Holmes Place, Cricklewood, London

Holmes Place, Cricklewood, London

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... I have requested for a payphone in the womans' changing room as I don't have a mobile and they do have a payphone in Hendon Holmes place.... Moan moan moan, I know but I'm telling you how it really is. Plus my friend has a 2 yr old child who has to pay to be a member and also has to pay ... Read review





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swimming facilities
A review by MadeinScotland on Holmes Place, Cricklewood, London
November 1st, 2001


Author's product rating:   

Value for Money Satisfactory 
Is it part of a chain? yes 
Service Poor 
Cleanliness satisfactory 

Advantages: Open till late, nice pool (when it is not busy)
Disadvantages: getting v busy, lazy lifeguards, you have to been drowning before they do anything, getting crowded and un - kept

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

Full review

I am a member of Cricklewood and all I do is use the pool facilities. I agree with lots of other people, that it is getting crowded and they are getting greedy.

When I get a lane to myself I love it as I just swim and swim and swim but that is rather rare. I am slow swimmer, hence I swim in the slow lane but others do not obey these rules. Last night there was what I class as a fast swimmer in the slow lane. I presume she either couldn't read or just fancied my lane as it was empty except for me.

Well she kept over-taking me and the lifeguard just sits there and does absolutely nothing.

There are supposed to be three lanes and a large extra space but sometimes they have an aqua class and they take a lane away and boy, oh boy does it get crowded. Not only does it get crowded but these aqua ladies do a lot of jumping around and you feel as if you are swimming in the atlantic! Then at the end they all rush into the jacuzzi and it is jam-packed with people. So thats a bit of a nightmare.

The lazy lifeguard, as I mentioned before, usually doesnt put the lanes back after the class unless you tell him to.

The next annoying thing is sometimes there is a swimming lesson in one of the lanes. So you are happily swimming along and then this big lady comes with her pupil, changes the sign to 'Class in progress' and ushers you out of the lane. Its a real pain, the management need to be more loyal to the paying members and not just the people that pay extra for classes.

The other problems I have is that the towels are too small (I am 6 foot tall) and the showers always have bits of hair floating around them. I have requested for a payphone in the womans' changing room as I don't have a mobile and they do have a payphone in Hendon Holmes place....

Moan moan moan, I know but I'm telling you how it really is. Plus my friend has a 2 yr old child who has to pay to be a member and also has to pay to use the creche. Everything seems to be extra payments here and there and it is expensive as it is.  
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Holmes Place Cricklewood
Review of Holmes Place, Cricklewood, London by susi

Advantages: Good workout facilities
Disadvantages: Very small pool area and too many kids

I am a member of Holmes Place in Cricklewood for nearly a year now and for my purpose it is the perfect club. It is very important that you know how you intend to use the gym you are joining. Is it to workout at machines , workout classes or the pool? That is something you should be sure of. First step in Cricklewood, like almost everywhere else, is that you can have a look at the various areas they have to offer you. Unfortunately there is mostly ...
...like I did, with another Holmes Place(or 2) anywhere in London,(mine is nearer to the place I work) which will cost you 5 pounds more each month. But you can use both clubs equally. No restrictions whatsoever. And you don´t need a second membership card. Once you joined they will take your picture and print it on your membership card with all your details. Fairly normal. In cricklewood however this machine is very often broken, so sometimes it can ... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful
Value for Money
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Service
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07.02.2003
We must make more money
Review of Holmes Place, Cricklewood, London by KingHerrod

Advantages: Clean, good instructors and classes
Disadvantages: Too busy, not enough classes

...they are now called and Holmes place the one round the corner from me, where I sometimes am found in a sweaty almost concussed heap! What are they like, well lets tell you. First they are a bit posh, you get your own towel at reception, piped classical music in the changing room, soap and shampoo in the shower and hand cream, deodorant and gel in the bathroom. Sounds great, is great, except most of it is cheap rubbish, still better than nothing. ...
...here is the big but, Holmes Place have got greedy, it is too busy and the management do not care, oh no, all the time there are open weekends and offers to get new members, when classes are overflowing, the Jacuzzi jam packed and the steam room cold from everybody coming in and out opening the door. Oh yes it gets less and less relaxing each week. Ok, we know you cannot expect the club to yourself, but you pay a premium rate to use the place and ... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful
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24.02.2001
Good and Clean
Review of Holmes Place, Cricklewood, London by LorraineM

Advantages: Good Facilities
Disadvantages: Costly

Holmes Place are now quite a large health/fitness club chain and I have been a member at the Cricklewood branch now for 6 months. Most of all the club is very clean and tidy and all the equipment is well maintained, it has two swimming pools, a large spa pool, three Gyms and a aerobics room, plus both male and female saunas, steam rooms and sun bed sections. There is a Creche for Children, a cafe, a hairdressers/beauty salon and a nice comfy airy ...
...So that is the upside, what does it cost. Well, £50 - £200 to join depending on whether there are any offers and £50 -£70 per month again dependent on offers. That is quite pricey so is it worth it. Well it costs about £3 - £4 for a swim in a dirty pool in London, so you do the Maths I use the facilities 4 times a week so I get great value. There are also lots of good classes aimed at all levels of fitness. This is a good club, slightly procey but ... Read review

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11.01.2001
Read the small print
Review of Holmes Place, Cricklewood, London by petersch

Advantages: Open late
Disadvantages: Dirty changing room, crowded, equipment and facilities not always working

...Got fed up with Cricklewood Holmes Place after three and a half years of membership (roughly £2500's worth) and decided to cancel subscription. I really only used the place for the pool which was often crowded, or the lanes were restricted due to classes. Plus the men's changing room floor was often dirty, shower heads missing, shower gel bottles empty. Phoned to cancel and was told I had to confirm in writing giving 30 days notice. As I was fed ... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful
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20.07.2005


Holmes Place, Cricklewood, London

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Long Name: Holmes Place, Cricklewood

Type: Gym / Sports Club

City: London

Country: England

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