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Sparkhill Pool & Fitness Centre

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One of the Most Reviewed Gyms in Birmingham


Address

Stratford Rd, Birmingham B11 4EA, United Kingdom

Website

www.placesleisure.org

Contact

+44 121 702 0950

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (960 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 6 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 6 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 6 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 6 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 6 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 MuslimFamilyTravel (Muslim Family T. 2 years ago on Google
    Easy to book classes on the app, ladies only classes are plenty and there is a ladies only gym and ladies only sauna. Clean toilets and showers. Some female coaches are really great, the music is really loud during classes but when the songs are synced with the workout it makes you train harder. Classes are limited to about 35 people booked for health and safety reasons but some people come without booking and class becomes overcrowded, same with sauna sometimes, we are supposed to book it but people come in without bracelet. Overall it's a great place to keep fit!
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 A R. 1 year ago on Google
    Facilities are very good and I believe they are well maintained. My only issue is the process of using is very frustrating. I paid a yearly fee of approximately £330, on many occasions when I visit they are usually fully booked or at full capacity and therefore I can't use the pool or steam/sauna. Now the bookable sessions have been cut down so I can only book probably 2 days of the week which is quite poor. I believe it's run very poorly, the staff are nice but not aware of processes and make things up as they go along. There are IT issues from time to time so you can't book using the app so when you go there it's always at full capacity, very very frustrating.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A M. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff are really approachable and friendly. The gym really caters for its community with a whole range of female only classes and swim sessions. Prices are really reasonable for what is included. There is a car park nearby with free parking on side streets too.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Muhammed A. 10 months ago on Google
    The staff here are amazing. Setting up my membership was made so easy and the staff were really friendly and welcoming. In particular, I've interacted with Saffa on multiple occasions and it's always been a pleasant experience. In my experience, in a lot of gyms, the customer service is terrible, so it was a breath of fresh air when I was met with great hospitality by Saffa.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Atee M. 1 year ago on Google
    Can't say it's a bad place. But due to personal experience and some management related stuff lead to think that may be this place doesn't worth spending time and money here. Rules and limitations are good if you are only a fitness worm. If you have you work or other life activities as well it could be hard to utilise the place properly.* It's my personal opinion may be suits you well. You can try may be things suit you.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oskar P. 1 year ago on Google
    Good price for a well equipment gym. Also the personal training sessions are worth recommending. My pt journey with Bilal has just begun and it’s been a fantastic start. He has been brilliant in working with my specific needs and truly understands what is necessary to help me meet my goals. It hasn’t been that long but I already lost weight. He is always at hand when needed, responds to messages quickly and is really good in making you feel motivated.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mittu A. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm a regular customer at the centre and see Arshad the Lifeguard who is always cleaning to very high standards around the whole of the centre whether it is in reception area or the changing rooms etc. He is very polite and friendly and also a Top Lifeguard always willing to help out customers and resolve any issues also has excellent communication skills he definitely needs to be promoted to managerial level as he has the qualities treats everyone equally and fairly. Also Carol is a really nice Lifeguard managing the ladies only sessions when my wife comes in on Tuesday mornings she always happy to help. Keep it up both of you.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nazreen M. 1 year ago on Google
    Overall very impressed with all the facilities at Sparkhill Pool & Fitness. I mostly attend for the ladies only classes and ladies gym. The class instructors are amazing at what they do, very motivating and inspiring. I also attend for the ladies only swim sessions during the holidays with my 2 kids which is an extra added fun activity!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gemma H. 1 year ago on Google
    A brilliant leisure centre, with a great class timetable. Lots of new availability for swimming lessons too- great news! The staff are incredibly friendly, always willing to help with any enquiries and the centre itself is very clean and clearly well looked after. Worth every penny!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zaynab H. 1 year ago on Google
    I would like to thank Sparkhill for supporting Healthy Body Healthy Mind in our charity event to raise money for the Turkey and Syria Earthquake appeal. Special thanks to Arsalaan, Victoria, Assaad, Rob, Dan, Aisha, Imaan and our amazing Lifeguard Team: Anam, Zainab, Isra, Rabiya and Hassan. Healthy Body Healthy Mind raised £1,063.15 for One Ummah to help victims of the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Many thanks; without you guys it would not have been possible. Thanks for the great teamwork!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zee A. 1 year ago on Google
    Was pleasantly surprised by how clean the gym was as a whole building. Beat my expectations. Separate female changing facilities was a bonus. Separate ladies gym and sauna was very good. Pool side so clean Lofeguards were alert at all times and took their jobs seriously which was so good to see. Staff very friendly and helpful.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nafisah M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing customer service from all the staff at this gym, especially Aisha, Imaan and Annum, lots of different equipment to use there, 10/10 would recommend :) Would also like to thank Henna, my personal trainer. I started using the gym but had no idea what to do, I booked Henna as my PT, I started at 69kg and now 60kg in a short period of time, I use the gym now, very confidently as I know what I’m doing because of Henna’s help.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah S. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome place, reception staff helpful and welcoming. Instructors are enthusiastic and approachable, they plan challenging workouts with modifications to up level or to suit individual fitness abilities. Fun ladies classes where all members are friendly and supportive of one another. There are a wide range of ladies only classes that cater for varied fitness abilities. Thank you Sparkhill, my home from home 😊 ❤️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sadik M. 8 months ago on Google
    Staff are really kind and they ensure that you are having a good time there. I would recommend this to anyone who are wanting to go swimming
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Alan G. 1 year ago on Google
    The pool is good and the staff are efficient, but whoever designed the men's changing rooms needs to go back to the drawing board. The showers are in the changing room and often used as changing cubicles, there are only two changing cubicles which at busy times are occupied. I also found the changing area with litter on the floor and changing benches. Overall the 3 star given is for the pool and the staff.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nafeesah B. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing service with my PT Henna, who I have had previously and have lost weight by following her diet and fitness plans. She has been good at pushing me to my goals that I have started more sessions with her and I continue to receive support to push me to my goals even more. I personally recommend her if you want to lose weight and reach your goals quickly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Saurabh B. 11 months ago on Google
    Well maintained fitness centre. Clean, friendly staff and good gym, pool, spa and sauna facilities. Well priced as opposed to some of the other overpriced fitness centre. Easily commutable for people living around Hall Green, Moseley and Stratford Road in Birmingham.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Namar A. 6 months ago on Google
    The staff at the leisure center are incredibly welcoming and accommodating. The cleanliness and maintenance of the center The staff at the leisure center are incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Special thanks to the managar Arsaalan and the rest of the staff Iman, Aisha, Safa, Mustafa, Rob, Dan and our lovely female lifeguards Annam, Zainab & Isra. From a member of the Ladies only swim classes with Zainab
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aleena K. 1 year ago on Google
    I enjoy going to the gym and have the best experience there. I had the support from my personal trainer Bilal who helped me lose 4 stones and motivated me. I wouldn't have been able to lose the weight without his support. I went from a XL to a small! So happy I am still training and keeping up with my weight 🙌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sidra R. 6 months ago on Google
    I love the wide variety of classes they offer, especially since they cater towards women only gym, exercise sessions, and swimming pool sessions. They have been trying to improve the women gym side by adding more exercise machines, though its still sometimes too full. The bathrooms should be cleaner. Sometimes, they are disgusting, and you don't feel like taking a shower. This could easily be solved by having a cleaner come in twice, considering how much everyone is paying not much to ask for. Edit: spelling mistakes
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abdul K. 4 months ago on Google
    Personal Trainer (PT) - BALAL Been working with PT Balal for the last 3 months. Very knowledgeable with regards to fitness and nutrition. Always approachable if I had any questions and general advice, I have achieved my goals with his guidance and oversight - thanks 😊 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Muhammad S. 5 months ago on Google
    I've been coming to this gym for around a year. The machines in the gym the are nice and clean and the members are friendly. The only downside is that at busy hours the gym gets crowded. Also the swimming pool is clean and quite large. Special thanks to a lifeguard called Awais, he really helped me improve my swimming even though he didn't have to. I asked him for some tips and he was very patient and helped me improve my swimming journey alot. Hope to see him having his own classes as a teacher. Would definitely join myself and encourage others to join too. Very nice place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ounayssa M. 6 months ago on Google
    I have been attending the women's swimming course with swimming instructor zaynab and I would love to thank her and all the female life guards and mangers for allowing such opportunity to occur. I ultimately enjoyed every bit of the swimming course and the female life guards annam, isra and zainab have been absolutely amazing at keeping us safe during our time. They been so lovely and professional at their job. Jasakallah khair to the manager Arsaalan for facilitating us and supporting at all times during the swimming course. Thank you Iman, Aisha, mustafa, Rob Dan, and rest of the staff for being here for us. We appreciate and thank you for all the hardwork and support. May God reward and bless you all Many thanks, Ounayssa
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Usman F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place. I am a member of 2 yrs and love the atmosphere and the staff really make you feel warm and welcome. Greeted with smiles at the reception where the staff are very helpful and friendly. Pts, lifeguards and other staff members are also very helpful and great to talk to if you have any issues. Facilities are kept clean and activities are well organised. Other reviews I have seen downplay the favour of female members but, as a male member, I think that it's great because our sisters and mothers are accommodated in a place where they feel safe and welcome unlike many other gyms I have been to in the past. The place has gone through a lot change recently and it seems that its been a very positive development all around.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Zane-Sulaiman T. 1 year ago on Google
    The facilities are clean and presentable The gym does get busy with much of the equipment occupied at some times. At one point it did take about a month for two broken machines to get fixed due to a shipping delay. I made efficient and productive progress with my personal trainer Bilal, who is an experienced weightlifting champion that clearly knows how to train clients according to their needs. I would personally recommend him.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Queenie L. 9 months ago on Google
    One thing I liked about the gym was that the music was never loud. All of a sudden they decided on loud music and I don't know the point as you can barely hear your PT and most people have their headphones on anyway The toilets are always disgustingly filthy. The best Fitness Instructors keep leaving and my Favourite Fitness Instructors classes are being decreased. The gym can't seem to keep good staff. Clearly the issues higher up in Management.

  • 5/5 Raheel K. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic gym, great value for money. I use the gym, pool and participate in the awesome classes. Has all the facilities of reaching your training goals. The staff are great - always willing to help, welcoming and friendly. Aisha, Ahmed, Bilal and many others!

  • 3/5 MOH 6 months ago on Google
    The staff is very nice, always there to help you. However, the gym needs more benches and machines. In addition, it is difficult to find available places for swimming sessions. Hopefully they will open the one in Small Heath soon. Last thing... Why are some staff members walking in the swimming area with their shoes? It is not clean!


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