D.

It's always unorganized in this place but hey I get a game of badminton most weeks. Sometimes you have to set up the court yourself. Other times you don't get the court you booked.

p. s.

Because it's great for my son which is 3years old I took him there swimming and stayed for 4hours he absolutely loved it a every Saturday thing for him now

S. I.

Excellent customer service, they have brilliant facilities. Love it

J. M.

Quite disappointed with this Leisure centre .Changing are was dirty, a male staff opened the changing room while I was there. It's a huge place full of potential.

E. S.

Good centre , 5 squash courts affordable prices for London! Other facilities are football, gym swimming fencing bowls and classes .

A. R.

Well appointed facilities and a great viewing deck on the pool. The building itself is fascinating, too. A bit of the Barbican centre in Brixton.

D. J.

Helpful staff gym and pool a good size have not tried a class but on the whole it excellent value for money (pool changing rooms (need some love) but cleaner than they used to be

L. F.

Good, spacious, good equipment selection. Haven't used the pool yet, but all looks good. Cannot fault it at the moment.

H. R.

Great leisure centre. Swimming, gym, bowls, climbing wall, indoor soft play, function room, and so much more

J. H.

Leon, the pool lifeguard, is fantastic - friendly, helpful and encouraging! Thank you!

S. P.

Good swim and gym facilities, the separate boxing club is good fun. Reception can be busy and a bit slow at times

A. D.

I belong to a group called Carers 4 Carers C4C we meet every mind at from 10-2pm we have all sorts of well being activities,Gather info and use the facilities that the Centre has to offer.

S. N.

Lovely place lovely ppl, the location or area ( Brixton) can look a bit dodgy at night but nothing bad about this place, not expensive either, and loads of activities for kids

M. R.

Good faculty, excellent squash courts. Changing rooms need better air conditioning though

S. T.

Lots of great classes including squash courts yoga swim, spin, bounce steamroom and sauna 3G pitch kids classes, boxing for kids , social rooms and soft play

S. B.

The POOL IS EVERYTHING I would give it 5 stars if the cleaning was better managed.

A. Y.

When ever I been in Brixton recreation center, I feel good always, it's a place that you can meet up your target and their staff always been there for you all the time.

S. A.

It's great for classes and the instructors are fab. I can't say the same for customer service, it's almost like you are a burden upon them.

J. S.

Great pool, need to clean a little better sometimes and make sure the automatic machines and escalators work more often

H. S.

Very nice place with a big space. I did Marshall art class and swimming here and it made my day!

A. D. R.

Great value for money and a for a great cause ( all profits are pumped into facilities and activities for the local community)

A. D. S.

Ok facilities. Needs a more regular cleaning team in the changing facilities for the swimming pool. Great classes

V. R.

I am going every now and there to the soft play with my son :) great place specially when you are in rainy London 😃

V. R.

I am going every now and there to the soft play with my son :) great place specially when you are in rainy London 😃

D. C.

Great swimming pool, badminton courts and gym - all in one place !

J. S.

Great pool, need to clean a little better sometimes and make sure the automatic machines and escalators work more often

D. Y.

It's a fine place with all you need.

R. d. o.

I enjoy coming here but they do need a better management in regards to cleaning, staff training. But the worst has to be the nursery …

J. E.

Brillant location right in the centre of Brixton! Swim menmbership also allows you entry to the sauna and the steam room.

P. B.

Great to have, great facility, needs a bit of investment but is well used and works well.

O. J.

great gym 5 stars the pool is always warm good gym to go in Brixton showers could be warmer

A. K.

Great facilities for multiple different sports basketball hoops need new net though. 👍

R. D.

Amazing soft play area and only £3 for the little one. They could do with sorting out the balls though

Great place! Good with the refurbishment of changing rooms. No problems when went there all was a great place

M. M.

Love this place, very cool multi sport infrastructures, with steamroom. Pretty clean compared to average.

C. H.

hard to judge. 5 a side pitch is good but its falling apart with leaking ceilings. hope they can fix it

Oh my God my favourite place in Brixton staff are brilliant and the place is well presented 😊

T. B.

It's ok. They have fun membership but not swimming only membership.

B. D.

Very large and well equipped leisure centre - The gym area especially.

j. j.

Aqua work out amazing

A. P.

We go there on a weekly basis to play bowls with the metro blind sports from 4.00-7.00 pm (Thursday )

W. B.

Decent squash courts, little busy in jan with all the part timers

Its a very clean centre and their covid precautions are unmatched.

N. S.

A very tired looking building inside and out however great staff and facilities well used. Iconic venue

W. I.

pool is nice, changing area needs a bit of more upkeep, good place to go

J. D.

Great pool and the changing rooms are kept pretty clean

M. f.

Doing boxing, swimming and training all one in place made my life so much easier.

C. W.

Good facilities and doing their best to be covid-safe.

r. g.

Friendly staff although dealing with customers can be slow

A. A.

doing my final exams here it is really accessible to Brixton Tube Station. However Facilities needs to be refurbished

K. G.

Excellent facilities however the changing rooms are in need of a lot of TLC.

J. W.

Good community gym and rec centre. Has loads of history, decent classes and a lot of character!

D. C.

Great swimming pool, badminton courts and gym - all in one place !

P. B.

Great to have, great facility, needs a bit of investment but is well used and works well.

A. H.

Need work

T. N.

Son loves the gym 💪

T. S.

great place for daily workout! excellent staff! thanx, Tim Smith

Showers are too hot for children. Lanes taken up by swimming lessons.

m. i.

Good place to do exercise and sports, swimming ect

A. P.

Refurb in the gym now really spacious with 4 different sections dedicated to different workouts

C. C.

Great tournament Brixton Rough House home to Brixton Top Cats 🙀 Basketball Club

O. T.

Good facility. No fax machine. Had to go to somewhere that did have one..

M. B.

There are lots of activities for children, young people and elderly people overall every body to enjoy.

d. e.

Because I go there every day afternoon at Friday every day and they got a Spanish guy my teacher for swimming he is so a bit 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

F. G. V.

Very dirty swimming pool, nothing works properly and it looks like nobody cares. Really disappointed

A. D.

Great place, super competent instructors and at a very very affordable price

M. C.

Its a bit grotty and grim, but the price is sensible. The pool area is surprisingly ok

K. M.

Very unclean place, unpleasant, unhelpful and unprofessional staff, good gym.

J. B.

My local leisure centre and favourite place for swimming, exercise and gymming for many years

R. S.

Great fun classes & especially helpful & friendly & enthusiastic encouraging staff

l. h.

Its ok

G. m.

Big and spacey several rooms available for all activities.

L. A.

The facilities are very good and the children love coming here

R. H.

Super well-used leisure centre.

L. W.

The classes have a really ace vibe. It gets busy and online booking can be a bit of a nightmare

M. C.

Tatty but friendly, with wonderful and helpful staff.

A place to swim in a warm pool, affordable price to be a member.

F. A.

Not good not hot water. Service not good Swimm water not very clean

Bit outdated, but interesting site

B. C.

So many floors to exercise. Their also a swimming pool and different classes

y. o.

The activities is fine but cleanwise no good

B. P.

Nice climbing wall, bit small. Poor organisation and no signs.

D. R.

Not quite sure what their thinking is in regards to social distancing!

Nice clean rec center with lots of areas! Would return.

b. s.

Perfect for the family

H. H.

Good clean and well kept facilities, close to the station

T. I.

Good place, the gym is nice and clean.

M. N.

Very large pool. Perfect for laps!!

M. K.

Lots of facilities and good creche and nursery in the centre of Brixton

N. G.

Changing rooms not like when it was first refurbished

Small leisure centre swimming pool boring but ok.

A. M.

Fantastic indoor play area, alright pool, terrible vending machines

M. m.

nice swimming pool not so nice showers infested with flies

R. B.

Huge space to keep yourself in good shape,.

N. N.

Soft play is great. Pool not so.

K. A.

It's my local gym..a lot of improvements in all areas.

S. 7.

Lovely place for a good swim

H. P.

Great centre - lots of variety and friendly staff.

A. A. K.

It's great with lots of facilities and cheap.

S. S.

Reasonable do believe refurbishment is long overdue

D. Y.

It's a fine place with all you need.

A. j.

Cool 😘 place

V. G.

A good amount of varied activities for all ages

M. X. I.

Its a place which you could do fitness and swimming

S. L.

Good chaos, not posh, loads to take part in.

C. R.

Great place to play squash and in the heart of brixton

a. s.

Large centre with multiple halls, gyms, bowl lanes etc.

M. S. B.

Swimming was awesome. Badminton too.

P. B.

Handy spot for relaxation away from the bustle of Brixton.

V. P.

Facilities are clean and up to scratch

E. E.

It ok understanding staff cool hart of Brixton

M. A.

A good place to exercise individual and with family

s. D.

Could do with a revamp.. starting to show its age!

K. H.

A bit tired but good range of classes.

D. K.

Clean spacious pool area

M. C.

Great soft play centre for kids

G. C.

Holiday club staff aren't the nicest

L. D.

i think the Brixton Recreation center is very good

L. S.

This place is amazing its like heaven on earth.

A. P.

Great place where you can relax

A. B.

Cheap, not too busy gym.

A. L.

More than a gym and Swimming pool.

N. O.

Very good

G. B.

Quirky building but good facilities

L. B.

Best thing in brixton. Long may it live

P. N.

This recreation centre is in the heart of Brixton, even the outer walls have come to represent the diverse cultural flavours of the locals.

B. T.

Good variety of activities available.

A. M.

The Maths Seminar was great.

C. C.

Cheap and fun amazing

T. K.

For facilities and staff. Phone lines are rarely answered.

J. F.

A bit grubby but ok pricing

a. p.

Work out all year around

M. G.

Great place to have a workout

J. C.

Alway I find great

B. S.

Dope place to work out!

O. C.

Top gym

K. K.

Good gym

m. 0.

Best gym in Brixton

R. X.

Great and clean facilities

D. J. A.

Nice!

A. P.

The best 3g pitch

M. O.

HUGE place!!! Lots to do

W. H.

Love this place

E. C.

I got stabbed at fencing

D. S.

A great to work out!

J. l.

Good centre

W. H.

Great sports facilities

C. M. N.

Nice place for exercice and fun

T. D.

I use it off-peak and the swimming pool is very airy and has plenty of natural light, never particularly crowded (bet even when I found it crowded, people are not as aggressive as in the Queen Mother's swimming pool in Victoria, where swimming is just stressful). The gym has two large separate sections, one with aerobic equipment (steps, cyclettes, treadmills, etc) and one for weights, where all the bulky guys are. while you use the equipment, you face the swimming pool below, which is a lovely view. Spacious throughout, way better than the cramped, stuffy Fitness First round the corner. Staff has always been extremely helpful (they found the gold and diamonds engagement ring I had lost, and phoned me home to let me know it was there waiting for me). DOWNSIDES: The women changing rooms are often cold and drafty, though, and often wet as they serve the pool - but as most people wear shoes, the floors gets dirty fast. Also, there could be more water fountain in the gym, to refill your bottle.

D. C.

Good for soft play

J. M.

Great facility

L. Y.

Friendly staff & helpful!

Y. B.

Everything you need is here

K. T.

Kids gym

T. H.

Good but understaffed

Good value for money

B. O.

Inspiration place to be.

L. N.

Still great!

P. R.

B. S.

C. P.

Decent

m. m.

Very professional

A. H.

Good value

K. K.

Good gym

T. J.

Very Welcoming

A. M.

Great for children

B. F.

It's got it all

P. R.

B. S.

C. P.

Decent

A. B.

It's alright. .

S. M.

Amazing facilities

T. J.

Very Welcoming

B. F.

It's got it all

V. S.

Does what it says

C. D.

Bad service

C. S.

Good place

M. W.

Amazing sauna and steam room showers could be warmer

K. E.

I love going to the gym. It has good facilities that I enjoy. The only qualm is lockers for the gym.

M. L.

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b. L.

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B. L.

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P. V.

(Translated) When you leave the pool you feel a very cold air and the people you attend are not kind at all (Original) Al salir de la picina se siente un aire muy frio y la gente q atiende no son nada amables