1 / 3Kirkstall Leisure Centre
📍 Kirkstall, Yorkshire
Large main pool plus a smaller secondary pool in west Leeds. Swimming lessons, toddler-friendly sessions, birthday party packages, and pram access. Active Leeds membership unlocks significantly better value.
As always a wonderful aqua class with Louise this morning (aided by Santa’s little helper) - the staff here are marvellous and with an Active Leeds membership this is a incredible value and a great local asset
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with Active Leeds memberships who want a spacious main pool for swimming lessons or regular sessions. The pool itself is functional and the staff and class instructors deliver well. The changing rooms are a real drawback for families with young children who spend time there — hygiene standards are well below what parents expect.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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francesca gains
a year ago
“As always a wonderful aqua class with Louise this morning (aided by Santa’s little helper) - the staff here are marvellous and with an Active Leeds membership this is a incredible value and a great local asset”
Sophie Clark
a year ago
“I recently visited the local swimming leisure centre and had an overall enjoyable experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, making the visit pleasant from the start. The centre offers a variety of activities suitable for all ages, ensuring that everyone can find something fun to do. The large pool was particularly impressive—spacious and well-maintained, providing ample room for swimming and relaxing. However, I did find the small pool to be a bit disappointing. It was colder than expected and not as clean as it could be, which detracted slightly from the overall experience. Despite this minor setback, the centre's positive aspects far outweighed the negatives. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and friendly place to swim.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Kirkstall Leisure Centre runs a large main pool suitable for lane swimming and general family sessions, plus a smaller secondary pool that runs colder. Toddler-friendly sessions and birthday parties are available. Changing rooms are a persistent problem — mould on shower heads, crumb-covered floors, urine odour, and a broken hairdryer that has been out of service for over a year across multiple reviewer reports. Pool instructors and aqua class teachers are praised by name.
