Abbey Leisure Centre

Mar 18th, 2023

Its nice having a pool so central. However, the condition is just not up to scratch. The pools basin is very dirty - including dirt, hair and plasters which remain between sessions. The water is oddly salty, and doesnt seem to be clean. On top of that, you can book into slow, medium or fast lanes but this isnt enforced at all. People will swim incredibly slowly in the fast lane but the staff never say anything, meaning that if you want to use this pool for fitness like me it just doesnt work.
Apr 29th, 2023

Apr 17th, 2023

POOL PARTY - Abbey Leisure Centre was the only pool within 40 miles of me which still offered parties and didn't use the "Covid excuse" that everything's still on hold. All the staff were great and very friendly especially the assistant manager, Amelia, who really went above and beyond getting us information and arranging everything. They were a little un-organised as we were supposed to be on the water for 4 but they didn't start blowing the inflatable up until then and then had to get 20 kids life jackets on. If your interested, plan to be ready poolside 30 minutes before so the staff can get everyone ready. We lost a good 20 mins this way. The staff allowed us to use two group changing rooms for the boys and girls to get changed which had secure locks to keep everyone's belongings safe. They also accommodated an amazing sized studio upstairs which was perfect to host a birthday party. I arranged two ping-pong tables to show size (these were in the room already and they allowed us to use) and even then it was still huge. They also allowed us to use their sound system which had a quality sound with great bass and had already arranged tables and chairs out for us beforehand. Be warned however, the viewing area upstairs in the swimming pool is unbearably hot so wear light clothing! Everywhere else is nice and cool.
Apr 17th, 2023

Apr 1st, 2023