Barton Leisure Centre - (Near Oxfordshire, UK)

5 /5 befuddled being: I had fantastic experience with my swimming lessons this summer.my instructor Robin , was incredibly sweet and patient. I am so much confident in the water now than I started. Highly recommend!

3 /5 Jintao Long: Generally it fulfil my need of swimming 2-3 times per week in Oxford, with the swimming membership that I have which have increased to a price of £35 per month, where at the start its

3 /5 E: Does the job for what you pay in comparison to other gyms. Also Cleaner than other council gyms across Oxford. The gym has been revamped and there is ample space. For changing. Reason for the 3 stars is because I’ve been going for 3 years and I know none of the staffs names or vice versa. The pool is not 25m and the gym although new is quite small and restrictive to making use of the equipment in designated areas. If you’re looking for functional training you might need to go elsewhere.

1 /5 Dandan Qin: We had a very distressing experience at this swimming pool. When we arrived, there was no lifeguard present, yet other swimmers were allowed into the pool. As a parent, I sat poolside to supervise my child, which is entirely reasonable in the absence of a lifeguard. Despite this, I was repeatedly challenged by a member of staff. Rules were applied inconsistently and selectively. Safety rules were ignored when it suited others, but were repeatedly and rigidly enforced against my child and myself. My child was also told to stop using equipment based on unclear guidance, which we immediately complied with. After multiple confrontations, my child became extremely upset, stopped swimming, and cried, stating that he felt singled out and discriminated against. He is normally a confident and competitive swimmer, yet this experience left him anxious and fearful of swimming. Regardless of intent, the impact on a child’s emotional wellbeing was significant. A swimming facility should prioritise safety, consistency, and safeguarding, especially where children are concerned. Unfortunately, this was not our experience.

5 /5 Don Allan: Clean and tidy gym area with friendly staff. Rarely busy which makes for a quick workout. Basic spread of free weights and machines. Patrons need to learn to put their plates back but no complaints with the facility itself. Never used the pool or change rooms.