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Ladywood Leisure Centre

πŸ“ Birmingham, West Midlands

β˜…3.5(580 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Community leisure centre with two swimming pools, air-conditioned gym, sauna, steam room, and on-site cafe. Pool pod, changing places facilities, and lifts to all floors make it fully accessible for all ages.

βœ“ Child-friendly staffβœ“ Two poolsβœ“ Sauna availableβœ“ Accessible facilitiesβœ“ Community centreβœ“ Good value
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Roman Roman

Excellent place. The staff are friendly and always smiling, it’s consistently clean, the pool is good, the gym is pleasant, and the sauna is always working. The only suggestions would be to add a water filter closer to the sauna, as people have to walk quite far down the corridor to refill their water bottles after coming out, and, if possible, to install a new ab machine

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for budget-conscious families who value attentive, child-friendly staff over premium finishes. Personal trainers here are genuinely good with children, making family fitness sessions enjoyable. Go in with realistic expectations about the facilities and you will leave satisfied.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Seek out Rafia Bi in the personal training team β€” reviewers consistently praise her with children
⏰Bring your own water bottle; the nearest refill station is a corridor walk from the sauna
🎟️Enter via reception, collect a paper receipt, and present it to lifeguards before entering the pool
πŸš—Check shower cleanliness on arrival and choose a cubicle accordingly

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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3.5
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580 Google reviews

Friendly, helpful staff50%
Pool and gym rated positively30%
Facility maintenance notes20%
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Roman Roman

a month ago

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β€œExcellent place. The staff are friendly and always smiling, it’s consistently clean, the pool is good, the gym is pleasant, and the sauna is always working. The only suggestions would be to add a water filter closer to the sauna, as people have to walk quite far down the corridor to refill their water bottles after coming out, and, if possible, to install a new ab machine”

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Samuel Jonathan

a month ago

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β€œFrom the front desk to the facilities, the personnel at Ladywood Leisure Centre are exceptional. A member of the team who has made our family visits a joy and delight is Ms Rafia Bi, a Personal Fitness Trainer. She is patient with children and amazing with adults. This explains why families love working with her!”

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Giorgos Katsimpras

10 months ago

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β€œThis gym is decent but I’ve attended better It’s spacious, has parking, and generally attracts a decent crowd. It has also pool for swim lovers.I can say I’m overall satisfied with my experience and training there. Okay, sometimes when it gets crowded, I think they could have a few more machines. But overall, I haven’t really faced any difficulties with my workouts. It’s a good gym and relatively affordable, especially considering it operates on such a large-scale project like this.”

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Madeleine Crooks

a month ago

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β€œI’ve noticed a big improvement in customer service at Ladywood Leisure gym. The team on reception are welcoming, helpful, and professional. They create a positive first impression and make members feel valued. However, the condition of the facilities has declined. The gym and swimming areas need attention. The changing rooms often have a strong smell of urine, and the showers show visible dust, dirt, and mould. Cleanliness does not match the standard you would expect. It’s disappointing because the staff are doing a great job. The upkeep of the building is letting the whole place down. With stronger management and a focus on maintenance, this gym has the potential to be far better.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Ladywood Leisure Centre runs two pools, a fully air-conditioned gym, sauna, steam room, and a cafe. Personal fitness trainers are consistently praised for their patience with children. Accessibility features include a pool pod, changing places room, and lifts to all floors. The paper-receipt entry system at reception can slow things down during busy periods.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday07:00 – 17:00
Tuesday05:00 – 23:00
Wednesday05:00 – 23:00
Thursday05:00 – 23:00
Friday06:00 – 22:00
Saturday05:00 – 21:00
Sunday07:00 – 17:00

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