Information about Martlesham Leisure Club

Gloster Rd
IP5 3RJ, Ipswich
+441473624707

Opening hours

  • sunday: 7h-17:30
  • monday: 6h-21:30
  • tuesday: 6h-21:30
  • wednesday: 6h-21:30
  • thursday: 6h-21:30
  • friday: 6h-21:30
  • saturday: 7h-19:30
Whatever your health & fitness requirements, from a relaxing swim or Jacuzzi to de-stress after the demands of the day to the more specific exercise regimes of our recently extended and refurbished air-conditioned gym, the new spinning studio and wide range of classes or squash courts.

Our comment from FitFit UK about Martlesham Leisure Club:

Welcome to Martlesham Leisure Club, a friendly and inviting sports center located in Ipswich, United Kingdom. This family-run club offers a variety of facilities that cater to all ages and interests, including:

  • Modern gym facilities with a good selection of equipment
  • Multiple squash courts
  • A lovely swimming pool, complete with sauna and steam room
  • A comfortable cafe/bar area for relaxation

The atmosphere at Martlesham is consistently praised, with many users highlighting the welcoming nature of the staff and the sense of community within the club. It is a great place to bring the family, enjoy classes, or simply unwind after a workout. Many have found the classes to be encouraging and friendly, particularly for newcomers.

However, some users have mentioned that certain facilities may benefit from updates and improvements, expressing concerns about outdated equipment and occasional overcrowding during peak times. Despite these points, the general consensus is that Martlesham Leisure Club is a gem for local fitness enthusiasts, offering valuable amenities and a warm, inviting environment for all.

Services, Machines and Guided Classes

Fit
Jacuzzi
Squash court
Spinning

Martlesham Leisure Club: Opinions

4.6/5 (72 Opinions)
Marga Gibbs 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Went with a group for a Christmas meal which was excellent and the drinks very good price. Lovely decorated for Christmas.

Del Whitlam 1 year ago

Positive experience: Squash courts, gym, pool, cafe/bar. Friendly atmosphere, lots of young people during school holidays.

noreen rashid 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Used the family swimming at the weekend and very pleased, lovely friendly staff and the most amazing changing rooms ! Will defo be back !

David Ekong 1 year ago

Positive experience: Pretty good gym (I’ve not used the other facilities), although slightly outdated in my opinion. Some basic amenities lacking on the gym floor, like a water fountain, especially given it’s not the cheapest. Friendly and welcoming nonetheless!

Julie Donegal 1 year ago

Positive experience: I ha e to say the staff are a very friendly bunch, they are very accommodating, and help you at any point. Nothing feels too much. The people in the classes are so lovely and encouraging. I did step for the first time, and I felt silly not being able to do it, but carried on regardless, 2 or 3 people came to say I did amazing for my first time. It is so encouraging. The pool and sauna/steam room is a bonus

David Johnson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Just joined. Just what I wanted.

Franki Selby 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I've just started my membership and training programme 3 weeks ago - very helpful staff. I definitely feel more confident with my exercise routines

Alice Hodgkinson 1 year ago

Negative experience: Outdated equipment and facilities. Oversubscribed. No hope in hell of getting a bench or using the equipment desired during peak times. That’s if the equipment doesn’t have an ‘out of order’ sign on it considering none of it’s been updated in the main gym for the last 10 years minimum. Sauna in the ladies changing rooms doesn’t work. No steam in the steam room. If you go on a Saturday or during half term, the gym is actually a crèche. Lovely, friendly place, but not the place to go if you actually want a workout! Ridiculously overpriced.

Grant Abbitt (Gabbitt) 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely friendly place with a great atmosphere and fantastic staff

Dianne Green 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely family run business. I was there recently for their curry evening with friends. The place was buzzing and the food was great also.

Carina Damato 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great

Ellie Lowe 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym & good atmosphere. Plenty of variety as well.

Mark Spalding 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I do the decorating at this place and the staff are all great , always make me feel welcome

Peter Sheppard 2 years ago

Positive experience: Nice relaxed leisure club! Very friendly staff. Not overcrowded and so far no prima donnas!! Bit pricey but worth it!!

Lorraine Sheppard 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love it here, tried a few leisure centres over the years, but this one is the best yet, staff are lovely, everyone is so friendly. Made me feel very welcome.

Andy Read 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent club, friendly staff, good equipment. Swimming area is nice, with saunas, steam room and jacuzzi.

K Urbs 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have just signed up at Martlesham Leisure Club, and so far, really enjoying it. Bonus that there are a lot of class choices (even if tricking to get into last min), and the atmosphere feels really chill and comfortable. It's nice to be able to do a class, use gym, steam room and then grab a coffee and chill. Julianne was so lovely, as she got me all signed in and did a wonderful tour and answered all my questions. Appreciate how friendly and professional she was. I am really enjoying the club, so do recommend to others.

Paul Bartlett 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: great to take the kids swimming.

collette worley 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very helpful when I called to make a general enquiry

Dave Wisely 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant independent club with great facilities, friendly staff and excellent coffee. Excellent facilities.

Andy Oxborrow 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly club,

Richard Vest 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have enjoyed a couples membership for many years. This is a lovely club, friendly staff, great atmosphere, very relaxing.

Ally Riley 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent friendly welcome. Helpful advice from professional staff.

Wendy richards woorichi. Uw 2 years ago

Positive experience: Needs a big up date. Sorry guys.

Ernie Green 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent atmosphere friendly staff.

John Smith 2 years ago

Negative experience: Poor. Facilities not equivalent to the extremely high prices they charge. Gym is very small and the steam room never has any steam in it. Men’s changing rooms resemble a high school changing room in the 80s and haven’t been renovated in years (communal showers?!) They charge 65-75£ a month compared to £35 for Snap fitness, and am seriously thinking about changing. They have got away with the ridiculous prices for years as they’ve been the only game in town and have the squash club.

Vaughan Rudd 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I visit three times per week and have done so for several years using both gym and wet area. Small friendly, local gym, with very active squash section. Bar, food plus sufficient (and clean) changing facilities.

Stewart Reeve 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The friendliest gym and leisure club you will find in this area - Great staff and great classes - I’ve been a member here for 49 years next May (2023) which says it all really! ‍♂️

David McNae 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Recently joined here and it's a really nice leisure centre. It doesn't cost the earth but they have all that you want. Gym, suana, pool, squash, spin! All staff are very nice and there is even a cafe!

Matt Pickersgill 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I wanted to leave a note to say that I have been at a lot of gyms throughout the years, and have NEVER felt more part of a family than at this gym. The dynamic between the current PT’s and the welcoming staff make me want to workout every day. Thank you Martlesham gym!

min min 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: 健身运动比较齐全,有游泳,健身房,壁球,瑜伽等

Rob Jelly 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: An excellent facility with something for everyone. I only occasionally visit when I'm in the area but nonetheless, I'm always happy to have been.

Proacess Jabegu 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly staffs.

dwayne black 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym and facilities

Jonathan Winearls 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best!!!!

Olac Coombs 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very smart and welcoming centre. Staff are great and looked after us well when we visited

James Ipswich 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great club for squash, with the many squash courts

Mary Ramsey 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly, good selection of classes, cool off in a great swimming pool. Squash courts,saunas large gym,spin studio. Restaurant and chill out area. I have been a member for 40yrs.

Matt Parker 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Simply the best gym in the area. Friendly staff, great instructors and excellent facilities.

Vaibhav Fadia 5 years ago

Positive experience: Well organised and has everything you would expect for a family friendly leisure club. Though very pricey if you are looking for few occasional visits.

TruckSpotterJens333 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: This Lesuire centre is amazing! (why I have done a 5 star review) Gym allows people of 5 or over in, swimming pool is humongous and all of the things like the spa, Jacuzzi and steam room are great!

Taiba Qezalbash 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love this place, it’s really small and cozy. Before Covid, I came here every morning - facilities are super clean and well kept and staff are absolutely wonderful!

Mick Castleton (Mickles) 5 years ago

Positive experience: Good squash gym and bar

Nigel Shemmings 5 years ago

Positive experience: It's ok

Miles Berry 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Cosy calm gym with good facilities

Marta 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thinking about membership

Graham Walker 6 years ago

Positive experience: Squash courts fine but tired. Bar fine

Orange Soda 6 years ago

Positive experience: Pros: free parking, nice eating area, overall lovely facilities. Cons: as much as I like the pool, it is a leisure pool. You cant exactly do laps or go for a proper workout in the pool which is a shame. It's the size of a spa pool, not a fitness pool.

Jack Williams 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good Bar, Pool, Gym and facilities

Smart Heating Admin 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Enjoyed a relaxing swim followed by lunch. Staff are helpful. Calm atmosphere and food was lovely.

Simon Clayden 6 years ago

Positive experience: A good independent health club, that started as a squash club. The gym is well maintained, but not too large. The fitness staff are friendly and knowledgeable. I like the indoor swimming pool. The club offer annual and 3-month subscriptions. Good parking.

Kyle Harris 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great Gym, friendly staff.

Evan Vincent 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Martlesham heath is an amazing little liesdure centre. I contains 4 squahs courts, a great lounge area (with great cheap cafe food!), a large gym, a 12.5 metre swimming pool and stream room and sauna.

Alexa Masterson 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good place to gym, swim, get treatments, lunch, classes and can hire for events.

Leigh FC 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly atmosphere - lots of studio classes and swimming pool just the right size for me.

Jack Trethewey 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I love coming here. Nice services with a good pool, sauna and steam room. Wi-Fi is good and staff are friendly. I like the squash courts too. Maybe a little pricey but worth It!

Adam Anderson 7 years ago

Positive experience: Plenty of leisure

Elio Laranjinha 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place to joint with the family

Dan Martin 7 years ago

Positive experience: Would be 5 star but they got rid of the water fountain

Lauren Deal 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Been going to this gym for just over a month and it is the nicest gym I have ever been a member of. The gym facilities are great, and it is never too crowed. I usually go early in the morning and often only a couple of people in there! I have also tried a few different classes and they have all been fab. Especially enjoyed Boxfit with Ivan and Ab & Core Blast with Eve. Haven't tried the pool yet as not a great swimmer but it looks lovely. The club has a lovely atmosphere. Everybody is friendly and respectful of each other. My only criticism is sometimes there are problems with the showers being cold in the mornings, but I understand this is being looked into.

James spurling 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very nice pleasant friendly and fun place. warm pool. Sauna steam room hot tub lots of squash court and a new gym only been a member a month but very pleased

Emily Walkey 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great fun to swim!

Ollie Catling 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: good price, friendly staff good for all ages

Ian Wray 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly club with really good facilities. Recommended.

Tim D 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good gym yeah

Nigel Bowerman 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Warm and friendly. Well equipped gym. Coffee is good. Excellent squash facility and regular events.

corin robinson 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great staff, relaxing atmosphere, fantastic gym and brilliant squash facilities!

Philip Garnham 8 years ago

Positive experience: Friendly atmosphere good sports equipment and ample area to relax

James Shortland 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very nice place! Great for functions, sports and social events. Very relaxed and friendly staff, and good sized car park.

Dave manning 10 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent leisure club, staff are warm and welcoming even to me !! Seriously a nice gentle gym with excellent equipment, lots of squash courts and a pool to cool down in The food is also very good and not over priced

Philip Shard 10 years ago

Positive experience: Excellent family sports club! Very friendly and helpful staff, good facilities and good value for money. Looking forward to the next round of club improvements!

Gavin Pond 11 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friends and family environment

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