God council owned but privately run gym, with pool, split-level gym and squash courts. Also, low…read moremembership levels, so never gets too busy. However, they don't offer off-peak membership, and charge extra for squash courts even if you're already a member, so maybe it would be better if still a council gym. What's happened to those?

me and my partner recently went to the swimming pool with our 1 year old child we had a good time,…read morethe water was not too cold, it was cold but more than bearable. It was packed (maybe it was us going at the wrong time!) but the staff we good pleasant and helpful when needed. One criticism i do have is the lockers dont have a locks on them so you have to bring your own lock or buy one. This is slightly annoying! The changing rooms are clean and the booths are perfect for changing / getting babies sorted out! The price was a not too bad, for all three of us (2 adults 1 infant) it came to around £12 which i shouldn't complain at all in all not too bad

For a non-private communal swimming pool I think this place is pretty good. It's big, has lane…read moreswimming for the majority of the day, and at busy times seems to be organised enough that you don't feel too claustrophobic. Rght next to the swanky Holmes Place, you do occasionally long to jump into their empty pool temptingly visible through a glass wall to keep us proles out! Overall though: good, clean, cheap and well staffed. If you live round the North End Road it's a great place to work away the cobwebs.

FAMILY ZONE CENTRAL…read more This isn't just a gym, it is a megacomplex fitness centre meant for the whole family-- pool, tennis courts, gym, large, above ground fitness studios with lots of windows. I... don't really know what to think of this one, as it is nowhere near where I live, but I made the trek over once on a Sunday because Maria is a great Zumba teacher. Yea, nothing more to add, really. What do you all think?! Haha.

I am a member of Move GB, and this is one of the locations you can use the passes at. When I…read moreintroduced myself at the desk and said that it was the first time I was visiting, the lady on reception was so friendly and helpful, gave me a tour of the facilities, explained that the pools are public and the health club side is members-only, but that through Move GB I could choose which side to use. As I was only there to swim I gave the sauna and steam room a miss this time and went on through to the pool side. Only the main pool was open (it was around 7.30pm on a Thursday), but it is a good sized pool. There is also a teaching pool and I think there are outdoor pools too for summer! There were a few different lessons happening, and the two remaining lanes for lane swimming were a bit confusing and not very well patrolled in regards to the direction of swimming, and the whole pool was quite busy. This was probably worsened when half of one of those lanes was cordoned off for an aqua aerobics class, but it didn't bother me as I took part in the class! And it was great exercise! The changing rooms are mixed/ family ones, a good size with plenty of lockers that take tokens, which you can get for £1 from reception. Overall a welcoming place, and probably better when it is not quite so busy!

I wanted to join a gym closer to home, but was very disappointed by what I saw. The…read moreSpring-in-to-Health is the 'health club' part of the public swimming baths. But in reality all it provides is a separate changing rooms for monthly paying guests The entrance lobby is poorly designed and the men's changing room is split into two on the ground floor, fitted out with what looked like the cheapest fittings they could find. Upstairs on the main gym floor - most the equipment was showing its age. All 1990's equipment squeezed in. The dumb bells had chunks missing from the rubberised edges and looked terrible. Considering the competition around, its extremely poor value for money. Having been a member at more modern gyms, you really notice how totally out of date and ratty this place is.

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!

Visited here for the first time yesterday & was really impressed. The centre is very modern and…read morelooks great. It's spacious inside and seems very professional. There are a wide range of classes and various levels of membership available. You can also choose to pay as you go which is a great way to try it out. The pool looked good. I tried out the salsa aerobics class which was fun, popular and the instructor was great - full of energy and enthusiasm, and it was a great class. The only downside is that apparently the "spa" bit - jacuzzis etc - is closed indefinitely.

The aqua aerobics here is awesome - I've tried many at local gyms in this area and they're all…read moreawful - Donna is the main teacher and she gives you a dance routine in the water. Really fab. Also the Buzz Zone is amazing -brand new and really nice play area especially for littler ones

A great respite from the London heat. I visited on a weekend and easily found parking on the street…read moreright by the lido. There was no queue and it was relatively painless to get through to the pool. I wasn't able to use a locker however as I only had a £2 coin and reception had no change to provide me with pound coins for the lockers. Luckily I hadn't brought much of value with me so I hopped in and kept an eye on my belongings. It was quite busy with it being a blazing hot day, people had obviously been there sunbathing on the concrete all day! The lanes didn't feel too busy though when I was in the pool swimming. The pool is not heated so it can be a bit chilly when you first get in until you've got used to it. It was a delightful swim, to be swimming outside in England felt very novelty! It was generally clean, but a few things did float by on my swim. The changing facilities aren't the best, with only one small communal female changing area, with just one cubicle for privacy. It would be nice if they had some cubicles by the side of the pool like the Charlton lido, but maybe they didn't feel they had the room. There is a cafe on site, which by the look of it you had to access from outside, but there is a window that serves snacks and drinks. The only seating option when you are pool side is the bare flat concrete, so make sure you have a couple of towels with you so that you can lie out, I also took some flip flops for when I was walking about as opposed to going barefoot. I would definitely recommend this lido and I'm sure I will visit again, although I have now discovered Charlton lido, which is a lot closer to my home. The Art Deco style at Brockwell is much more aesthetically pleasing though!

For someone who's lived down the road from Brockwell lido for 5 years it is a disgrace I've not…read morevisited sooner. During the glimpse of our heat wave I came here with a friend on a Friday. Surprisingly we got a space in the car park (we know this was pure luck!). The parking is (I think) 2 hours free but it's not very clear whether you have to make a note of that when paying, so we just paid everything... hope they are enjoying getting all that free money Mr Parking God. When we got there the queue was way out the door at about 30 people deep we didn't have to wait too long to get in though. Once in we headed for the lockers which are few(!) And are located outside. There's about 40 lockers for the 100 people there. We walked into the changing room...and quickly walked back out it's very open and smelly. Standard. The pool itself is wonderful and fresh and you don't feel like you're swimming on top of people which is nice (especially as half the pool was closed when we visited). There's a cafe/bar (which is slow serving but worth the wait). The flooring isn't great, you're laying on concrete, bring a squishy towel. Apart from that it's a decent day out for some sun and a swim. Be warned sitting near the deep in. The kids jumping in and dive bombing constantly becomes tiresome. The poor lifeguards, is all I felt for the next few days! They deserve a medal.

This is more than just a Gym. It offers tennis facilities and squash courts. They have a indoor…read morepool and a smaller outdoor pool and a large fitness studio. It does tend to be a bit snobby and is frequented by women who lunch! The bar and food service is poor. They offer a wide range of fitness activites,howver the membership fees are a little high. The staff are polite but could be friendlier and the steam room could be steamier. they do have a wide range of social activities too but these have to be paid for

David Lloyd in Sidcup is a lovely gym. It has a large car park and good facilities. There are many…read moretennis courts and in the winter they put a large bubble up over three courts so you can play all year round. The heated outdoor pool is excellent and becomes a child free zone at certain times of day which is fantastic if you're looking for a peaceful evening swim. Even in the Winter the outdoor pool is pleasantly warm enough to swim in. The indoor pool is large and clean. The jacuzzi is great, very powerful, and the steam room and sauna are fantastic. There is a wide range of cardiovascular equipment and I have never had to wait to get on anything even at peak times. The restaurant and bar are neat and modern and serve some healthy option meals. The staff on the front desk are pleasant though sometimes they seem a bit rushed off their feet and there is often a queue. A bit pricey but worth the extra money if you can afford it.

Beware if you visit this club for therapy services. I had been doing so for a couple of years, and…read moreafter a minor altercation with inexperienced and chippy young receptionists over their officious attitude to entry, I was banned from coming again by the manager, who had not even asked for my side of the story! I did write to complain, but have never even had a reply. Very disrespectful, and poor management. I have to say that the therapy area is down at heel. The loo is in need of redecoration, the waiting room is full of mismatched second hand furniture, and once there were two old workmen(?) sleeping and literally snoring on the chairs while I waited for my appointment. Signs for no mobile usage are often ignored. I have also used the cafe there, which reminds me of the student cafes of the 1970s, a hodgepodge of decor sourced from jumble sales. The photos on the website are exceedingly flattering! The food is OK, Vegan, but don't expect any service, let alone service with a smile, it's all DIY and pay upfront. And rather like Starbucks, the best seats are hogged for hours by people on their laptops, nursing a cup of coffee. There is a carpark, although I have not used it. Apparently you pay extra for that. There are tennis courts, but I have no info on those. The whole club seems to be a bit run down and poorly maintained, with little investment. It's a pity, as it could be a pleasant location. I have not been inside the gym, but a passing glimpse inside it appears to be choc a bloc crammed full of equipment. I have heard the pool described as grungy. My overall observation is that this is a club for the undiscerning young, who will put up with poor maintenance, and who don't expect any respect from staff for paying clients. It's all a bit "matey", so not at all what more mature and upmarket clients are used to. If I were looking for a gym, I would look elsewhere, there are plenty more in Chiswick.

I've been an on and off member for over ten years and feel it's the best in the area for my tastes…read more It's an adults only gym, so you don't get unwanted children running around causing noise and the facilities are in good condition. Recent refurbishments have been made to all areas except poolside but I imagine it would cost a lot and cause a lot of hassle. Maybe it's being worked on. I usually go for a casual workout followed by the spa and always get to use the equipment I need. Only thing I would advise is better customer focus. Ten years ago the personal trainers would say hello and front of house would greet you by name and say a farewell, but not since rejoining this year. Otherwise it's a fantastic club.