This Gym is great but why? Well I'm confident to say after all my many visits to this place…read more For starters I need to correct myself and say this is not a gym. I repeat this is not a gym this is a private leisure centre. It's fantastic, quite literally everything is an experience quite different from the average, but let me explain. Signing up was nice, simple and smooth as the sales rep takes you around to show off their state of the art facilities such as crèche area where the qualified members of staff looks after your little ones for up to 4 hours while you get your workout on as they boast a range of soft toys, play pen and at times fancy dressed workers for light hearted entertainment. The lounge area is just as good with Wi-Fi access that runs throughout the who building, a lovely selection of food ranging in the hot and cold selections including a selection of flat screen computers that supplement your internet access through the Wi-Fi. This setting is against the wall length windows creating an open plan feel with a consistent summer feel inside the lounge, also there are a couple of deep seated leather sofa that has a TV hanging over head with a selection of Sky TV channels. The Dove Spa area being a partnered business for virgin active provides a range of things at a fee such as beauty therapy treatments like the pedicure, manicure with a range of deep cleansing face masks. There is also a range of cosmetic products on sale such as exfoliating items, creams, brushes etc. it's something I'm sure the female customers surely looks back twice at. Now what we need to establish is that this is just the ground floor at the front reception desk, yes, there is still the back where the separate male and female changing rooms are located each with their large number of showers, lockers and both having their own steam rooms which is amazing as they use scented aromas like eucalyptus inside which is really relaxing. Now this is the whole of down stairs which is considerably large so you can imagine the size of the gym upstairs which mirrors the size of everything downstairs. Oh my, this can be overwhelming if you're not a gym person, but luckily I am. The brilliant sized studio for classes with mirrors all along the sides which will make you feel like you in a ballet studio and yes they do ballet classes to boot. What a spacious functional area for working out, warm ups, stretches and fast classes if you are not keen on the hour long classes in the two studios. These functional areas you can use things from body mats, skipping ropes, kettle bells and even Vipers for those that are in the know. They even have a TRX machine for open use. The free weights area is just as large with all the expected equipment in other gyms but with the all but one remaining difference which is quantity, and yes virgin active Bromley has plenty and their cardiovascular area is the same with all their treadmills, bikes, row machine etc. I also believe the woman's only workout area is a nice touch for privacy for all those who are conscious of it and or even have religious believe that makes this idea a necessity. I must not forget to mention a third studio upstairs that is dedicated to bikes and with over thirty of them for spin classes throughout the day. It just never crosses my mind to go in to that relentless, rigorous class. Well, I mentioned downstairs and upstairs but I need to mention the side of the building dedicated to swimming, saunas, more showers and a Jacuzzi bath for everyone to share. I hope you can see why this place is amazing, but the reason why I don't give it 5 star which it deserves is the monthly fees which ranges from £70 - £90 a month. Lucky for me I pay half that price which I mentioned in the top tips for this place. PS I have my moments when I am an insane gym addict and moments when I'm anything but.

What a lovely place!! I had a couples 3-treatment package and it was so nice. We paid a small…read moredeposit for a towel, robe, sandals, bag, and locker. The facility was so clean. We enjoyed our swim in the pool and the steam room and sauna. The staff are so helpful and nice. Definitely recommend this place!

This is more than just a Gym. It offers tennis facilities and squash courts. They have a indoor…read morepool and a smaller outdoor pool and a large fitness studio. It does tend to be a bit snobby and is frequented by women who lunch! The bar and food service is poor. They offer a wide range of fitness activites,howver the membership fees are a little high. The staff are polite but could be friendlier and the steam room could be steamier. they do have a wide range of social activities too but these have to be paid for

David Lloyd in Sidcup is a lovely gym. It has a large car park and good facilities. There are many…read moretennis courts and in the winter they put a large bubble up over three courts so you can play all year round. The heated outdoor pool is excellent and becomes a child free zone at certain times of day which is fantastic if you're looking for a peaceful evening swim. Even in the Winter the outdoor pool is pleasantly warm enough to swim in. The indoor pool is large and clean. The jacuzzi is great, very powerful, and the steam room and sauna are fantastic. There is a wide range of cardiovascular equipment and I have never had to wait to get on anything even at peak times. The restaurant and bar are neat and modern and serve some healthy option meals. The staff on the front desk are pleasant though sometimes they seem a bit rushed off their feet and there is often a queue. A bit pricey but worth the extra money if you can afford it.

Very clean but will not give a refund if you prove you have a Greenwich Card. In 2006 my bike was…read morestolen on the grounds with some wire snippers.

Very shocking experience…read more I am still struggling to understand how such poor quality of the service can be acceptable in today's society. The pool itself is ok. However, the lack of cleanliness around the pool, big rubbish containers with hanging rubbish was just shocking. There wasn't any place you can hide from the sun unless you are lucky and get the natural shadow from the building. The toilets were dirty and smelly. Looked like haven't been cleaned for ages. The society has to wake up and demand better service while can, otherwise, those services won't ever improve.

I just wanted to say how disappointed I was when I cancelled my membership with just a month…read moreremaining after telling them that I had not ever used the gym because after I joined I found out I had a 10cm canser tumour on my kidney which had to be removed. They insisted I show proof from my doctor so I did not have to pay the last £69 they must be really hard up for money that was in hayes lane Bromley Jonn smith

I never thought i would love a gym, especially after being a member at another well known gym for…read moreso long, I was accustomed to poor standards, but I love this place! All the staff are friendly, and the check-ups, fitness plans are all included, and there are always staff around to help if something goes wrong, or you just need some help. The place is clean and big, it has a full gym and classes, along with a swimming pool and squash courts (and probably other faciliteis I dont use). I would highly recommend!

Awful gym, as a woman training in a male environment you get stared at like you're a lepper…read more Terrible customer services, condescending with no leeway; needed to cancel my gym membership due to personal reasons and the fees involved are ridiculous. They threaten you to pay up or involve debt collectors, not very nice at all!

5 stars without a doubt! This isn't your average gym. They really do have the best team of staff…read morewho have the best advice, who can give you the best supplements, who can show you Elites amazing equipment! You will get to train in the best atmosphere and take part in some wicked classes. The list well and truly goes on!! They really do cater for all. This is defiantly the gym to join!

I have used quite a few health clubs and the Kidbrooke David Lloyd is my favourite. I like it…read morebecause it has a great relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. They have a great members' lounge and bar. There is also an Adults' only lounge where you can have a bit more peace and quiet away from children. There is free Wi-fi, computer access and newspapers at the Lounge. The gym facilities are excellent. The swimming pool is lovely and I really enjoy relaxing in the jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. They always make sure that there are at least one or two lanes free for adult swimming during the day. Membership includes access to the tennis courts and fitness classes. David Lloyd membership is pricey, but if you can afford it, then it's worth it if you are willing to use the facilities for at least 2 or 3 times a week.

This gym is a complete rip-off. - The showers are filthy…read moreand smell unpleasant. - The videos on the cross trainers don't work properly. - If you work 9 to 5 like I do, then I wouldn't bother going here as outside of these hours it's far too busy. - The swimming pool is a decent size, however there is far too often only one swimming lane, with another for children's swimming classes and the rest of the pool a playground for the hundreds of kids. - Yes there's a nice lounge area, but I'm not here to socialise, I'm here to work out. If you are serious about working out, then don't bother paying the extortionate prices; this is more of a creche than a gym.