1 / 3The Malden Centre
📍 New Malden, Greater London
Large pool with a dedicated beginners pool, Precor-equipped gym, fitness classes, children's swimming lessons, crèche, cafe, and lockers. Book swimming classes the moment the booking window opens.
A decent & popular local sport centre, with gym, fitness classes, a crèche, a large swimming pool, a small beginner’s pool and a cafe. Although it gets busy sometimes, the changing rooms, lockers are plentiful, and quite well maintained. My three kids are having swimming lessons here. The management team and teachers are very professional and friendly.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families wanting a comprehensive community sports venue with lessons, gym, and crèche under one roof. Mohammed at reception is repeatedly singled out for helpful and professional service. The main constraint is booking speed — popular classes and swimming lessons sell out almost immediately when windows open.
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UK Fan
a month ago
“A decent & popular local sport centre, with gym, fitness classes, a crèche, a large swimming pool, a small beginner’s pool and a cafe. Although it gets busy sometimes, the changing rooms, lockers are plentiful, and quite well maintained. My three kids are having swimming lessons here. The management team and teachers are very professional and friendly.”
Sam Horgan
5 months ago
“Having used the Malden centre since I was a child it has always been a community based venue. I found Mohammed at the reception most helpful with bookings very polite and professional. The website could be clearer about how to book as sometimes slots are not showing.”
Lauren B
a month ago
“Good gym space with a variety of equipment including Precor. Everything you need to get a good workout. Space is clean. Staff seemed friendly too. Would recommend.”
Saurabh Shrivstava
a month ago
“Usually very busy. Reception is always short of staff. Decent swimming facilities. Changing area can be cleaner. At time staff is overwhelmed if you ask anything. Overall ok if you ignore other stuff and focus on your activities.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
The Malden Centre runs a large main pool alongside a separate beginners pool, a Precor-equipped gym, group fitness classes, and children's swimming lessons with professional instruction. Crèche facilities, a cafe, and lockers are all available on site. Reception is consistently understaffed relative to demand. Booking windows for classes fill rapidly — arriving even minutes late to the booking window results in waiting lists for popular sessions.
