Rivermead Leisure Centre

Rivermead Leisure Centre, Richfield Avenue, Reading, UK
Paid

Description

Rivermead Leisure Centre is a brand-new, modern facility offering a wide range of health, fitness and family activities in Reading. The centre includes a 120-station gym, multiple pools, studios and sports spaces. It aims to provide high-quality leisure services for all ages and abilities as part of Reading’s £40m reinvestment into local sport and leisure.

The venue features an 8-lane competition swimming pool, a diving and teaching pool with movable floors, and seating for around 300 spectators. There are three fitness studios offering classes like Group Cycle, Dance Aerobics and Yoga, plus a large sports hall for badminton, table tennis, volleyball and basketball. Kids can enjoy the four-floor soft play area, and visitors can also use the full-size all-weather pitch, café and on-site parking including EV charging points.

Swimming starts from £6.00 for adults and £3.60 for juniors, while gym sessions cost £9.45 for adults and £4.50 for juniors. Soft Play Parties are available for up to 10 children, with additional guests at £18 per child, and include one hour of soft play followed by 45 minutes in a private party room with hot or cold food options. Both shared and exclusive soft play use are available.

Overall, Rivermead Leisure Centre offers a bright, modern and spacious environment perfect for fitness, family fun and community activities. With a wide range of facilities, accessible transport links and flexible pricing, it’s an ideal place for regular exercise or a fun day out. Its mix of pools, gym spaces, classes and children's activities makes it a welcoming venue for everyone.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

  • Gym: Our fully equipped, 120 station gym has the latest Technogym equipment and has free available wifi. Equipment includes cardiovascular machines, resistance, free weights, functional space and stretching areas.
  • Swimming Pool: Swimming is great at any age. Whether you want to improve your technique, get fit, meet new friends, compete or have fun, you're sure to find a pool session that you'll love. The brand-new 25m pool, diving & teaching pool and splash pad are now open.
  • Fitness Class Studios: Rivermead Leisure Centre boasts 3 spacious fitness class studios, to cater for our extensive fitness class programme. These include popular classes such as Group Cycle in our new air conditioned and themed lighting studio, Dance Aerobics and Yoga in our enormous studios with a view of the river Thames, combined with a number of functional classes in our brand-new gym!
  • Sports Hall: Our 6-court sports hall caters for a range of sports, from racquets and table tennis to team sports. Take to the court with friends on one of our badminton courts, or hire the hall for a volleyball match. With basketball nets and seating for up to 250 people, our sports hall has something for everyone!
  • Soft Play: The brand new Rivermead Leisure Centre includes a soft play for children. The soft play will be sure to get your kids moving with its colourful slides, tunnels and more. The soft play is designed for children up to the age of 10. It’s a great place to have a children’s party or simply meet friends. The four-floor play area also has seating area for those who just want to watch!
  • Outdoor pitches: We have four floodlit astro-turf 5 a side football pitches available for hire throughout the day and evening. This area can also be set up for hockey if required.

Facilities

  • Parking: Parking available.
  • Food & Drinks: Cafe available.
  • Toilets: Toilet with changing places available. 

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Swimming

  • Swim: Non Members £6.00 / Junior £3.60 
  • Toddler Splash: Adult £6.00 / Junior £3.60 

Gym

  • Adult: £9.45 
  • Junior: £4.50 

Soft Play

  • Under 2 yrs: £3.90 
  • Over 2 yrs: £7.80 
  • Additional Adult: £5.30

Table Tennis / Badminton Court

  • Adult 60 min: £14.70 
  • Adult 40 min: £11.55 
  • Junior 60 min: £7.35 
  • Junior 40 min: £5.75

Membership

  • Better Health Partnership: £46.50 per month. Access to gym, swimming, fitness classes, health suite.
  • Better Health UK: £72.00 per month. Access to gym, swimming, fitness classes, health suite, Racquets (1 Court per week).
  • Better Swim UK: £42.00 per month. Access to swim at over 140 indoor pools & outdoor lidos.
  • Better Student UK: £42.00 per month. Access to gym, swimming, fitness classes, health suite at all better centres across the uk.
  • Better Health Partnership Concessionary (Off Peak): £30.00 per month. Access to gym, swimming, fitness classes, health suite.
  • Visit the website for more information.

Pricing URL: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/reading/rivermead-leisure-centre/prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Soft Play Parties: Upon arrival you will be greeted by our staff, issued your wristbands and taken into the soft play area where your party guests can play and explore the many levels and areas of the park, Please note that for our standard party package the soft play is shared with the general public, but exclusive use is also available. You will have one hour in the Soft Play Park after which a member of staff will inform you your food is ready and you'll be able to enter your own private party room for the next 45 minutes where you will have your food. Hot or cold food options are available, with jugs of squash/water available in the party room throughout. Party packages cater for up to 10 children, with additional children bookable for £18 per child. Maxiumum 30 guests.

Visit the website for more information.

  • Mon-Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
  • Sat-Sun: 08:00 - 17:30

Address: Rivermead Leisure Centre, Richfield Avenue, Reading, UK

Post Code: RG1 8EQ

Council: Reading

County: Berkshire

Car parking with Bike storage available

  • By Bus: 22 & 24 (Pink Bus Routes) 42 (Buzz)
  • By Train: Reading Central

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