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15 years ago
Held my daughters birthday party here helpful staff and well worth the money for a kids party balloons games etc
Auckland Road
Southampton SO15 0SD
United Kingdom
0871 550 1010
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Absolutely AWFUL leisure centre…read more The loos are filthy and stink of stale urine, there is black mould all over the shower cubicles, the floors are often covered in mud, the pool has bits in it and is filled with long clumps of hair. The pool attendants never enforce any of the dedicated swimming lanes so that teenagers and mothers with babies play in the middle of these lanes making it impossible to swim. The gym is not much better as the equipment is sticky, the machines need oiling or repairing as they mostly squeak, wobble or make odd noises when used. The majority of the gym staff just can't be bothered to help and would rather carry on their personal conversations than stop and show you how to use a particular piece of equipment. The one plus point is that the reception staff are nice and friendly. In contrast, the membership staff are completely ineffective. The centre runs a referral scheme whereby if you refer a new member, you are supposed to get a free month membership but they don't action this, so effectively they are deceiving their members by making a false offer. I gave up waiting for the free month membership so I ended up cancelling my membership and duly completed a cancellation form 6 days before the date that I was supposed to complete the form. What happened next was extraordinary and shows how utterly incompetent this leisure centre is. They had the audacity to send me a nasty letter saying I had to pay them money for a missed direct debit. In fact it is they who owe me money, not the other way around. I guess that their totally useless new administration company, Harlands, simply didn't get round to processing my cancellation form and yet they were mighty quick to try and extort money from me that I don't owe. I have been a member of this leisure centre for a year and after this farce I will never return nor recommend to anyone (I like!).
Swimming is an experience. While the pool is the right temperature, the lanes are too narrow,…read morechildren are often found swimming in the lanes even though no one under the age of 10 is allowed in the lanes. The lifeguards look bored and don't come over if beckoned. The lane speeds are not regulated effectively. The showers are rather hot and the two shower curtains in the ladies changing area are not washed regularly enough to prevent mould, but that point seems to be getting better since complaints were made. The toilets always stink. I continue to go because i want to be fit. I can't comment on the other facilities as i don't use them.
I've heard a lot of hype about Unit 22 (Now known as Unit and moved to St Mary's) over the last…read moreyear or so and last week saw me frequent the place for the first time. It was certainly different to what I'd expected. It has a very indie/alternative crowd. This was very cool because I like my crowds to be diverse and they were certainly that. The music didn't seem to fit with the look of the crowd though, as it was mainly pop remixes. Don't get me wrong though, I like a good pop song and it was a nice change to know the music. It was very busy but I would say that the main downfall (for me, at least) was the age group. They were very young and as someone in their thirties (who, admittedly, looks younger!), I felt more like their babysitter than their clubbing friend I think you'll like this place if you're in your twenties and want something a bit different. Worth a try, for sure.
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Much improved pricing for many items since being taken over by the YMCA. Bar and cafe now very…read morepleasant to sit in and kids kingdom still a popular choice with the kids - although a mini price for short session while siblings are in swim classes (eg £1 for 1 hour between 3.30 and 5) would be great...the current offer of £2.50 for 2 hrs at this time is no good as the child you have in lessons then wants to come in and has to be paid for or if you only use it while the class is on you get about 20 minutes play time if you take account of your time in change rooms with swimming child..... classes for adults very good and a good range. hopefully things will improve further i the coming months
This newly open soft pay area is a welcome addition to the area. Exclusively for the under 5's it…read moreis a very clean and safe environment for kiddies. Lots of healthy snacks for the kids and decent coffee for mum's & dads. Good toilet & baby changing facilities. Tue, wed & Thurs free light buffet at midday. We go most weeks:)
Nice little under 5's soft play area, with a cafe. A bit like sitting in someone's front room, as…read morequite small but nice for a change. Nice when it's quiet, but can get a bit crowded when busy. Available for private parties. Staff are always friendly and the entrance charge is fair. They have special offers on at specific times.
We aim to help children channel their energy into something…read morepositive. We aim to help all students both juniors and seniors develop life skills and be able to defend themselves if they need to through fun, fitness and self defence. All staff are CRB checked and first aid certified.
Attended a 60th Birthday party. Staff friendly, pub prices, do not expect Club prices. Good…read moreselection of drinks on offer. Big dance floor, DJ was good. Food spread was excellent, a good variation & loads, in a different room.
This is what I call a boozer!…read more My friend and I nipped in here a few pints while my daughter was at a ballet class. No, we each had a bitter shandy, but I think most people were on the pints! This is a pub that seems to be a gathering place; a local. Pretty basic really. Darts, pool, and tv. Every one is very friendly we were greeted and cheerioed by the majority of customers, probably as we were the only women! The bar itself is very attractive with a mosaic glass screen in one part. The rest is purely functional although it could be made very pleasant with a bit of effort. This was my first visit, and I don't have plans to return, but if I should breakdown outside, I know I'll be well looked after.
This is what I call a 'proper' pub. There's a meat raffle on a Friday night, the cloudy cider is…read morethere and they sell eggs in boxes behind the bar. There's a guy who plays the old time music on the piano occasionally and they have a quiz night. It's essentially a locals pub but it's very friendly. there's a pool table in one bar and a decent sized beer garden outside. Plenty of parking behind the pub and a tasteful smoking pagoda at the front of the pub.
I have been to play tennis here a few times and i have enjoyed the experience every time. The…read morecourts are very good and the price is reasonable. I shall return in the future and the only reason i do not come here reguarly is that i live slightly too far away
This is a fantastic club. I have been a member since July 08 and use the facilities on a daily…read morebasis. Fom the moment you walk in, the people on the desk say hello everytime, and using their facilities is just easy and simple which makes the whole experience worthwhile. The gym is huge, and even when it's busiest at 5-6pm, it is still cool, and plenty of machinery available. The pool is large enough to keep everyone happy, although it can get a little crowded in here thwn the kids are having swimming lessons after school. Well worth at least a try if you're thinking about it.
This is a good place to go to. The only fault I can find is how busy it can get. It really puts you…read moreoff. Other than that you can't really find much wrong with it. It is pretty big though and there is everything you need. I would recommend this to anyone who needs to join a gym.
She's Peppa Pig, she's Peppa Pig! I am Peppa Pig…read more The reason you're at Paultons Park is because you (your kids) want to see, you (your kids) need to see, the almighty Peppa Pig! Be sure to get in line ASAP to see Peppa and George as the line will get long. Everything here is awesome. You can't not walk into the biggest Peppa Pig toy shop in the world and buy some exclusive Peppa Pig World merchandise. The only issue is that this place is not closer to London.
Very well maintained park, clean, tidy and well looked after…read more Slight lack of 'you are here maps'
LA Bowl welcome everyone no matter what age they are. They have about 20 computerised lanes of…read morebowling. They cater for children's parties and will serve food with various different packages. Prices were average for this sort of place but I was impressed to see that under 4's are only charged £1.00 and for a small membership fee you can get discounts off the standard charge. It's easy to find, near to the bus station on the island and ferry links to Portsmouth.
This place was very good. We had a great time. The price was ok but it was so busy. We would have…read morenever got a game if we didn't book in advance. We did have a good time though and the location is perfect. We did not have aany food there but it did look good. The staff were also very friendly.
Fantastic experience for older kids and adults. A quick teaching session shows you how to play the…read moregame and how the rules work. Booking is not necessary but worth doing as they also hold birthday parties as well as adult parties. carton drinks and can drinks are available. No where to sit though if you are waiting for others to finish a game.