Harborne Pool & Fitness Centre

“Swim here once or twice a week. Lovely personal greeting to me and my wife when we came yesterday and the same receptionist wished us a happy Christmas on our way out.”

“Friendly clean and helpful leisure centre offering excellent value for money and expertise plus equipment 👍”

“Warm and friendly atmosphere. Staff are very helpful, attentive and maintain a high standard. The gym is functional and clean but lacking some key equipment which would really make a difference. Christmas opening hours were not displayed online or at the centre and caused some annoyance to myself and other patrons when were asked to leave mid-session. Overall, an acceptable local leisure centre but could be significantly better with a few minor changes.”

“I bring my daughter here every Monday for her swimming lessons, which should be a positive and healthy experience — until we walk into the changing rooms. The overwhelming smell of urine hits you immediately. It’s so strong it feels like it arrives before you do, as if it’s part of the welcome package. Honestly, the smell is intense enough to make you wonder whether the cleaning routine has quietly taken the day off. It’s really unpleasant for children and a serious test of endurance for parents. The swimming lessons themselves are fine, but the hygiene in the changing area urgently needs attention. We come here to learn how to swim, not to practise holding our breath outside the pool!”