Leatherhead Leisure Centre

Leatherhead Leisure Centre is a proper all-round leisure centre rather than a dedicated playground, so the appeal here is swimming, gym work and classes. Reviews mention boxfit, circuits, badminton, tennis and a pool, plus a weekly pass option and personal training. It sounds like the sort of place that suits families with sporty children more than those hunting for soft play chaos. The best bits are the range of activities and the quality of some staff. One reviewer singled out Mark for being “SO inspiring” and careful about form, while another praised the centre as “the most amazing” they’d seen, with a large well equipped gym, clean bright changing rooms, friendly staff and a cafe on site. For older kids and teens, that breadth gives it decent value if you’ll actually use the facilities. The downsides are annoyingly practical: a broken shower head, mouldy showers, busy lanes, a colder pool and some frustrating booking rules. One reviewer lost a trip because a swimming instructor was absent with no warning, which is exactly the sort of thing that ruins a family outing. There’s also mention of Sunday swim sessions ending early, so check timetables carefully before you set off.