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Sports and Wellness Hub

πŸ“ Coventry, West Midlands

β˜…4.3(1,232 Google reviews)

University sports facility with a climbing centre, 25m swimming pool, strength training gym, squash and tennis courts, fitness studios, sauna, and steam room. Hosts competitions and events in spacious halls.

βœ“ Modern facilitiesβœ“ Climbing centreβœ“ 25m poolβœ“ Parking system problemsβœ“ Competition venue
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Callum Swift

I recently visited the Warwick University Sports & Wellness Hub for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition, and I was really impressed with the venue. The facilities are modern, spacious, and very well-maintained, making it a great environment for both athletes and spectators. Parking and access were straightforward, staff were friendly and helpful, and the layout of the sports hall made the event run smoothly. As someone who regularly attends BJJ competitions, I can honestly say this is one of the best university sports venues I’ve been to. Highly recommended for any martial arts or sporting events! Although it does get very hot in the summer

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for active families with older children or teens who can use the pool, climbing centre, or gym independently. The facility is genuinely impressive in scale and condition. The parking situation is a real problem β€” budget extra time and have a backup payment method ready.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Arrive early to avoid crowded conditions β€” peak times affect all areas of the facility
⏰Budget extra time for parking β€” the APCOA system has frequent failures across both machines and the app
🎟️The venue gets very warm in summer β€” dress in breathable layers
πŸš—Pool access is available after gym sessions as an included bonus

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4.3
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1,232 Google reviews

Excellent modern facilities45%
Crowded at peak times25%
Parking payment failures20%
Friendly and helpful staff10%
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Callum Swift

8 months ago

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β€œI recently visited the Warwick University Sports & Wellness Hub for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition, and I was really impressed with the venue. The facilities are modern, spacious, and very well-maintained, making it a great environment for both athletes and spectators. Parking and access were straightforward, staff were friendly and helpful, and the layout of the sports hall made the event run smoothly. As someone who regularly attends BJJ competitions, I can honestly say this is one of the best university sports venues I’ve been to. Highly recommended for any martial arts or sporting events! Although it does get very hot in the summer”

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rae-leigh finch

4 months ago

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β€œWent there for a cheerleading competition and it was really great with a big hall and lots and lots and lots of seats !!”

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T G

2 months ago

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β€œGood gym overall, but the upper-back equipment is lacking. A chest-supported T-bar row would be a huge upgrade and feels like an obvious omission. The atmosphere is spot on - focused without being sterile. Having access to the pool after a weights session is a genuine plus, not a gimmick. The cafΓ© is excellent and doubles as a legit study/revision spot, which is a nice bonus you don’t usually get with gyms. It gets very busy. I usually train first thing in the morning, and even then it’s crowded. The only time I’ve actually had to wait for equipment was when a fitness class decided to run a circuit using the only hack squat - monopolised for a solid 30 minutes. That’s not efficient programming, that’s poor gym management. Blocking a high-demand machine for half an hour in a busy gym is inconsiderate, especially for people training on a schedule. Use free weights or something there’s multiple of for your 20 sets of 100 please πŸ™πŸ»β€

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Duncan Woodhouse

a month ago

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β€œFantastic facilities, lovely staff and great coffee. However the parking is a shambles. Warwick has chosen APCOA PARKING. Neither machine worked to pay, walked into the sport hub and the lady tried to help (she was great). The app downloaded but did not send a text to complete registration. Tried the website, completed the payment details 3 times and the page has timed out without paying. Took the details of APCOA PARKING to complete at home. Again the website doesnt work and you cant 'late pay' on the app. The telephone number takes 10 mins to work and wants you to input your card details within 3milliseconds or it times out. Tried the chat function and the AI bot tried to pass me to an agent and it timed out. 45 minutes and I still cant pay. Howevr they will be super quick to send a 60 fine for the inability to pay 3.50.The parking is also super expensive at 3.50 for 30 mins.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

The Sports and Wellness Hub at Warwick University features a climbing centre, 25m pool, fully equipped gym with strength training area, fitness class studios, squash and tennis courts, sauna, and steam room. Physio and sports massage services are available on-site. The main hall has hosted Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions and cheerleading events with strong capacity.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday07:00 – 22:00
Tuesday06:00 – 22:00
Wednesday06:00 – 22:00
Thursday06:00 – 22:00
Friday06:00 – 22:00
Saturday06:00 – 22:00
Sunday07:00 – 20:00

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