Bletchley Leisure Centre - Milton Keynes

Aswathy George

My 4-year-old recently attended her Stage 1 swimming class at Bletchley Leisure Centre. After the session ended, she continued playing in the water while the other children had already exited. The instructor, instead of gently guiding her out, shouted at her in a loud and harsh tone, demanding she leave the water immediately. I strongly feel that such behavior is inappropriate, especially when dealing with young children in their formative years. A simple, gentle nudge would have been more than enough.

We raised our concerns with the staff at the reception, and the young lady there was very understanding and empathetic. She promptly adjusted my child’s class timing so she could be taught by a different instructor, which we deeply appreciate.

The three stars in my review are solely for the kind and thoughtful staff member at the reception. However, I would like to humbly request the management to address the behavior of the instructor teaching Stage 1 children on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:30 PM. It is crucial for instructors working with young children to approach them with patience and gentleness. Shouting should never be an acceptable method to gain compliance, as I’m sure many parents would agree. I hope the management can provide feedback to the instructor and offer guidance on how to handle young children in a more positive and constructive manner.

Phil Collins

I love it, not least because I can incorporate a 20 minute walk each way getting there and back! It has all the facilities and classes that I could wish for with, usually, very helpful and friendly staff.
The only reason it didn’t score 5 stars is that the cleanliness of the gents changing rooms often leaves something to be desired. In fairness, of course, that is partly down to the casual attitude of some of my fellow men!

Matthew O'Driscoll

Wish I could give it zero stars.
Joined there and only remained a member for less than 2 months due to how nasty the place is.

Gym is decent and nice, staff are lovely.
Pool side has mould everywhere, broken tiles. Toilets absolutely disgusting, makes you want to Vomit.

New management and the place has become more untidy. I mean what does paining walls change. ?

Place needs to be condemned. Reported to Milton Keynes council and health and safety.

Cj Kelleher-Crook

To be honest, we only visit this place as it is currently home to the MK Breakers Basketball team. We are big fans, so we can only comment on that perspective. Team are lovely, and we always have a good time even on the odd occasion we lose. Can't comment on the cafe as most of the time shut or not enough choice, so we tend to go into town and grab food first and bring snacks with us.

catherine langley

Big pool, really good aqua fit class, very decent sized gym. Cafe is nice but not much of a selection. Really nice staff and nice and clean. Loads of changing rooms, nappy changing facility in some and larger rooms if needed. Just remember to bring a padlock for the lockers

Christy Amalu JP

A beautiful environment for our recently concluded Health Education and Physical activities event. Very friendly staff.

Vikram Parikh

Very good center with lot of sports and activities to do. They have nice courts for badminton, basketball, table tennis, squash. They also have a good size swimming pool. The staff are friendly and keen to help with any needs. Its a great place to play some games and get some good fitness sessions in. The prices are also quite decent.

ben trainor

Never really had a problem with this place until now. My little girl goes here for Gymnastics normally we take a water with us however on this occasion we forgot. Purchased one via the vending machine, was charged but unfortunately the drink got stuck, asked a member of staff for help but instead they decided to treat me like I was a thief. I wouldn’t mind if it was an expensive item but for a water!! Are you kidding me, I’m not going to lie about a water being stuck so I can get a freebie. Feel like the lady in question could do with a crash course in customer service!