Excellent aquacise classes run by Cornelia - which are really helping with my muscle spasticity in my back. Classes are none stop but she is do enthusiastic and the music sound track means the time f... See more
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Lovely, large, family swimming pool. Lots of exciting equipment for the children. Quite clean and well maintained (apart from some lockers needing fixing). Plenty of changing rooms and lockers availab... See more
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First visit here, having travelled 50 minutes to get there. It was just under £25 for the three of us, for 90 minutes, and to be fair there isn't much you can do with the kids for similar money... See more
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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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Cardington Road, MK42 0BZ, Bedford, England, United Kingdom
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Great experience
Great experience. The place is nice a clean with good facilities. Changing area is nice with lockers. Little cafe area does nice teas and coffee. Pool is clean and warm.
March 16, 2025
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Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Hi Richard
Thank you for your review.
We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying your time at the Oasis Beach Pool and taking advantage of everything the centre has to offer, including the café.
We hope you continue to enjoy your experience with us.
Kind Regards
Amir
Well organised and clean.
March 16, 2025
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Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Hi Margaret
Thank you for your review.
It is great to hear you find the centre well-organized and clean and hope you enjoy using the facilities at the Ocean Beach Pool!
We hope this continues and thank you for choosing Better.
Kind Regards
Amir
Really lovely pool
Really lovely pool, fantastic staff very helpful. This swimming pool is a real community asset so lovely to see it being used for dedicated SEN.
March 8, 2025
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Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Hi Louise
It is great to see you are enjoying the Oasis Beach Pool and all it has to offer such as SEN swimming lessons.
We hope everyone can enjoy the facilities available and reach there desired swimming skills!
Kind Regards
Amir
Brilliant place for the family & I know…
Brilliant place for the family & I know special need children use the facility & get a lot of joy & fun .
Local people help to make this happen .
March 1, 2025
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Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Hi Dean
Thank you for your review.
We are very pleased to see everyone is enjoying the Oasis Beach Pool and we hope this continues!
Thank you for choosing Better.
Kind Regards
Amir
My daughter with additional needs…
My daughter with additional needs really loves to swim here , as did the rest of her family, special time together having fun in the water. This is so important to us she loves being in the water and is her happiest, helps with her muscles and relaxation.
We come every Sunday evening and it’s quality family time.
March 2, 2025
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Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Hi Vicky,
Thank you so much for your lovely words.
We are delighted to hear that your daughter and the entire family enjoy their time swimming with us. It's wonderful to know that the water brings her happiness and helps with relaxation and muscle strength. We’re honoured to be part of your Sunday evening routine and to provide a space for you to create these special family memories.
We look forward to welcoming you all again soon!
Kind regards,
Charmaine
Very good facility we love and enjoy…
Very good facility we love and enjoy this
March 2, 2025
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Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Dear Mr. Singh,
I hope this message finds you well.
I wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your kind words regarding our facility. It truly means a lot to us to hear that you love and enjoy the experience we provide at the Oasis Beach Pool.
Your support is invaluable, and we are constantly striving to enhance our services to ensure every visit is even more enjoyable. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience!
Warm regards,
Charmaine
Love the aqua class
Love the aqua class, Cornelia is a great instructor and makes it fun to do!
February 28, 2025
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Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Hi Kelly,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the aqua class. Cornelia truly is a fantastic instructor, and we're so glad she's making the experience fun for you! Hope to see you in class again soon! 😊
Warm regards,
Charmaine
Fabulous clean pool
Fabulous clean pool , warm .
The Aqua aerobics classes are great
February 28, 2025
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Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Hi Zoe,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the clean and warm pool, as well as the aqua aerobics classes. We hope to see you again soon for more fun and fitness!
Kind regards,
Charmaine
Love the aqua classes at oasis with…
Love the aqua classes at oasis with Cornelia would be good to have more aqua classes
February 28, 2025
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Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Hi Carol,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We are delighted to hear you're enjoying the aqua classes with Cornelia at Oasis. We appreciate your feedback, and we’ll definitely take your suggestion for more aqua classes into consideration. Hope to see you in class again soon!
Kind regards,
Charmaine
Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Hi Esin,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind words!
We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience during your visit. Your feedback truly means a lot to us, and it motivates our team to continue providing excellent service. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back again soon and hope your next experience is just as wonderful, if not even better! Safe travels until we see you again!
Kind regards,
Charmaine
Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Dear Mrs. Fisher,
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your kind words! It truly warms our hearts to know that you appreciate the significance of our space for children.
At our facility, we work diligently to foster an environment that blends fun with educational experiences, allowing children to learn and grow in a safe and engaging setting. Hearing your feedback reaffirms our commitment to our mission and inspires us to continue our efforts.
Your support plays a crucial role in shaping the positive experiences we strive to provide for each child, and we cannot thank you enough for recognising our hard work. We look forward to continuing this journey together, making a meaningful difference in the lives of the children we serve.
Warm regards,
Charmaine
Brilliant venue providing great…
Brilliant venue providing great facilities for disabled young people on Sunday nights
February 23, 2025
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Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Hi Alan,
I hope this message finds you well! I want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your kind words regarding your recent visit to the Oasis Beach Pool. It truly means a lot to us to hear that you had a positive experience.
As an organisation, we are committed to ensuring that our facilities are accessible and supportive for everyone, particularly for disabled young people. We take great pride in our efforts to create an inclusive environment, and feedback like yours reassures us that we are on the right track.
Knowing that our initiatives are making a tangible difference in the lives of our guests is incredibly rewarding. We are constantly striving to improve and enhance our offerings to better serve all members of our community.
We genuinely look forward to welcoming you back to our venue soon, where you can experience even more of what we have to offer. Thank you once again for your feedback, and take care!
Warm regards,
Charmaine
SEND swim session- what a fantastic…
SEND swim session- what a fantastic safe and fun swim. The refurbishment was well worth it, great to enjoy the waves and flumes in warm water. The Special Needs club are so welcoming and accepting, it is a relaxing experience to enjoy as a carer as well as for my family. A bargain for some quality time together!
B (aged 8) says, “it’s the best swimming pool I’ve ever been to!”
February 23, 2025
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Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Hi Ally,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're very happy to hear that you and your family had such a positive experience during your swim session. It’s great to know the refurbishment made a difference, and we’re especially happy that the warm water, waves, and flumes added to the fun. It’s fantastic that the Special Needs club created a welcoming and relaxing environment for both you and your family. We truly appreciate your kind words and are so glad B had such a great time – we love hearing that it’s the best swimming pool they've been to!
We look forward to welcoming you all back soon!
Warm regards,
Charmaine
Nice and friendly staff
Nice and friendly staff. Nice communication. Good time with other children with the special needs.
February 23, 2025
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Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Hi Rima,
Thank you sincerely for your wonderful feedback!
We are absolutely delighted to learn that your experience with our staff was so positive. It brings us great joy to know that you enjoyed your interactions with the other children as well. We work diligently to foster a welcoming and supportive atmosphere that encourages connection and engagement among all of our visitors. Your insights are invaluable to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share them. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more memorable moments!
Kind regards,
Charmaine
Brilliant experience
Brilliant experience, warm water my 15 month old stayed in ages and loved it. Perfect.
February 22, 2025
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Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Hi Kerry
Thank you for your review,
We are delighted to hear that you and your 15-month-old enjoyed your time at the Oasis Beach Pool, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Kind Regards
Amir
Great morning out
Lovely enthusiastic staff.
Very clean facilities and pool area.
Wave machine was great fun.
February 20, 2025
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Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Good Evening Bob,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review.
We’re so happy to hear that you had a positive experience with our enthusiastic staff at the Oasis Beach Pool, they truly love what they do, and it’s great to know it made an impact on your visit. We also take pride in maintaining a clean and inviting atmosphere, so it’s fantastic to hear you enjoyed the facilities and the pool area.
We're especially glad you had fun with the wave machine! It’s definitely one of our highlights, and we’re thrilled that it added to your enjoyment. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable visit soon. Thank you again for choosing us!
Kind regards,
Charmaine
What a transformation
What a transformation! We all had a wonderful time. The staff were sooooo lovely and the centre was absolutely spotless. Hooray, happy all around
February 17, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for your review.
We are so delighted that you are so impressed by the transformation of Oasis Beach Pool since Better have taken over and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Warm Regards
Hazal
Well worth a visit
First visit here, having travelled 50 minutes to get there. It was just under £25 for the three of us, for 90 minutes, and to be fair there isn't much you can do with the kids for similar money nowadays. Boys enjoyed the two slides, lazy river and wave machine.
Changing rooms were clean and a lady was constantly cleaning the area whilst we were there. We stopped to have some food in the cafe afterwards before travelling back, which was good for the money.
The only negatives were the outside looked tired and there's not a massive amount of variety once you've been down the slides a few times.
Appreciate people may be comparing the place to what it used to be like, however as a first time visitor, we would visit again if we're in the area.
February 18, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Hi BC,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review.
We're really happy to hear that you and your boys enjoyed the slides, lazy river, and wave machine. It's great to know that the changing rooms met your expectations and that you had a good experience with the food as well.
We appreciate your feedback on the exterior and the variety of attractions. We're constantly working to improve and your input will definitely be taken into account as we look to refresh the area and potentially introduce more features.
We’d love to welcome you back whenever you’re in the area, and we hope your next visit is even more enjoyable!
Kind regards,
Charmaine
So much ‘Better’
This is the first time we’ve been since Better took over and it is so much, well ‘better’.
It was half term and although busy it wasn’t too crowded. The changing rooms were clean, the pool, flumes, bubble pool were all great fun. The showers were lovely and hot and we were so pleased that the cafe was back open.
All the staff were really friendly and welcoming.
Only thing to note is that the flumes are now for ages 8 and over.
February 18, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Hi Carol,
Thanks for your review.
We are so pleased to hear how impressed since Better took over Oasis Beach Pool and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Warm Regards
Hazal
Great experience
Easy to book and entre. Staff friendly and efficient. All features working and open.
February 17, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Better - Oasis Beach Pool
Good Evening Hayley,
Thank you so much for your kind feedback!
We're thrilled to hear that you found the booking process easy and enjoyed your experience with our staff. We take great pride in offering a smooth and efficient service, and it's wonderful to know that everything was in good working order. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Kind regards,
Charmaine
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