Lifestyles Alsop is the newest leisure facility in the city which opened in 2007. It replaced the…read moredemolished site of the old Queens Drive pool and it is now shared by Alsop High School and the wider community. The facility boasts a state-of-the-art fitness suite offering more to its members and the local community, 25 metre swimming pool, cricket nets and a large sports hall catering for many sporting activities. The centre also offers free access to all Liverpool students up to the age of 17 under the 'Futures' scheme playing a vital role in the community, bring local people together, and improving health and fitness to all ages. Although it is a compact place, I would definitely recommend a swim here, especially if you've got kids as they will love a splash. The centre has a welcoming feel to it and is a breath of fresh air compared to some of the more dated leisure centres within Merseyside.

i was told they don't offer anything free when i went to enquire about taking my 9 yr old son…read morethere, but as for the rest of it i cant say because i have never actually used it yet

Meadows Leisure Centre, located in Maghull provides some of the finest facilities in the area…read morecatering for all ages and abilities. The centre consists of a swimming pool, fitness centre and gym, plus a library. This was certainly the first time I've ever saw a library within a sports centre which I actually think is a great idea, epecially if Parents/Guardians await children whilst they are swimming for example. The library does also have a children's area and a section where you can loan videos and DVD's; pretty much the same as your standard library. You do not have to become a member to use the pool but you do for the gym. Apparently there is an induction included for gym members and many other different types of memberships depending on your requirements. Whilst prices may be expensive for non-members, this is really an attractive place to exercise as it appears clean, tidy and has excellent facilities.

This is a swanky council gym! There's a beautiful indoor swimming area with a large lap pool and a…read moresmaller square-shaped pool with panoramic windows to the outside, a nice gym on the second floor that overlooks the pool, a sauna, and even a library; this place offers it all! The co-ed changing room is nice with private, individual changing stalls, lockers, and hair dryers. There's hot showers in this changing room too, but you'll have to push the button every couple of minutes to keep the water going. It's very clean and really offers a lot to the community! Outside, there's a free fitness gym too with some equipment, so you can take your workout outdoors.