Nuffield Health Reading Fitness & Wellbeing Gym - Reading

Tripti S.

Really impolite staff, lacking basic equipments like resistance bands, there are quite a few low quality bands which are in the class area. Very small gym, doesn’t have an area where people can use dumbbells or kettle bell dumbbells or do basic stretching before using the equipments. Equipment and machines are way old and doesn’t properly adjust weight. Two stars for the cleanliness. This gym is really taking Nuffield name down, as I have been in Farnborough Nuffield for almost 2 years and that was exceptional.

Angie G.

I came in on Sunday morning for your Open weekend, the staff were very welcoming and friendly and there was such a good vibe about the place. Swimming pool area is very impressive, clean and bright with perfect temperature in the pool. Very enjoyable visit.

Rachel F.

I joined Nuffield Health Gym in Reading mainly for the pool as it’s local and offer good membership rates. I could not have made a better choice. The pool is the best one I’ve swim in locally for cleanliness and consistency of temperature - never too cold or hot: the Goldilocks of pools!

The showers are hot and clean and the changing room is lovely - there is a costume spinner, hair dryers and even straighteners - you don’t even get that at Nirvana!

There is a wide range of classes and this is the first place I have found really good swim training sessions for adults (Bryan runs them and they are intense and brilliant).

I now also use the gym and have buddy PT training sessions (me and my mate with Bryan the PT). The gym is very well equipped and there is a wide range of ages which, as a woman of a certain age, I find very nice. The staff are helpful and friendly and the cafe does a great post-swim cappuccino. Exceptional value for an exceptional centre. Thank you.

Carolina M.

Don’t waste your time!

The customer service is non-existent, and it’s incredibly difficult to freeze your membership. The gym is not large enough for the price they charge, and it lacks a lot of essential equipment. They're quick to take money from your account, but cancelling or freezing your contract is almost impossible.

This has been the worst customer service experience I’ve had in the UK in over 10 years of living here. I would much rather pay for PureGym, it's basic but has good equipment, and their membership is much more flexible when it comes to cancellations or freezing.

Who in 2024 still sends postal mail to communicate important matters? According to them, they sent me a notice for payment, but I’ve never received any emails, texts, or calls. After over 5 years of paying my membership, I cancelled my direct debit. I fulfilled my original 1-year contract and did not end it early and not I still need to give them one calendar month to be able to cancel , I am not going to their installations since May.
Yet they continue to chase me for payments. It’s nothing short of theft

Jonty2 D.

This Health and Wellbeing Center really hits the spot the Gym has everything you need Machines to Free Weights you can train at your own pace The staff are very jolly and helpful plus they have classes if you wish to go a step further
I like to also do a couple of laps in the pool followed by a Sauna sesh after a good workout and this is the place for me
Top Place and Top People

Jordan T.

A very “Meh” gym, it was a good option a few years ago but newer gyms in the areas have overtaken massively for the price point.
The equipment is from the 90’s and there is always issues (broken machines, no hot water, most the lockers are broken etc). Seem to put prices up then take services away also which they cited “the environment” for when asked.
I would probably hunt around as there are much better for the same or less

Harry C.

Decent gym, however not so big and few little issues with machines that don’t seem to get fixed, but mostly all in good shape/condition. Pool, sauna & steam room always clean and working. Although must be said the manager is miserable.. been a member for well over 6 months and have bought my brother along for a ‘free trial’ (give them your id and can come in free with member ONCE). Brother signed up after and was happy. Had a friend who lived local and was thinking of joining, called ahead to double check it would be ok to come down for the day and try it out for free, was told yes no problem just bring ID. I was then met at the front desk by the manger who said they don’t do free trials through members, to which I asked if that had changed recently (to which he responded no and has always been like that) and that I’d also just called in an hour ago to check this was ok. He doubled down and said they’ve never done this. Truly the most difficult bloke in the world who I’ve NEVER seen smile and always looks like it’s a chore being there for him. He’d basically lied to get my friend to sign up (either that or his staff lied about getting in for free once.. which I doubt) and as you can imagine he was put off instantly. Never seen or met a bloke that wakes up the wrong side of the bed every day.

Inzy A.

Ive been a member of Nuffield Gym for quite some time now, and one of the main reasons I’ve stayed is because of Debbie. From the moment I joined, Debbie has always made me feel incredibly welcome. Her warmth and genuine kindness are unmatched

Debbie consistently goes above and beyond for everyone at the gym, whether it's offering a friendly greeting, helping with any questions, or just making sure everyone feels at home. It’s clear that she truly cares about the members, and her positive energy creates such a welcoming atmosphere.

Nuffield Gym is dated and old, but Debbie is what makes it feel like a community. I can’t thank her enough for all that she does!