1 / 2Riverside Leisure Centre
📍 Chelmsford, Greater London
Multi-facility leisure centre in Chelmsford offering ice skating, swimming, gym, and fitness classes. Recently upgraded with new-look exterior, cafe, and improved changing rooms. Birthday party packages available.
With the upgrade, you can see every entrance to the ⛸️🏊♀️🏋♀️ & the rest. My experience today was at the café & being at the ice rink. There are positives to the upgrade: you made the place real appealing with that big building having patterned & coloured windows & they could reshape the ice rink as well (you can see its ancience on the outside with that old logo when the current logo is near). Like I said in the first scentence, it is easier to go anywhere - there are symbols for which places there are, whether it is going up the escalator or it is downstairs. A negative to the upgrade is that, they removed the diving board from the water area but at least they added a slide. If you do not like the upgrade, put up because it is good for the environment. For when I was on the rink, it was a nice thing to have it cleaned up for the next session do it looks clear, branded & practical for us to use. I got scared that I could fall over & bang my head, at least I could have a good experience.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families wanting ice skating or swimming during off-peak hours — the ice rink and pool are solid after recent improvements. School groups dominate the gym from mid-afternoon on weekdays. Admission policies can vary between staff members, so confirming arrangements in advance avoids frustration on arrival.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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K GS
5 months ago
“With the upgrade, you can see every entrance to the ⛸️🏊♀️🏋♀️ & the rest. My experience today was at the café & being at the ice rink. There are positives to the upgrade: you made the place real appealing with that big building having patterned & coloured windows & they could reshape the ice rink as well (you can see its ancience on the outside with that old logo when the current logo is near). Like I said in the first scentence, it is easier to go anywhere - there are symbols for which places there are, whether it is going up the escalator or it is downstairs. A negative to the upgrade is that, they removed the diving board from the water area but at least they added a slide. If you do not like the upgrade, put up because it is good for the environment. For when I was on the rink, it was a nice thing to have it cleaned up for the next session do it looks clear, branded & practical for us to use. I got scared that I could fall over & bang my head, at least I could have a good experience.”
Thomas G.A
a month ago
“The facilities - pool and gym for me - are generally good and the changing rooms for both are looked after and clean. The staff are friendly too. No issues with the actual place. My problem is with the take over of the gym between 3.30 and 5 by school kids. Fair enough, give them a few days - I understand it's a good thing - but every single day? The gym is essentially off limits to the general public at those times. They're all well mannered kids but it's the sheer numbers of them. Give us one day to work with please!”
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Overview
Riverside Leisure Centre combines an ice rink, swimming pool, gym, fitness studios, and cafe in a recently upgraded complex. The building's exterior was remodelled and internal changing rooms refreshed. Ice surfaces are cleaned between public sessions. Family swimming facilities are available, with toddler-friendly access and parking on site.
