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Atherton Leisure Centre

πŸ“ London, Greater London

β˜…3.8(958 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Leisure centre on Romford Road featuring swimming pools, soft play, gym, fitness studio, and newly added table tennis. Birthday party packages available with wheelchair-accessible facilities including lifts and adapted changing rooms.

βœ“ Swimming lessonsβœ“ Soft playβœ“ Wheelchair accessibleβœ“ Birthday partiesβœ“ Equipment reliability varies
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Cindy carvalho

I just wanted to take a moment to thank the PT Jason for all your amazing work and guidance. Training with you has truly made such a positive difference. You’ve helped me push past my limits, stay consistent, and actually enjoy the process of getting stronger and healthier. Every workout is fun, challenging, and perfectly tailored to my goals Your knowledge, motivation, and genuine care for your clients really stands out. Every session is challenging (making me fight for my life 🀣) but always supportive β€” you know exactly how to keep me focused and confident. I’m really grateful for your dedication and encouragement. Again thank you Jason πŸ’ͺ🏻

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

A practical all-in-one option for families wanting swimming and soft play under one roof. Children's swimming lessons and the soft play area are the strongest draws. Those using the gym should be prepared for possible equipment downtime. Families with very young children should pool temperature runs cooler than average.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Soft play and swimming pools are the most family-relevant facilities
⏰Check the entry scanner works on arrival β€” it can be unreliable
🎟️Pool runs cooler than most β€” bring an extra layer for young swimmers after their session
πŸš—Bike storage for 5 bikes is available at the centre

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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958 Google reviews

Facility maintenance varies40%
Good for swimming and soft play30%
Staff experience inconsistent20%
Accessible facilities10%
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Cindy carvalho

5 months ago

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β€œI just wanted to take a moment to thank the PT Jason for all your amazing work and guidance. Training with you has truly made such a positive difference. You’ve helped me push past my limits, stay consistent, and actually enjoy the process of getting stronger and healthier. Every workout is fun, challenging, and perfectly tailored to my goals Your knowledge, motivation, and genuine care for your clients really stands out. Every session is challenging (making me fight for my life 🀣) but always supportive β€” you know exactly how to keep me focused and confident. I’m really grateful for your dedication and encouragement. Again thank you Jason πŸ’ͺπŸ»β€

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Saad Idris

a month ago

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β€œNot sure what the negative reviews are abuot. I always find the gym really clean. All the equipment works well and repairs are done fairly quick. I would prefer if there were a few more classes and often there arent many staff to be seen and reception friendliness can be hit and miss but overall i would say a well run gym.”

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VΓ­ctor HernΓ‘ndez

a month ago

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β€œThis place is clearly in decline due to poor management and unprofessional staff. Without any prior notice, they canceled my membership. I initially thought it was a mistake and emailed them using every contact address they have, but instead of helping, they simply closed my tickets without giving any response. When I went in person, they accused me of β€œwatching the lifeguards,” which is ridiculous and offensive. The manager, Amanda, was completely unhelpful and made false claims, saying I spoke badly about the staff and that I behaved in a β€œstrange and erratic” way in the pool. I asked her to show me the rules or any written code of conduct to justify this decision, but she never provided anything. The pool is poorly maintained. For four months, there has been a Band-Aid at the bottom of the pool, showing a total lack of hygiene. The water is always freezing. Honestly, if you go here, be ready to swim with your eyes down or β€œblindfolded,” just to avoid being accused of looking at the lifeguards. They seem more focused on reporting people than helping them, especially those who don’t know how to swim. Staff protect each other, while the customer clearly doesn’t matter. If you enjoy bad treatment and wasting money, this is the place for you. Ironically, it’s quite expensive. No refund was ever given.”

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Pp Givingback

a month ago

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β€œThe scan to enter the gym does not work all the time. Several equipments do not work in the gym. I was on the stairmaster and it suddenly stopped working mid workout. I could have fallen. The equipments are damaged. The gym is extremely dirty does not appear like it has been cleaned. There would be used wipes left by the machine. Bins are never emptied The work out matts are all damaged. There are never staff around if you need assistance. When you enter the gym floor there is a bucket with brown substance possibly from a leak that has not been cleaned. People are being charged Β£40-Β£50 to attend this awful gym and the condition of it is outrageous. If you want to save your money do not go here.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Atherton Leisure Centre on Romford Road covers swimming pools, a soft play area, gym floor, fitness class studios, and table tennis. The building includes lift access, adapted changing rooms, and bike storage. Birthday parties can be arranged. Reviewer experiences range from consistently clean and well-equipped to reports of broken entry scanners and cold pool temperatures.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday08:00 – 17:00
Tuesday06:00 – 22:00
Wednesday06:00 – 22:00
Thursday06:00 – 22:00
Friday06:00 – 22:00
Saturday06:00 – 22:00
Sunday08:00 – 17:00

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