Brookes Sport, Harcourt Hill - Oxford

Enrico T.

The gym and changing rooms are filthy. This is not a one-off. It happens too often. I want to use the facilities I am paying for.
The quality of this gym has become unacceptable. Management clearly gave up on it and are just waiting to shut.

Juno T.

If I could give zero stars, I would.

This gym is a wreck, yet they keep raising the prices — which, honestly, I'd love an explanation for. Are we paying extra for the ambiance of unchecked mould on the walls? Because I notified them about it over a year ago, and not only did they ignore it, but the mould has spread like it’s aiming for a takeover.

The equipment? Old, broken, or just sticky with... whatever it is, because it clearly hasn’t seen a cleaning cloth in ages. When a machine breaks, expect it to stay broken for months, like a permanent "Out of Order" exhibit.

And don't get me started on the mirrors and lighting. Half the mirrors are cracked or just gross, and the lights? Flip a coin if you’re there at night; it’s a game of “Will I Be Working Out in the Dark?” every time.

Summer workouts are an absolute joy, too — no air conditioning. But hey, they’ve got a big, dusty fan that looks like it’s still holding onto particles from the pandemic. Real commitment to hygiene there.

So, bottom line? Save your money, your time, and maybe even your health.

Luis M.

There is no way staff did not notice. As soon as you enter the door, all the way to the gym room, changing rooms, and even in the showers, you see clumps of mud all over the floor. This happens almost every Monday.

Mel B.

It has been a good gym for what I pay but I have just found out it will be closing so reconsider or ask them about this, if you are planning to pay for a membership soon.

Giacomo C.

Good swimming facilities overall, standard 25m pool and very affordable compared to other swimming pools in the area (£7 per entry at Ferry Leisure Centre, at the time of writing Brookes is £4.50)

Urban H.

Regarding the gym. The equipment is ageing and outright broken in some instances. It's OK but there are cheaper and more modern options in Oxford. They do take cleanliness seriously during covid times. The staff are excellent. The pool is OK but it's close to impossible to get a booking slot if you want to lane swim. I noticed, as a slow swimmer, the speed of the lanes wasn't always enforced which is irritating. Beware the parking. There is a constant shark swimming around waiting to plaster tickets on unsuspecting motorists despite the generous space they have up there.

Andy B.

Pretty nice gym, sports hall and yoga hall, all good gear. Decent pool, although needs some redecorating! Changing rooms getting old though. Generally quite friendly staff, and actually a rather reasonable price!

BHARATH V. (.

The gym facility is the only thing I used till today and I must say it's really well maintained