4 /5 Dani Bryton: Updated August 25:
I have regularly used the facilities here now for almost a year, and consistently for 6 months now. The pool is the same, and I would say the changing rooms are only slightly cleaner - I think its actually more that they are not cleaned early enough in the mornings, and that customers are not mindful of others using the facilities behind them.
I have also experienced this in the gym, where many users do not wipe machines after use, or they use their own towel, without any spray, so are just spreading their own sweat everywhere. On one occasion, this couldnt be helped as all paper for spray was completely out - this could do with being checked more regularly. I am usually in the gym for 90minutes +, and have only seen staff of theyre giving an induction - it would be nice to see the machines cleaned properly occasionally!
In terms of equipment, there is a good variety, and Ive never had to wait around for a machine, without the option of using something else in the interim.
One last on reception is friendly, and makes an effort to look up and smile or say good morning, but none of the others do at all - I think this is the positioning of the desk, so they are literally hiding behind their screens and desk. This means Im still yet to ask about TRAKK code, which wasnt given to me at my induction, and I bought swimming goggles elsewhere, despite the 20% discount if I bought at the desk.
Overall, its excellent value for money, especially when compared to other local gyms with similar facilities.
February 25: Ive only used the pool so far, which is always clean and usually warm, although theres been 2 mornings its been a bit chilly.
Showers and changing rooms were clean when I first started attending in November, but its evident theyre not cleaned well now. These photos are from the changing rooms and the marks on the walls have been there since the beginning of January, and were still there earlier this week, so at least 6 weeks.
Hairdryers are a bit rubbish too.
So, facilities are pretty okay, but cleanliness is dropping rapidly!