This is a great little swimming pool. We've been several times on wet afternoons when we've been on…read moreholiday and it area and found that what this place lacks in size it more than makes up for in activity -- they have some brilliant floats which come out regularly during the school holidays. The changing facilities are good (why can't all swimming pools have decent-sized family changing cubicles?) and the prices quite reasonable. There will be bigger and more exciting swimming pools up and down the country I'm sure, but for what it is this particular swimming pool cannot be faulted. Our two kids (now aged 3 and 5) love it.

From the owner: Here at Ryedale Swim and Fitness Centre, we've got all the tools you need to keep fit, active,…read morehealthy and happy. Firstly, our brand-new 35-station gym is the ideal place to help you achieve all your fitness goals, while our Fitness Motivators and Personal Trainers are also on hand to help you get the most out of your workouts. Secondly, the 25m swimming pool plays host to a number of different aquatic activities, including our award-winning swimming lessons, fun sessions - where you can make use of the flume - and fitness sessions, alongside aqua aerobics sessions as well.

Have been a member here for a few years and have known it since it opened. Smallish pool, but does…read morethe job. Jaccuzi pleasant enough but overloaded with chlorine so if you're happy to get high on the fumes, then go for it. Changing rooms freezing in winter and a bit grotty, sometimes emitting a suspect smell. Steam room OK but could do with a good clean (don't run your hand under the seats!). Friendly staff. Never use the gym, so can't comment on it.

We used to be royally spoiled for swimming in Leeds. Those days have long gone and the…read moreInternational Bath fell into a state that couldn't be rescued and alas it went from our lives. Luckily, you've still got a fair few options that don't include just private gyms at your disposal. One being Bramley Baths. Now public baths do usually feel me with fear but not here. It's a nice venue, clean, tidy and very pleasant to woke away the tensions of the day in. What's more they got a steam room. Result! My advice is to avoid anytime's when a gaggle of kids will be about. Easier said than done but they do offer lane swimming sessions, women only sessions and various options that mean you're more likely to get a good swim in rather than fight against a child induced tidal wave. Good work Leeds city council, I'm liking your style.

The pool is small but great for taking kids to swim - esp…read moreafter a muck about in the park over the road. Traditional victorian/edwardian building but charming and kept very clean. This was my local gym for a while and it's a very friendly place, staff are great - worth taking a bodyline card for.

This is a great facility. I used to live not too far from here so this was our local Leisure…read moreCentre. My children had swimming lessons here, and the swimming pool is really good. They also have a gym, a snooker table, badminton courts etc. It's a really good facility. There is even a local library and a cafe. Often they have special children's parties at Christmas but you have to book your place early.

The Rainbow leusreu centre is attached to the rainbow leisure centre, accessible via the Tesco…read morecarpark or the main Rainbow carpark. Parking is completely free around the centre, though beware of rolling trolleys in high winds! There's also a good bus service and for anyone walking in, I wouldn't recommnd the walk alone but all footpaths are safe and a way from the road. The Rainbow leisure centre has a main hall, squash courts, a pool room and bar, a library, a cafe, a gym, pool and a smaller hall usually used for aerobics classes or bouncy castle parties. It's open 7 days a week and offers pretty much any sport you can ask for. You can hire it out for quite a few things, I've been to Bouncy castle parties here and I have been to an 18th here once. The library isn't always open though so look up the times before you go. The cafe is situated above the hall so any parents can look down and watch their children in various sports. Prices are moderate, but you can only start to book cours 24 hours before unless you're a member at the leisure centre. By joining you get to go to a number of places around Middlesbrough. The staff are all really polite and I only have one small annoyance about this place that because of the balcony you're often subject to people leaning over and wolfwhistling as you play badminton or sqaush.

There really aren't enough swimming pools knocking about these days - the one in Ilkley is one of…read morethe best near Leeds, and even that's a fair way out of the city. It's open all year round as it has an indoor heated pool which is pretty lovely - almost like a giant bath. It's also a full sized 25m number which means that those serious about using swimming to get fit have plenty to go at. Ilkley Pool's finest hours come in the height of summer, however, when the outdoor pool, the "lido" is open for business. It's perfect for those very rare days in England when you actually need to cool off, and can be a good day out with mates as there's always plenty of young people there having fun - there's also plenty of opportunity to sunbathe if the weather really is that good. There's tennis courts and a putting green available too but it's really all about the lido - at under £4, it's the perfect summer bargain day out.

Although there is a heated indoor swimming pool that is open all year round. Opening hours may vary…read moreaccording to weather conditions. A lagoon shaped outdoor pool with ramped access, central fountain and slide. A unique facility and one of the few remaining in the north of England. There is a cafe that serves food and drinks and a kiosk for snacks. There is a large lawned sunbathing area and picnic table. The heated indoor pool has new larger changing cubicles, and baby changing facilities. Adjoining the pool are bowls and putting greens and tennis courts. There is lots of car parking.

I grew up in Ripon and attended Ripon Cathedral Girls school and I can remember walking up in…read moreIndian file with my swimming costume and cap rolled up in a towel. I now Live in Italy and I would hate to see the Baths turned into "FLATS" Margaret Cecchelli (known as Marston at that time)