The Gym Group - Blackpool Reviews 62

TrustScore 3 out of 5

3.2

Units 2 to 5 Ground floor Talbot Road Multi Storey Car Park, Cookson Street, FY1 3AJ Lancashire, GB


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hey, just wanted to share my experience earlier. I arrived wanting to join and ended up standing outside for about 20 minutes with no staff coming to assist. After around 15 minutes, a member of staff... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The Gym in Blackpool has some very strange characters i.e. members of this gym and although the staff and trainers are very good, it feels a lawless place, I have been in other locations and its simil... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love this gym! Before joining the gym I was nervous and panicked when going as i didn't know the equipment or exercises I needed to do to improve fitness and health, Hannah a PT there has helped me... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing I had so much help explaining the best work out for me shown how all the equipment works and what's best for me. I have had really bed experience in gyms in the passed but my anxiety was put t... See more


Company details

  1. Gym
  2. Fitness Center
  3. Fitness class

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We're not like other gyms... We won’t tie you into a contract or charge you a fortune every month. That’s because we believe that fitness should be accessible to everybody, regardless of shape, size, fitness level, background or attitude. We’re for everyone who’s had enough of the unbelievably-expensive-monthly-contract gym, or the make-me-feel-judged-the-moment-I-walk-through-the-door gym. Affordable, high-spec, nationwide gyms, that make absolutely everybody feel welcome. Whatever your starting point, and wherever you want to go, we can help.


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  • Units 2 to 5 Ground floor Talbot Road Multi Storey Car Park, Cookson Street, FY1 3AJ, Lancashire, United Kingdom

3.2

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

62 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor Service

Hey, just wanted to share my experience earlier. I arrived wanting to join and ended up standing outside for about 20 minutes with no staff coming to assist. After around 15 minutes, a member of staff finally showed up, but instead of helping, they just smoked right in front of me and told me the manager was in a meeting. No one offered to show me around or give any information. Honestly, it’s clear they don’t care about new customers at all. What a joke and such a poor way to treat people. I’ve decided I won’t be joining there.

July 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing I had so much help explaining…

Amazing I had so much help explaining the best work out for me shown how all the equipment works and what's best for me. I have had really bed experience in gyms in the passed but my anxiety was put to rest Alan Latham did a amazing job of helping me and talking me through everything.

January 20, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID

Been twice, was a problem both tines entering, now I'm outside in the cold 4am and cannot make payment. Absolute waste of time space and energy..avoid this gym 1000%

September 14, 2024
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Reply from The Gym Group - Blackpool

Hi, hope you are well.

Sorry to hear this.

Please send us an email in to reviews@thegymgroup.com so we can assist.

Thanks

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The gym has everything you need but…

The gym has everything you need but customer service is non-existent.

After being a member for 6 months, one day I was locked out of the gym with no explanation. I checked my bank and saw that they didn't take my monthly membership fee the previous day so I had to rejoin on the spot and pay the £10 joining fee on top of being switched to the new higher monthly rate.

I asked a member of staff and later emailed them about it but got no response

December 20, 2023
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Reply from The Gym Group - Blackpool

Thanks so much for your feedback, Alex H. So we can better understand your concerns, would you be able to send in an email to reviews@thegymgroup.com so that we can have this looked in to.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The Gym in Blackpool has some strange...

The Gym in Blackpool has some very strange characters i.e. members of this gym and although the staff and trainers are very good, it feels a lawless place, I have been in other locations and its similar however in 'high incident' town locations I feel there has to be a safer presence given by having more staff in the gym areas as it feels like I am training in somebody's living room. I have cancelled my membership.

May 29, 2023
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Reply from The Gym Group - Blackpool

Ted Essers - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Understanding our members experiences are very important to us and our continued effort to deliver the best for our members. We want to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable when they work out, and your feedback helps us understand where we're doing well, and not so well. We thank you for the time you have taken in reviewing us, and value your feedback. We'll ensure that the team at The Gym Group Blackpool is made aware of your thoughts.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great staff

Great staff, great facilities. Highly recommended and free parking - bonus

April 27, 2023
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Hi there, thank you for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Gym

The staff at this very accommodating gym are always available to assist you with any challenges you might be experiencing. The facility is nicely maintained and welcoming. The classes are usually amazing motivating, and enthusiastic ( even when it is really early!) and that is just what I need. Thank you particularly to Alan, my personal trainer. Without your inspiration and support, I couldn't do it!

April 20, 2023
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Reply from The Gym Group - Blackpool

Hi there, thank you for your feedback. Understanding our members experiences are very important to us and our continued effort to deliver the best for our members. Thank you for your feedback. We will use your review to help us deliver better and better experiences each and every visit!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best gym in the area

Best gym in the area. Staff are really helpful

April 15, 2023
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Reply from The Gym Group - Blackpool

Hi there, thank you for your feedback. We aim to offer excellent classes and facilities, first class kit and a brilliant member experience, and your feedback helps us achieve this. We thank you for the time you have taken in reviewing us, and value your feedback in helping us to deliver a better service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best gym been to classes are…

The best gym been to classes are amazing Benny's classes are always spot on tough but she gives u 110 percent support through them always n such a great pt recommend highly

April 13, 2023
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Reply from The Gym Group - Blackpool

Hi there, thank you for your feedback. We aim to offer excellent classes and facilities, first class kit and a brilliant member experience, and your feedback helps us achieve this. Understanding our members experiences are very important to us and our continued effort to deliver the best for our members. Thank you for your feedback. We will use your review to help us deliver better and better experiences each and every visit!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Lots to Work On in Blackpool

I've been at this gym off and on since it first opened but it's severely gone downhill over the past few months.

Firstly, there are no staff. I've seen countless people unable to enter the gym and the call button does not get answered, even if there is a member of staff in because they are training a client which I understand, the time is paid for, but it would not take 2 minutes to assist someone trying to use your facility. This is especially noticeable on a weekend which you would think is the best time to have staff in.

There are 4 multi-functional trainers + other cable areas and yet there are hardly any ropes/bars around for people to use during their workouts. Often times I've had to ask people if they are using equipment or am stucking waiting around for a rope so I can do one exercise.

The floor is uneven in the upstairs free weight area, noticeably near the free bench and the olympic deadlifting platforms start at 10kg bumper weight plates which forces new gym users to start compound lifts at 40kg, not everyone can do this. The free weight chest press has been out of use since before Christmas 2022.

Despite best efforts, the gym is not always clean and they seem to have removed most of the blue roll/spray bottle stations which is bizzare to me considering they have signs up saying "please clean equipment after use".

The only reason I continue to use this gym is because of the price plus the fact I am experienced and do not need assistance. I understand these changes cannot happen overnight but having observed the current state of this gym for the past 4 months or so, something needs to be changed

March 18, 2023
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Reply from The Gym Group - Blackpool

Nic - thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We aim to offer excellent classes and facilities, first class kit and a brilliant member experience, and your feedback helps us achieve this. Understanding our members experiences are very important to us and our continued effort to deliver the best for our members. We thank you for the time you have taken in reviewing us, and value your feedback. We'll ensure that the team at The Gym Group Blackpool is made aware of your thoughts.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love this gym

Love this gym!
Before joining the gym I was nervous and panicked when going as i didn't know the equipment or exercises I needed to do to improve fitness and health, Hannah a PT there has helped me understand and get me on track to becoming a better me! Thank you! Everyone is helpful if I ever need to ask anything.

March 10, 2023
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Reply from The Gym Group - Blackpool

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at The Gym Group. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and that we met your expectations. At The Gym Group, we strive to provide our members with the best possible experience by offering top-notch equipment, expert trainers, and a supportive community. We are delighted to know that our efforts have not gone unnoticed and that you found our facilities and services to be up to par. We look forward to seeing you soon and helping you achieve your fitness goals.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Visited the Blackpool gym today

Visited the Blackpool gym today. I arrive before the car park is open. Where you park early is a construction site. There is no information in the gym where to.park.

The ladies toilet are all blocked and filthy and the water dispenser is as well

Overall disappointed how unclean it is not been to this ine for a few months really gone down in cleanliness

March 8, 2023
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Reply from The Gym Group - Blackpool

Thanks so much for your feedback, Leanne. We aim to offer excellent classes and facilities, first class kit and a brilliant member experience, and your feedback helps us achieve this. We want to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable when they work out, and your feedback helps us understand where we're doing well, and not so well. We thank you for the time you have taken in reviewing us, and value your feedback. We'll ensure that the team at The Gym Group Blackpool is made aware of your thoughts.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Emma wnd Alan how fantastic are they

Emma wnd Alan how fantastic are they, always very helpful and friendly.
Always there to give advice if needed, they are both a credit to your company.

February 17, 2023
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Reply from The Gym Group - Blackpool

Hi there, thank you for your feedback. We aim to offer excellent classes and facilities, first class kit and a brilliant member experience, and your feedback helps us achieve this. Member experience is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to ensure that everyone feels comfortable, happy and safe when using our facilities. Thank you for your feedback. We will use your review to help us deliver better and better experiences each and every visit!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All the gym team are a great…

All the gym team are a great bunch...been my go to gym. Alan has been a great mentor and we are competing together in a 54 mile yomp..back to the gym ...great gym ..great team...can't knock it

February 17, 2023
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Reply from The Gym Group - Blackpool

Hi there, thank you for your feedback. We aim to offer excellent classes and facilities, first class kit and a brilliant member experience, and your feedback helps us achieve this. Understanding our members experiences are very important to us and our continued effort to deliver the best for our members. Thank you for your feedback. We will use your review to help us deliver better and better experiences each and every visit!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simply the best !

Great gym, fantastic staff! Wonderful classes. I’ve been going since it opened, 6 years ago. It’s truly my happy place ! 😊

February 15, 2023
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Reply from The Gym Group - Blackpool

Hi there, thank you for your feedback. We aim to offer excellent classes and facilities, first class kit and a brilliant member experience, and your feedback helps us achieve this. Member experience is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to ensure that everyone feels comfortable, happy and safe when using our facilities. Understanding our members experiences are very important to us and our continued effort to deliver the best for our members. Thank you for your feedback. We will use your review to help us deliver better and better experiences each and every visit!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good choice of machines

Good choice of machines, clean, bright, friendly and helpful staff, free various classes, free parking

February 13, 2023
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Reply from The Gym Group - Blackpool

Hi there, thank you for your feedback. We aim to offer excellent classes and facilities, first class kit and a brilliant member experience, and your feedback helps us achieve this. Member experience is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to ensure that everyone feels comfortable, happy and safe when using our facilities. We thank you for the time you have taken in reviewing us, and value your feedback in helping us to deliver a better service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just perfect

Just perfect. 👍👍👍

December 4, 2022
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Reply from The Gym Group - Blackpool

Hi there, thank you for your feedback.

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