1 / 3The Malden Centre
📍 New Malden, Greater London
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Large pool with a dedicated beginners pool, Precor-equipped gym, fitness classes, children's swimming lessons, crèche, cafe, and lockers. Book swimming classes the moment the booking window opens.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
Best for families wanting a comprehensive community sports venue with lessons, gym, and crèche under one roof. Mohammed at reception is repeatedly singled out for helpful and professional service. The main constraint is booking speed - popular classes and swimming lessons sell out almost immediately when windows open.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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UK Fan
8 months ago
“A decent & popular local sport centre, with gym, fitness classes, a crèche, a large swimming pool, a small beginner’s pool and a cafe. Although it gets busy sometimes, the changing rooms, lockers are plentiful, and quite well maintained. My three kids are having swimming lessons here. The management team and teachers are very professional and friendly.”
Lauren B
8 months ago
“Good gym space with a variety of equipment including Precor. Everything you need to get a good workout. Space is clean. Staff seemed friendly too. Would recommend.”
Saurabh Shrivstava
8 months ago
“Usually very busy. Reception is always short of staff. Decent swimming facilities. Changing area can be cleaner. At time staff is overwhelmed if you ask anything. Overall ok if you ignore other stuff and focus on your activities.”
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Overview
The Malden Centre runs a large main pool alongside a separate beginners pool, a Precor-equipped gym, group fitness classes, and children's swimming lessons with professional instruction. Crèche facilities, a cafe, and lockers are all available on site. Reception is consistently understaffed relative to demand. Booking windows for classes fill rapidly - arriving even minutes late to the booking window results in waiting lists for popular sessions.
