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David Lloyd

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Heroicallyfound · 24/04/2023 10:31

I have a visit booked to explore David Lloyd membership this weekend. I need a healthier lifestyle and the child clubs/family sports aspects appeal. That’s the only thing that’s going to make a gym membership sustainable for me.

But they won’t go into cost with me yet - does anyone here have membership or experience? Is it likely to be crazy expensive? It’s just for me and my boy.

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unmemorableusername · 07/11/2024 18:29

£350 pcm platinum ie inc the spa for 2 adults 1 dc inc swimming lessons.

TakeMyStrongHand · 06/11/2024 18:34

I've never seen a good deal or appropriate discount. HTH.

Walkingtheplank · 06/11/2024 15:00

I thought mine was the exception in being so bad. I did eventually move to a different place which is ridiculously cheap in comparison and I'm so much happier.

I actually don't know how DL get away with it

QuintanaRoo · 06/11/2024 11:29

TheMidlander1 · 06/11/2024 10:54

Ours is better known for failing its food hygiene rating, rat droppings in the soft play area and the main corridor filling with urine from the men’s urinals, about once every two weeks.

But I am sure there are some excellent deals on offer, for anyone who would like to experience the above as a new member.

Don’t forget the buckets everywhere when it rains and water pours in everywhere, getting rid of Les Mills and replacing with inferior classes, cutting at least 30% of classes in school holidays to save money, not covering classes when an instructor is on holiday, getting rid of staff on the gym floor making me as a female feel unsafe late evening, drain worms in the showers, excrement in the showers, reducing cleaners with a noticeable drop in cleanliness, cold pool. 👍🏻

Thats the reality. Sadly it’s the only gym in a ten mile radius to me.

TheMidlander1 · 06/11/2024 10:54

Ours is better known for failing its food hygiene rating, rat droppings in the soft play area and the main corridor filling with urine from the men’s urinals, about once every two weeks.

But I am sure there are some excellent deals on offer, for anyone who would like to experience the above as a new member.

QuintanaRoo · 05/11/2024 11:29

Hello to the DL marketing dept! 😁

Mikeycook · 20/10/2024 18:28

October 20th 2024

Mikeycook · 20/10/2024 18:26

David Lloyd tend to increase renewal quotes each year so here is a list of current membership prices for platinum membership near me in price order
Swansea. £89
Reading. £104
Southampton. £119
Glos. £119
Newbury. £124
Swindon. £129
Worcester. £134
Cardiff £139
Bristol long Ashton £152
Bristol Westbury £158
Bristol Emerson's £174

TakeMyStrongHand · 21/09/2024 06:34

Moonshiners · 20/09/2024 23:38

Wow! Our pure gym is £17.99 a month for the basic.

It has gone up now. A whopping £11.99. Is £17.99 off peak? I’m not sure if I’m stuck in a special offer that keeps me cheap - I definitely joined on a special offer. I looked at changing my primary gym and it rose to £18.99 so I think I’m just lucky.

Moonshiners · 20/09/2024 23:38

TakeMyStrongHand · 24/04/2023 20:53

It's ridiculous for what you get. I feel these are more status than fitness. DP goes to the local virgin gym (but it's one of the fancier ones) and I believe it would be £90 a month without his benefits package at work. I go to the local pure gym and I have better equipment but no swimming pool or sauna. I pay £9.99

Wow! Our pure gym is £17.99 a month for the basic.

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Bananabredd · 13/04/2024 10:58

On my local facebook re David Lloyd gyms. The initial poster was a man who had seen another man take a photo of a woman in the spa in her bikini. He didn't do anything about it! Then all this came out.

You’re actually only supposed to be allowed in there with a bracelet that has a chip to let you in. If you are a platinum member. I am a platinum member and you’ll NEVER get me in that spa because it’s full of creepy men. The last time I went in alone. I entered the large spa pool, it was empty and has many different areas you can go to for space. This guy entered and sat right next to me. The entire space was free. He could’ve gone to ANY other area. I left and have never been back.
It’s not monitored or controlled correctly at all. It’s disgusting and quite alarming. No wonder the majority of the time it’s a men only domain.

Did you mention it to the woman who’s picture was taken? Surely she had a right to know.

I went there afew weeks ago as a guest with my daughter on Mother’s Day… the spa really did have a few creepy men in it!!

Top contributorThe SPA is full of people on their phones. There is a sign up but nobody takes any notice, I have stopped going on an evening as I am not comfortable.

l Was looking for a spa. Will not be joining this! Thanks for the heads up.

This happened to my daughter in Raynes Park. The male manager was very supportive but my daughter couldn't identify the man. However some of the female staff on reception were a bit like 'are you sure? How can you prove it? Why would any one want to?' Which I thought was outrageous.

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Milkydumplings · 03/04/2024 07:07

Mummame2222 · 02/04/2024 22:56

What is your problem love? Clearly I meant male & female. And I was saying I hope he would just use the unisex changing rooms instead of the ones clearly not designed for him. Stop looking for a fight where there’s not one you fool, I don’t want him in there any more then you do.

They’re obsessed with it @Mummame2222 - any opportunity to froth about it, oh they will.

Eastie77Returns · 02/04/2024 23:23

There is a man who identifies as a woman at my local DL and uses the Female designated facilities. I was in the changing room a couple of weeks ago when he was there. Several women were clearly uncomfortable. This is a 6ft something man striding around the changing area in an ill-fitting wig and women’s gym clothes. It’s ridiculous really.

Mummame2222 · 02/04/2024 22:56

Bananabredd · 02/04/2024 22:36

Are you really this naive? The reason for men going in to women's changing rooms is for the thrill, for the affirmation. This is what their fetish does for them.

Google it. Marks and Spencers, John Lewis, Primark, Monsoon, etc etc etc. Men can just say are a woman and they will have access. This is where we are.

Women's rights are f4cked right now. Our poor daughters.

What is your problem love? Clearly I meant male & female. And I was saying I hope he would just use the unisex changing rooms instead of the ones clearly not designed for him. Stop looking for a fight where there’s not one you fool, I don’t want him in there any more then you do.

Bananabredd · 02/04/2024 22:37

Mummame2222 · 02/04/2024 21:40

That is horrendous. I think I would leave. There are family changing rooms with private cubicles that are available to all genders so hopefully he’d go in there.

PS. There are only 2 sexes. Why are you saying "all genders".

Bananabredd · 02/04/2024 22:36

Mummame2222 · 02/04/2024 21:40

That is horrendous. I think I would leave. There are family changing rooms with private cubicles that are available to all genders so hopefully he’d go in there.

Are you really this naive? The reason for men going in to women's changing rooms is for the thrill, for the affirmation. This is what their fetish does for them.

Google it. Marks and Spencers, John Lewis, Primark, Monsoon, etc etc etc. Men can just say are a woman and they will have access. This is where we are.

Women's rights are f4cked right now. Our poor daughters.

Timeforachocolate · 02/04/2024 22:28

Over £300 for a family here, platinum with rackets

QuintanaRoo · 02/04/2024 22:23

Not every DL has a family changing rooms. Ours doesn’t and there’s a man who comes in the women’s changing rooms.

Mummame2222 · 02/04/2024 21:40

Bananabredd · 02/04/2024 21:38

Doesn't mean you are not going to. If a man says he feels like a woman they WILL let him in your changing room. Enjoy it being single sex while you can.

That is horrendous. I think I would leave. There are family changing rooms with private cubicles that are available to all genders so hopefully he’d go in there.

Bananabredd · 02/04/2024 21:38

Mummame2222 · 02/04/2024 20:41

I’ve never come across this at DL.

Doesn't mean you are not going to. If a man says he feels like a woman they WILL let him in your changing room. Enjoy it being single sex while you can.

Mummame2222 · 02/04/2024 20:42

wanttoplayboardgames · 24/04/2023 23:04

Does anyone know if their crèches are included in the membership price, or are an additional cost?

Additional.

Mummame2222 · 02/04/2024 20:41

HermioneWeasley · 24/04/2023 20:15

Just be aware, if it matters to you, that DL have mixed sex changing rooms. If a male club member feels it matches his gender identity to use the women’s facilities, they allow it and won’t let you out of your contract if you weren’t expecting that

I’ve never come across this at DL.

Mummame2222 · 02/04/2024 20:40

veluxwindows · 24/04/2023 14:26

There are a few different types of membership as well as tiers based on the club you join. At our DL we pay ~£140 for a family of four (2 parents, 2 kids). We have a peak time platinum membership. I loved it as a place to go for free kids activities when I was a single parent of two, and though it came with a small additional charge their crèche was great when they were pre-school age, it gave me much needed respite to work or exercise! Depending on what you're in to its a great spot for socializing, I found I quickly made friends with some regulars and there are always events happening.
For it to make sense financially to us I find I have to go 3 x a week to justify the price; I do a mix of classes, swims (we have an outdoor pool which I love), some family tennis and gym stuff.
If you google 'David lloyd membership prices' there should be some indication of what you might pay for your local club. I've been a member for the last 10 years so happy to answer any specific Qs you have

You pay £140 for a family of four?!?! How??? Here it’s £140 for one adult!

annieannietomjoe · 02/04/2024 20:38

@Bananabredd my kids were going to 2 hour long kids classes on a sat and Sunday morning - not gym classes - some sport/some arts and crafts. Although now they only do 2 classes each on a Saturday as we have other commitments on Sundays now.