The Forum Harbourside

We spent the weekend at Rydges in Newcastle. When I asked for the gym I had did not expect to find that I was able to use the most incredible gym ever. Staff are friendly and helpful. The equipment is first class and the space is huge.Definitely a Newcastle highlight

The gym is ok, missing a ‘vibe’ compared to other gyms. Class instructors are always great. They haven’t discounted their fees like other gyms despite reduced services during COVID.

I had such a good experience with this gym. I went there for two years and do not have a bad thing to say. The staff are always lovely, friendly and helpful. Trainers are happy to give workout suggestions or answer any questions. Group fitness classes were always good and the instructors were fun and kept the classes interesting and motivating (Damara, Blake, Alan). I felt part of a community at The Forum and already miss it since leaving Newcastle!

I went there on a Saturday at round 5:37PM, which is 20 minutes to closing time. I was under the impression that the gym closes at 7pm like the Uni gym, so my mistake. But the way the staff talked to me was quite unprofessional in my opinion . I walked in and was questioned “What are you doing?” in a demeaning tone like I was there with the intention to break rules or something. A gentle reminder from the staffs that the gym closes at 6pm would have played out nicely. I don’t mean to put the staffs in trouble or anything ,but hope they can be nice and treat customers with a bit more respect. It would not hurt the business in anyway when you are nice to people.

My home base" gym for 5+ years now. Small space but they have an impressive range of equipment nonetheless. Staff are friendly and there are heaps of good classes to do upstairs. Located right on the harbor foreshore so it makes for a nice walk or bicycle trip"

Staying at Rydges Newcastle and get free use if the Forum Gym Great service and wheelchair accessible. They moved a ski erg so I could access it and I used weights and pulleys

Great gym, well equipped and well laid out.

Covid-19 update. Advanced booking necessary, also bring own towel while using gym.

The gym is well equipped, clean and and spacious. The staff are super friendly and helpful.

Not my type of gym. Super small but it is clean and machines are in great shape.