Royal Free Recreation Club - Hampstead - (Near Camden, UK)

5 /5 Elizabeth Weekes: Two great dance fitness classes to attend if you want to get a good workout and have fun. Cordis Bolly X at 11am on Sundays and Vals Latin-based class at 6.30pm on Mondays. In both classes you "follow" the teacher rather than spending a lot of time learning routines - challenging at times but also good for your brain!

5 /5 Fabiana Arpaia: It’s a great place to workout. I believe that there is everything you need and at a very good price. The staff is super friendly and nice! They are always available to spear tips about how to improve your workout as well as a nice chat. I have been attending this gym for over 5 years now and I am still very happy about it. Totally recommend it!

4 /5 Eoin McEvoy: As a member of the Royal Free staff, I have been using the pool at the Rec Club for over ten years and I really value it. Its small but its often very quiet in the evenings, which I also value - great to unwind in after a days work. The staff in the club are very competent and genuinely friendly, which goes a long way. Prices are still very good compared to big clubs. Im not a gym user but I know people who use that facility and they are happy too!

2 /5 Jay: Don’t make the mistake I did by signing up too quickly. This gym is a letdown for anyone serious about training. The equipment is not great (mostly aging Precor, bad ROM, good luck doing a complete pulldown without it hitting the top). The leg press is laughably small—wobbly and clearly not built for adults. The space is cramped. There’s no Wi-Fi. You even have to pay to fill a water bottle. They’re definitely trying, but you’ll want to road test it first before committing. Membership is relatively expensive (no join fee, but still overpriced for what you get). I’ve never had to improvise this much just to get a decent workout. It honestly feels like the space was designed to be unaccommodating. The tiny stretch area is constantly blocked by trainers and their clients, and the side zone isn’t even long enough for a full plank. The rowers face each other awkwardly, which makes even cardio feel self-conscious. So I can’t warm-up without fighting for space (or not getting the option at all), and the workout itself becomes a compromise no matter what. On the plus side, the staff are friendly and the windows do open—but that’s about it.