My first experience of this leisure centre was through swimming lessons at primary school but I…read moreenjoyed coming here for the water flumes and wave machine at weekends and during the summer. I would say it is more suited for families rather than for serious swimmers. One of the facilities they have is the Strokes Swimming Instruction which offers classes for various ages and abilities. Kingstanding Leisure Centre is more than just a swimming pool for example you can also take part in the following activities; Badminton, Zumba class, indoor bowls and Weight Watchers and they have two Sports Halls. It's very family orientated as there is a Childrens Party Room which you can hire out for birthday parties and if you want to use the gym or the toning suite you can leave the kids in one of the play schemes they host. If you're more of a fledgling Donald Trump than a budding Tom Daley then you can hire out one of the Training / Conference / Meeting Rooms. As well as the previously mentioned swimming classes on offer they also run First Aid at Work and National Pool Lifeguard courses and there is an Adult Education Centre on site which offers courses ranging from British Sign Language to Childcare and I.T. I would say its a brilliant place to visit if you want to keep the kids entertained over half term however if you are serious about swimming I would recommend that you head over to nearby Wyndley Leisure Centre and use the lanes there.

Been coming here over a year now and think for the price it's good value. There's an excellent 25m…read morepool,, there's courts, the gym on the top floor has a very wide range of exercise equipment and weights. "Find the staff helpful and friendly.

Bilston Leisure Centre is a large building on the top of Prouds Lane by the health centre…read more It has always been a very popular and busy leisure centre as it boasts a large swimming pool aswell as a gym with extensive equipment. The changing rooms have recently been refurbished and so are very nice and clean. There are areas to spectate over the swimming pool and there is also a smaller swimming pool for school children in groups, or mother and baby groups or the lower class of swimming groups. There are many different times for different classes of swimmers, they offer lane swimming, ladies swimming, school swimming and mother and baby swimming. The staff and lifeguards are really helpful and friendly no matter what level you are at.

Rebuilt or renovated a few years ago, the Leisure Centre has two clean swimming pools, one full…read moresize and a smaller for children, large clean changing rooms, good showers and welcoming staff. There are various aquatic events going on during daytime in the week, a raft and floating toys session at the week-end and swimming lessons. Ther is also a gym on site, and I have to say after having tried most in North Warwickshire at one point or another, that this one is by far one of the less intimidating and the best value for money. The gym has all the equipment you find everywhere, rovers, steppers, treadmills and weightlifting stations. They are all accessed through the fitlinx which allows you to chart your progress lesson after lesson. You can get e-mails sent home when you have reached milestones and the staff will give you motivational advice. They also offer body fat and muscle etc analysis and will keep a track of your records. The gym can get a bit busy in the evening, less so during the day, and you fast get to know the regulars who are a pretty friendly bunch. The changing rooms are fairly new, big and clean, the showers rather powerful. Did I mention the staff and their friendliness? I have to admit that I am not an all year round regular, but I do come back again and again. One last thing I like about the centre are the evening classes. They are held in the community centre just on the other side of the car park. You pay your ticket at the Leisure Centre and take it across. Fees are ridiculously low, my favourite class is the circuit training. That's really fun, I come out panting, tired, but exhilarated. Recommended.

**AN UNSAFE AND UNHYGIENIC PLACE TO PRACTICE FITNESS AND WELL BEING**…read more Men's Toilets (upstairs and downstairs) I have recently joined this gym and I am extremely concerned about the hygiene of Fox Hollies Leisure Centre. The male toilets, specifically the ones upstairs next to the gym, have not been cleaned since I started my membership 3 months ago. The toilet bowls have heavy faeces stains stuck to the actual bowl which have not been cleaned nor sanitised in months. The urinals are in worse condition as they have no urinal balls/cakes in them which means they actually smell of stale urine. The urinals have yellow stains indicating that they have not been cleaned or sanitised regularly for a significant period of time. Ironically there is a notice above the sinks which states that the Leisure Centre cleans and disinfects the toilets regularly and that customers should contact them if this is not the case. Next, the sinks have not been cleaned in months and are stained dark brown with grime. The mirrors are dusty and stained with greasy marks. The air freshener in the toilets does not work so the whole room truly reeks of stale urine. As a parent I am extremely troubled that a leisure centre, a place of health, fitness and wellness is so unsanitary. I will be uploading images soon and will also be contacting Birmingham City council and various watchdog associations and of course the local government about these acute health and hygiene issues at a public leisure facility. Staff and Front Reception There is a wide variety of staff from all backgrounds and ages which is really nice to see as Birmingham is a multicultural city. Unfortunately the staff who are at the front reception desk are mostly rude, dismissive and unhelpful. This is certainly true of the more mature members of leisure centre staff. As a customer who brings their entire family to this leisure centre to improve their health and well being, I am exceptionally disappointed that the majority of the staff on the front desk look so unhappy, talk with such disdain, don't say please when asking you to scan and generally really give off a negative air. Personally I really do not like to ask the Fox Hollies Leisure Centre staff questions even though it is part of their job to answer them. Instead I ask other gym goers who are much more positive and significantly more helpful. Parking There are usually plenty of parking spaces, however one major point of concern is that the car park is continually used by driving schools and driving instructors to teach their students parking skills. This has led to my car and that of other leisure centre customers being scratched and severely dented when we return to our vehicles after a fitness class or session at the gym. Also walking around the car park is hazardous as I have nearly been backed into, and run over by learner student drivers doing their maneuvers. The car park belongs to the Fox Hollies Leisure Centre and is only to be used by people who are using the leisure centres' facilities. There should be a policy in place, including a car park security guard which enforces this. Security I have been witness to a few occasions in the gym where there have been physical instances of assault between specific gym goers. This has made me and many other gym users feel unsafe and indeed frightened to use the gym. I feel that there should be adequate security to protect members of the public at all times, who use the gym and that those who cause arguments, who are abusive or cause physical harm should be banned and the police called to remove them and bring forward charges. All of these above issues are far from being minor in nature and should be addressed as they certainly would not be accepted at any private gym or private health facility in the UK.

This is far from my favourite place to go for a swim, but it's much better than Stechford Cascades…read more The pools are a lot bigger and spacious, and staff are friendly and inviting. There is also a great selection of activities here for children, such as water slides to keep families entertained. However, if you're the sort of person that simply want to go for a casual or leisurely swim to keep fit, then I don't think this is the place for you. The pools are usually always overcrowded, and you'll struggle to find a time to go when they're quiet; Especially if you work from 9-5, because after this time, the pools become full of people, meaning that you can't really swim any lengths without bumping into somebody on your way. The changing rooms are pretty standard, as are the showers and locker rooms; you're likely to struggle to find an empty one.

I have to say although this centre is large with the availability of a gym facility having ideal…read morenumber of machines and a pool you do not really get a motivating, feel good factor atmosphere in there. It is like old and dull in there with a television there that does not work. I have checked the mens changing room and was appauled with the grafitti on the walls and no attempts to have got them taken off. One good thing which im not too sure whether it is in fact one is the availability of a large car park on site for the gym goers.

It is a place that could be brought up to a decent standard if some money were to spent on it by…read morethe council. As you say, the standard of cleanliness leaves alot to be desired,repairs are not carried out, it seems the council are determined to close all the local leisure centres down. This place is obviously poorly managed, looks like no one could care less about the state of the place. It's about time the Public Health Authoity had a look at it, especially the toilets.

Recently undergone some upgrades to the facilities & buildings, I live near Codsall Leisure Centre…read more I play badminton and go swimming here. I've used the gym before, but I'm not a regular. Easy to get to, pleasant to be in and nice to look at. Prices are average (and reasonable) but I did find it hard to book a court for badminton - needs about a week if not more to get a slot. Parking is suitable although there's sometimes youths hanging around which could put some people off. The pool is good, with a deep deep end (lol) at 3 metres if I remember correctly. I'd recommend trying it out.

Codsall's local leisure centre offers a swimming pool, gym, dance studio and sports hall…read more Unfortunately, given that the swimming pool and dance studio are used by the local school, it has reached the level that no activities are offered in the dance studio for the local community, which is a great shame. The swimming pool is now rarely available in the daytime at all, and this has really affected the ability for the local community to enjoy the facilities. The gym is the main plus point for the centre, working either on a pay monthly or pay as you go basis. It is fairly small, but offers everything you would want from a gym.

This Leisure Centre is one of the best in the Walsall borough. Its is still fairly new and…read moreextremely clean. The cost of services is a little steep but is council operated so what do you expect? They operate a timetable system so you can choose the best time to go to suit you (adult only sessions etc).

Whilst the main building hasn't been updated for a number of years Madeley Court offers good…read morequality sports enviroments for most leisure pursuits. The floodlit pitch is very good, reguarly hosting football & hockey leagues. The swimming pool is shaped slightly differently from the norm but is well maintained & numerous swim sessions meet everyones needs. They also have a gym on site & a soft play area (according to my daughter the best part) which keeps the youngsters busy whilst you have a cuppa.

Sadly this venue has gone! There is a publicly available pool and fitness centre at the new…read moreAbraham Darby Academy about half a mile away but it is really no replacement for what was designed to be a community leisure centre, which at one time also had a theatre.