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Fearnville Leisure Centre

πŸ“ Leeds, Yorkshire

β˜…3.8(101 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Swimming centre in Leeds with praised instructors, birthday party packages, and free parking. Toddler-friendly pool access available.

βœ“ Strong swim instructorsβœ“ Toddler friendlyβœ“ Overcrowded changing roomsβœ“ Resistance gym onlyβœ“ Birthday parties
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Syretta Liburd

My daughter and I have been taking swimming lessons every Sunday with Aleyna, and I honestly can’t thank her enough. She is incredibly understanding, patient, and reassuring, especially when it comes to any fears or worries in the water. My daughter’s confidence has grown massively, she’s now 100% more comfortable in the water thanks to Aleyna’s support. As for me, I’ve always clung to that tiny float like it’s my lifeline, convinced it’s the only thing keeping me afloat. But Aleyna has gently pushed me forward, helping me get down to just one float to work on my technique. By the start of each lesson she gets me going, and before I know it, she’s stepped back watching proudly right next to us in the water. Aleyna is a fantastic instructor, and we’re so grateful for the progress we’ve made with her. Highly recommend her to anyone looking to build confidence in the water.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Families focused on swimming lessons will find genuinely strong instruction here, particularly for children with water anxiety. Instructor Aleyna is specifically recommended for nervous swimmers. The changing room experience is frustrating β€” overcrowded, poorly enforced, and lacking privacy β€” so factor in extra time around lessons.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Request Aleyna as your child's swimming instructor if they are nervous in the water
⏰Arrive early for lessons to secure a changing cubicle before they fill up
🎟️Report reserved cubicles to staff β€” they will clear them, and enforcement is inconsistent
πŸš—Disabled parking bays are frequently used without badges β€” flag to staff on arrival

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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101 Google reviews

Swimming instruction quality35%
Changing room problems35%
Gym limitations20%
Accessibility issues10%
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Syretta Liburd

a month ago

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β€œMy daughter and I have been taking swimming lessons every Sunday with Aleyna, and I honestly can’t thank her enough. She is incredibly understanding, patient, and reassuring, especially when it comes to any fears or worries in the water. My daughter’s confidence has grown massively, she’s now 100% more comfortable in the water thanks to Aleyna’s support. As for me, I’ve always clung to that tiny float like it’s my lifeline, convinced it’s the only thing keeping me afloat. But Aleyna has gently pushed me forward, helping me get down to just one float to work on my technique. By the start of each lesson she gets me going, and before I know it, she’s stepped back watching proudly right next to us in the water. Aleyna is a fantastic instructor, and we’re so grateful for the progress we’ve made with her. Highly recommend her to anyone looking to build confidence in the water.”

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Ricky Smith

2 months ago

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β€œGym tiny , swimming pool is nice its just the people are very clicky ,one man moved my clothes because he usually gets changed in that place lol I will still come tho , because I love to annoy people on purpose!”

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a month ago

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β€œAll disabled bays are always full, none with badges displayed. People reserve cubicles by leaving their stuff inside or sitting guarding them while their kids are swimming for half an hour. If you let the staff know they go in and move the stuff however it's every week several cubicles left will clothing to stop you going in. We've mentioned it week in week out but nothing changes. The 4 family cubicles which are larger and better for people with families or disabilities people sit in them with the doors locked the whole time their kids are swimming so people can't use them. Or just sit there with the door open and not let you enter It's the strangest thing I've ever seen. Again if you have a disability and need more space it's not possible you have to enter the busy crowded Changing rooms and look in every cubicle until you find one that isn't 'reserved' filled with clothes. Never known anything like it. I'm Changing leisure centres and driving further away because it's just a joke.”

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Jack Barnett

3 months ago

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β€œDO NOT GO HERE. I REPEAT: DO NOT GO HERE FOR THE GYM. the gym is horrible. Why? - Tiny Gym - Very noisy with kids - Cannot adjust the seat of the machines - Measured in resistance, not kgs or pounds??? - No free weights/barbell - Very old - Children constantly hog the machines - Smells bad overall - Very low max resistance”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Fearnville Leisure Centre in Leeds offers swimming pools, lessons, and birthday party packages with free parking and pram access. Instructor Aleyna receives repeated praise for patience with nervous young swimmers. The gym is small, uses resistance-based machines rather than weight-based equipment, and shares space with children during swimming sessions. Changing room management is a persistent issue β€” cubicles are reserved with belongings and disabled facilities are regularly blocked.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday08:30 – 17:00
Tuesday08:00 – 21:00
Wednesday08:00 – 21:00
Thursday08:00 – 21:00
Friday08:00 – 21:00
Saturday08:00 – 21:00
Sunday08:30 – 18:00

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