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Archway Leisure Centre

πŸ“ London, Greater London

β˜…3.6(718 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Archway Leisure Centre has a main pool, junior gym, health suite, studio spaces, and birthday party facilities. Poolside hoist and wheelchair access available. Equipment is dated and the large slide has been out of service for an extended period.

βœ“ Affordable accessβœ“ Friendly staffβœ“ Equipment out of serviceβœ“ Birthday parties
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Marc M

Got great memories of coming to this place between 2010 - 2013... All the old staff were cool. Daniel Doyle (I think that is his last name), a lady called Simone (who was my dedicated trainer) and there was a black gentleman called Thomas (I think) but I could be wrong; he was actually a personal trainer but he gave me amazing free workout advice which I still incorporate to this day. I remember other staff faces but I dont remember their names! Wish them all the best wherever they are now. Crazy how time flies.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families on a tight budget who want straightforward pool and gym access close to home. Staff receive consistent praise for friendliness. Families expecting a fully operational leisure centre with working slides and jacuzzi will be disappointed by the long-running equipment outages.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Bring coins for lockers or ask about token availability at reception
⏰Confirm which attractions are operational before visiting as the slide and jacuzzi have been closed long-term
🎟️Short-term memberships offer the best value for regular visits
πŸš—Pack warm layers as pool water can run below 25 degrees

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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718 Google reviews

Friendly staff praised35%
Facility maintenance issues40%
Good value pricing25%
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Marc M

5 months ago

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β€œGot great memories of coming to this place between 2010 - 2013... All the old staff were cool. Daniel Doyle (I think that is his last name), a lady called Simone (who was my dedicated trainer) and there was a black gentleman called Thomas (I think) but I could be wrong; he was actually a personal trainer but he gave me amazing free workout advice which I still incorporate to this day. I remember other staff faces but I dont remember their names! Wish them all the best wherever they are now. Crazy how time flies.”

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Tariq Shihaib

4 months ago

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β€œFirstly the staff are very friendly and helpful. The gym has everything you need, ok some equipment could do with updating, but it works. The pool has been a normal pool temperature every time and misses loves the sauna. I paid Β£30 for six weeks, cheap as chips. DCFC”

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Vittorio Sandri

2 months ago

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β€œMembership is around Β£50 + a joining fee, which would already be questionable if the place was decent. It’s not. The app is absolute garbage. It takes nearly an hour just to sign up, is organised in a completely illogical way, and makes even the simplest things unnecessarily confusing. Genuinely one of the worst apps I’ve ever used. The facility itself is run-down and depressing. Feels old, poorly maintained, and not worth the price at all. And then there are the lockers: coin-operated lockers in 2026 in London. You either need to have a Β£1 coin (lol) or buy a token from them for Β£1.40 to get Β£1 back. Completely insane. Overpriced, outdated, badly managed, and frustrating from start to finish. Never coming back.”

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James Macdonald

4 months ago

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β€œI was so excited to join this gym with my girlfriend. But since joining we sometimes go independently to one another. Multiple times she has now experienced the same creepy guy harassing her and not taking β€˜no’ for an answer. She has now reported the issue to the staff twice and has received no feedback from the gym on what they plan to do about it, even though the staff told her this was not the first time he had been reported for similar behaviour. It’s a massive safety issue and a violation of their duty of care. Avoid this gym completely.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Archway Leisure Centre provides a main pool, junior gym, health suite and studio spaces with accessible facilities including a poolside hoist and wheelchair access. Birthday party packages and free holiday swimming lessons are on offer. The big slide and jacuzzi have been closed for extended periods. Pool water temperature runs cool. Short-term memberships provide the most cost-effective access.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday08:30 – 17:00
Tuesday06:30 – 21:30
Wednesday06:30 – 21:30
Thursday06:30 – 21:30
Friday06:30 – 21:30
Saturday06:30 – 21:30
Sunday08:30 – 17:00

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