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Highbury Leisure Centre

πŸ“ London, Greater London

β˜…3.8(507 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Well-maintained leisure centre in Highbury with swimming pools, gym, sauna, steam room, and a broad fitness class programme. Praised for cleanliness, welcoming staff, and high-energy instructors. Shoes must be removed past the entry barrier.

βœ“ Clean facilitiesβœ“ Standout fitness classesβœ“ Welcoming staffβœ“ Teaching and speed lanesβœ“ Sauna and steam roomβœ“ Community atmosphere
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Richard Welpton

Visited the pool today, and very impressed! I came a few years ago and it was generally quite dirty, especially in the wet side changing rooms. But today it was very nice, totally clean throughout, and the pool is kept very clean too. This makes it a really nice experience. I'm pleased that they make everyone take their shoes off after passing through the barrier, clearly making a huge difference. Also nice that the lanes were set up effectively. Two lanes were used for teaching, and there was a wide slow lane and a normal sized medium and fast lane. Just made it easier to swim. When they used to have a wide medium lane it was a big mix of slow and medium swimmers. Normal sized lanes are better so thanks for this. Have just renewed my better swim membership and looking forward to visiting again soon.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

A strong all-round leisure centre for families with older children and teens who want structured swimming, gym access, and group fitness classes. The teaching lane setup suits children in lessons. The community atmosphere and consistently praised staff make it a venue families return to regularly.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Remove shoes after passing through the entry barrier β€” this is enforced
⏰Swimming pool has dedicated teaching lanes separated from speed lanes
🎟️Sauna and steam room are rarely busy across weekday and weekend visits
πŸš—Ask staff for a facility orientation on your first visit β€” reception staff are consistently described as helpful

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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507 Google reviews

Excellent class instructors40%
Clean and well-maintained30%
Welcoming staff and atmosphere20%
Good swimming lane setup10%
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Richard Welpton

4 weeks ago

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β€œVisited the pool today, and very impressed! I came a few years ago and it was generally quite dirty, especially in the wet side changing rooms. But today it was very nice, totally clean throughout, and the pool is kept very clean too. This makes it a really nice experience. I'm pleased that they make everyone take their shoes off after passing through the barrier, clearly making a huge difference. Also nice that the lanes were set up effectively. Two lanes were used for teaching, and there was a wide slow lane and a normal sized medium and fast lane. Just made it easier to swim. When they used to have a wide medium lane it was a big mix of slow and medium swimmers. Normal sized lanes are better so thanks for this. Have just renewed my better swim membership and looking forward to visiting again soon.”

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Helen Law

a month ago

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β€œI absolutely LOVE living near this... I absolutely LOVE living near this leisure centre β€” it's honestly the heartbeat of the community. I'm there so often | feel like I should have my own locker! The staff are genuinely lovely - welcoming, friendly, and always smiling β€” but I have to give a massive, glitter-covered shout-out to Anya. She is an absolute STAR. The MARVELLOUS instructor. The bringer of energy. The queen of "just one more sprint!" Her spin classes are brilliant, high-energy, and ridiculously fun. You leave sweaty, slightly wobbly.... and somehow already looking forward to the next one. Give the spin a go - fun, great music, and just the right mix of "I can do this!" and "why did I sign up for this?!" β€” in the best possible way.”

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Derek Sewell

a month ago

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β€œI visit here a few times a week as I find it a nice place for using the steam room and sauna. πŸ§–β€β™€οΈβ™¨οΈ It's never that busy, and I have tried weekdays and weekends. πŸ—“οΈ The men's changing room is quite spacious, so I'm not getting in other people's way too much, and the showers are private cubicles and not openly communal. 🚿 The health suite is clean and tidy, and I find people using it respect that and use it respectfully too. ✨ I'm new to using the gym, so I found it not intimidating at all. πŸ’ͺ Even on my first visit, staff showed me around and even gave me a locker token. πŸ”‘β€

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Demi Boezalt

a month ago

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β€œBeen going here for just over a year now and really loving it. The gym is great with a range of different equipment and really enjoy the classes they have to offer too. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. Especially Ania, she is an amazing class instructor always so lovely, happy and full of energy, really enjoy her classes. There is something for everyone here, at all different fitness levels πŸ™ŒπŸ»πŸ’ͺ🏼πŸ₯°β€

Reviews from Google

Overview

Highbury Leisure Centre houses a swimming pool with separated teaching and speed lanes, a gym with varied equipment, sauna, steam room, and multiple fitness studios. The class programme includes Spin and other high-energy formats with instructors who receive name-specific praise. Changing rooms have been notably improved and are currently rated as clean. Toddler-friendly access and pram entry available.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday08:00 – 18:00
Tuesday06:30 – 22:00
Wednesday06:30 – 22:00
Thursday06:30 – 22:00
Friday06:30 – 22:00
Saturday06:30 – 22:00
Sunday08:00 – 18:00

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