Better - Lee Valley Athletics Centre Reviews 

10
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.0

61 Meridian Way, N9 0AR London, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Facilities are very good First impression of the Coaches is really good too

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

It would nice if Better Gyms had equivalent equipment as the Aspire Leisure Centre, Wood Lane, HA7 4AP for disabled users. I have had sessions at Aspire Leisure Centre gym and it is so much easier to... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

1. The equipment is strewn all over the place 2. The starting blocks pedals are all worn and need replacing 3. Someone had hurdles over 4 of the lanes upstairs rendering the chance of doing a time... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The activities was amazing keeping the kids interested in the sport they have chosen I pray this continues.

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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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Lee Valley Athletics Centre is operated by Better, a charitable social enterprise, working in partnership with Lee Valley Regional Park Authority. Lee Valley Athletics Centre offers top-tier gym and athletics facilities for all abilities. With a general fitness gym, strength and conditioning gym, and fitness studios, plus world-class indoor and outdoor tracks, it’s perfect for beginners and elite athletes alike.


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  • 61 Meridian Way, N9 0AR, London, United Kingdom

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Facilities are very good

Facilities are very good
First impression of the Coaches is really good too

April 20, 2026
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Reply from Better - Lee Valley Athletics Centre

Hi Victor, 

Thank you for your review!

We are so delighted to hear that you are enjoying Lee Valley Athletics Centre!

We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and are happy that this has been reflected in the service you have received.

We have also passed on your comments to the centre!

Warm Regards

Azaria

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The coach was very good

The coach was very good

August 22, 2025
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Reply from Better - Lee Valley Athletics Centre

Hi Frances

Thank you for your review. 

We are very pleased to see that the coaches at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre are providing great lessons. 

We hope you continue to enjoy your experience with Better. 

Kind Regards

Amir

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great equipment and facilities

Great equipment and facilities. Helpful staff and a spacious environment

August 20, 2025
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Reply from Better - Lee Valley Athletics Centre

Hi Sajit

Thank you for your review. 

We are very pleased to see you are having a great experience at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre and that the staff have been able to assist with any enquiries you may have had.

We hope you continue to enjoy your experience with us, and thank you for choosing Better. 

Kind Regards

Amir

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Gym Equipment for Disabled

It would nice if Better Gyms had equivalent equipment as the Aspire Leisure Centre, Wood Lane, HA7 4AP for disabled users. I have had sessions at Aspire Leisure Centre gym and it is so much easier to use the equipment. Lea Valley Leisure Centre gym where I go the equipment is the same but slightly different.

May 15, 2025
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Reply from Better - Lee Valley Athletics Centre

Hi Nicky,

Thank you for your feedback. 

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and highlight the differences in accessibility between our facilities. We're glad to hear that the equipment at an alternative leisure centre has worked well for you, and we understand how important it is to have accessible and user-friendly equipment for all our members.

We'll share your comments with our team and look into how we can better align our equipment and facilities at Lea Valley Leisure Centre—and across Better Gyms more broadly—with the high standards you’ve experienced elsewhere. Ensuring inclusivity and ease of use is a priority for us, and your input helps us move closer to that goal.

If you're open to it, we'd love to hear more about your specific needs or suggestions. Please feel free to speak with a member of staff or reach out to us directly.

Thanks again for your valuable feedback.

Kind regards,

Charmaine

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Downstairs gym could do with painting

Downstairs gym could do with painting, some of the older weight discs are quite grubby, the music in the gym sometimes doesn't work, and - you shouldn't need me to tell you this - almost none of the lockers are operational.

April 23, 2025
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Reply from Better - Lee Valley Athletics Centre

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. 

We appreciate your honesty and are sorry to hear about the issues you've experienced at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre. We're currently reviewing the condition of the downstairs gym and will look into repainting and deep cleaning the equipment, including the older weight discs. We’re also aware of the ongoing locker issues and are actively working on a solution to get them fully operational as soon as possible. As for the music system, we'll be checking it more regularly to ensure it's consistently working. Your input is incredibly helpful, and we’re committed to improving your experience. 

Thank you for your patience and support.

Kind regards,

Charmaine

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The staff are nice and friendly

The staff are nice and friendly. The gym is very quiet here, which is a good thing really. Not like other gyms where there’s not enough equipment for the users.

But, the gym just looks like it’s in need of a good clean. Some of the equipment is quite dusty - the ones I’ve used, anyway. The floor is need of a good vacuum and there are cobwebs with those long-legged spiders in the corners. The toilets do not smell very nice, either. I have been here 3 times now and it’s been the same each time.

Why am I still going there? Because it’s the closest one and it’s quiet. Although, that is subject to change.

August 2, 2024
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Reply from Better - Lee Valley Athletics Centre

Hi Sheree,

Thank you for your review.

We are glad to hear you are enjoying the centre but sad to hear that it hasn't been as clean as it could be.

We have passed on your feedback to the managers of the centre so they can improve for the future.

Warm Regards

Hazal

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Messy Lee Valley

1. The equipment is strewn all over the place
2. The starting blocks pedals are all worn and need replacing
3. Someone had hurdles over 4 of the lanes upstairs rendering the chance of doing a timed 100m impossible.
4. Pop music was playing.... more like a leisure centre than an athletics centre.
5. Not sure why I bought a membership as you can walk in for free.

December 18, 2023
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Reply from Better - Lee Valley Athletics Centre

Hi 

Thank you for taking the time to leave our Centre a review 

We are sorry to hear about your recent experience. 

Your feedback has been escalated to the General Manager

I hope this will help 

Regards 

Amir

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great selection of equipment

Great selection of equipment. 2 large gyms and always free equipment to use.

October 30, 2023
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Reply from Better - Lee Valley Athletics Centre

Good Afternoon

Thank you for leaving our centre a review. 

We are very pleased to see you enjoying your time there. 

We hope you continue to make the most of our gym equipment!

Kind Regards

Amir

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Track was unavailable. Money taken and not refunded.

I booked and paid £10 in advance for an athletics session on the better app a few days ahead of my session. Got an email confirmation of my outdoor/indoor athletics booking so I was confident. When I arrived to train at the centre, a competition was taking place on the outdoor track so it was fully off limits. I offered to do some indoor throwing training instead but was informed by the centre staff that the indoor throwing area was being used as the ‘call up’ room for the athletes, which indeed it was. The staff thus said I could not train that day. Weeks ago I emailed Lee Valley/Better email addresses and I was told 10 days ago that ‘Your complaint has been forwarded to the centre manager who will hopefully get back to you soon.’ I have heard nothing since. Lack of communication before the session to tell me the facilities would be mostly off limits and lack of communication afterwards when dealing with my complaint.

August 13, 2023
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Reply from Better - Lee Valley Athletics Centre

Good Afternoon Sarah,

Thank you for your review.

I am very sorry to hear that your Athletic session was cancelled due a competition taking place at the centre. I am also very sorry to hear that you are yet to be refunded for the cancelled session. Are you please able to fill out the attached request so I can try to assist you further with this?

Kind regards,

Charmaine

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The activities was amazing keeping the…

The activities was amazing keeping the kids interested in the sport they have chosen I pray this continues.

September 8, 2023
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Reply from Better - Lee Valley Athletics Centre

Hi June 

We are very happy to see the activities are being enjoyed by your kids. 

Our Centres have a lot of different activities all year round, these should keep everyone interested and active!

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is much appreciated.

Regards

Amir

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