The Triangle-Burgess Hill

[dazzer6666]

Because if he doesn't live there it wouldn't be unsurprising that he doesn't know anyone that uses it! Living in Burgess Hill myself I know plenty of people that use the place. It is not the greatest place but if you want a swim it's ok. Plenty of people enjoy the gym and there are plenty of people using the hall for badders, volleyball etc. Not quite sure what people expect from a council owned leisure centre!

Agreed. Yesterday morning there were prob 15 people in the gym and everyone seemed to be doing their stuff. Same faces most of the time, I suspect like most gyms it has a 10-20% active membership and the rest are paying £200 a time to use the treadmill twice in January. Which is good, as it keeps the cost down for the rest of us and means it doesn't get too busy.

 

[dazzer6666]

Which pub is 2 mins walk away?

Woolpack. Cut through the houses behind the centre and cross the road.

 

[BensGrandad]

Thanks didnt know about walking through the houses as only ever driven to and from The Triangle and it takes more than 2 mins to drive to The Woolpack especially if the mobile speed cameras are near there, Is there an alley way there?

 

[champion7]

I live in portslade and usually take the tiddlers to king Alfred once a week for a swim but we make a point of going to the triangle once a month for change of scenery plus the tiddlers love the whirlpool.for swimming it's a great place for the kids.

 

[drew]

Thanks didnt know about walking through the houses as only ever driven to and from The Triangle and it takes more than 2 mins to drive to The Woolpack especially if the mobile speed cameras are near there, Is there an alley way there?

 

[BensGrandad]

I didnt realise that you could get from the centre to Saxby Rd as shown on your map.

 

[drew]

I didnt realise that you could get from the centre to Saxby Rd as shown on your map.

There is a little cut through next to a playground and the pond shown on the map. Can't drive through though.

 

[dazzer6666]

There is a little cut through next to a playground and the pond shown on the map. Can't drive through though.

Local knowledge

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Who runs it now?

 

[dazzer6666]

I didnt realise that you could get from the centre to Saxby Rd as shown on your map.

As you face the entrance, go round the left of the building

 

[dazzer6666]

Thanks didnt know about walking through the houses as only ever driven to and from The Triangle and it takes more than 2 mins to drive to The Woolpack especially if the mobile speed cameras are near there, Is there an alley way there?

The Sportsman is only a 2 min drive too............

 

[drew]

Who runs it now?

The Triangle = People for Places

The Woolpack = Dee and Lance

 

[BensGrandad]

The Sportsman is only a 2 min drive too............

Remind me not to go in a car with you

 

[dazzer6666]

Remind me not to go in a car with you

Ok, poss 3 mins in traffic, but it's about 1.5 miles.........

 

[drew]

Ok, poss 3 mins in traffic, but it's about 1.5 miles.........

According to the AA it is exactly one mile which, along a 60mph road shouldn't take long. Probably spend more time parking. However, not advocating drinking and driving.

 

[Billy the Fish]

The Woolpack = Lee and Lance

 

[Norman Potting]

We like the pool at the Triangle - particularly the outdoor rapids bit. Remember using it and bobbing around outside one New Years Eve a few years back. Fine in the lovely warm water, the unfortunate life guard on duty looked to be in the early stages of hypothermia!

 

[Screaming J]

We used to take the kids here regularly, and we all loved it; the outside bit, the waterfalls, flumes and tubs. Not been for a while since they grew up. Has it gone downhill in the last few years? If so, that's sad, as it used to be great imho.

 

[BensGrandad]

The Sportsman is only a 2 min drive too............

Remind me not to go in a car with you

Ok, poss 3 mins in traffic, but it's about 1.5 miles.........

Bing a sceptical person by nature I had to check this out yesterday when going to Tesco and can confirm it is exactly 1 mile from Ther Triangle to The Sportsman and took just under 2 mins each way to and from, without stopping I might add.

According to the AA it is exactly one mile which, along a 60mph road shouldn't take long. Probably spend more time parking. However, not advocating drinking and driving.

 

[dazzer6666]

I can't tell you happy I am...
Separately, the 'temporary gym' is now open at the Triangle while they do the full refit. It's very small - two of each cardio machines, handful of weights machines, free weights and not a huge amount of floor space. Time your visits carefully.......