KAL - Spen Valley Leisure Centre

"Lovely gym and classes ive been there for 6 month only problem i can never get in a class everyone pre books them so there is no chance getting the class you want to work out at . but still a nice gym"

"Not enough public swim availability. Mainly length swims, with only a few public swims throughout the week (all less than half of the pool) Not every can or wants to do a length swim. Public swims can be for everyone, regardless of fitness, ability or disability. You're restricting who can use the facility by making it almost exclusively length swim. Some people want a leisurely swim, or to tread water for a while. I'm only able to go swimming around once a month on your current timetable. With more public swimming availability, I'd probably go twice a week, if not more. A few people I know have said similar about the timetable. When I do manage to go, the staff were quite helpful and the place was clean and tidy. Shame it can't be utilised better. Similar issues with most baths in the area."

"Great indoor swimming pool that felt like it was very clean. The pool lighting is perfect and colourful and there are plenty of changing rooms. The downsides are: they only have 4 showers so there's a long wait, and they have limited female only times."

"Quick summary, two pools, a gym, two exercise studios, a cycle studio and loads of classes. Stuff it doesn't have? No sauna or jacuzzi. Can't comment on the prices, I have a membership, and in fairness, that's probably the way to go if you are a regular visitor. The new Spen Valley Leisure centre replaced a swimming pool. The old gym was in a former youth club. Is the new better than the old? For sure. The new pools are smaller but much more flexible. And the leisure centre now has a purpose designed gym. The whole place is modern and fresh. (It's new, it should be!) Changing rooms upstairs for the gym and studio classes, downstairs for swimming. You'll need a quid for a locker, it's refunded when you leave. It can get busy, best check the timetable for swim times and availability."

"I'm really loving the new leisure center. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the building is easy to navigate. There's not a wide range of classes available as yet, but thats only because they are seeing what the demand is like first. I definitely recommend This girl can, class on a Saturday. Its perfect for anyone who is just getting back into fitness or has health conditions. It gives you an opportunity to try out different things such as boxercize, dance, movement and tone."