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Finsbury Leisure Centre

📍 London, Greater London

★4.1(498 Google reviews)💰£3.20-£7.80

Community sports hub offering squash courts, outdoor football pitches, sports hall, studio classes, and swimming. Bike storage for 12, accessible changing rooms, and direct access from Old Street tube.

✓ Multi-sport variety✓ Community feel✓ Accessible location✓ Facility wear

🏆 Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families after affordable multi-sport access in a central London location. Older children and teens get the most from the full range — squash, football, badminton, and swimming in one site. Families booking football pitches should request a pitch other than number 3 in winter and check court conditions after heavy rain.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Request a pitch other than number 3 for winter football bookings — lighting is significantly weaker
⏰Check badminton court conditions after rain before committing to a session
🎟️Arrive via Old Street station — multiple bus routes also serve the entrance
🚗Bike storage for 12 cycles available on site

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.1
★★★★★

498 Google reviews

G Reviews from Google

M

Muaaz Amer

2 months ago

★★★★★

“I gave the 5 stars to appreciate the staff's keen help when we had an issue with our court booking.”

P

Pal Koncsik

a month ago

★★★★★

“Well, typical council one but with loads of activities like squash, karate or basketball, football. Reasonable clean too, can't complain. Frankly, you need these accessible places everywhere, real community feel.”

D

Dennis Bauszus

a month ago

★★★★★

“We play regularly here and the quality of pitches is ok. That being said. They are priced fairly high and the lighting remains a problem. Especially pitch number 3 is pretty dark during the winter months.”

💬 What parents mention

Multiple sports availableCommunity atmosphereGood accessibility

Overview

Finsbury Leisure Centre covers squash courts, outdoor football pitches, sports hall, studio spaces, and a swimming pool. The centre runs birthday parties, holiday swimming lessons, and year-round sports programmes. Accessible changing rooms and 12-space bike storage on site. Old Street station is a short walk. Pitch 3 suffers from poor lighting in winter months, and roof leaks can affect the badminton courts on wet days.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 22:00
Tuesday09:00 – 22:00
Wednesday09:00 – 22:00
Thursday09:00 – 22:00
Friday09:00 – 22:00
Saturday09:00 – 18:00
Sunday09:00 – 18:00

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