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1.6 Based on 20 reviews

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Isla Chandler
I went there last Thursday and attempted to get in the big pool but the big pool was so cold I turne

I went there last Thursday and attempted to get in the big pool but the big pool was so cold I turned around and got out so me and my carer went in the small pool till a very rude lady tried to stop me and my carer getting into the kids pool it’s not very good I have cerebral palsy and every time I attempt to get into the big pool my cerebral palsy kicks off sort out the temperature otherwise I’m not going anymore

1
Date of experience: Feb 01, 2026
madeleine pritchard
I am so fed up with this place

I am so fed up with this place. All I want to do is book swimming for my family and I'm going around in circles. Their system does work and what's more annoying is I've been telling the staff for years this and they always say 'ir does work' well, if it did I wouldn't be writing this is frustration. Do they actually want anyone to go there? Sort your booking system out 1610 you can missing custom. Absolutely ridiculous. I second the previous reviewer that they also don't answer the phone!!

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Date of experience: Feb 01, 2026
Isla Chandler
I went there last Thursday and…

I went there last Thursday and attempted to get in the big pool but the big pool was so cold I turned around and got out so me and my carer went in the small pool till a very rude lady tried to stop me and my carer getting into the kids pool it’s not very good I have cerebral palsy and every time I attempt to get into the big pool my cerebral palsy kicks off sort out the temperature otherwise I’m not going anymore

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Date of experience: Jan 29, 2026
Stevie Broad
Booking system needs looking at

Booking system needs looking at. Trying to book for a family for swimming and you have to register every family member with a valid email. Don’t even bother to call the centre , you will be on hold of a very long time with no answer.

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Date of experience: Aug 03, 2025
Sean Reed
Terrible staff and very disorganized

Terrible staff and very disorganized. One out of four times I booked for Robert Blake, it was closed when we arrived. The staff don’t even know what equipment they have—I booked table tennis, and when we arrived, they realized they didn’t even have a table!!!! I don't care if they "apologize" - I waste my private time. They are a joke!

1
Date of experience: Feb 15, 2025
MR18
Shocking

Shocking. The pool is constantly getting shut, they never stick to the 20 people rule in the gym, and the staff treat you like you’re 12. Awful.

1
Date of experience: Oct 08, 2024
Tazewell Harris
Id like to say a big thank you to Jack…

Id like to say a big thank you to Jack for the fun,lively, aqua move class at 1610 bridgwater,great motivating music,It was easy to use & store my mobility equipment at the poolside .Perfect for to help me recover from injury.Very helpful receptionist & pool staff.Free hairdryers too😁I will definitely be back

5
Date of experience: Jun 07, 2024
Noel Barnes
Dorchester definitely doesn’t deserve the overall low score

I’ve been a member of 1610 in Dorchester for over a year now for the swimming. To find a decent 25m pool is getting harder these days, so great that they provide it! The pool is well kept and normally there is space in the lanes for all standards, and rarely unable to book a session at the time I want.Booking through the app (when you’re a member and have switched off the other venue options) is easy, and you can tell how busy the lanes will be by seeing how many have booked and if another pool class. There’s also plenty of parking, though being alongside a school can make it a bit busy getting there at drop off/pick up.Staff are generally happy and helpful when you speak to them, and the best welcome you with a big grin as you come in the door.The facilities are a little tired, but always clean.I keep meaning to try the gym or a class, but not done that to date, so can’t comment on those.The reason it loses a star is the management of the pool on the day can be a little awkward sometimes. For example:- sometimes people are swimming in the wrong lane and slowing others down. I don’t have a massive problem with that until they just plough on and refuse to let the faster swimmers through leading to frustration and people overtaking. The lifeguards should step in a little more here where it’s clearly a persistent issue in the session.- sometimes if a new session is starting they will rearrange the pool and the fast lane becomes the slow lane and there’s often no way of knowing until another swimmer lets you know. - sometimes people leave clothes in the cubicles rather than in the cupboards provided. The passive aggressive in me is getting to the point I’ll start handing these into reception as “lost property”That said, I understand that this can be a tricky area and overall I’m happy with the experience, and no intention of cancelling my membership

4
Date of experience: Apr 25, 2024
CP37
Booked me and my son in this morning…

Booked me and my son in this morning for just swim, turned out it was lessons going on instead. I am disgusted. Disappointed son!

1
Date of experience: Apr 19, 2024
Xevok_Qc65
Come on 1610 you can do better than…

Come on 1610 you can do better than this !! Moving classes in the small pool without any notification to members if you are more mature (in years ) it is impossible to get into the very cold slippery main pool i and many of us was recommended by our Doctors through the wellness group …we pay our money to keep 1610 afloat and pay your wages but cannot get into classes only 4 aqua classes in the lovely warm slip free small pool You have so many unhappy members 1610 Dorchester management chooses to ignore complaints and we are told schedules will remain the same …disgusting.

1
Date of experience: Feb 02, 2024

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