# GL1 Cafe  Freedom Leisure, Gloucester — Reviews & Opening Hours

> Rated 3.9/5 from 942 Google reviews. Modern centre offering main and learner pools, gym, fitness studio, sports hall and spa facility.

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Bruton Way, Gloucester

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**In short:** GL1 Cafe Freedom Leisure is a place to eat in Gloucester, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 942 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

Modern centre offering main and learner pools, gym, fitness studio, sports hall and spa facility. Summary via Google

## About GL1 Cafe Freedom Leisure

GL1 Cafe is located within GL1 leisure centre on Bruton Way in Gloucester. The cafe operates within a facility that includes swimming pools, a gym, fitness studio, sports hall and spa.

The cafe holds a five-star food hygiene rating.

## Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see [GL1 Cafe Freedom Leisure's own website](https://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/gl1/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu).

## Opening hours

**Monday** 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

**Tuesday** 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

**Wednesday** 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

**Thursday** 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

**Friday** 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

**Saturday** 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Sunday** 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

## What's nearby

- The Salvation Army Gloucester next door
- Pepe's next door
- GO Outdoors Gloucester next door
- Julian Rogers Auto Services 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

People say this leisure center offers great swimming pools with good water temperature, a wide variety of facilities including a gym and badminton courts, and friendly staff.

Other reviews mention the facilities can be poorly maintained and customer service can be unhelpful.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 3.9 / 5 (942 reviews)

**Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good

**Destination** Gloucester

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1893056).

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★ 3.9 (942 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/gl1/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant)

[01452 396666](tel:01452396666)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Gloucester

**Plus Code** 9C3VVQ76+2H

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of GL1 Cafe Freedom Leisure?

GL1 Cafe Freedom Leisure is open Mon–Fri 6am–9pm; Sat 7am–5pm; Sun 8am–8pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is GL1 Cafe Freedom Leisure any good?

GL1 Cafe Freedom Leisure is rated 3.9 out of 5 from 942 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

### How do I contact GL1 Cafe Freedom Leisure?

Call GL1 Cafe Freedom Leisure on +44 1452 396666.

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