Information about Stones Gym

50 Northwood Rd
CR7 8HQ, Thornton Heath
+442087714566

Opening hours

  • sunday: 9h-18h
  • monday: 6:30-22h
  • tuesday: 6:30-22h
  • wednesday: 6:30-22h
  • thursday: 6:30-22h
  • friday: 6:30-22h
  • saturday: 9h-18h
Independent family owned gym with a family atmosphere. 30 cardio stations, dumbbells from 1kg to 100kg, extensive resistant & free weights. Sauna and free parking. Our members range from 12 to 80 years old, from those wanting weight loss, to body builders wanting to weight gain. We have a separate Ladies Only Gym, with it's own sauna!

Our comment from FitFit UK about Stones Gym:

Stones Gym, located in Thornton Heath, United Kingdom, is a community-oriented gym known for its warm atmosphere and supportive staff. Visitors often highlight the excellent equipment available, suitable for both cardio and weight training, making it a favored choice among serious lifters. Many have expressed their appreciation for the cleanliness of the facilities and the affordable pricing that adds to its appeal.

Positive reviews emphasize the friendly interactions among gym-goers and the welcoming vibe that is hard to find in larger gyms. The ladies-only section and the amazing sauna are additional highlights that cater to diverse fitness needs. The gym's family-owned atmosphere further enhances the sense of community, with members often mentioning how they feel at home while training.

However, some recent feedback points towards inconsistent customer service experiences, particularly at the front desk, which has led to some dissatisfaction. Additionally, a few users expressed concerns about updating facilities and sound levels within the gym, indicating room for improvement. Despite these issues, the overall sentiment remains positive, with many considering Stones Gym one of the best options in South London.

In summary, if you're looking for a motivating environment that offers a wide range of equipment, a friendly atmosphere, and a community spirit, Stones Gym is undoubtedly worth considering.

Services, Machines and Guided Classes

Parking
Cardio
Dumbbells
Free Weights
Sauna

Stones Gym: Opinions

4.5/5 (86 Opinions)
Hannan Ahmed 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: First time I went to do a day pass and was very pleased with the service from Timmy at the desk. Very welcoming and friendly went above and beyond for me as it was my first time there. The equipment is 10/10, I love these kinds of gyms. It’s very rare to come across. The gym goers inside are also very friendly and not hostile like the majority of gyms closer to the city. Amazing place definitely recommend

Jay Singh 10 months ago

Negative experience: This place used to be great with the previous owner. There is a lesson to be learnt on how quality customer service retains your customers. Tone, consistent information and attitude just lacks with these front desk staff. Was there for a long time but won't be coming back.

Georgi Todorov 11 months ago

Negative experience: This gym needs to really sort out one of their employees, a worker by the name of Timmy is very rude and purposely ignores me and my friends while training, I said and I quote “can I have a towel” and Timmy (the worker) proceeds to be very rude and insists on making me say please for a towel when I’m just trying to train, in the end I did not receive my towel and got ignored from him for the rest of the session. And another occasion I asked a nice worker called baily for a towel and he said no problem, he then asked Timmy to give it to me and he purposely didn’t give it and ignored me when I asked him about it. I think this is very immature and unprofessional especially to the younger people in the gym as I believe if this was a grown adult asking him for a towel he wouldn’t of made a big deal at all.

Eighty Percent Blue 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Family owned and chilled atmosphere. Good value

Gregory M Davies 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: It has the equipment I need and the staff and patrons just about tolerate my sense of humour, but don't let that lower your opinion of them.

Zarina Ali 1 year ago

Negative experience: Ceiling was leaking Unfriendly and unapproachable Small and not worth the money Man at desk said I was fine to park there, ended up with a £100 parking ticket a week later

Natasha Mckenzie 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Love the women's section and the sauna is amazing

Keith Francis 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly atmosphere with a good range of equipment.

Rose Alzoubi 1 year ago

Negative experience: Hi again, just I want to check if there cameras in ladies section? I'm a veiled women and I want to take scarf off to do exercises so I can't take it off if camera exists Really and extremely I want to join with you but unfortunately I can't due to cameras Best wishes

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

There are cameras for health and safety however only female staff member has access to footage. Please call in to discuss further. I hope this was useful!

Jordan Buitrago 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant little gym, parking on site and incredibly hot sauna.

Sara A 1 year ago

Positive experience: I’ve recently been introduced to this gym. It’s a decent gym with some good equipment and i enjoy using the sauna. Unfortunately my experience hasn’t been good as there is a man wearing sunglasses shouting constantly unnecessarily. He uses foul language and is intimidating for a new gym goer like myself

Motorhomingmadness 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Went in today and paid for a day-pass. The guy on reception was very friendly and helpfull..thank you that guy. Great gym more towards your bodybuilding/weight training gym rather than a pretty pure-gym type deal although they cater for all. No450 bus from Crystal Palace stops almost outside.

Joshua 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very chill gym, doesn’t get too packed like those mainstream gyms. Equipment is amazing for building muscle with a womens only area. The kind of equipment you couldn’t find in a mainstream. Welcoming environment and polite staff. Would recommend if you’re trying to get fit or if you’re trying to get big

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thank you Joshua, we really appreciate your positive review! Thank you for choosing Stones Gym and we hope to continue seeing you!

Ferha Syed 1 year ago

Positive experience: Super to find a ladies gym with parking.lovely family atmosphere

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thank you Ferha. We take pride in providing a comfortable space for all members of our community!

l8vanter 1 year ago

Negative experience: If you are a Muslim women, I advise you to not go here as they have cameras in the women’s section and is accessible to anyone behind the counter. Was not aware of this, furious.

Tom Ives 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Best Gym around. Loads of equipment. I have never had to wait for equipment. Friendly staff and clients. Great atmosphere for serious lifters.

Jake Kelly 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant gym and equipment. Clean and tidy always.

Richard Porter 1 year ago

Negative experience: Be careful of very badly worded and unclear terms and conditions of this gym, the first monthly payment does not count towards your fixed term!?! I ended up having to pay 7 months of a six month contract. They didn’t make this clear when I joined. Be also wary of one of their recommended PTs. I used one male personal trainer, he didn’t show up to four appointments in about 2 months. On the fourth no-show, I asked to cancel my contract with him, he charged me for a missed appointment because I cancelled within 24 hours (23 to be precise). It’s fine for him to cancel last minute, but clearly not the other way around. He’s the reason I’m leaving the gym. The owners don’t seem to be interested in feedback, or speaking about how to improve their customer experience, or indeed what happened to me and the PT. It’s a shame, I love the idea of a community gym, but one too many bad experiences has left a bad taste in my mouth.

Mohammed Ahmed 2 years ago

Positive experience: Nice and active gym, nice people you can meet

Caitlin O'Hara 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I love stones! there's a good variety of different machines and lots of equipment. staff are friendly, the facilities are clean, and I feel there's a good sense of community that I just didn't get with my old gym. you can request songs on the sheet at the reception. some of the equipment is quite old and worn, but everything still works. if a machine is out of order it's usually fixed quickly, whereas at my old gym you'd be waiting months. happy to have joined this gym and would definitely recommend:)

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Hi Caitlin, thank you so much, for taking the time to leave us a lovely review. My partner joined the gym 24 years ago, for all of the benefits you mentioned. We then bought it 16 years ago because we liked it so much! Thanks for joining us and I hope you continue to enjoy your time with us! Carmelita

Amanda Ortega 2 years ago

Positive experience: Es un gimnasio muy bueno ya que el ambiente es realmente genial, hay un muy buen ambiente, tienes parking disponible y sobre todo que es muy limpio. Me encanta!

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Hey Benyamin, thank you so much for your review. We are so glad you are enjoying your time and Stones!

NITHARSAN RENUGA 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thank you so much for the review. We really appreciate it and are pleased you like the facilities!

Michal Kotynia 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good gym old school

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Hi Michal, thank you so much for the review. We're so happy to appreciate our old school gym!

Bryan Starks 3 years ago

Negative experience: Please, please, please turn down the music. It’s a very good gym but the only downside is you have the music blasting incredibly loud all the time. I understand if you want to do that for the evening sessions, but I’ve been in the morning, midday and afternoon and you always seem to have it deafeningly loud. Feels like a nightclub ‍♂️ I will happily change this review to a 5 star if this is incorporated, as other people have complained about this as well. Please turn the music down to a low level, at least for early morning/afternoon sessions. As it really is so annoying.

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Hi Bryan, thank you for taking the time to let me know the music can be too loud. Unfortunately the staff cannot hear the music in 2 of the rooms so sometimes it can get too loud, at which point members are welcome to let us know and we'd immediately reduce the volume. I have passed on your feed back to all staff and they agree that occasionally members complain that the music gets too loud, but they also said that more frequently members complain that the music is too low. We will continue to do our best to find the right middle ground. Separately, are you sure you have correct Stones Gym (there is one in Nottingham and we are often confused with them). We don't have your details on our membership system?

sharlene rhoden 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best gym in the area for sure! lovely staff, well priced, free sauna, ladies only section,free parking and they have all the machines you need. You can go to the gym and not feel intimidated or judged. Really nice atmosphere.

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Hi Sharlene, thank you so much for the lovely review we really appreciate you taking the time to do so. Hope you contine to enjoy your time at Stones!

frank scalzo 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Small but has the equipment, not to busy, friendly staff and members

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Hi Frank, welcome to Stones and thank you for the lovely review. We really hope you enjoy training here!

Tomasz Góra 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: There is a great and nice atmosphere

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Hey Tomasz, thanks so much for leaving a great review. Really glad you're enjoying your time at Stones!

Frank Cunningham 3 years ago

Positive experience: Friendly caters for all

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Hi Frank, thanks for the review!

Rofek Ahmed 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The reason why I much prefer Stones gym is purely because of the atmosphere and vibe whilst working out. As well as everyone that attends is genuinely friendly & helpful. The gym includes access to a sauna area for only £35 a month which is great for the price. The gym has all the equipment and free weights that one would need. As well as this you have free access to a locker during your whole workout session. The gym has a female section which is accessible for female ONLY on a Wednesday. Although, the gym is marginally small in comparison to other gyms. However, the atmosphere makes up for this. The gym also has parking available should you need it which is free.

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Hi Rofek, thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a good review. We realy appreciate it and your custom. Thanks for being part of the good vibes too! See you soon.

Frank Metz 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly stuff , very clean and looks like old school gym

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thank you so much for the review. So glad you are happy with the staff and facilities

Princess Levi-Roberts 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love stones been a member 27 years, community vibe gym

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thank you Princess! Really appreciate your review and your ongoing contribution to the "community vibe" we treasure so much. Wouldn't be able to do it without all the great members, just like you

Waste.London 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best gym in south London

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thank you so much Konrad, really pleased you like it at Stones! Keep up the great work!

Smiling Earth Mumma 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely friendly staff. Finally a gym for girls at certain times of the week. It has everything you need for your workouts. You cant beat the price as well. So affordable. Especially in the times we are living in. Working out is so good for your mental health and this gym assists you both in your mental health and financially. You dont understand how much this helps me. Im going through it mentally and financially. So thank you so very much. Appreciate it more than you know.

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Hi Gina, thank you so much for the great review. It is incredibly rewarding to know that you find the Ladies Only space, just right for you. The mental health benefits of exercise are undeniable. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing you in the gym soon!

Jnr Sankhalpara 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing Gym! Been a member here for years. Facilities, staff & members are all fantastic. Home is the best word to describe this place. Can’t recommend enough!

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thank you so much for the great review! It means so much to us. Like I've said before, as well as our staff, it's also our members that make the gym so great and that's a shout out to you!

Jay I 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thank you! We're glad you like it:-)

Pawel Plesniak 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing gym! Has all the facilities needed to push yourself, and comes with helpful an welcoming staff, a really supportive community, and great workout music.

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Hey Paul, thank you so much for the review. Our members and staff mean everything to us. Everyone has something to positive to contribute and is valuable to the Stones Gym family.

mi santiago 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Like a gym from the 80s

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thank you for the review. We are so pleased you like Stones. We like to think of ourselves as a family. Welcome!

Aleks Plesniak 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love this gym. Great facilities; a lot of various machines, superb weights selection & the new ladies section is awesome. Both the staff and the gym-goers are really friendly - always feel super welcome.

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thank you so much Aleks. So glad you enjoy your time training at Stones. Yes, we think we have great members too. It makes working there a real pleasure.

Asha Marley 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Love this community gym, especially the new ladies only section which is very well equipped with a perfect blend of cardio (exercise bikes, treadmills and rowing machine etc) as well as weights (free weights and some excellent machines). The staff are so friendly and helpful and the gym is COVID secure with plenty of cleaning stations and hand sanitizer around. 10/10!

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thanks for the great review Asha, so pleased you are enjoying your time at Stones!

Mahamed Nur 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazon gym.

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thank you so much Mahamed and welcome to Stones Gym!

Joel Ward 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best gym ever serious weights not poncey ones

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thanks Joel!

Aaron Lee 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: OUTSTANDING! Top class gym! Facilities are great cardio machines are amazing free weights it's resistance weights dumbbells have a great Range and variety! Quite deceptive from the outside as you don't think it's that big but when you go inside it's huge nice the laid out as well! Staff are amazing and a great selection of supplements!

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Hi Aaron, thank you so much for the ‘outstanding‘ review. It means a lot to us. So glad you enjoyed our family run gym, that is ‘home from home‘ for many of our members

Lewis Archer 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Functional, inclusive and a real part of the community.

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a great review Lewis, we really appreciated it.

Mark Dunstan 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thank you so much

Samantha Peterson 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really lovely staff who are in the know of their equipment and excercise techniques. Life begins again

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thank you for your kind review Samantha. Really appreciate your time taken to do so. Hope to see you soon!

Bismark Asamoa 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great weights, great cardio and excellent atmosphere. Gym is being continually improved and is a great place to train.

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thanks Bismark, really appreciate the comment!

David Ekwealor 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Actually a gym worth visiting as the staff are very helpful in your targets. The equipment are easy to use and just what’s needed. I have lost so much weight just by listening to the advise of the personal trainers. This is now my local gym for sure....!!!!

Emmanuel Arkaah 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good experience. Friendly staff made me feel welcome and at home after shying away from the gym for so long. Nice range of equipment for all levels of gym experience.

Angelina Ogden 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been going to Stones for many years and have seen the gym excel. The gym equipment is top level with everything you need to train hard. The new lady section is a great addition, very well designed and a comfortable environment for those who find the main room a bit too much. Stones gym has created a family and anyone who joins will immediately feel a part of the stones family. The owners are friendly and always available to help. If your thinking about joining, don't hesitate, Stones is a great gym, with great machines, great people and a good price....5 stars from me.

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thank you Angelina and we have seen you excel too!

Jayson Kissi 5 years ago

Positive experience: Wicked place to train. Good atmosphere for men and women.

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thanks Jayson, appreciate the comment!

calvin campbell 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I've trained at a lot of gyms around London due to work commitments but this is by far the best! The staff are professional, assertive and very helpful. Even the clients are very helpful and talkative. Basically, this gym is an all rounder and a must to be a member of...

Sarah Akoto 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great Gym, fantastic service. I have known it for years.

Martin Akoto 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just joined after Christmas excesses, hoping to last until at least March.... The revamp of the gym looks good, the staff are very friendly!

Glenroy mccalla 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place staff was professional friendly and knowledgeable about equipment, I know I deffinatly will achieve my target goals for 2020.

Ike Ihenacho 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great equipment and easy to access.

Jason Chubb 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: amazing gym with amazing people always ready to help existing and new members 10/10 come join our family

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thank you Jason, really appreciate the lovely review. We are very fortunate to have fantastic members. Was locking up tonight and a member stayed behind to help me with closing up procedure, wish we could leave 10/10 reviews for our members :-)

Basil Palmer 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent bunch of guys train there

P XO 5 years ago

Positive experience: Good local gym!

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thanks for the positive review!

Chris Bollard 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Local gym. Down to earth local lads n girls. I live here with my girl when I'm not in Manchester.... And it's a home from home. A proper working class community vibe gym... House music.. Hip hop... And serious training goes down... Fun n banter is always alive. Love the place everybody's welcome. ❤️

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thank you so much for the great review Chris. So pleased to know that you are happy at Stones! We do have the best members though and that helps a lot!

Segun Gilbert 6 years ago

Positive experience: Very nice gym

Darrell March (DeeThePT) 6 years ago

Positive experience: Small but has every thing you need!

Melody Celestine 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: A bit shabby but it doesn’t matter because the people are great, prices are low, the gym is well equipped and clean.

A1 H4183_SOUF 6 years ago

Positive experience: Loving it so far

Ray Browne 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Well equipped friendly staff, good clients, poor music

Aiden Doyle 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good selection of weights and friendly regulars

Auxane Verdier 7 years ago

Positive experience: Cardio room way too hot in summer but everything else is great

Princess Roberts 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Perfect friendly gym. Community vibe and friendly gym users. Staff helpful

Mo 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic little gym for the serious

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thank you so much for the positive review. We appreciate you have taken the time to do so

Aarav Bhanote 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym great people

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Thank you Ravi :-)

John Collins 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Top place. Good people and very friendly.

J 7 years ago

Negative experience: I like the gym mainly for the community feel and convenience oh and the classes are awsome! i have made and met some real good people! everyone says hello or at least exchanges a smile. most of the staff are lovely too! however there's alot that needs updating, eg showers are very small and really dated, equitment could be updated, no wifi, tv screens on treadmill don't work or they havent set it up for use. the price you pay is pricey for the points made. i would recommend but would also mention and manage their expectations.

Stones Gym
Stones Gym

Hi, Thanks for your feedback. Just to say that the treadmills were a new purchase for us. We were taking advise on the best place to permanently position them before we wired up the TV's. The TV's are now wired up and can be used. The rest of your points have been taken on board. Thanks

Adrian Bennett 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Can't get bigger, fitter and stronger anywhere else.

Michael Mann 7 years ago

Positive experience: They did a charity fundraiser over Christmas and New Year

jojo jojo 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic

Ravi Bhanote 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym good atmosphere

Lillie (Lillie) 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great body building gym

Dorothy Kerr 8 years ago

Positive experience: Equipment just ok, not for me on a regular basis.

Dheran Patel 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing place and quality people all round from staff to the people training. Always look forward to going and would go everyday if I could!!

Andrew Roberts 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place for people who are serious about getting fit.

Darek Niziolek 8 years ago

Positive experience: Dobra silownia

Roberrtas 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: best place ever

Steven Dyer 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Has all the equipment you need for a good workout. Friendly atmosphere

Mr Dac OR Rum 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly atmosphere, gym has everything you need with no posers or attention seeking women... Only serious lifters come here and I've been made to feel very welcome, you can always get on and train hard without interruption or distraction from newbies :)

Alex Micallef 9 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym lots of equipment and very friendly atmosphere

Irfan Zakiuddin 9 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best gym I've been to in 20 years!

Mel Taylor 11 years ago

Fantastic experience: A brilliant gym! Really friendly people at the desk, the Armageddon class is AMAZING and Sam the teacher is brilliant. It's just a really friendly place and value for money is fantastic. Can't recommend it highly enough!

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