South Norwood Leisure Centre
164 Portland Rd, London SE25 4PT
Updated May 2026
Features & Amenities
What visitors say
Based on recent Google reviewsSouth Norwood's pool is clean and welcoming for families, with helpful staff and reliable facilities like hot showers and hairdryers. The learner pool works well for young children, and sessions are often quiet without needing to prebook. The gym, however, is a significant weak point — reviewers across multiple years describe it as cramped, undersized, and poorly equipped, with frequent breakdowns. If you're primarily after swimming, it's worth a visit; for gym work, look elsewhere.
South Norwood Leisure Centre is a public leisure facility located on Portland Road in South Norwood, southeast London. The centre includes a gym with cardio and strength equipment, a 25-metre swimming pool with a teaching pool for lessons and lane swimming, and changing rooms. Beyond basic facilities, the centre offers a diverse range of group classes throughout the week, including HIIT, yoga, Pilates, circuits, dance fitness, and aqua aerobics, alongside specialized sessions like boxfit, power pump, and over-50s classes. The venue also partners with local clubs including swimming, canoe, and underwater hockey groups, providing access to structured activities beyond standard gym and pool use. Opening hours vary by day, with extended weekday access from 6am to 10pm and shorter Saturday and Sunday hours.
