Active Leicester - Cossington Street Sports Centre

Yes it’s a lovely old building with a longer pool. Staff are friendly but they do need to shout out more to swimmers messing about and especially swimmers who are using the lanes wrongly. The lanes are marked for a reason. My biggest problem in the cleanliness of the changing rooms and especially the showers. They all need a really good deep clean. I have been going to this pool regularly for the last 40 years and I’ve never seen it as disgusting as my last visit.

Yes it’s a lovely old building with a longer pool. Staff are friendly but they do need to shout out more to swimmers messing about and especially swimmers who are using the lanes wrongly. The lanes are marked for a reason. My biggest problem in the cleanliness of the changing rooms and especially the showers. They all need a really good deep clean. I have been going to this pool regularly for the last 40 years and I’ve never seen it as disgusting as my last visit.

Cossington Swimming Pool is a decent local spot for swimming and lessons. The staff are all really friendly and helpful, and the instructors are great – especially for beginners or kids just getting into swimming. The lessons are well-structured and supportive, and there’s a good range of sessions available throughout the week. However, there could definitely be more attention paid to cleanliness and hygiene. The changing rooms and showers aren’t always in the best condition, and sometimes the pool area could use a deeper clean. With a bit more effort on the hygiene side, this place would be a much better experience overall. Still, if you're looking for a supportive place to swim or learn to swim, it’s a good option with a positive team behind it.