south forest leisure centre in Newark and Sherwood

I've been attending this swimming pool for a few months now since moving to the area.I bring my two year old daughter with me.Every time we come we have a great time, the log flume is great fun and the children's pool is a good introduction to the water.The reception staff are always friendly and helpful, especially the Scottish one, apologies if I have got the accent wrong.The life guards always engage well with me when I ask them any questions etc.The only reason why I haven't given it a 5/5 is because the pools temperature isnt always consistently warm, however this is only a small criticism as we always have a great time.

You need to book online. However, we managed to get in on a cancellation, thanks to the staff member. The pool and staff were great. More than just a pool and worth a visit. Will definitely go again. Lovely session and friendly atmosphere.

Go swimming here sometimes with the kids. Overall OK if you don't look too closely as scum marks are all around the waterline. Also if being honest, the life guards generally stand in one place, (bloke with long hair often seen watching the younger ladies) whereas I feel they should be walking around the pool starting from opposite ends but in same direction as from where they stand there are hidden areas where kids often play. If you're stood at one end whilst someone is in trouble at the other end it's all extra valuable time lost. But yes it's OK as I do keep going. Reasonably priced too.

Been going here for years. A sports complex with large indoor bowls rink (my forte) with a bar with food attached and restaurant upstairs. Food is cheap but very good as is the beer especially the mild which down south now is almost nonexistent. Worth a visit.

Recently started coming here to get our little one into swimming, she loves it.Prices reasonable given the session time. During school term times there's not many folk in.Only problem is the pool temperature, it's cold. We took a digital Baby bath thermometer in and it's 28degC in the pool. Water going in was 30 but it's still too cold for babies. There is a poster up discussing water temperature as folk going to classes have complained. It definitely feels cold!Poolside shower not working, changing room showers REALLY cold.

Just sat in A and E awaiting triage from one of the nurses because of my 2 year old crying due to her eyes stinging and laboured breathing.We booked in for a 11:30 swim at South forest, my daughter enjoys the Jacuzzi so we entered it.Within one minute my chest was tight and we were both coughing and and our eyes were stinging!And it wasn't just us, there were other children and elderly in there who all had the same reaction!. If the doctors believe there could be some long term damage to my daughter's eyes or lungs I will be taking legal action! The Jacuzzi was closed off within 20 minutes of our swimming session starting so something was wrong!

Great time swimming, small pool but big fun. Not over crowded. Changing rooms very clean, cleaners in attendance after each session. Has disabled section with changing rooms, ramp access Has a lovely eating area, serving delicious food, good value for money.

The water temperature is so low that last time I was there I had to leave early.Went again on 15th January 2022 and before I i paid I asked about the temp of the water, the lady at reseption took me into the pool area so I could feel the water. As I walked in the pool are the room temp was warm but the water was very cold. I then asked the life guard if anyone had said it was cold ,his reply was from his shift starting at 2pm quiet a few had said the water was cold, so with this we laft, very poor especially at this time of year and for children who go regularly. Need to change before no one goes at all.

First visit back today. Felt safe with everything within building except behaviour of couple of life guards on duty. Good job no incidents occurred as probably wouldn't have been noticed!!! The refurbishment has been earth the wait despite still no usable footpath before entering the pool.

Attended training here twice. Main conference room is very spacious which is good but my gosh... the decor gives me a throwback to the 1970's! Tired looking drabby decor. Looks like it hasn't been care for