Riverside Leisure Centre

I recently attended the Musical Splash session at Riverside Leisure Centre with my toddler, and it was absolutely fantastic. This weekly parent-and-toddler swimming activity is brilliantly organised, featuring a variety of pool toys, water-confidence exercises, and enthusiastic instructors who lead fun sing-alongs and nursery rhymes throughout the session. The heated teaching pool was the perfect temperature, making it comfortable and enjoyable for both children and parents. There was also ample parking available, and the customer service from the staff was excellent from start to finish. I would highly recommend Musical Splash to any parent looking for a fun, engaging, and confidence-building water activity for their little one. We'll definitely be returning!

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This is a brilliant facility. Plenty to do but the kids favour ice skating. I had a go today this time and it was really good fun. The staff and general public are really kind and helpful if you get into a bit of a tumble. The only thing that would be nice is free parking if you use the facility as it rather expensive. Paid over £5 for 3 hours.

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I am a monthly member of Riverside and the other sports centres that the council have. The upgrade is really nice and is open and spacious. Phones are generally answer quickly and staff are almost always helpful possibly with the exception of a occasional parking permit issues. I really dislike the Chelmsford council's policy is that you could only have your direct debit at the beginning of the month. It doesn't work for me. The gym is really well appointed with a nice atmosphere and a good selection of equipment. I quite like the policy that you need to have a induction when you start as opposed to just being let loose in a gym. The swimming pool is a good size and clean with helpful lifeguards who are not over zealous. However it is absolutely Baltic and somehow even worse than the temperature of the South Woodham pool. It is so cold that I unfortunately cannot personally last a swimming session in it. Showers with variable temperatures and underfloor heating and toilets is a nice touch though. The gym lockers are linked up to the card system which is great for locker availability I'm not sure what the deal is if you forget your card though. We've been to a few parties at Riverside which seemed to be well run.

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Excellent place to swim!! Gallery allows you to watch your loved ones while they swim or practise. Public lane swimming is great allowing everyone to book based on their preference.

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