Photo of Battersea Sports Centre in Greater London1 / 3
Swimming Pools

Battersea Sports Centre

πŸ“ London, Greater London

β˜…4.0(177 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Battersea Sports Centre offers swimming, gym, padel and pickleball courts, martial arts, and Footiebugs sessions. Indoor and outdoor spaces with cafe, parking, and pram access. Hosts family event days and birthday parties.

βœ“ Family eventsβœ“ Affordable pricingβœ“ Padel courtsβœ“ Gym staff praised
β€œ
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Angus Butcher

Great small gym, friendly staff - Scott the PT there is one of the most approachable people ive met in a London gym. Always relatively quiet and often empty outside of peak hours

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for active families prioritising variety and affordability over premium facilities. Family event days deliver a genuinely fun atmosphere. Gym condition and reception service are inconsistent enough that first-time visitors should do a walkthrough before committing to membership.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Family event days are the standout experience β€” check the schedule before visiting
⏰Book padel courts for daytime play β€” outdoor court has no lighting and debris from the oak tree
🎟️Bring a water bottle β€” the fountain condition has been flagged in reviews
πŸš—Ask for gym staff like Scott who are praised for approachability and helpfulness

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

View all reviews β†’
4.0
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

177 Google reviews

Good for family activity days35%
Staff attitude varies30%
Cleanliness and maintenance issues25%
Affordable and good availability10%
A

Angus Butcher

7 months ago

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œGreat small gym, friendly staff - Scott the PT there is one of the most approachable people ive met in a London gym. Always relatively quiet and often empty outside of peak hours”

F

Faye Newby

4 years ago

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œHad a family day there on Saturday, the weather was not to bad. The children & everyone enjoy them selves, there was craft stalls, Music & everyone having fun good day out!”

C

Callum Dykes

3 months ago

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œReview of padel court only. Pros: - Cheapest around - lots of availability Cons: - court is under a large oak tree so lots of debris can build up in the edges - no lights at night, visibility is poor - walls are free standing so gaps along edges, very little bounce because of this. Doesn't help that people use it for football despite there being an adjacent pitch”

D

Daniel B

a year ago

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

β€œVery rude and disrespectful women at the front desk no manners threatened to call the police just because were training on the pitch didn't even want us on in the first place was very rude when we were booking the pitch always wants to keep us of from playing football. However other staff are really kind and polite. This could be an amazing facilities to keep young people of the streets but instead she does everything to keep them out of these facilities horrible and rude she thinks she owns the place even telling us to report her people like this shouldn't be working at community/ public sport centre’s like this especially one in an council estate where young people should be out playing football and other sports.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

The centre covers a wide activity range: swimming pools, a gym, padel and pickleball courts, and sports clubs including martial arts and Footiebugs for younger children. Birthday party hosting and family event days are available. Outdoor padel is under a large oak tree and has no lighting, making daytime play preferable. Gym cleanliness and reception staff consistency are both flagged in recent reviews. Scott the PT is named specifically for approachability.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday07:00 – 22:00
Wednesday07:00 – 22:00
Thursday07:00 – 22:00
Friday07:00 – 22:00
Saturday07:00 – 22:00
Sunday09:00 – 17:00

πŸ“ Other Swimming Pools in London

View all β†’

πŸ“ Similar Activities Nearby

View more in Greater London β†’