The staff were lovely and kind and the pool itself was relatively clean and spacious but the changing rooms were not clean. I went for a late session around 9pm so I was probably seeing them at their worst but there was hair and bandaids and just misc stuff around many of the cubicles, as well as a used pad. I also found myself being repeatedly sprayed with cleaning chemicals under the cubicle despite me saying "there's someone in here" to which I'm guessing they just didn't realise but still not great. Bathrooms also stank. I was glad I went with a friend because I think all that coupled with shouting parents in the space of about 15 mins probably would've dampened my mood if I were alone.
Grace Smith
Used to come here a lot when I was a kid, it’s gone downhill since then, not only do you now have to bring your own padlocks for the lockers, they’ve also made the changing rooms mixed sex.As a young, autistic girl the changing room situation caused me to almost have a panic attack as next door to me were a group of lads messing about, one of his friends had flung his swimming shorts over into someone else’s cubicle and they though it was mine.They were threatening to put their hand under to retrieve them after I had clearly stated it was my towel I was standing onHere’s proof:
Anne IsGreat
I came maybe 10 times before with baby one back in 2021 and baby pool nice warm. Then came back with baby two last year. Today it was a pure waste of money and Sunday afternoon. It was so freezing!! My 3.5 year old was shivering after 2 minutes, I didn’t even stay 2 minutes inside with my 12 month old. I was watching a mum with her blue-coloured tiny baby … well we have work next week and no real time to stay home with sick kids. Changing room smelled of pee extremely.
Rachel Shore
My guide to surviving a swim at Grand Central1. take a padlock, no £1 trolley coins anymore, it isn`t practical or safe to have to leave belongings on the pool side.2. wear flipflops the floor and changing room are gross, crisps, sanitary wrappers, nappies3. be prepared to see nudity! some of the changing room locks don`t work4. Don`t worry about drying your hair, as the dryers don`t work5. Don`t be alarmed if you see a mouse, as myself and another fellow reviewer have reported them, probably after the crisps!!6. Consider to have a shower at home, there are only 3 depressing cubicles . The family section has 4 but only work at a trickle if more than one in use.7. Be prepared for very busy swim lanes early evening and people getting swim rage!After being a regular user for 20 years I have decided I can no longer accept the declining standards at Grand Central. I hope senior management can address the multitude of issues reported in these reviews and seek funds for re-investment,
Alex Elger
Good value, queues not too bad.
Vivienne Robinson
Great leisure activities
Big Mark
Awful place, lockers all out of order, changing rooms dirty, cubicles don't lock properly as people can just walk In on you.way to many people in the canging rooms at the same time. Needs closing down..
Kerry Martin
Very tired and dated, in need of an overhaul. Even my 4 year old complained about how dirty the floor is in the changing rooms. There are not enough changing rooms, locks on the doors are not fit for purpose and the lockers where you need to put a £ in often have peoples stuff in (but they've not paid) so you end up having nowhere to put your things u less you have brought a padlock. If I could change to an alternative location for beginners badge one, I would. This swimming pool is grim.
sarah
We have been taking our 3 year old and recently our 1 year old to swimming lessons (swim tots and little splashers) and have been really impressed with the program and quality of the teachers (Chloe and Robbie). There is a lovely play area (where the water is warm) and the lessons are of high quality. We used to go to puddleducks, but became frustrated with how expensive it was and how inflexible they were with rearranging sessions (they were nearly 3x the price!). So glad we switched, as the kids love it. There are some issues with the facilities e.g. showers in the main area...if one is on the others don't work, and some of the locks to the doors need replacing, but for the price really can't complain!
Ernesta Jurginauskaite
It was first and last time how we've been there. Toilets, floors, changing rooms, even around the pool it's dirty. Guys do you have a cleaner? If so, I think you need to get rid of her/him and need to hire a different one. It will be nice swimming, and fun slides if it will be clean.
The staff were lovely and kind and the pool itself was relatively clean and spacious but the changing rooms were not clean. I went for a late session around 9pm so I was probably seeing them at their worst but there was hair and bandaids and just misc stuff around many of the cubicles, as well as a used pad. I also found myself being repeatedly sprayed with cleaning chemicals under the cubicle despite me saying "there's someone in here" to which I'm guessing they just didn't realise but still not great. Bathrooms also stank. I was glad I went with a friend because I think all that coupled with shouting parents in the space of about 15 mins probably would've dampened my mood if I were alone.
Used to come here a lot when I was a kid, it’s gone downhill since then, not only do you now have to bring your own padlocks for the lockers, they’ve also made the changing rooms mixed sex.As a young, autistic girl the changing room situation caused me to almost have a panic attack as next door to me were a group of lads messing about, one of his friends had flung his swimming shorts over into someone else’s cubicle and they though it was mine.They were threatening to put their hand under to retrieve them after I had clearly stated it was my towel I was standing onHere’s proof:
I came maybe 10 times before with baby one back in 2021 and baby pool nice warm. Then came back with baby two last year. Today it was a pure waste of money and Sunday afternoon. It was so freezing!! My 3.5 year old was shivering after 2 minutes, I didn’t even stay 2 minutes inside with my 12 month old. I was watching a mum with her blue-coloured tiny baby … well we have work next week and no real time to stay home with sick kids. Changing room smelled of pee extremely.
My guide to surviving a swim at Grand Central1. take a padlock, no £1 trolley coins anymore, it isn`t practical or safe to have to leave belongings on the pool side.2. wear flipflops the floor and changing room are gross, crisps, sanitary wrappers, nappies3. be prepared to see nudity! some of the changing room locks don`t work4. Don`t worry about drying your hair, as the dryers don`t work5. Don`t be alarmed if you see a mouse, as myself and another fellow reviewer have reported them, probably after the crisps!!6. Consider to have a shower at home, there are only 3 depressing cubicles . The family section has 4 but only work at a trickle if more than one in use.7. Be prepared for very busy swim lanes early evening and people getting swim rage!After being a regular user for 20 years I have decided I can no longer accept the declining standards at Grand Central. I hope senior management can address the multitude of issues reported in these reviews and seek funds for re-investment,
Good value, queues not too bad.
Great leisure activities
Awful place, lockers all out of order, changing rooms dirty, cubicles don't lock properly as people can just walk In on you.way to many people in the canging rooms at the same time. Needs closing down..
Very tired and dated, in need of an overhaul. Even my 4 year old complained about how dirty the floor is in the changing rooms. There are not enough changing rooms, locks on the doors are not fit for purpose and the lockers where you need to put a £ in often have peoples stuff in (but they've not paid) so you end up having nowhere to put your things u less you have brought a padlock. If I could change to an alternative location for beginners badge one, I would. This swimming pool is grim.
We have been taking our 3 year old and recently our 1 year old to swimming lessons (swim tots and little splashers) and have been really impressed with the program and quality of the teachers (Chloe and Robbie). There is a lovely play area (where the water is warm) and the lessons are of high quality. We used to go to puddleducks, but became frustrated with how expensive it was and how inflexible they were with rearranging sessions (they were nearly 3x the price!). So glad we switched, as the kids love it. There are some issues with the facilities e.g. showers in the main area...if one is on the others don't work, and some of the locks to the doors need replacing, but for the price really can't complain!
It was first and last time how we've been there. Toilets, floors, changing rooms, even around the pool it's dirty. Guys do you have a cleaner? If so, I think you need to get rid of her/him and need to hire a different one. It will be nice swimming, and fun slides if it will be clean.
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Dirty place
Pool is way too cold
Nice place but such a shame the jacuzzi is not warm enough. Could you please heat it up? 31 degrees is definitely too cold, the shower was way hotter.
Love taking my son here for swimming! Very friendly family atmosphere, just wish the sessions were more than 60 minutes
Great baths but changing rooms need an update we will definitely go again the slides were brilliant ?