One reviewer writes: "Closing this place is long overdue. I wonder if the Better team are even aware of these rating / review forums? Customer service is poor, facilities are smelly and have never been cleaned when we attend, the fun swim sessions are inconsistent ( no floats, n..."

That is one voice among 25 ratings, 4 of which carry written detail. Read a few before deciding, because a single strong opinion is not a pattern.

What to Expect

Membership prices and class timetables change more often than equipment does, so confirm them with Arches Leisure Centre directly before your first visit. The website is linked on this page.

What Our Members Say

2.2

Based on 25 reviews · showing 5

+21

Namz GG

Jun 2015

I am SO happy they have moved the centre! The library is AWESOME! The swimming place is GREAT! The staff are GOOD! The cafe' is great and so are the other things added to it!

Brian Pellot

Jul 2014

For what it is, if you live nearby, this place has everything you need. Best to go swimming right at noon or wait until after the lunch rush if you can. Full membership (incl. classes, pool, gym, etc.) is about £40 with... Read more

Teresa Griffith

Dec 2012

Apparently the pool wastes water - which means we are swimming in "fresher" water than more "efficient" pools. Sadly The Arches will not be with us for very much longer. A new pool is in development on Vanburgh Hill. It will be just 1m deep at both ends, reaching 1.8m in the middle... not much fun for kids trying to learn to do racing starts... and not what you'd expect from an 'Olympic' borough.

Ryan Fleming

Jun 2015

I only joined for the new gym that has opened the other day. The staff in the gym were nice but the customer service from the helpdesk is usually poor, no smiles, and no please or thank yous. I hope the new place is bett... Read more

SJ B

May 2015

Closing this place is long overdue. I wonder if the Better team are even aware of these rating / review forums? Customer service is poor, facilities are smelly and have never been cleaned when we attend, the fun swim sessions are inconsistent ( no floats, noodles or waterslides yesterday - with no plausible explanation from the teenagers left in charge to run the place) and A completely absurd pricing structure - with no swimming price list available. AVOID.

Location

12 Lambarde Square, London SE10 9GB, UK

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What is Arches Leisure Centre rated?

2.2 out of 5 from 25 Google reviews.

Where is Arches Leisure Centre?

12 Lambarde Square, London SE10 9GB, UK.

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