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16 years ago
This now a Virgin Active gym
119 Lancaster Road
London W11 1QT
United Kingdom
Notting Hill
020 7243 4141
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Paddinton Sports Club is in the heart of Maida Vale. It has the only indoor lawn bowls green in…read moreWestminster. Apart from Indoor Bowls, there is also an outdoor bowls green. There are 10 tennis couts, with some floodlit. There are also 2 squash courts and a gym. They have a club house with excellent Thai caterers. Great place to chill out with a beer on a summers evening in the grounds, even if sport is not your thing!
Has a small but clean and reasonably well equipped gym. squash courts are reasonably well…read moremaintained. The pub is nice and cosy and great for watching your games. Thai caterer is super nice, really cheap and is probably the best around this area. I think non members are allowed only when accompanied by the members into the pub. The pricing is quite reasonable though and I'm a pretty happy member here
Really narrow entrance for cars. I always on the residents bay in the street.
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What a great 25m pool, and gym if you want to use for £6.50 per day single entry…read more Friendly staff, really clean facility. No restrictions on using fins or snorkel for lap swimming. Swimmers are super friendly, and considerate. Helped me get comfortable when one lane was too slow for me, and the other a little fast. Food in snack bar is delicious, vegan options, and super friendly staff. Water is perfect temperature for me. I like warm water, this is not too warm, or too cold. You can get in without shivering, but it's not bath water. I'm going to spend a lot of time here! If you have kids there's a play room. Basketball, five a side football, tennis, huge work out rooms. Go see for yourself when in London. It's a 15 min taxi ride from Camden Market. Stephen
This is a new pool. It is generally well run and kept clean, the water is not chlorinaed and it's…read moreall quite warm. Its overlooked by a good but expensive cafe. There are good changing facilities and a whole sports centre and library in the complex. The pool is also overlooked by the gym. This makes it more interesting swimming around as you can look at the various people in the cafe and gym. If you're a Camden Resident you have to take out club membership or you can have a one off swim for the usual price, something over £3. I get concessionary swim rates so it's free for me in the mornings. ou cannot dive as it's only 2 metres deep at the deep end, shallow end is quite deep too at about 1 metre, so not suitable for little kids. They do allow kids with floats in most times, and sometimes it's crowded if you are trying just to do laps. Showers are warm (I am talking about the ladies here but I believe its the same in the gents) and staff are polite. This is a big improvement on the pool there used to be, but unfortunately its' smaller There's a smaller pool which they can vary the depth of - this is usually used for little kids and classes like water aerobics. Very small kids like to play outside in the big water feature which is very shallow and just right for toddlers and tots. There is also a soft play on the site, in my opinoin pretty expensive at about 8 pounds
The fabulous pool. Great temperature, not too hot(I like warm water) not too cold ( won't get into cold water.)
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View of the pool from the restaurant.
Tucked in-between a few nice neighborhoods and just a quick stroll from Maida Vale you'll find some…read morelovely paths to wander, nice green space to take in the sometimes-sun, and a little history to experience here. Be a part of Roger's 4-minute mile training or accompany your pets on their leash. Score some squash points, or kick a few on the pitch. It's all good fun and relaxation here. Look for me while you're recreating.
Really enjoy strolling through Paddington Recreation Ground, any time of year. Love to stop off at…read morethe Park Cafe for a great Soya Latte. Its a great space in the Middle of Maida Vale, which is highly utilised. Apart from the Cafe, it has a gym, plenty of tennis courts, a bowls green, hockey field, childrens play area, a rose garden and an athletics track. If fact, it is here that Sir Roger Bannister trained in preperation for his 4 minute mile record, whilst practicing at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington.
Last of the yellow roses.
The club is not well maintained and the management is very poor. There was a mouse in the kids play…read morearea I even took a video and the management didn't seem surprised when I told them. They didn't apologize and said they will deal with it :( Never going back!
DO NOT JOIN THIS CLUB (this is about Notting Hill club)…read more Absolute disgrace to market this as a luxury gym. Their comms regarding their extensive renovation has been absolutely atrocious. They sent members an email about the renovations and the fact that essentially most of the facilities will not be available for months, FOUR DAYS before the works were due to start. FOUR DAYS. What a joke. When I inquired about my daughter's tennis classes, the manager who is supposed to be running them had no idea as allegedly she had found out about the renovations at the same time as members! I mean talk about complete lack of transparency. We were then told (weeks later) that tennis classes would continue on some revised schedules for some and told that classes would be free for all enrolled in January to compensate for the inconvenience. And when I say inconvenience I'm being polite - we're talking tennis classes in the middle of an actual building site and three chairs put out in the tennis court for parents to sit in (and if you arrive late - well tough luck, you just stand there for 40 minutes in the cold). Given the term has drawing to an end we inquired about re-enrolling for next term (because despite the subpar conditions my daughters love their tennis lesson with their teacher) and were told emails for re-enrollment would be sent soon. Anyway, they the communicate in late December that from January 13 until March all tennis courts will be closed (and basically all tennis classes cancelled). For the month where they had previously promised members tennis classes would be free to compensate. And to top it all off - you're still paying full membership prices even though you haven't been able to access a fully functional gym or the amenities for months on end. When we initially called the gym to complain regarding the tennis classes the person we spoke to had the audacity to tell me that if we wanted to book classes at other David Lloyd gyms it would be MY responsibility to call each gym and find out availability! I then sent a formal email complaint and subsequently spoke to the manager (who again reiterated she found out about the tennis courts closing at the same time as members) and asked why makeup classes in other David Lloyd gyms were not being offered and she said she would look into it but wasn't sure if any would be available. I got a holding response at the beginning of January but no one ever bothered to provide a response. One of the reasons the customer service is severely lacking is because management is not equipping their staff with enough information to tackle these sorts of complaints so there is almost no hope for improvement. A further update to the above, they announced that the tennis program would resume on March 10th and sent a priority booking email to members on February 19th. I sent an email on the same date to the tennis program manager (Mojca) to ask who would be teaching the classes. No response. Followed-up on the 24th. Still no response. Called the club on the 27th - Mojca isn't around and no one knows when she is in. Annabel (her manager) also not around. Sent emails to both on the 27th and 28th - no response. Called the club AGAIN on March 4 and got told neither of them was in. Basically 6 days before the program, they still don't know who the instructors wil be and are unable to provide members any sort of acceptable response. And no accountability taken by anyone - I've sent a formal complaint to the general manager Georgina, which given the track record of the staff and management here, will likely go ignored. Don't waste your money on this club. Terrible service and they won't let you cancel your membership.
The staff come in two kinds , nice and brusk and add a bit of cliquey with the regulars to that ,…read morepool and mens changing rooms are dirty and the poolstaff side need to be more pro active in sorting out swimmers who are in the wrong lane usually slower swimmers, prime example was today when I was there ,me and two other swimmers swam past one bloke who was going slow, I've complained about this on numerous occasions and promised that something will be done (clearly BS)and guess what two pool attendants were by the pool this morning and did sweet FA , maybe it will take an accident or a lawsuit after an accident for them to sort it
Excellent facilities and very nice staff. Gave this place a run out this morning on a…read morerecommendation by a friend and it's a great gym/leisure centre. I've now cancelled my very expensive membership with LA fitness and joined here for a lot less plus it's a rolling contact that I can cancel anytime! There seem to be a lot of negative reviews about the swimming facilities here which I have to say I haven't tried but the gym is great. Lots of equipment and lots of space. Perfect!
Having just moved to London and to the Maida Hill area, i was in search for a gym. I received a…read morefree visit to Fitness First in Queens Park. and after visiting that gym, i was left feeling very disappointed. I conducted a google search for gyms in the area, and Fit4less appeared. I called ahead to ask if the gym had a few key requirements. I was greeted by a very friendly women, who assured me they had everything i'd need. So i agreed to visit the location in Kilburn. The gym is quite big, and has everything you'd need to get in a good workout. It has a squat rack, a smith machine, a bench press, an incline and decline bench press, and tons of benches. It also has multiple cardio machines, ranging from treadmills to bikes, to ellipticals. They also have TRX bands set up for use. The bathrooms are small, yet clean. The only thing missing from the females change room is a full length mirror. The staff are friendly, and helpful. The only issue i have had is waiting for the squat rack. The price is the best part. Fit4Less is half the price of Fitness First, its opening hours are much better, and all in all, its a much better gym!
great gym. for 20 pound a month got everything you need to have a great workout. i was a member at…read morevirgin active, even tho it was a great gym i never used the sauna or steamer or classes and was paying 60 pound a month for services i would never use. if you just want to go down the gym and workout and do your own thing fit4less is for you.
I live nearby and after talking to other residents we are all against the way this centre is run at…read morethe moment. No one is in charge, anyone can enter or leave. We have people exercising outside the centre, shouting loudly, jogging constantly around our buildings, even after 7/8pm. The worst are the weekends, when big groups of people gather outside the centre and are extremely noisy, play ball games, serve food from their cars and after they leave the place is covered in rubbish and food leftovers They have to respect that this is a quiet residential area and the centre users should leave promptly and quietly, after finishing their classes!
From the owner: Charteris Sports Centre offers classes in Aikido, Ballet, Capoeira, Karate (junior), Martial arts,…read morepay and play Badminton, Pilates, Yoga and Zumba. We host a number of sports clubs including Basket Ball, Football, Futsal, and Hockey. We have a pay as you go gym, the hall and studio are also available for public hire and parties
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A bit of an oasis in Finchley. The gym has just been refurbished so it is all high tech now. The…read moreoutdoor pool is lovely, especially when it's sunny. The indoor pool has a jacuzzi and baby pool , and also has special times when it is only adults. There is also a nice cafe area with good food (the best jacket potato with cheese and sweetcorn I've ever had, as long as the chef hasn't changed since I was a kid). It's expensive, so it's up to you whether it's worth it (or, just make friends with a member and then use their complimentary passes...)
AVOID AT ALL COST: David Lloyd Finchley is a disgrace in my experience. It is filthy, the mens…read morelocker room stinks of urine as soon as you walk in, the showers are not hot enough, the equipment in the gym is archaic and hasn't been upgraded for over 20 years and seats and back rest of some gym equipment are torn. They have the audacity to charge almost twice the rate of other clubs. It is overcrowded and parking is usually a problem. They do not offer complimentary towels and I joined at the end of last year and noticed to my horror the filthy state and wanted to cancel immediately. Was told I couldn't because I used it once. Well how else could I assess it without using the club? They put me on a 3 month contract and I'm so glad I'm out of this rip off sub-standard club!
Tailored for your personal needs, lovely non-judgemental (!) trainers and really innovative ways of…read moreexercise - not all out of breath and sweaty, but really bespoke for your body type.
Oh hey there, new location of my favourite fitness spot!…read more It's a bit odd that this 1Rebel is only a few blocks away from the other one in the City, but I live and work nearby so I'm not complaining. If you've been to the St Mary's Axe location, you'll know what to expect: classes and instructors that kick your ass, a gym shower that may be nicer than the one in your own home, plus lots of other bells and whistles like 3 different temperates of towels, lunchtime protein shakes, and non-lame music. This particular location offers Reshape (HIIT between treadmills and weights) and Rumble (get your wraps and gloves on and work your aggression out on the punching bag), but no Ride. If you want to feel some serious pain, I recommend Rounds, which is a Reshape plus Rumble hybrid: run with your wraps on and feel like a badass. I feel so good after a class here, I don't even feel bad about how much it cost.
When they say its the King of Gyms, they are not fooling. I have done the Rumble class several…read moretimes, and as I am a glutton for punishment I will keep going back for more. The Boxing style class is almost like working out in a club. You go in and everyone has their own bag, the instructor is in the middle and the lights are low and there are strobe like lights, then all of a sudden you hear LETS GET READY TO RUMBLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, and youre off! The instructor goes through the class in different boxing techniques as well as hiit exercises. You go from uppercuts to mountain climbers and burpees. It is not easy, but the instructors are super encouraging, and you just keep going. I never thought I had anger management issues, but man does it feel good to smack that bag! Overall it is an entire body workout and expect to feel it the next day. Besides the amazing workout they have the most gorgeous bathrooms and changing facilities. Super clean as well as stocked with great bath products, straighteners, hair dryers, lotions and potions. You pretty much only need to bring makeup and a change of clothes before work which makes it a much lighter gym back. I have not, but there is the option to pre order a protein shake following the workout. If you want to get your Mike Tyson on in a luxurious gym, this is it.
I went here a few times as a kid and when I got a bit older with some college friends. It's not the…read morebest bowling place I've been to but it is one of the best operators in the UK. It's pretty funk inside, with quite a few lanes, refreshments area and some arcade games which is pretty much what you expect from bowling alleys. It's always good for a laugh!
This place has just been re-opened today after a 3 month £700k refurb (as claimed on their…read morewebsite), complete with a new logo. The result is a more beginner friendly but not-so hardcore fitness addict friendly layout. Out are half of the cardio & weights machines, In is a new group exercise studio, and a freestyle exercise area with skipping ropes, climbing blocks, monkey bars (yes sounds just like a kids playground) So if you are a group exercise addict like me then you'll love the jam packed schedule in the studio, if you are into the treadmills and weights then expect some lengthy wait during peak times (and even off peak times). Also as with most of the refurb'd fitness firsts... you now need a padlock to secure your lockers. NB: This is a Tier 3 club (for people with multi-club access)
This Fitness First is located underneath Liverpool Street Station but can be accessed from the main…read moreconcourse. I used it for several weeks while the Broadgate branch was being refitted in the summer of 2013. This is a very small gym with the changing rooms and cardio areas being particularly claustrophobic. The weights area is well laid out and has a good range of equipment but at busy times there is an annoying shortage of dumbbells.
Breeze is very close to Beckenham junction station with great classes everydayread more
Apparently, this park is sited on the remains of an original Japanese garden designed for the 1910…read moreExhibition. As the garden was carved up for residential estates and then BBC Television Centre, the remaining area was landscaped and opened as Hammersmith Park. Ta-dah! The place is really lovely and has a gated children's play area (big, lots of space to run around, lots of climbing frames etc), a pond, statues, bowling green - your classic London park. It's easy to get to (White City & Wood Lane Underground Station ~ 0.3 km away) and situated at the end of a residential street, it's chilled out.
This is a lovely park, with a host of facilities including a gated children's play area, bowling…read moregreen, playing courts and a small landscaped garden with statues and a bubbling spring. This park appears well kept and based at the end of a residential road, this is a quiet retreat from the shopping bustle of Shepherds Bush.
Excellent facilities! I have been going there for 6 months now and love it.read more
The Facilities are ok and its not bad for the price they offer…read more The instructors seems to know what they are doing. Hoping to lose weight fast. Thank you
Which gym in the City features an indoor-running track, a quite decent-size pool and four locker…read morerooms (2 men and 2 women)? - Well, the Virgin Active at the Barbican does and I am quite happy to have been their member for the past few months. In fact, I've not had a bad experience here yet: the staff is always very friendly and forthcoming (especially the cleaning team deserves some kudos here!) and the classes they offer are great, including the instructors. In fact, I've mostly come to the gym to attend the Ashtanga Yoga during the lunch hours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Rachel, the instructor, is great: she's not one of these airy-fairy yoga instructors, who only babbles about spirituality etc. In fact, her approach is two-fold: she wants to teach us the right poses, but at the same time she wants us to understand the meaning behind of it! (It's all about the breathing technique!!!) Anyway, I would highly recommend joining this gym if you either live and/or work around the Barbican area...it's always good to come here and get a little break from the daily grind...
Time to give credit where credit is due. I've been a member of Virgin Active gyms since I moved to…read moreLondon, but there's something about the quality of instructors that come to this location as well as the Islington location that are really worth mentioning. If you have the chance, here are some instructors that are worth following: Rachel's Ashtanga Yoga Class: Rachel does not mess about, so this isn't your 'come and relax for an hour' situation - this is a sweating, pushing, breathing, challenging workout that I never would have expected from a yoga class. If you're not doing anything else correctly, you'll be breathing. Tony's Box Fit, Circuit, Boot Camp and Power Station Classes: If feeling the burn is anywhere on your agenda, attend one of Tony's classes. Come focused and come prepared (sweat towel close at hand) because he is relentless. And awesome. Peter's Spin Class: The perfect soundtrack, the most amazing intervals and even a 5-minute section in the middle where you're able to do your own thing. (Hills? Sprint? Intervals? Riders choice!) I love it. If you do attend a class from one of the instructors above, make sure you get to the gym early. They will all fill up quickly.
For me and my wallet, this is as good as it gets. Virgin Active, at least in my neighborhood,…read moreoffers a wide variety of cardio machines, ample free weights and weight machines, and 2 studios for all sorts of cardiovascular and holistic exercises. Additionally, there is a pool, a kids-care, and a spa (which I have yet to try). Both the men's and women's locker rooms offer sauna and steam rooms, so for those less-than-comfortable gym-goers who don't want to sit in a room, half-naked with the opposite sex, this is key. Body Jam and V Core are my favorite classes. You get your heart pumping and core strengthening from these classes. But there are tons more to check out!