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Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre review

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Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre, Larkin Way, Off Tan Bank, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1LX · Service area: Telford

Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre in short

Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre is a council-run centre in Wellington with a twenty-five-metre pool, two fitness suites and a health suite with sauna, steam room and spa pool, refurbished in 2017 [1]. Access detail is thorough, with step-free routes, a pool hoist and adapted gym kit listed, and weekday opening runs morning to night with weekend hours [1]. Studios, a cafe and full opening hours complete the on-site offer [1].

Customers rate it 4.3 from 613 Google reviews, a large mid-table base [2]. Our review verdict is that Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre suits trainers wanting gym, swim and heat facilities in one visit. What counts against it is commercial rather than physical: no published prices and no traceable company record [1]. Contact runs by phone or email with session and class booking routes [1].

Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre reviews and ratings on other sites

Every public rating we hold for Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre, with the source, scale, count and the date we read it. These are customers' ratings, not ours.
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Google4.3 out of 5613

Our verdict

Our judgement: Wellington suits you if you want a public leisure centre mixing gym, swim and heat facilities in one visit, with accessibility detail few rivals match [1]. The gaps are commercial rather than physical: no published prices and no company record sit behind the listing. Reviews sit mid-table for this round at 4.3 [2].

Score summary

Scored on the home trades rubric v2.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.

Composite score
53.1 / 100

Customer evidence C1 · weight 30%

56 out of 100

Google 4.3 out of 5 from 613 reviews [2].

Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%

50 out of 100

Industry qualifications can't be sourced from the registers, the website or the platforms checked [1] [3].

First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Trading history C4 · weight 10%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%

40 out of 100

No membership prices, session rates or VAT position are published on the page checked [1].

Website and service information C7 · weight 5%

85 out of 100

The page lists the 25-metre pool, two fitness suites, health suite, studios, café, full opening hours and phone and email contacts [1].

Industry qualifications

Can't be sourced. We looked at the issuing registers, the business's own website and platforms such as Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders and found no scheme membership or registration to record.

Strengths

  • You get a 25-metre pool, two fitness suites and a sauna, steam room and spa pool in one building [1].

  • Opening runs 6.30am to 10pm on weekdays with weekend hours published [1].

  • Access detail is thorough, with step-free routes, a pool hoist and adapted gym kit listed [1].

Limitations

  • Prices are not published on the page, so you cannot compare membership cost from the site [1].

  • No insurance details are published, and trading history cannot be traced to a company record.

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Questions about Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre

Is Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre any good?

On the evidence, yes for mixed gym, swim and heat sessions: a twenty-five-metre pool, two fitness suites and a health suite, refurbished in 2017, with 4.3 from 613 Google reviews [1] [2]. No prices are published. Ring for rates, then visit at your training time.

Is Wellington Leisure Centre registered with a fitness scheme?

No mandatory register applies to gyms, and industry qualifications can't be sourced for this centre from the registers, its website or the platforms checked [1] [3]. That is an evidence gap, not a failing. Ask the centre for coach credentials in writing before you buy personal training.

How much does Wellington Leisure Centre charge?

No membership prices, session rates or VAT position are published on the page, so costs cannot be compared from the site [1]. Booking runs by phone, email and session routes. Ask for the full rate list and any joining terms in writing before you commit.

Where is Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre?

The centre is on Larkin Way off Tan Bank in Wellington, Telford, with a pool, fitness suites and health suite in one building [1]. Contact runs by phone or email. Check the page for current opening hours before you travel.

How is Wellington Leisure Centre ranked?

It sits outside the top ten in our September round, assessed against the same checks as the ranked gyms. Its health-suite mix stands out while pricing evidence lags. Read the full review, then compare it with the ranked council centres.

Others assessed for this trade

  1. Nuffield Health Telford64.7 / 100Ranked 1. Best for gym, pool and sauna with wellbeing experts on hand.
  2. Lilleshall National Sports Centre63.5 / 100Ranked 2. Best for national-centre facilities with residential training stays.
  3. The Gym Group Telford62.4 / 100Ranked 3. Best for round-the-clock training on a low-cost monthly plan.
  4. 24/7 Fitness - Telford Gym62.1 / 100Ranked 4. Best for 24-hour lifting with included classes at Stafford Park.

Sources

  1. Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre page — facilities, hours and contact Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  2. Google Maps listing — Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  3. CIMSPA homepage — professional register body Retrieved 4 September 2026.

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