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.

Today me and a group of friends made our way to splash in Stockton in the hopes to all go swimming…read more We were told it was closed and the next available session were for adults with babies so they told us to come to the Billingham Forum as they had a "free swim" session at that time. We ran to get the bus and paid to go into the swimming baths area. When we got in the pool, we were met with rude life guards and misinformation. They told us the only thing we could do was do laps. Me and my friends listened and done the laps around the pool like we were told to. We didn't stay for the whole hour we paid for because we felt like we had been lied to about what we could do in the pool by the other members of staff who work for tees active. We were getting changed and once we left we were met with a "manager" who told us to leave even though we already were. This was a disgrace as we were lied to by the other tees active staff and misjudged by the lifeguards with our intentions on what we were doing. There were apparently many complaints about us but what else were we supposed to do when we were promised with a pool that we could easily swim in with no worries. They said no refunds and no apologies. 0 stars if I could give it. Terrible staff. Do NOT come here if you are looking to have a fun time with friends or anyone with people aged 14-17.

The Billingham Forum is located in Billingham Town centre. There is ample parking at this facility…read more The complex contains two swimming pools, an ice rink and sports halls, as well as a small theatre. The swimming facilities at this venue are tired in comparison to Splash in Stockton town centre. The Forum theatre puts on a number of productions and plays host to: comedy, ballet, and music performances. There is a little shop to buy ice cream and refreshments at, in the interval between performances. Prices are cheap, and venue is popular.

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.

I love the pavilion - it is a great sports venue and caters for all age ranges from the childrens…read moreparties and fitness classes ran in school holidays to the gym and fitness classes, tournaments, and OAP classes. Check out the teesactive.co.uk website for details of all the facilities this place offers. I am a gym member and the gym is great - it was recently refurbished and has top of the line new machines and well trained staff to help you get the best out of your gym sessions. If you get a monthly gym membership (lots of packages on offer) all the fitness classes here, and at the Forum as well as the swimming pools in billingham, thornaby and stockton are included at no extra charge. Well worth the subscription you pay and it is reasonably priced unlike some gyms in the area.

Peterlee Leisure Centre is years old but still a great day out for the kids…read more There is two swimming pools the first is the childrens pool with is a great size with viewing gallery for parents this pool is nice and warm. The other pool is the large one which is freezing but still good fun at a weekend they put floats out for the kids to play with. There is plenty of vending machines for drinks and snacks and a seating area. The changing rooms are large with ladies, mens and family rooms. There is also a good gym and many rooms used for fitness. There is a bar area and two large halls where they play football but these rooms can also be hired out for childrens partys with bouncey castle or wedding. There is many car boot sales and other gigs like boxing held in these rooms to. Great prices and great for functions friendly helpful staff.

I used to go to the swimming pool here nearly every week and I loved it. It's quite cheap and they…read morehave different fun things like a big slide and inflatables! (I was quite young when I used to go) Anyway I want to go back again soon as I have great memories of lots of fun times there and remember the staff being lovely too.

Saltburn Leisure centre is at the top end of Saltburn, heading towards Guisbrough way. It has a…read morelarge car park with plenty of parking so this is never an issue. There is a larege reception area with a front desk. At Saltburn there is a gym with quite new equipment, a 25m swimming pool and 10m baby pool, a large sports halls, squash courts, bowles and a dance studio. There are lots of classes available too including pillates and circuits. Prices can be expensive and if you use it regularly you will be much better off getting a membership which costs between £20 and £25.

From the owner: Saltburn Leisure Centre offers a variety of ways to help keep you healthy and active. You can take…read moreadvantage of our well-equipped, state-of-the-art gym, which is the perfect place to help you achieve your fitness goals. Meanwhile, our two swimming pools host our award-winning swimming lessons, alongside other aquatic activities, while the group fitness studio hosts a huge range of different classes that are designed to suit a wide range of ages and abilities, while there are loads of activities in the sports hall and bowls fans can enjoy our state-of-the-art indoor bowls pitch.

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.