Highbury Leisure Centre

"Reviewing from gym perspective. The recent renovation was pointless, it decreased attractiveness of the free weight area. Olympic weightlifting platform removed (why??), the callisthenics bars removed (they were super useful). All that to just leave a massive empty space in the middle. Has anyone thought that through??"

"A nice gym and pool with a relaxed atmosphere and not too crowded. Gym could do with another bench/rack and a few more benches. Not much space for mat work or stretching since they added the cycle suite but even peak times are still fairly manageable. Only downside is that the changing rooms are badly in need of a solution for the muddy slurry on the floor – even just to get some mats so the water can drain under like many other pools and gyms do. Especially after the schools have been in, or when it's busy the changing rooms are very filthy due to their small size and water from the showers mixing with the dirt."

"Great facility! I like this center, the staff is very kind and always try to help us when we need it. The pool is clean and doesn't freeze like some others I've tried. The changing rooms are clean and the hair dryers work! The swimming instructors are very good and enter the water with the children to demonstrate the correct swimming gestures and to keep them entertained. The only thing I don't like (in the women's locker room): there are few showers compared to the influx of children and the first one on the left is always cold, be careful! They should also build a series of open showers where the kids can take the shower all together and don't freeze waiting for their turn."

"Very good.. the disabled changing room was available. I like this changing room but there is no shelf to put my shampoo. Also inside there is the Locker, to put my cloths in but what would I do if while I'm swimming someone else uses the room?"