If you're in Badock Hall or know someone there then you have access to 4 free tennis courts. The…read morecourts are fairly well kept although I would recommend the two nearest to the hall itself as the far courts are obstructed with some foliage! We had to play a few lets as a result, but the trees won't ruin your game. The waiting times vary depending on when you go. However, I have found that around 7.30 is a good time to get a court in summer. Be warned that post exams, they can get very very busy, but if you are patient you are normally guaranteed a court within 20 minutes to half an hour.

I used to visit Bath Sports & Leisure Centre a lot whilst I was a student, being unable to afford…read morethe extortionate prices at Fitness First, it was my only real choice. The main pool is pretty standard, if a bit old now, but it's fine if you just want to come and swim lengths. There's also a waterslide, which is alright for younger kids, but it's certainly not enough to upgrade the pool to leisure status. The squash courts are okay, again fairly standard, but if you visit before 5pm on a weekday then they're basically empty, so you can easily stay for longer than your time slot if you should so desire. Which is good, considering that 45 minutes costs £7.40.

Council-owned but run by a not-for-profit company, there's a pool, classes, gym and outdoor…read morefacilities. Prices for residents are quite good, showers are not so good. You can book badminton courts and other facilities. I like the aerobics and pilates classes, you don't have to book a while course but 'pay as you go' which works well for me. I used to belong to the gym which had really helpful and knowledgable staff, but when I started working away cancelled my membership with no problems. Good, basic fitness stuff! Also has a car park.

Ynysangharad War Memorial Park. Now try saying that when you're sober! This park is an excellent…read moreplace to visit and enjoy the many activities they have to offer. You can bring the family down and enjoy the park area with a giant swimming pool and play area for the children. Or you could play tennis on the number of outdoor courts they have. Or you could do what I like to do; play on the pitch and putt golf course they have. I remember when I first visited the park and I was surprised by the size of it. It is a huge mass of land that holds all sorts of fun. I have to talk about the pitch and putt golf course. When I used to think of the word 'Golf' I thought of men in silly looking trousers walking for miles to find a little white speck on the floor. Then I actually played on the course and it was fun. You don't have to know how to play golf because the courses aren't even that long. All you have to do is pay £3.50 for two clubs and a ball (that price also includes a £1 deposit) and if you're a student it costs a lot less. This was a great way to spend a day rather than sitting indoors playing pretend golf on the Nintendo Wii. If you are stuck what to do for a day then visit Ynysangharad War Memorial Park because all will have a fun day!

I loved coming here today. What a beautiful little park just across the bridge over the River Taff…read morefrom the town centre. There are delightful paths to follow bordered by lovely old trees. Lots of grassy areas, raised flower beds which are well kept and full of spring flowers. There is a play area for children with swings and climbing frames, tennis courts, and plenty of benches where you can sit. You can't escape the sound of traffic in the distance but it's still a great park.

This place should be better than 2 stars as it is and could be even more so such a good facility…read more The building is good and the facilities are great. The staff are in the main very helpful. However .... The signs asking people remove their shoes before going in to the changing rooms are ignored by many people so the cubicle floors of the changing rooms end up filthy. The staff walk back and forth ignoring the point and I have never seen them ask a shoe wearer to remove their shoes. So expect to come out of there with dirty feet. The pool is rarely at 50m and when it is it is often very busy. Monday and Thursday nights can be quieter if you aren't too tired to train at 10pm ... In the mornings and now at weekends many of the lanes are taken by the swimming club. Not an issue but expect the other lanes to be crowded and have people of varying ability in each lane. If you are a quick swimmer expect to be frustrated as you dawdle behind a breast stroker waiting for a safe moment to overtake them. The pool is regularly booked out for galas and swim events at weekends and the information/warnings about these events is very discrete or difficult to find so be prepared for Saturday / Sunday morning disappointment and wasted trips. The pleasure pool is mayhem. The lifeguards do a good job but expect to be kicked by other swimmers, by bumped into, swam over/into and come out feeling the most unrelaxed you ever will. As a venue for promoting healthy lifestyle this place surpasses itself. Not!!! For those who bother to use the benches to remove or put on shoes, there is a glittering array of chocolates and sugary drinks in four vending machines, ideally located opposite you. If you or your children manage to get passed them, there are more sugary calorie dispensers by the exit turnstiles and just in case you haven't managed to give in to the sugar, there are 4 more vending machines on the way out. Only the British would fill a "healthy" sports venue with obesity causing, tooth rotting filled vending machines. So, while you are trudging home in the dirty foot rot of other people from the changing rooms, you can comfort yourself with chocolate and fizzy pop to remind yourself what a healthy life you live!

I love this pool and the centre itself. It looks fantastic and its great inside too. Whether your…read morethere to relax and have fun with the kids or to do a serious bit of swimming there is a place for you. Its easy to access and has lots of parking too. There is a gym, sauna, jacuzzi and do all sorts of fitness classes too for quite a reasonable monthly fee. Swimming for adults is £3.70 and no time limit. Family tickets also available. The only downsides are that the changing rooms can be a bit chaotic and its always worth checking out whats going on before you head down because they often have events on at the weekend so you might not get in.

I have been to play tennis here a few times and i have enjoyed the experience every time. The…read morecourts are very good and the price is reasonable. I shall return in the future and the only reason i do not come here reguarly is that i live slightly too far away

From the owner: Branksome Park Tennis - offering tennis for the whole communityread more

Victoria Park is absolutely massive (57 acres) and covers a huge area of Bath. It's a fantastic…read moreplace to go and aside from the vast areas of grass and trees, you can also find a golf course, tennis courts, a botanical garden, a kids playground, a café and even an aviary! Opened in 1830, the park is a Bath institution and hosts several events over the course of the year, including the Bath Flower Show, the International Music Festival and the Children's Festival. In the spring and summer months, it's the perfect place for a picnic, or simply a day lounging in the sun. During autumn and winter, it's great fun to kick through the multicoloured leaves on a bracing walk along the park's length. Fantastic.

This park is HUGE and it could take forever for you to see everything in it...so I won't even…read moreattempt to mention it all. Let's just say that this place is perfect for kids from ages 1-92....it's a lovely way to spend an afternoon after the hustle and bustle of Bath's city centre. Just go...you won't regret it.

Softplay and swimming often over subscribed meaning it is dangerous and scary for smaller children,…read moreI have often seen children hurt and crying inside the softplay area with no staff on hand to offer help or ensure safety. There is nothing to stop people from staying over the allotted hour play time, meaning that when others stay and more come in there can be more than a hundred children at one time the softplay center. A serious accident is waiting to happen. When speaking to the manager he offered no solution. Terrible booking service through the website (often doesn't load) Can't get through via phone (i've been on hold for 30 minutes now)

This p[lace is amazing it is always clean and has tons for children to do…read more cannot recomend it enough

This is a lovely modern health club, located just off the M4 / A465 at Llandarcy Neath…read more I haven't been a member for the last couple of years, as the price of membership was just too expensive, but I did use it a lot when I was a member. It has all the facilities you would expect from a modern health club - gym, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, jacuzzi, tennis courts and much more. There's also a very nice restaurant, although it was a bit on the pricey side. There's something for all the family at this place. It's well worth a look around on one of their open days or just ring up and ask to be shown around.

Last time I went past here they were kids sucking up balloon of laughing gas. All fine and legal…read more(just in case you were wondering) and I thought it was pretty funny to hear their squeaky voices. However, I realise that someone with small children might not like to have their kids see that, so don't go to Redland Park if this is the case. It's divided into two, with a fenced kids playground area and a grass area with a pretty rose bed. The kids area is really safe, with the fence keeping the kids in and the various equipment keeping them entertained. I should mention that there is a railway line bordering the park - there's a very high fence and loads of trees and bushes blocking it. The park attracts lots of mums with their kids (as well as a few from the local secondary school), which gives your kid ample opportunity to learn the importance of sharing! The grassy area is perfect for lounging around. It's on quite a steep hill so you shouldn't get disturbed by footballers. All that's missing is the nice view, which is blocked by some trees unfortunately (that's not to say I think the trees should be cut down, though). This half completes St. Andrews Park, making it a pleasant spot whatever your age.

There's something almost magical about the approach to Redland Green from Redland road, with the…read moretree lined street leading to the magnificent church of Redland Parish, which is utterly beautiful. It's one of my favourite roads in Bristol, the kind of place you could see being filmed for some sort of period drama as a result it's regal English beauty. The park itself is an equal gem, with a bowls court, tennis court, and really spacious hilly greenery to just relax on. They have a fayre on Mayday each year, which gives it a real buzz with all the stalls from local shops in the area - it's definitely a place to go at that time of year (right behind the may fair at Henleaze school!). It's a park for all ages, with a really nice vibe, a good size and in a nice neighbourhood - thumbs up all round.

This tennis club may seem a little out of the way, you will have to traverse a gate, pass a…read moredangerous looking electrical store, and go under a darkened bridge, but on the other side is a local tennis club that boasts three fully-functioning courts with floodlights to boot. There is a sense of community at the club, it being run by locals that put a lot of time into it. It was only a few years ago that a brand new two-story club house was installed with shower and toilet facilities, a kitchen, and a TV should the unpredictable Welsh weather catch you off guard. It is a members-only club, and membership fees are varied depending on your intended involvement with the club, but all details can be found on their website. They offer coaching for kids and adults should you feel the need to brush up on your play, and they encourage participation in competitions with other tennis clubs around the area. It's a place to go and have a casual game with another friend or three, or there are certain evenings when going alone will not mean hitting the ball against a wall for two hours, as certain nights encourage particular groups to arrive. Tuesday night is Ladies' night, Wednesday night is Men's night, and Thursday is mixed. Depending on what you want out of the club you can pick your time of arrival. Though, it is general etiquette that two guys playing on a Tuesday should vacate the court if enough Ladies show up, as it is their priority. Who said chivalry's dead? Once you're a member, the opening hours of this establishment are really up to you as you get your own key to the place, but it tends to be accepted that it closes at around 10pm. An unwritten rule is: 'If there is danger of hitting a low-flying bat with a ball, it might be time to go home.'