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.

Great slides lots of fun. Tons of variety of slides and an amazing lazy river me and my family had…read morea lots of fun would definitely recommend.

Kids always love it here. We avoid peak season time otherwise you would look like a tin or…read moresardines! There is a spectator area is tables and chairs with a cafe for food or drinks. The slides and wave pool are one of a kind!

The most horrible thing I've seen... I have been there more than once, but in the end I was very…read moredisappointed in the service.

Just under gone a huge refit. The cafe, the gym and the reception are much improved. A bit…read moredisappointing to find the changing rooms were not updated however. There are two pools, a training pool and a leisure pool with waves and a water slide. Also available are courts for badminton, table tennis, there is a climbing wall, and during the holidays they do climbing courses and swimming lessons. The pools are closed to the public for most of the day, but they open early morning or lunchtimes for an hour. Outside there is an artificial pitch which can be hired for football or hockey.

A 25m main pool, a slightly warmer toddler/baby pool, and a real deep diving pool with a full size…read morediving board(I think, if it's not full size it's still pretty big) that takes your breath away if you leap off it. All the pools are usually clean and not too cold. The changing rooms have recently been modernised and as such are cleaner more spacious and have better lockers than the nearby Cannons. There's a cafe upstairs where you can get some reasonable priced food to refuel for the trip home. They do the full range of swimming and diving lessons and I believe there's a gym and exercises classes somewhere but as it's not my thing I couldn't comment.

Spacious family changing rooms, which are heated. They are only a few very large cubicles though,…read moreso it can be hard to get in one of these if you go at busy times. Clean and tidy pool area. There are lots of different classes and sessions which happen, so its best to check before you go. Theres a nice cafe upstairs which over looks the pool. 3 diving boards, the top one is very high and i darednt jump off!