Fox Hollies Leisure Centre

“Very special thanks to Adele ❤️ I remember her friendly face from years ago and was very happy to see her again, always polite and kind ❤️ I have tried ladies Gym today, it is good and clean. Nice atmosphere generally. I'm hoping to join soon when my knee pain is better. Thank you”

“Fox Hollies Leisure Centre has very much gone down hill. After their recent "refurbish" of the gym facilities they only removed a lot of the machines and sectioned off part of the gym as a "ladies only gym". Where I can understand the desire for privacy when exercising it is completely unnecessary as everyone keeps to themselves, aswell as this I think the sexism and discrimination demonstrated by their facilities has no place in the modern day society and I personally enjoy a diverse environment. In addition I think it's unfair that female gym members can use the full facility whereas male members cannot. Aswell as this the machines in the main area are often out of order and remain that way for months on end without being repaired, also there are often buckets around the place as the ceiling leaks whenever it rains. The memberships are reasonable however there are no family discounts and we pay for 4 individual memberships. Also the memberships only include access too the gym, classes and the pool, however if you wish to use the badminton or squash courts you have to pay for it despite having a membership. Staff are often rude and unhelpful and generally avoid answering questions (but this does not include one of the most dedicated and genuinely lovely employees I've ever witnessed who always puts a smile on our faces - Kaz Mamood). As a result of all of these inadequacies to the surprise of no one they have already lost many patrons and we ourselves only continue to go as it is local, as a word of advice from myself if you can go anywhere else do so.”

“I have been a member of this leisure centre for around 10 years now and enjoy going in the main but in the last year or so things have really gone downhill with the facilities. The pool is particularly cold and has been since at least October. I'm told they are not allowed to go below 26 degrees but it often is only 26.2 degrees and absolutely awful getting in the pool. Apparent they are waiting on a part for the boiler but 5 months down the line we're still awaiting this. The female dryside changing room in particular is filthy and in my opinion is rarely cleaned. The floor today was full of dirt, grit and matted hair and the also a mountain of matted hair in the shower drainage area. It has been reported but I am guessing it won't get sorted. Otherwise a nice centre but severely lacking in several areas unfortunately.”

“I like this gym but it needs more benches in the ladies area. 1 is not enough and it is so heavy only the strongest of the ladies can move it. The area could do with 3 moveable benches that will not give you a hernia if you try to move it . Jenny is fantastic and very friendly. Always willing to help .”