Better - Abbey Leisure Complex Reviews 

131
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

Whitehill Road, CB5 8NT Cambridge, GB


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Better has designed manageable exercises to suit my needs. This company encourages socialising with other members within the same group whilst having a tea and or coffee after the lesson. Which I th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I felt comfortable and ‘at home’. The premises were spacious and well-ordered. I was unfamiliar with much of the equipment but I’ll learn in time! My induction, through Steve, was a pleasant experi... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It was a simple process of registration. Reasonable discount for the financially hard ups. Friendly staff in a busy environment. My concern was with the overcrowding in the area where my child started... See more

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Company details

  1. Leisure Centre
  2. Fitness Center
  3. Gym
  4. Indoor Swimming Pool
  5. Library
  6. Outdoor Swimming Pool

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Welcome to Better! We’re a charitable social enterprise, committed to the health and wellbeing of everyone in our community. From gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools to lessons and courses for both adults and juniors - plus libraries and children's centres - we've got it all. So whether you’d like to try something new, keep the kids entertained or have a dip in the pool, discover our inclusive range of activities, suitable for all ages and abilities at your local Better centre today.


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  • Whitehill Road, CB5 8NT, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice place

Amazing place.

July 30, 2024
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Hi Customer

Thank you for your review. 

It is great to see to see you think our Abbey Leisure Centre is an amazing place and we look forward to continuing to provide you with an enjoyable experience!

Thank you for choosing Better. 

Kind Regards

Amir

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really enjoy my swimming and the…

I really enjoy my swimming and the instructor was so nice

July 28, 2024
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Hi Ha

It's wonderful to hear that you're enjoying your swimming lessons and that the instructor is providing excellent service.

We hope this continues and thank you for taking the time to let us know. 

Kind Regards

Amir

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Could be better

Could be better. My child is learning to swim and don’t see anything learning there. The kids are in the pool by themselves, just splashing water.
Quiet disappointed in the teaching process.

July 3, 2024
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Good Afternoon Efe,

I appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to share your concerns with us.

We are deeply saddened to learn that your child is not showing progress in their weekly swimming lessons at the Abbey Leisure Complex. Our instructors undergo rigorous training to ensure that every child receives high-quality instruction, so it is disheartening to hear that your child has not been receiving the level of service we strive to provide. I will ensure to pass on your comments and concerns to the attention of the centre manager so they can look into the points you have raised and ensure the lessons provided are up to the standards we promise to provide to all our customers.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards,

Charmaine

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm very happy from everything and from…

I'm very happy from everything and from all the working stuff ☺️ everyone is very helpful and friendly

May 10, 2024
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Good Morning Gergana,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Your review has brightened our day! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are having a wonderful experience with your membership at the Abbey Leisure Complex and the staff have been polite and professional each time you attend.

Your feedback means a lot to us, and we are committed to ensuring that your experiences with us continue to be positive. Thank you again for your kind words.

Kind regards,

Charmaine

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very clean and friendly staff

Very clean and friendly staff. Only thing I wished they had was a waiting area to watch my children’s lessons

May 17, 2024
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Good Morning Anwar,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We are delighted to learn that your child is thoroughly enjoying their swimming lessons at the Abbey Leisure Complex. It brings us great joy to hear that the staff has been friendly and that the facilities are being well-maintained. We want to inform you that most of our leisure centers have designated spectator areas where parents can observe their children during their swimming lessons. We encourage you to speak to the staff during your child's next lesson to inquire about the process for observing your child during their lesson.

Kind regards,

Charmaine

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fit for life…

Very inclusive relaxing atmosphere personal always ready to help.

I would will recommend 👌

May 10, 2024
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Good Afternoon Teresa,

I hope you're doing well today.

I wanted to express my gratitude for taking the time to leave a wonderful review. It's always great to hear from our valued members, and your feedback truly means a lot to us.

I'm thrilled to learn that you're having a great experience at the Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre and that you're enjoying all the amenities we have to offer. It's especially rewarding to know that our staff has been helpful and made you feel welcome. We strive to create a relaxing atmosphere for all our members, and your positive comments are a testament to our efforts.

Thank you again for your support, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. We're always here to help.

Best regards,

Charmaine

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Welcoming and easy

Straight forwards and friendly for a newbie. Looking forwards to being regular there.

April 5, 2024
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Hi Rachel,

Thank you for your review.

We are glad that you have chosen Better for  your fitness journey and look forward to seeing you in the centre!

Warm Regards

Hazal

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good value swimming lessons.

I like the teachers who are nice and seem very knowledgeable. The people at reception where not very helpful. The complex is kept clean.

April 6, 2024
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Dear Mrs Tabakova,

I am writing to express my gratitude for your kind review of our services. It brings us great pleasure to learn that you are satisfied with the swimming lessons offered at the Abbey Leisure Complex, and that our swim instructor has been helpful in providing you with a friendly and knowledgeable experience. We are also pleased to hear that the facilities have met your expectations in terms of cleanliness and maintenance.

We understand that your experience with our reception staff was not as satisfactory as the rest of your visit. We apologise for any inconvenience or frustration that you may have experienced, and we would like to assure you that we are taking steps to address the matter.

Thank you once again for your valuable feedback. We look forward to serving you in the future and hope to exceed your expectations in all aspects of your experience with us.

Sincerely,

Charmaine

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great Gym with very good staff and…

A great Gym with very good staff and Jack is an Excellent

April 2, 2024
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Good Afternoon Harry,

Thank you for your review.

We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying your membership at the Abbey Leisure Complex and the staff have been welcoming and professional each time you attend. I will ensure to pass on your lovely feedback so Jack receives the recognition he deserves.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards,

Charmaine

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been going here for two weeks…

I have been going here for two weeks now and every member of staff have been great and they all understand my needs has a deaf person it is very easy to missunderstand what is going on but all the staff look at me face to face so I never miss a word the facility are great and the app is very user friendly and clean so I would say great place

April 2, 2024
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Good Morning,

Thank you for your review.

We are really pleased to hear that you are enjoying your membership at the Abby Leisure Complex and the staff have been really professional when assisting you with your queries. We pride ourselves on our Customer Service excellence so I am delighted to hear that this is the service you receive each time you attend the centre.

We are also delighted to hear that you find the Better App easy to navigate and make your bookings online. We hope you can continue to enjoy your Health & Fitness at the Abby Complex and take advantage of the great activities they have available at this centre.

Warm Regards,

Charmaine

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Your App is broken isn’t letting me…

Your App is broken isn’t letting me book classes mate

April 3, 2024
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Good Morning Brandon,

Thank you for your review.

I am very sorry to hear that you are having difficulties in using the Better App. Can you clarify exactly what issue you are experiencing so I can try to assist you with this?

Kind regards,

Charmaine

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good membership options but lacking in facilities/ cleanliness

It was easy to set up the membership but I had to wait for my occupation to be approved for the discount.

The gym is equipped quite well but it's not very clean or well maintained

February 1, 2024
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Hi

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. 

We are pleased to see you found it easy to sign up and that you have been able to use the gym equipment.

However, we are sorry to hear you have found the centre, not very clean.

Your feedback will be passed on to the centre.

Regards

Amir

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very nice people very organised people…

Very nice people very organised people people make me happy

January 24, 2024
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Good Morning

Thank you for leaving us 5 stars! 

We are very happy to receive your review, this is great to see. 

Have a lovely weekend

Kind Regards

Amir

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

cheeky to ask more money off customers

I really hope you actually invest into the lesiure centre. we are now paying more monthly for a gym that does not have much and truth be told falling apart from every aspect i would say so. cheeky to ask members to pay more money monthly and not actually invest back into the building.

December 12, 2023
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Hi Salih,

Thankyou for your review.  We will be following up the issues that you have raised regarding Albany Leisure Centre.  I can see that you have only just joined us can I please ask as you mention that you were paying more now, however you were not migrated over from a previous membership which would have remained at the same price point.   Can I please confirm this?
AI

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Good Afternoon Christiana.

Thank you for your review.

We are very happy to hear that you are enjoying your membership at the Abbey Leisure complex. We hope you continue to enjoy this centre and the great activities they have available.

Kind regards,

Charmaine

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Good Afternoon Ryaan,

Thank you for your review.

We are very sorry to hear of the above. Can I ask if you are stating that an Induction you had was poor or something else? Are you please able to elaborate further?

Kind regards,

Charmaine

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service very good customer…

Fantastic service very good customer service as well. I’m really glad thank you all

November 4, 2023
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Hi Jihad,

Thank you for your review.

We are happy to hear you are enjoying Abbey Leisure Complex and that the customer service has been fantastic!

Warm Regards

Hazal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great for small humans

The teacher (Vicky) was so good, really helped my 4yo build confidence in the water and enjoy it

November 4, 2023
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Hi Amy,

Thank you for your review.

We are happy to hear you are enjoying Abbey Leisure Complex and that Vicky was able to assist you.

Warm Regards

Hazal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Time

Easy access, clean equipment, friendly staff.

October 19, 2023
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Reply from Better - Abbey Leisure Complex

Hi Thomas,

Thank you for your review.

We are happy to hear you are enjoying Abbey Leisure Complex.

Warm Regards

Hazal

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