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Guildford Spectrum

πŸ“ Guildford, Greater London

β˜…4.2(3,532 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Comprehensive leisure complex with heated swimming pools, water slides, toddler splash area, year-round ice rink, ten-pin bowling, and Specky's Soft Play Pirate Ship. Free parking on site.

βœ“ Water slidesβœ“ Ice skatingβœ“ Soft playβœ“ Multiple activitiesβœ“ Free parkingβœ“ Booking recommended
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We had a fantastic visit to Guildford Spectrum swimming complex & would highly recommend it to families & anyone looking for a fun day out. The water slides were a real highlight. They’re exciting, well maintained & suitable for a range of ages. There was plenty of variety, so both kids & adults had a great time going back again and again. The staff & service were excellent throughout our visit. Everyone was friendly, welcoming & helpful which really added to the overall experience. The changing facilities were spacious, modern & very clean. There were plenty of lockers & cubicles, so it never felt crowded. The showers were also great, good water pressure, warm & well looked after. Booking was very straightforward & easy to do online which made the whole process smooth & stress free before we even arrived. Overall, the entire complex was very clean & clearly well managed. It’s a great place to spend a few hours & we’ll definitely be returning. Highly recommended!

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families who want swimming and ice skating in one location without paying for two separate venues. The swimming complex is the standout β€” multiple slides suit a wide age range and water temperature is consistently warm. Ice skating works well for first-timers, and skating aid availability is capped so booking them in advance is essential.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Book skating aids (polar bears) in advance β€” they sell out and are priced per person
⏰Check the swimming timetable before visiting β€” lesson blocks periodically close main pool access
🎟️Book swimming sessions online to guarantee entry during busy periods
πŸš—Bring extra layers if ice skating β€” the rink area runs cold

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4.2
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3,532 Google reviews

Excellent swimming facilities40%
Ice skating variety25%
Helpful staff20%
Busy during holidays15%
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Saleem Layne

4 weeks ago

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β€œWe had a fantastic visit to Guildford Spectrum swimming complex & would highly recommend it to families & anyone looking for a fun day out. The water slides were a real highlight. They’re exciting, well maintained & suitable for a range of ages. There was plenty of variety, so both kids & adults had a great time going back again and again. The staff & service were excellent throughout our visit. Everyone was friendly, welcoming & helpful which really added to the overall experience. The changing facilities were spacious, modern & very clean. There were plenty of lockers & cubicles, so it never felt crowded. The showers were also great, good water pressure, warm & well looked after. Booking was very straightforward & easy to do online which made the whole process smooth & stress free before we even arrived. Overall, the entire complex was very clean & clearly well managed. It’s a great place to spend a few hours & we’ll definitely be returning. Highly recommended!”

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Star Creek & Josh Creek

a year ago

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β€œPossibly the best affordable themed pool in England, almost waterpark size minus the high price. The water temperature was perfectly warm, there were 2 hot tubs and plenty of rides, of which 3 were long. The decor was artistic, featuring model fishes and some rocky landscaping between things. Also there was a wave machine and enough space to swim laps in the 1.5 metres end.”

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Marjatta Charles

2 months ago

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β€œLovely ice rink, we had a great time. It was a little busy on new year's eve but it all worked out well πŸ˜€ I recommend booking the supports in advance if you have first timers with you, because there's only so many available and adults definitely need the taller ones.”

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charmaine lewis

a month ago

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β€œVery good and helpful staff. Went ice skating and swimming. Ice skating good with plenty of time on the ice. Recommend paying for skating aids before as these go very quickly. They are very expensive though, at Β£10 each. Being a party of 3 requiring a "polar bear" each, it was a lot to spend on top of the actual skating. Swimming began well with all pools open. However after just half an hour the two main pools were shut for swimming lessons meaning everyone now had to go into the leisure pool. As it was half term, the pools were very full. Lots of boisterous young teens rushing around the smaller baby area unchecked was challenging. This is my second visit and both times I did find the pool and air temperature cold.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Guildford Spectrum operates a large heated swimming complex with multiple water slides including three long rides, two hot tubs, and a dedicated toddler area. The year-round ice rink hosts public sessions and ice shows, with skating aids available for beginners. Ten-pin bowling and Specky's Soft Play Pirate Ship add further options. Badminton, squash, and an athletics track are also on site. Book swimming sessions in advance as lesson blocks can close the main pool.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday07:30 – 22:00
Tuesday06:30 – 22:00
Wednesday06:30 – 22:00
Thursday06:30 – 22:00
Friday06:30 – 22:00
Saturday06:30 – 22:00
Sunday07:30 – 22:00

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