Riverside Leisure Centre - Chelmsford

Address: Riverside Ice & Leisure, Riverside Leisure Centre, Victoria Rd, Chelmsford CM1 1FG, United Kingdom.
Phone: 1245615050.
Website: chelmsford.gov.uk
Specialties: Leisure centre, Badminton court, Basketball court, Day care center, Gym, Ice skating rink, Swimming pool, Table tennis facility.
Other points of interest: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, On-site parking, Paid parking lot.
Opinions: This company has 886 reviews on Google My Business.
Average opinion: 3.8/5.

📌 Location of Riverside Leisure Centre

Riverside Leisure Centre Riverside Ice & Leisure, Riverside Leisure Centre, Victoria Rd, Chelmsford CM1 1FG, United Kingdom

⏰ Open Hours of Riverside Leisure Centre

  • Monday: 6 am–10 pm
  • Tuesday: 6 am–10 pm
  • Wednesday: 6 am–10 pm
  • Thursday: 6 am–10 pm
  • Friday: 6 am–10 pm
  • Saturday: 6 am–7 pm
  • Sunday: 6 am–7 pm

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Riverside Leisure Centre

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Address: Riverside Ice & Leisure, Riverside Leisure Centre, Victoria Rd, Chelmsford CM1 1FG, United Kingdom.

Phone: 1245615050.

Website: chelmsford.gov.uk.

Características

Specialties: Leisure centre, Badminton court, Basketball court, Day care center, Gym, Ice skating rink, Swimming pool, Table tennis facility.

Otras características

Other points of interest: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, On-site parking, Paid parking lot.

Opiniones

This company has 886 reviews on Google My Business.

Average opinion: 3.8/5.

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👍 Reviews of Riverside Leisure Centre

Riverside Leisure Centre - Chelmsford
Emma T.
5/5

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Riverside Leisure Centre: More Than Just an Ice Rink (But Good Luck With the Vending Machines)

Ah, Riverside Leisure Centre - where I spend so much time, I may as well set up a bed in the corner. My daughter plays ice hockey here, and compared to some of the horrifying ice rinks we travel to for matches (see my other scathing reviews for tales of tragic toilets), this place is actually really good.

The facilities are great - at least, I assume they are, since most of them are closed by the time training kicks off at 9:45 PM. Want a post-practice snack? Hope you like the thrill of gambling with a vending machine that’s either empty, broken, or requires a PhD to operate. I often find myself coaching a group of confused teenagers from the Friday night disco skate (think nightclub on ice - smoke machines, chaos, and teens with questionable balance) on how to work the thing. If only they’d put me on payroll.

The ice? Solid. Seating? Decent. The PA system? A complete mystery. Match announcements sound like they’re being transmitted from a WW2 bunker - muffled, garbled, and completely unintelligible. But hey, it adds to the drama.

Oh, and parking? I haven’t paid in three years, so I’m assuming it’s free. Or I’m on the run from some serious fines. Either way, bonus!

Would I recommend? Definitely. Just bring snacks and don’t rely on the PA system to know what’s going on.

Riverside Leisure Centre - Chelmsford
Samuel G.
5/5

Home to the mighty Chieftains! I can only review this place based on it's Ice-skating offering and as a venue in which to watch Ice Hockey. Both of which it does very well. A well maintained center with ample parking. Sells decent enough snacks and coffee and is a great day out for families ice skating or watching the ice hockey which is huge fun and fantastic value.

Riverside Leisure Centre - Chelmsford
Carla W.
5/5

Really friendly, helpful staff..!
Yesterday I took my three children skating, the 10am session.. The staff were all smiling, friendly and so helpful. Staff on the rink rushing to help people when they had fallen, helping them up and making sure they were OK. Then the kids had the pleasure of meeting the giant penguin that came on the ice for photos, such a nice touch.. Plus the snow which made everyone smile. 10/10 🤩

Riverside Leisure Centre - Chelmsford
Scott O.
5/5

A friendly, clean and well organised complex. Adequate parking unless there are big events going on. An asset to the local community, with focus on being open to all ages and fitness levels. I don’t regret leaving corporate gyms, why pay double for less?

I think the cafe downstairs is missing a trick; they should harness the location and offer protein snacks, protein brownies, protein drinks/shakes (pre-made or made to order) - think ‘Protein Bar’. I have seen other fitness centres and gyms with these and they are successful.

Riverside Leisure Centre - Chelmsford
M C.
1/5

It seems that the ice rink management prioritises profit over the safety and wellbeing of young skaters, including those who are training with coaches. The rink often becomes overcrowded, creating a hazardous environment for everyone on the ice. Despite these concerns, management continues to raise prices while reducing session times, making it even more challenging for dedicated skaters to train effectively. It’s disappointing to see such a lack of support for the future of young athletes.

Riverside Leisure Centre - Chelmsford
Philip E.
1/5

Absolutely awful booking system. A cranky user-unfriendly web page that requires far too many details before you can book. Requires setting up a membership, even though we’re not likely to come back, and why do you need my date of birth and address? Why do I need to specify adults and children if the price is the same?
Top tip, when it asks for your address, give theirs. Nobody checks.

Ice skating itself was reasonably priced for a 2hr session, but they let far too many people in meaning we’re all playing dodgems.
Finally, why does hiring a skating aid cost more than the actual entry ticket?!

D+ Could do better.

Riverside Leisure Centre - Chelmsford
Laurence R.
2/5

It takes a certain type of owner to carry out improvements and actually make the place worse! Fewer ringside seats, poorer sightlines and the cafe removed. What a shame!

Riverside Leisure Centre - Chelmsford
Ben H.
5/5

Couldn't be more happy one of a very few pools you term up casual swim without have pay membership fee's 😀 👏👏

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