Royston Leisure Centre & Gym in Barnsley

Royston Leisure Centre

4.2

Based on 256 reviews

review us on

Graeme Gisby

13:13 22 Oct 24

A pleasant workout in a relaxed environment. No waiting for the machines at 8am.

Graeme Gisby

11:45 21 Oct 24

ron perfect

16:44 19 Oct 24

Excellent facility

June Drake

07:01 25 Sep 24

Friendly staff - entrance is modern bright and cleanUnfortunately some areas need a deep clean

David Boynton

09:09 24 Sep 24

My attendance has been very little for a few months but it is nice that the staff still remember the members, are always polite and welcoming. We just signed my step daughter up to the centre today aswell.

Jane Elizabeth Morenike Forde

17:46 03 Sep 24

Sarah Tattersall

15:09 27 Aug 24

ian stott

23:24 08 Aug 24

natalie

12:22 04 Aug 24

Really enjoyed our swim here but only 1 changing table! Also think it's a but off you have to pay for a 10 week old baby and a 2 year old!

Matthew Stephens

03:28 05 Feb 24

So I'll be fair.Pro's- The staff are helpful and friendly and from my experience genuinely out to help you. The app makes booking classes really easy just make sure you book in advance as can get busy quick. The app also shows what equipment is currently free which is great. Pool is a good length and the gym is well stocked.Cons- so the public changing room can get messy as the day goes on and every other week they stink of urine. Members change is all open change with no cubicles. Both changes the showers back up and go out of order on the regular. The pool is hit-and-miss temperature wise and sometimes unpleasant to swim in because of it. What is a little frustrating is the Members. Pool it seems like a social club. People just nattering, drinking hot drinks and just getting in the way. The lane swim is occupied by quite a few people who are happy to swim slowly or down the middle/straddling the lanes in faster lanes making it harder for those of us who want to go at the pace of the lane. Gym I've had a few instances where equipment is just being monopolised by people who are just talking and not moving off the equipment though not that frequently.This place is fine for a local pool and gym but its much better to come at the quiet times.

Eadie Meecham

20:04 28 Nov 23

The receptionist were perfect. If needed anything they would be right there! Changing room weren’t the best, smells like urine and has big chunks of mould in places. Lifeguards are perfect with me and my friends, if we need anything they are always there! I recommend you go swimming here!

Jordan Wilson

15:49 23 Sep 23

I haven't been to this place for since end of 2016 but I've had a good experience today loving it I am coming tomorrow ☺ ☺ ☺

16:28 16 Sep 23

12:38 21 Aug 23

10:46 15 Aug 23

08:47 08 Jul 23

21:46 05 Jul 23

20:02 05 Jul 23

Very pleasant staff always helpful.

Georgina Smith

11:05 09 Jun 23

Members of the gym and swimming, use it regularly and always find it clean with happy, friendly staff that go above and beyond. The female lifeguard is very good with kids and encourages mine to push herself which is what she needs.

Andy Lettin

17:45 28 Mar 23

Good all round workout good facilities.

chris lawton

19:45 26 Feb 23

were there most Sundays for baby swimming classes 9 months old and she loves it

jade baldwin

08:52 14 Feb 23

First time I've been to this swimming pool. Nice size pool and not busy. No slides ( which we knew) or floats out but kids loved it. Will definitely go back. Clean and spacious changing rooms .

mark finney

00:38 27 Jan 23

Needs better forward planning of class leaders!

katie Buckley

14:22 28 Oct 22

A great place for a swim and the gym if you enjoy going to either

Faiyaz Kiddi

19:36 28 Jul 22

So I joined this gym at the beginning of 2022, after 10 years of not stepping into one. I was out of shape and unsure of what to do. I was pleasantly surprised by the facilities available at this gym and the amount of things you get for your subscription. The staff are super-friendly and are always happy to help. I had my induction with Louise and she has been helping me achieve my goal by tailoring a workout plan for me. Definitely the best gym I've ever been to.

Mark Hirst

20:14 30 Jun 22

I used to love coming to Royston Gym but ever since the new year the place is pretty much always packed. There just isn't enough equipment to serve the amount of people who use the facilities. It's a shame really that they haven't extended the Gym area given the sudden surge of new starters.The swimming baths are adequate and the staff are friendly throughout. Not too keen on the booking system via the app. You're lucky to get a space half the time but if you want to cancel you have to make sure you do it hours before or you get a strike. It used to be 1 hour before but seemingly that has changed now.Back to the Gym. For some reason Gary who was a trainer at the gym has left which I found a shame as he was quite the personable guy and really looked after the gym equipment. He wouldn't stand for weights being left all over and he would clean the floor regularly. I think it still gets cleaned but I am not sure it's as often. I have also trained in the gym when there have been no trainers present to keep an eye on things. This is only a recent thing not sure why! I would be concerned that if anyone had a heart attack or required medical assistants then who is going to help with the defibrillator.My most recent gripe is the fact that the gym although sweltering doesn't seem to have air-conditioning activated. Honestly, this must be some sort of a trick to make folk leave sooner as you literally sweat in buckets before having to leave through dehydration.Come on Royston gym management. We pay enough to have a really good experience inside of the premises and for some reason more recently this really does not seem to be the case.

Linda-May Dare

18:46 26 May 22

Joined the Aqua splash today and loved it.sadly not on next week.cant wait for the next week.

Alex K

18:03 05 May 22

Good overall council sports centre, staff are helpful but could do with more swimming times as always a struggle to get the times you require

Rosie Hudson

15:37 26 Mar 22

Great for schools to go to. X

Mudite Jones

14:50 19 Mar 22

Very friendly and polite staff, had very informative induction by Sarah who was easy going and knowledgeable. Lots of equipment, can't wait for next time.

Alex Swithenbank

19:00 28 Jan 22

Pretty decent leisure centre. Adult lane swimming is few and far between. Seems they cater more for aqua airobics and clubs over than your average fitness/leisure swimmer. Gym facilities aren't bad. There's enough there to get each muscle group. Changing rooms could do with a refurb but they are clean enough.

Bring a Friend for FREE

Every Friday This November!

Royston

Take a tour

Facilities

2 Pools

24 Cardio Machines

Body Stat Analysis

Cafe

Class Studio

Cycle Studio

Functional Area

Weight Room

Available classes at Royston

Aqua Aerobics

Boxercise

Kettlercise

Metafit

Pilates

Studio Cycling

Zumba®

All classes and activities

Memberships

Student Membership

Multi-Site Membership

Other Memberships Available

Corporate Membership

Junior Membership

Single-Site Membership

Click the following link and download the Your Space App to make a class booking in just a couple of clicks!