Outdoor pool in Welling

“Nice little square with a cafe in the middle and a couple tennis courts. Lovely to walk around in with the dog and plenty of benches to chill out on”

“We had our 2nd lesson today, baby is 17 weeks old. Love the pool and the organisation. Jenny was lovely also at enquiry stage.”

“Beautiful school! Went for a concert ran by the music department. The staff were very kind to the adults and children with disabilities invited to the event”

“We privately hired the pool here, the pool was very clean and we had lots of fun, the owner is very kind, accommodating and professional. There is even a sauna and shower facilities. We were impressed with the overall experience and we would highly recommend for little ones. See you again!”

“Highly recommend the Thames Club. Beautiful space, great facilities whatever your health and wellness goals. Thank you Simon for showing us around.”

“Couldn’t imagine a better place to get both the sun and swim at the same time. Walk through reception where I’ll receive my cold beverage to aid me in my swim and during the summer sitting on the side waiting for the ice cream truck to deliver my ice cream. If I want to go enjoy a bit of a quieter environment I’d book for the Sun terrace where you can be away from the pool and enjoy a lovely sun lounge!”

“Very beautiful park also historic land”

“Used for a 8yr old kids birthday with the footie dude, Ben Judge. What a legend he was! Super friendly and attentive and inclusive to the kiddies. Really made the day special. Rest of the venue is clean and lots of parking and easy to find. Recommended.”

“The Maqam Centre is a fantastic hub for wellness, learning, and community. The swimming facilities are spotless and well-organized, and the swimming lessons are exceptional—professional, patient instructors who build confidence in both kids and adults. The yoga and Pilates classes are outstanding. Each session is led by experienced, attentive instructors who create an inclusive and calming environment for all levels. Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, you’ll leave every class feeling balanced, stretched, and restored. This isn’t just a centre—it’s a sanctuary for body, mind, and spirit. Highly recommended!”

“Our son started swimming lessons at Poolside Manor just over a year ago. He was 3 and a half and had only been in a swimming pool on holiday, splashing around the baby pool or holding us tight in the big pool. When he started I wasn’t sure he would get in to the swimming pool without a parent with him, but the staff were so lovely to him, giving him the confidence to just walk off and he went straight into the pool without us, while we watched from the parents area. His swimming teacher is Francesca and she is absolutely amazing, we can’t thank her enough. She has pushed him (within his ability) and he can actually swim and is doing far better than I ever imagined one year on. Francesca is encouraging and patient and explains everything to the children in a way that makes his lesson engaging and fun. At the end of each term they have a fun swim session with pool toys and floats which he absolutely loves. The whole team, especially Vicky are wonderful and so lovely to the children. We couldn’t be happier with our son’s progress and that’s mainly down to Francesca. Even the reception team are great, Sharon is wonderful and so accommodating when we had to change swim days. They are all so helpful and the clean changing rooms and spacious car park also help to make for a lovely swim session experience. Thank you Poolside Manor, it’s an amazing swim school and has enabled our son to accomplish an excellent life skill.”

“So close to London by canal on the bike. Stamford Hill where many orthodox Jews live wearing clothes from another time. Good luck to them”

“Yannic and Kerri Anne very helpful staff. Helped me out with all the details I needed. I, recently needed help booking swimming lessons for my son, and the team was fantastic! They were patient, responsive, and made the whole process quick and easy. My son is really excited to start his lessons. Thank you for making everything so smooth!”

“Great facilities, everything was kept well and very clean. Large spaces to accommodate large events”

“This is an excellent gym. It has a full range of equipment and because it's not too crowded I never have any problem getting on to a machine or using the weights I need. I use a PT there (Gleicio) who is superb; highly professional, knowledgeable, motivational but also friendly. I'm so much stronger now, and he's transformed the way I train. I'd recommend him to anybody who is serious about their fitness and strength.”

“Great staff, very accommodating and friendly. Hydropool and main pool could be a bit hotter at times but some people like it cooler so you can't please everyone. Shannon is absolutely brilliant and is on top of everything, the hydropool is always hot when she is around which helps with my back problems, when she is on shift, she is on top of everything and you can count on things to be tip top shape. Never a dull moment.”

“I love this place. I have a membership, and it has a huge amount of classes for fitness to choose. The pools are huge indoor and outdoor. Staff are friendly, and fitness teachers are amazing. Better is a great gym, and I would recommend it to everyone. During summer you can use the Lido pool and have yoga, aqua aerobics outside. There is a car parking with lots of spaces. If you are a member of the gym, you can pay a fee of £5 at the staff desk and your Registration will be added to the Council list and you will have up to 4h free in the car park for a year.”

“Great local swimming pool. Plan on getting some swimming lessons to improve my stroke here as lots on offer.”

“Loads on offer and they have a huge football ground.”

“We rent a volleyball court here regularly. Met manager Delia recently - she’s amazing, super friendly, and always ready to help. Makes our experience even better.”

“Lovely place for all things exercise and activities from small babies to adults. There something for everyone one. For special occasion to random moments. Make sure you download the Lambeth active app, helpful to find out prices and timings. It's a little pricey at the present, like anything £ in London is gone up. But the staff is helpful and kind. If you need support just ask. We had to go down tge road £ shop to buy gloves for Ice skating, but the children had a blast. Ten out of ten. Lovely facilities all clean and working. Gym, swimming pool, ice skating and soft play, ...café...and more. Parking by Tesco next door. If you have questions call.”

“A decent sport centre, You'll need to book all the activities on the Better website beforehand”

“Sun 2 Nov 2025 21° C, sunny weather Swimming pool looks pristine. Staff is very helpful and the crowd is chill.”

“Got 29 mins of free parking. Was in row Zone A row 8/9 and right under the landing path of the jets. Great bonus, if you've never been under the jets landing before.”

“This gym is a hidden gem. Quiet at the right times with stunning sunset views of the City. In many ways it feels more exclusive than the subterranean luxe gyms nearby that cost 10 x more and are 10 x busier. No frills, but I live 2 minutes away, so don’t need a towel and luxe showers. Very friendly and helpful staff - they are all lovely. Luca the PT is a top tier trainer and a credit to the gym.”

“I have been a member of White Oak for over 3 years now and do not plan on changing gym. I mainly go to the morning classes and we have very good experienced instructors in Yoga, kettlebell, Pilates, Zumba, circuit. The centre as a whole is very good although needs more cleaners and maintenance . I cannot comment on the cafe because I do not use it but it's always busy. The staff are lovely especially the ladies at the reception, Scarlet and Demi being some of my favourite. If you want value for money, this centre is probably the best around.”

“Great swimming facilities if caught at the right time of day. Easy access to a sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. The price is good if you're willing to pay for three months membership. The only shorter option is a session pass which cost me more than I was happy to spend. Next time I think I'll hit the gym too!”

“Incredible venue hidden right in the centre of London. Love the pool, gym and classes. Outdoor pool is the star of the show and all staff I have encountered have been incredible. Gym is nice and clean too!”

“Nice sports centre. The sports hall is in the basement, and the water foundation is in the gym on the 1st floor. Walls of the sports hall are mostly grey, with one side with white bits and windows and a bit hard to see the shuttle. The ceiling is white as well.”

“Had a great time here today. The pools were all well managed by the lifeguards, they were actively checking how busy the pools were, closing them at capacity, making sure children were using the slides correctly etc which was nice to see. The two smaller pools were great for my toddlers and they really enjoyed the slides. We travelled half an hour to get here as we don’t have anything like this near us so it was a nice change. The only improvement for us would be more family changing rooms as they were full when we got there and the small changing rooms were very tricky to change twin toddlers in. They can’t help the size of the building though! We’d visit again”

“Stayed last week & just wanted to send a message of thanks to Vanessa & Elena in the restaurant. Both a credit to Hilton. Vanessa’s knowledge on the menu was excellent, she recommended the curry which was delicious. Elena is lovely also & made me feel like nothing was too much, she made me a coffee & finally…somebody who knows how to heat milk properly without burning it! An excellent stay from start to finish, Francesca on reception was very helpful also. You have a great team & I will return next time I’m in the area. Kind Regards, Mr Dalton Towers.”