After lots of hussle, requesting and petitioning after Covid, ladies sessions were finally back, since last year. However, girls under 16 are not welcome as it's ladies only, and not female only session. Really? Seems like a words lottery! And the managers really took pleasure in pointing out all these months that it was ladies, and not female only, wth?! Again, more hussle and more petitioning, and I've been calling to check for a good few months if the policy or the wording has changed, still being told that the managers are looking at it and reviewing, and to call back this time next week. How many more months will it take again, before I can go for a swim with my now 15 years old daughter?! Totally unnecessary restriction. Ridiculous!

I go here around 3 times a week during the day. Mix of busy and quieter times. Occasionally women seem to have a meetup and talk in middle of pool ,but most go to swim not catch up . It's a refundable £1 for locker now but can keep bags on poolside. Hairdryer I think is 20p. No vending or drink machine I don't think. Seating for spectators and you can join swim tag to monitor your progress. Clean facilities, friendly staff. Every other weekend is Gala swimming so closed to general public advertised on website.

It's ok if you go at the right time if you just want a swim. Gets quite busy and there is no separate pool for children. Pool is a nice temperature so not too cold! There is a gym but have not seen or used it. If you are going to use the pool more than twice a week I advise on paying for monthly membership.

Can staff do a risk assessment on the women's showers? Some of the showers are really hot when you first put them on...not thinking of self but for small children. Secondly, the car park machine, would be more sensible where it can be seen when first come in, not round the corner and forget to type in reg plate. Atleast put up a notice!

Good gym and swimming, very reasonable price for membership in comparison to other places. Could be improved and slightly updated e.g. lockers which I think is in progress and some music in the pool and changing areas would be highly appreciated.

It's a nice place to work out but it is not packed in terms of work out equipments like a modern gym. The swimming pool is a big plus. There are plans to refurbish the gym, that will be fantastic. Customer care is good.

A great gym, however there is limited free weights due to size. Personally I find the cable machine as the go to, but there is a compact Smith machine and a few leg machines which is enough for many.

I go here around 3 times a week during the day. Mix of busy and quieter times. Occasionally women seem to have a meetup and talk in middle of pool ,but most go to swim not catch up . It's a refundable £1 for locker now but can keep bags on poolside. Hairdryer I think is 20p. No vending or drink machine I don't think. Seating for spectators and you can join swim tag to monitor your progress. Clean facilities, friendly staff. Every other weekend is Gala swimming so closed to general public advertised on website.

We went to use the pool. Big space with nice facilities including a pool, a sauna and a gym. I had a really chill and relaxing time there. It was a little busy in the pool with the number of people there, but overall, a good experience.

Life guards are rude and unhelpful. They don’t appear to be attentive and create a very unwelcoming environment during the session. During the women’s sessions often only male lifeguards are present, which is clearly defeating the purpose of a women’s only space. This issue alongside with the pool amenities/cleanliness make the £4 payment unreasonable.

Clean and new machines for a quick workout. Pool area is also great, only downside is that the steaming room is out of service without any indication when it will be fixed. Still 5 starts as the overall experience is great. Oh and really friendly staff memebers

Swimming at WV Active Central has been consistently enjoyable. The pool facilities are well-maintained and offer a pleasant atmosphere for swimming laps or leisurely dips. The water quality is good, and the temperature is comfortable. The staff are generally helpful and ensure a safe environment. The only downside is that during peak hours, the pool can get a bit crowded, but overall, it's a great place to swim and stay active.

I went back here for the first time in years and had a good visit. I managed to park on the road outside - free but two hours max stay - enough for a swim & it looked like there was a tablet at reception to enter car registrations for the car park. The lockers are now £1 which is returned after use, I hated losing 20p every time with the old lockers. There is plenty of space at the end of the pool to leave belongings too which lots of people were doing. The place was clean, the receptionist was helpful, the pool was big and not busy on a weekday morning & it was quiet and pleasant. The water was quite cold but I soon warmed up. The steam room was out of use and the gym is closed for refurbishment at the moment. Highly recommended & it's well located next to the city centre and west park!

Great place to workout and swim haven't been for a few weeks I'm just starting back. Lots of parking easy accessible.

Gym is nice since updated but some of the staff attitude is not very nice

Great new gym equipment with a more full and modern range than it used to have. Pool is getting on a bit, but it is cool which is great for lengths and is quite well looked after, not much room if you’re planning to do classes there, but for the price, you get loads for a low monthly fee.

I went back swimming last week,after not being for awhile.I felt something on my upper arm It was a sanitary product.I got to the end of the pool and told the lifeguard.They tried to locate it,they spotted it and couldn't reach it from the poolside So I scooped it out with net.There was no apology,only one of the lifeguards,thanked me. It is closer than Bert Williams for me.I has really put me off going there again.

Good facilities, pool at a good temp, so was the steam room, good changing rooms and cleanliness

Mainly a swimming place. Does have gym but no cardio and is quite small. Free parking for WV members.

a bit disappointed how the fast lane is managed in the pool. I would usually do an 80 length swim in about an hour. this morning got out after 16. it was impossible to swim and get going. overall I do like central baths though. its a great community hub.

Massive 25 metre pool. Mostly very well run. A little outdated changing rooms and could do with upgrading there showers there useless.

Staffs were really rude in swimming pool area & not helpful either. Got new membership but no guidance at all when we needed help unless being rude and not pleasant at all. Not flexible at all. The pool was huge, clean and have got privacy.

The pool and gym are okay however as an outsider I was minding my business and noticed how rude and unhelpful the blonde life guard women is. She was constantly moaning at the teenagers for splashing and talking on her walkie talkie and laughing to another colleague about people

WV Active is a nice gym. Well equiped for someone that does not like too much crowd

Gym is a small place but clean but note terrible Radio One is on all the time. Treadmill, steppers and bikes in another area overlooking the swimming pool. Staff are very welcoming and supportive.

Excellent classic pool, well run, no frills all quality provision.

Lovely pool and very helpful receptionist as it was my first time there. Changing rooms and showers are clean. Only reason didn't give 5 stars is the locker situation....20p every time you lock it. So silly me forgot to take my glasses off after locking the locker so had to put another 20p in to lock it the 2nd time! You can put your bag poolside on the benches though so will do that next time! Otherwise all very good and will be returning regularly 😊☺️

Enjoyed my first day back swimming. Staff do everything within their means to help and are very polite. Clean (enough) facilities and more than enough equipped in the gym for anyone who's not ridiculously ripped. I'll be able to use this place to achieve my fitness goals which for me is the whole point of going. Can't wait for the classes to be back on. For the price of a monthly membership for what you get I'd recommend this place to everyone

Decent pool which has both lane and public swimming sessions but be careful as the website and Facebook page both have the wrong opening time for Monday. It's says from 7am but it's actually 7.30am. Also hand paddles and centre mounted snorkels aren't allowed and you have to provide your own floats at the moment. The adult swimming classes are £5.50 and you have to book with reception but you can do as many or as few classes as you want which is good.

The place is nice with a normal size swimming pool 25 m by guess, there is steam room and gym inside aswell for more info check the website.

Had a seizure and lifeguards and staff did an amazing job very helpful and nice

Brilliant value for money. Helpful staff and lots of activities to choose from

Great place, cheerful helpful staff and good facilities, no pretentious gym bunny's or steroid monsters, just friendly atmosphere in the gym and pool plus great steam room and classes all in the membership price 👍👍👍

Brilliant instruction at the classes. Bootcamp with Geoff is an absolute must. Great motivation and he will help you to improve your form.

Good pool good for lane swimming 3hrs of free parking if using facilities, provide licence plate once inside

Staff we're very friendly and are invested to make their facility accessible to all disabilities wish you all the best and carnt wait to re visit

Very friendly staff, great charging rooms and loverly hot showers, l cam highly recommend the Central Baths

Nice staff, pool water feels grimey, won't be using the pool again. The gym section is great though.

I use the gym here 3 days a week. Not overly busy and a friendly non judgemental crowd, with helpful staff that care about their jobs. Good parking and convenient.

Went for the family fun session today Free to swim for kids and adults and they had some floats out for the kids to play with which was a bonus! Book in advance! Was well worth it

Here we go again…..!!!! That’s been 4 or 5 times I used to go to this place. From my experience some staffs are rude…!!! Especially lifeguard rescue which you cannot compare them to others…!!!!!!! I was excepting a better service and friendly environment.

Absolutely love the lady on reception she is so nice and funny but didn't catch her name

Tired pool with limited parking. Skip the coffee shop as there is a much better one in the park. If you need to park, you'll probably find it easier to park in one of the free spaces around the park.

Great place, I have been going there since 2006 adult swimming class, gym, very reasonable centre. Free car park if using tye centre. Have to clock in at the reception. Will go again. Pricing is reasonable