# Kings Hall Leisure Centre, Hackney — Reviews & Visitor Info > A fully accessible community leisure facility on Lower Clapton Road offering family-friendly swimming and fitness activities, with excellent wheelchair and pushchair access plus baby changing rooms. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/hackney/attractions/kings-hall-leisure-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Swimming & Leisure Centres # Kings Hall Leisure Centre 39 Lower Clapton Road [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3122889759126037490&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Kings Hall Leisure Centre](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/101529325812327529623) Day Out With The Kids listing for this attraction is currently flagged as **closed temporarily**. This isn't always accurate — please confirm directly before travelling. **In short:** Kings Hall Leisure Centre is an attraction in Hackney, rated 3.3 out of 5 from 667 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Kings Hall Leisure Centre A fully accessible community leisure facility on Lower Clapton Road offering family-friendly swimming and fitness activities, with excellent wheelchair and pushchair access plus baby changing rooms. ## What's nearby - Umit & Son next door - Mermaid Fabrics next door - The Olive School, Hackney next door - St John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities Toilets Free Wifi Changing Rooms Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Wheelchair Friendly Pushchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted ## What visitors say [Queen Ameera](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117957904929253747278/reviews) ★★★★★ I kid you not each week another machine disappears or becomes out of order. The machines are never cleaned. The staff mop and hoover every day but never properly, very badly done and therefore constantly missing large areas of the gym, etc. The swimming pool has been a mess for literally more years than I can count. Have avoided it my whole life which is unfortunate because I love swimming. The lack of clean and functioning machines which again, literally decrease by the week, is ridiculous and the membership fee should not be more than £10-£15 for what you’re actually getting with the state of things. They need to hurry up and sort all the machines out, or start refunding membership fees. I know they’re planning some type of renovation but this has not actually started, it’s been getting pushed for months and months now and in the meantime they’re not fixing or replacing the machines. Abysmal management all around. Literally any O Better gym is better than this location. Every single toilet is not maintained and cleaned, the disabled toilet hasn’t even had hand wash for weeks now. I wish I was exaggerating in saying the state of all the toilets stinks and it is so run down you’d think you’re in a third world country’s market toilet! You feel disgusting using the toilets there. Unfortunately, I am restricted to using this location only due to disabilty and that just means I’m paying for a treadmill and if I’m lucky 3-4 functioning machines. Insanity that this has gone on as long as it has and Lord knows how much longer it will likely continue! · via Google [Fayek Ahmed](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106394707383464976073/reviews) ★★★★★ The worst experience ever, came here to play badminton with my bestest friends as we bond over playing this sport. We walk into the badminton court area and we’re greeted with extremely low scaffolding that does not allow us to play properly at all, we had a chat with the team and they believed otherwise, they said it was assessed and “playable”, i have provided pictures of how it is meant to to look like vs what it looks like currently. Paid almost £20 for this most expensive venue yet and the team was very uncooperative to the end. This should honestly not be listed on the website very misleading and as a frequent person who books with better i am disappointed with this all. Ps. The whole place smells like sewage and damp, this leisure centre needs to go in the bin · via Google [Claudia Haidau](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113599746728150164421/reviews) ★★★★★ I’ve been doing group swimming lessons at Kings Hall Leisure Centre for a while now, and I just realised I’ve never left a review even though I’m really happy with the service and staff! The pool might be a bit old and dated, but it’s always pretty clean, and everyone there is super friendly. My swimming teacher, Ileana, is honestly the best! I actually go there just because I enjoy her lessons so much. She makes every class fun and always mixes things up with diving, jumping, and different swimming styles to keep us excited. Thanks so much for giving me confidence in the water and for making learning to swim such a fun experience! · via Google [vassilopoula](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104810747010681756460/reviews) ★★★★★ Nice warm water, the pool was busy but you could manage your swim. It needs some serious work in cleaning, there is a strong stench coming from the loo. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x48761cfc043861cd:0x2b56bbb0ad69a3f2!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) People say this gym has a clean pool with warm water, and staff are friendly and patient, especially during swimming lessons. Other reviews mention the equipment can be poorly maintained and the facilities can be neglected. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** 39 Lower Clapton Road, London, E5 0NU [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.5509597%2C-0.0524315) **Category** Swimming & Leisure Centres **Guest rating** 3.3 / 5 (667 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Suggested visit** 1-2 hours **Setting** Indoor **Destination** Hackney [More attractions in Hackney](https://staycation.co.uk/hackney/attractions) ★ 3.3 (667 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/hackney/kings-hall-leisure-centre?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=dowtk&utm_campaign=dowtk_listing&utm_content=awareness) [020 8985 2158](tel:02089852158) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Hackney **Postcode** E5 0NU **Plus Code** 9C3XHW2X+92 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x48761cfc043861cd:0x2b56bbb0ad69a3f2!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48761cfc043861cd:0x2b56bbb0ad69a3f2!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48761cfc043861cd:0x2b56bbb0ad69a3f2!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Hackney Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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