# Kingsmead Leisure Centre, Canterbury — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This family-focused leisure centre features a swimming pool with diving boards, sports hall and solarium for active days out. Grab refreshments at the on-site cafe after working up an appetite. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/attractions/kingsmead-leisure-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Swimming & Leisure Centres # Kingsmead Leisure Centre Kingsmead Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4546285470545178413&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Kingsmead Pools & Fitness](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116310431597911031821) **In short:** Kingsmead Leisure Centre is an attraction in Canterbury, rated 3.8 out of 5 from 469 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Kingsmead Leisure Centre This family-focused leisure centre features a swimming pool with diving boards, sports hall and solarium for active days out. Grab refreshments at the on-site cafe after working up an appetite. ## What's nearby - Busy Bees Nursery in Canterbury next door - Kingsmead Playing Field next door - Harriet House Bed and Breakfast Canterbury 150m away - Starbucks Coffee 200m away - Sainsbury's 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM **Tuesday** 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM **Wednesday** 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM **Thursday** 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM **Friday** 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM **Saturday** 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM **Sunday** 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Daniel Arthur](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114691074756035371704/reviews) ★★★★★ OK pool, poor reliability If it weren’t for the fact this is the only 33m pool in the area, I’d have gone elsewhere ages ago. My latest frustration was having a late-night swimming session cancelled because staff wanted to watch the football. I appreciate that many people enjoy major sporting events, but when you’re not a football fan and this happens to be one of the only late-night swimming slots available, it’s a rather bitter pill to swallow. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time planned swims have been disrupted due to staffing shortages or other operational issues. It’s difficult to rely on the timetable when sessions are regularly vulnerable to cancellation. The facilities themselves also leave a lot to be desired. The showers are often unpleasant, basic maintenance issues such as missing hooks go unresolved for long periods, and the overall impression is that the changing facilities aren’t being properly looked after. The frustrating thing is that the pool itself is OK for the most part. A 33m pool is hard to come by locally, and that’s the main reason I’ve remained a member. However, cleaner facilities, better maintenance, more reliable swimming provision and additional late-night sessions would go a long way towards improving the experience. · via Google [G YT](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101139088128773680705/reviews) ★★★★★ Shocking disgusting standards of cleaning. £65 a month for premium is disgraceful. The sauna and steam room are never clean, people who don’t pay to use it just barge their way in. Tiny free weight area. Pool is dirty and doesn’t get cleaners properly or often enough. Definitely AVOID · via Google [Jen Holland Photo](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112936485307014519758/reviews) ★★★★★ Great new facilities since refurbished. Came for toddler soft play session, which runs in the sports hall on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sundays 9:30-10:30. It's £5 per child, so could get expensive with more than one child but perfect for bringing my 18 month old. The set up was two bouncy castles, some sit and ride vehicles and a selection of soft play shapes on mats. Not too busy so would be good for SEND children also. · via Google [Gang Green Greg](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115520943750322992608/reviews) ★★★★★ Avoid this place until it gets the air conditioning up and running. They spent millions on this gym but apparently cant get the air conditioning running and where you can't open the windows cause some genuis thought it would be a good idea to have non opening windows in the gym, you'll be working out in what feels like a green house. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47deca4c8d53901d:0x3f17a68c575d6f2d!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Reviewers consistently praise this leisure center for its recently refurbished facilities, which include a clean pool, a great range of gym equipment, and a variety of group exercise classes. Other reviews mention the pool can be closed due to staff shortages and facilities can be poorly maintained. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, CT2 7PH [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.2859002%2C1.0829151) **Category** Swimming & Leisure Centres **Guest rating** 3.8 / 5 (469 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 4+ **Setting** Indoor **Destination** Canterbury [More attractions in Canterbury](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/attractions) ★ 3.8 (469 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.activelifeltd.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01227 769818](tel:01227769818) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Canterbury **Postcode** CT2 7PH **Plus Code** 9F3373PM+95 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47deca4c8d53901d:0x3f17a68c575d6f2d!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47deca4c8d53901d:0x3f17a68c575d6f2d!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47deca4c8d53901d:0x3f17a68c575d6f2d!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Canterbury Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Kingsmead Leisure Centre has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Kingsmead Leisure Centre? Yes: paid car park. ### How do I contact Kingsmead Leisure Centre? 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