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Freedom Leisure @ GL1

Gloucester, United Kingdom•3.9(936)•Bowling, Swimming Pool

Dive into GL1 Leisure Centre, offering swimming lessons, indoor pools, gym facilities, bowling, and family activities like pool parties and inflatables.

GL1 Leisure Centre is a comprehensive leisure facility operated by Freedom Leisure on behalf of Gloucester City Council, designed to improve lives through inclusive and affordable recreation. The centre features multiple swimming pools with dedicated swimming lessons, making it an ideal destination for families learning to swim, plus exciting inflatable experiences including AirX and Atlantis inflatables in the pool area. Beyond water-based activities, GL1 offers a full gym, group exercise classes, Gravity Reformer Pilates, and an indoor sports hall with bowling facilities, ensuring activities for all fitness levels and ages. Families can enjoy pool parties, host events in the spacious halls, and refuel at the Freedom Café. The venue is pushchair-friendly and welcomes visitors from ages 0+, making it perfect for parents with young children, school-age kids, teenagers, and adults. With extended opening hours throughout the week and various membership deals available, GL1 provides an accessible and diverse range of leisure activities that cater to the entire community.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 06:00 – 21:00
Tuesday: 06:00 – 21:00
Wednesday: 06:00 – 21:00
Thursday: 06:00 – 21:00
Friday: 06:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 07:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 08:00 – 20:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Freedom Café

On-site café facility at GL1 Leisure Centre

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Google Reviews

3.9(936 reviews)
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Andrew Plant

Andrew Plant

3 weeks ago

I recently froze my membership for 3 months due to a medical issue, now I've returned i noted that the showers/lockers/toilets still haven't been fixed. In fact in one men's toilet in the swimming area none of the taps work, so how are you supposed to wash your hands, this is basic hygiene which needs sorting! The pools are excellent but are let down by the ancillary facilities. The whole facility seems to have gone down hill since Freedom Leisure took over, they must be saving money on their maintenance team because nothing seems to be fixed when it goes wrong.

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Bryan Cooke

Bryan Cooke

a month ago

The mens toilets (the ones that actually work) are disgusting! Genuinely vile. Only 2 of the 4 showers in the children's changing area work and have been that way for over a month now. Locker doors are hanging off all over the place. They can't do a basic update on their website to let people know you now have to book swimming sessions rather than turning up (as it still states on the site). Instead of investing money on fixing the problems they are spending it on new equipment. It's very easy to see why this place went bust in the first place. Managed in the exact same way as it was before.

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robert ely

robert ely

2 months ago

Sorry but your parking charge of £4.20 is disgusting, even after giving half of it back if the customer can be bothered to queue up again to get the refund. Not only that, but the grotty machine makes it easy to pay the £4.20 for 0 minutes. Typical council - spends as much time asset stripping as it does virtue signaling and fining the poor buggers that live there.

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S Griff

S Griff

3 months ago

The swimming pool is great, but the cleanliness in the changing rooms and around the pool area is poor. The same brown pile of “mush”, at the end of the fast lane has been left untouched. The leisure centre desperately needs a clean

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Derrick Lee

Derrick Lee

a year ago

Attended the European Kempo championships here recently. It's a great venue, with great facilities and the centre was clean and well serviced. Just one little, little thing was it would have been great if the cafes were at full operation levels as it have a profitable spell for the centre. We had to go and get drinks and food so think they missed a trick. GREAT PLACE

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

Events at Freedom Leisure @ GL1

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This venue was last updated on 28 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Freedom Leisure @ GL1

Is Freedom Leisure @ GL1 free to visit?

Freedom Leisure @ GL1 is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Freedom Leisure @ GL1 suitable for?

Freedom Leisure @ GL1 is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is Freedom Leisure @ GL1 dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Freedom Leisure @ GL1.

Is there parking at Freedom Leisure @ GL1?

Yes — Freedom Leisure @ GL1 has on-site parking, plus additional parking nearby.

Is there food at Freedom Leisure @ GL1?

Yes — Freedom Café is on site at Freedom Leisure @ GL1. On-site café facility at GL1 Leisure Centre

Is Freedom Leisure @ GL1 pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Freedom Leisure @ GL1 is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Freedom Leisure @ GL1?

Freedom Leisure @ GL1 is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Freedom Leisure @ GL1 by public transport?

Freedom Leisure @ GL1 is well-served by public transport.

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