Lloyds is the big boy of private fitness clubs in Belfast - the biggest, the plushest and of course…read morethe most expensive. But it's definitely a case of getting what you pay for as there is a definite air of being upmarket and everything on offer that you could possibly want or need to occupy the whole family. Despite the freakish Northern Ireland spring weather, I went last weekend with my kids with guests of a friend who is a member, and we actually used the outdoor swimming pool. It was a very warm day and the water is nicely heated so it was a lovely experience. The kids loved it and I just wished it was hot enough to lounge on one of the sun beds beside the pool. There was an attentive life guard on duty to satisfy over anxious parents like me. The changing facilities are a treat too - warm and luxurious with great showers and nice toiletries. None of your 20p a time hair dryers here. There is also a shop where we bought swimming goggles and fit flops (I know, I know, I have a problem), a hair and beauty salon and a creche for under 5s. David Lloyds is the most luxurious health club I have used and I loved it. It's the kind of place I was born to use. Now all I have to do is talk the husband into forking out for the family membership fee.

A great gym,although expensive it is worth it for the indoor tennis courts and outdoor swimming…read morepool. David Lloyd's is huge and has more to offer than any other local gym.

Shorts bar and sports club. Cheap drinks and events. Lots of car parking, on a main road easy to…read moreget too. Also serve hot food.

The Antrim Forum offers a good range of leisure activities ranging from a large swimming pool, ten…read morepin bowling, football, running, squash, a gym, a spa and even a soft play centre at the back for children. It has been part of the Antrim skyline for as long as I can remember and it wouldn't really be he same without it. It is a rather ugly plastic building but the facilities it offers is excellent. For some reason, there are security gates at the entrance. The receptionists do open them if you want to use the public toilets but otherwise you will have to insert the card given to you for your session to open them. It is about a ten minute walk from the Masserene Golf Club, five minutes from Clotworthy and fifteen minutes from the Lough Shore via Deerpark Bridge. The close proximity to Antrim's main leisure and tourist destinations is good. I can't really find anything wrong with it - the only thing is that the bowling alley is quite small so everyone goes to the big one at Dundonald Ice Bowl if they want a serious game of bowling.

This is a great leisure centre and teh swimming pool is great for our little girl and her cousins…read morelearning to swim the pool is warm enough and its not overly crowded so they arent getting pushes around by bigger kids. There are also swimming lessons for babys through the week that mums or dads or grandparents can take their child too to help them learn to swim get used to the water and mix with other children in the pool. Antrim forum also has lots of other activities to take part in and all reasonably priced and it is much larger than you might expect from a relitivly small town leisure centre. There is also a soft play area which is ideal to take little ones too they love it and burn off lots of energy. Also easy to get to by bus or walking or car.

I'm a bit confused by the other review for the Amphitheatre, because this is not what I experienced…read moreat all. Before joining the gym, you must pay for an induction, which costs a tenner, but if you do decide to go ahead and sign up for a membership, they refund this charge. Monthly membership is £28.00 which I think is a fantastic deal, because when I was with Fitness First, I was paying a hell of a lot more than this and their facilities were horrendous, wheras the facilities at the Amphitheatre are top class. My membership fee also includes use of the pool, sauna, steam room etc. I paid my tenner for my induction, and I got a really thorough one, I was taken round every piece of equipment and given a full walkthrough of how to use them, which was good, because the equipment is so state of the art, I hadn't used anything quite like it before. The guy who gave me my induction also gave me lots of good tips and pointers for my workouts, which I appreciated. I love this gym!

Here with daughter number two for a birthday party. Great location, facilities and parkingread more

Dungannon leisure centre is a fairly well appointed council run facility with the usual sports…read morehalls, pool and gym. I primarily use the pool and it's well run and clean. Ive always liked the design of the pool, a big airy space with a wall of glass overlooking tree tops and sky. So many other similar places feel poky and claustrophobic (Cookstown pool being a prime example) but Dungannon pool is quite relaxing especially when you have it nearly to yourself over a lunchtime . It's a pity the diving boards were removed - I had so much fun as a kid jumping off the high board and learning to dive from the springboard! Health and safety nonsense no doubt to blame. Point deducted as the changing areas and showers are starting to get tired with a few missing tiles. Overall a great facility to have so close to my workplace.

This large complex is home to a number of venues used for a number of different purposes. From here…read moreyou can access Ballyearl Golf Club which I believe is popular even though it is only a 9 hole course. There is also a large driving range with floodlit courts. Inside the complex there are a number of multi purpose rooms which are currently used for yoga, pilates, body toning, aerobics, step & tone and line dancing as well as ballet and junior drama.At Ballyearl you can also attend a range of arts classes. Recently the complex was renovated and now includes a state of the art Zest Fitness suite and a number of squash courts. Ballyearl is also home to The Courtyard Theatre, which, in the days before the shiny new theatre complex that is Mossley Mill arrived, Ballyearl was the epicentre of arts and creativity performace in Newtownabbey. It was about time that we got a new concert venue as Nallyearl, although it is average for a performace venue was not bringing the crowds that it should have. Indeed it is ample for performances but was becoming outdated and unpopular. It is still used for performance purposes, in fact I'm going there next Wed so I'll re-review with my most recent knowledge. For information & prices etc See http://www.newtownabbey.gov.uk/Ballyearl

This leisure centre is in no way close to my home and there are a few close by that offer some…read moresimilar things. Apart from one. Ballyearl has a driving range and golf course. This is the perfect place for the glorious novice to start to ply his trade in the ever frustrating game, known as golf! The course is 9 holes, but each time you pay, you're permitted to go around twice, giving the proper number of holes. For those who find it hard as flip to hit the ball, there's a driving range to hone your skills. Midweek the price for the course is £6.50 which is a bargain.

I was here last night for the first time and I was hugely impressed by the facilities - It's…read moredefinitely had a recent facelift! I was there to play football and having played at a number of different sports facilities I have to say that these were right up there with the best. The have 6 floodlit 3G pitches that are available to hire. There are also two full size 4G floodlit pitches. They have rebranded the sports pitches 'V36' and they have obviously thought about the logistics of the centre as it now comes with a refurbished car park. Great facility all in all and relatively cheap to hire in comparison with other pitches.

Newtownabbey Council has put a lot of time and money into sprucing up the Valley Leisure Centre,…read moreand they've done a great job in my opinion. Back when I was young, the Valley was pretty dark and everything was brown or cream, but now the lighting's a lot better and you don't really feel like this is a place where joy comes to die. The slide in the pool was the main attraction when I was growing up, and it remains to this day. Beyond that, there are squash courts, indoor football pitches and rooms for classes. There's also a gym upstairs, which my brother is a member of and loves. Municipal gyms are some of the cheapest going and I think they're the best option if you're thinking of joining a gym. The Valley is also the location for many a children's birthday party and they provide a bouncy castle, so it's pretty easy for parents to organise.

Okay for the likes of adults and pensioners no exciting stuff for kids like 6+. Could do with new…read moreslides in pools etc. Better changing rooms. Over all really good fun..

A friendly welcoming leisure centre, with a wide range of fairly priced activities. Kids can avail…read moreof a Saturday morning club, which, for a small fee allows them to avail of most activities and get a chip at the food bar. The pool is basic, but all you need to do lengths. The gym is welkl equipped, and staffed by enthusiastic and friendly personnel who will always help out. Squash courts are also excellent, as is the outdoor all weather facility.

DW fitness club is committed to helping you get results! Achieve your goals with the cutting edge…read morefacilities, world class service and expert team advice. You can challenge yourself in the functional training zone, take part in a selection of group exercise classes or plunge into the swimming pool. If your looking to evolve to the next level this is the place for you!!

This is one of the best gym's I've ever tried. Spacious with lots of different machines and a large…read moreweights area. There's also a large swimming pool & sauna. The gym is has great air - conditioning and I've never seen it too cramped with people. They have several personal trainers on hand to assist and offer their advice if needed. The staff all come across very friendly and approachable