The Richard Herrod Leisure centre has two snooker tables available for public use and also has a…read morelarge indoor bowls area. Apart from the sport side of things there is also a bar area, bigscreen sports, restaurant area and large function room available. The atmosphere definitely has a local friendly feel and there are always familiar faces that obviously treat the bar as very much their substitute for their local pub. Any why not? Beer is reasonably priced and the staff are always friendly and chatty. The centre runs entertainment programmes and normally has some form of music act or personality on over the weekend nights in particular. Details of these can be found advertised on the premises or I am sure you can call them to find out what is on. For me personally it is a place to head down to on a Sunday afternoon to watch the afternoon football and enjoy a quiet sociable pint amongst easy going people in a nice community type atmosphere.

The Drop Inn is a truly wonderful place for young people too be able to express their creativity…read moreand emotions and develop skills supported by the fantastic volunteer youth workers and managers who provide an everlasting amount of energy, support and guidance and always a listening ear....a place you can just be yourself...

Featuring a fully fitted gym, climbing wall and sprung general floor space. All the staff are…read morefriendly and polite not even laughing at my attempts at running on the treadmill. The very good outdoor facilities are great. As it is a part of Anthony Gell Sports Collage not all facilities are available all the time. There is a training pool in the grounds which is great for young kids.

A review of a council run leisure centre should probably really focus on what the place sets out to…read moreachieve. I would guess that it aims to provide a place for the public to fulfil their leisure requirements, with decent equipment available, a good selection of classes, served by good staff and all reasonably priced. With the above in mind I can not fault Carlton Forum. I moved to the gym in here from a more expensive National Chain, for the simple reason that I needed to save a few quid where possible. Having ditched my £65 per month subs at the previous gym I am now paying £31 per month at Carlton Forum. So what have I lost for the £34 per month I now get to keep in my pocket??? Well the luxury definitely, the nice plush sofas, a receptionist with a perfect smile and model looks etc etc. But in terms of the need it intends to fulfil - that of keeping fit - absolutely nothing! Carlton Forum provides access to all the equipment I need to carry out my regimes exactly as before and the atmosphere is less pretentious than the previous place, giving a more communal and relaxed feeling when you finally pluck up the courage to visit the gym. Obviously there are a wide range of things on offer beyond that of just the gym. Swimming, tennis, football, badminton, exercise classes, spinning classes, squash etc etc. So there really should be something for everyone.

Carlton Forum is a nice little leisure centre, which offers all the things you would expect -…read moreswimming pool, Gym, squash and badminton courts etc. They run classes and swimming lessons, as well as swim sessions like Ladies only and Timid Swim. The prices are reasonable and you get discount with the Gedling Leisure card. There is a bar upstairs, however if you are looking for a drink in the day they only have vending machines.

Located in the village of Eckington, the swimming baths are a nice little place to go. It's not the…read morebiggest of swimming pools, but there is plenty of room for the amount of people that go there. There are always classes available for kids and adults and a smaller pool for the youngest of kids! There is also a gym located inside it which is very small and doesn't have a lot to offer. At the pool they do do partys for kids and prices are good.

Donny Dome isn't bad, but it's a little dated and shabby. It gets its name from the small glass…read moredome on the roof, rather than the shape of the building itself which is distinctly 80s! I haven't skated there, but swam with the kids many times. From a parents perspective, it's far too cold! The main pools aren't too bad but the baby pool is absolutely freezing and it's a little dark and dreary as well. The changing rooms are a bit hit-and-miss: pretty much what you get in any swimming pool of this era, and a little dirty. They're mixed male & female but there aren't many that are big enough for parents and kids to share. They seem to open the big slides and outdoor pool at random times - perhaps there is a pattern to it, but whenever I've been there I've been told that certain features are closed due to staffing. A bit disappointing when you've paid to take the kids there and the particular slide they want is closed. I understand, however, that it is currently closed for refurbishment (Nov 08) so I'm really hoping that it is greatly improved when it re-opens as the basics are there and eldest loves it. It's worth a visit, but go with fairly low expectations and hopefully be pleasantly surprised by it!

This is one of doncasters best attractions,there is a wide range of activities to do,they have a…read moreswimming pool with huge slides a lagoon out side were you just float along, and a kids pool with fountins, slides ect they also have an ice ring were they hold discos in the evening and have theams such as foam parties there are plenty of other sports and activities such as a fitness room,climbing wall, badminton spa, saunas and Jacuzzis, lastly they hold Shows and concerts there,with acts such as comidians like chubby brown ect and concerts were they have had loads of different famous people perform .the building itself is state of the art and its an all round clean friendly and entertaining place

Local leisure centre…read more Nice size gym, ideal for childrens parties, offer a good service for good prices.

Sadly, the Albion leisure centre has been closed by the local council. A shame as it was very…read morepopular with the local residents.