Places Leisure Camberley
Camberley, Surrey · Indoor Activity
The bit you came for
Our verdict
Kids
7.4/10
Variety 8 · Age Fit 7
Parents
6.1/10
Coffee Quality 7 · Seating 6
Handy all-rounder with plenty for kids, but cleanliness, noise and pricing can wobble it.
The long read worth saving for nap time
What’s it actually like?
Places Leisure Camberley is a large indoor leisure centre rather than a single attraction, with swimming, gym facilities, classes, a climbing area and space for family activities. Reviews suggest it works well as a one-stop hub for active families, especially if you want to do more than just a swim session. The positives are pretty clear: there’s a lot going on, it feels modern and spacious, parking is easy enough, and the pool setup sounds appealing for children, with a viewing gallery and a section with large inflatables. Families also mention well-organised swimming classes, birthday parties and generally helpful staff, plus a Costa in the middle for the essential parent caffeine fix. The downside is that standards seem to vary. Several reviews mention dusty sports halls and poor cleaning, and one family had a very unpleasant run-in with staff. The health suite can also get noisy with teenagers, so it may not be the restful escape some members are after. Value is another mixed point, with price rises putting some people off membership.
Two-minute orientation
Quick read
A big indoor leisure centre with swimming, a climbing area, gym and classes under one roof. Good for mixed-age families and birthday parties, with a Costa on site and parking nearby. Best for active kids; less lovely if you’re hoping for calm, quiet or bargain pricing.
Best for ages
Strong score for mixed-age siblings
The boring brilliant stuff
Need to know
Indoor vs outdoor split
Mostly indoor
Parking detail
Full parking wording is landing soon — meanwhile check Maps plus the venue’s own FAQs.
Dog-friendly?
Probably not
Most indoor venues don't allow dogs. Worth confirming if you'd need to bring one.
Pram-friendly?
Likely yes
Indoor venues like this are typically pram-friendly.
Baby change?
Likely yes
Venues this size usually have baby change facilities.
Food on-site & BYO
Yes: Food available on-site — cafe or kiosk.
Locate it
Camberley, Surrey
THINGS PARENTS ASK
Common questions
Is there enough to keep children busy?
Yes — reviews mention swimming, inflatables, a climbing area, classes and birthday parties.
Is it good for a family swim?
Generally yes, with a pool area split into sections and a viewing gallery, though experiences with staff and cleanliness vary.
Can parents get a coffee or food there?
Yes — there’s a large Costa cafe at the entrance.
Is it good value?
Not always. One reviewer said repeated price increases made membership unsustainable.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Real review quotes
"Great place for a family visit."
"One large Costa cafe in the centre"
"People who come here to relax have no chance to do so."