I attended the roller disco with my child which they hold on a Saturday. It was madness, nobody…read morewatching the small children, no direction of flow, shoes and bags all over the place. I went on the roller rink to get my child to take him home as it was feral and far to loud. As I was apporoching him a child skated right towards me leaving me with nowhere to go as I was also wearing skates. I fell backwards (thankfully as I would have crushed the child) I broke my arm in two places and dislocated my wrist. It's a death trap!

This is definatley one to join. There are good swimming facilities and that real rarity - a…read morechildren's pool that is actually warm!! This pool is brightly decorated with fun, brightly coloured sea creatures and is open to the general public on Monday 12-1pm, 4-6pm, Tuesday 12-1pm, Wednesday 12-1pm, 6.30-7.30pm, Thursday 12-1pm,6.30-8pm, Friday 12-1pm,4-5pm,Saturday 1-4pm and Sunday 8.30am-3.30pm. Children's swimming lessons are also available for £45 for a twelve week course. The only drawback is that the viewing gallery for the small pool is exceptionally hot. There is also a large pool and I would describe the changing rooms' hygiene as average. The gym facilities here are great; the "Zest Fitness Suite" was recently refurbished with all the vital equipment to ensure a toned bod. Pete and James the instructors who run the gym are very approachable and a real comedy double act. They also offer personal training sessions. The most recent addition to Stretford leisure Centre is a Ladies only gym- a great idea for the bashful and a necessity for ladies who follow specific religions. A children's holiday club is run by enthusiastic young staff and I have taken children to the weekly roller disco- fantastic! This leisure centre has a Tiny Teds soft play area, badminton courts and hosts classes in karate, spinning, yoga, pilates and so much more. If all this exercise proves to much for you, go and relax in the aptly named "Revive" cafe- I thoroughly recommend the chips £1.20 for a huge plate full- possibly defeating the exercise though! You can literally spend a day in this place so treat your body like a temple and call in.

Reasonably priced excellent place for kids to have fun with a lovely cafe and good facilities I…read morehave a two year old and 11 year old and both didn't want to leave after a full two hours play this is definitely a great venue activity to take the kids too

From the owner: Play Factore has established itself as the children's fun Mecca of the North. The state of the art,…read morefamily indoor play centre entertainment centre houses the largest play frame in Europe along with a host of other unique attractions that really are second to none. Based in Manchester next to the Trafford Centre, providing a complete day out for families shopping in the area and planning to entertain the children. The indoor play centre has been carefully thought out and is built, designed and structured to provide children with a state of the art active environment for all ages. This has been made possible through the tallest standing indoor slide in the World, complete indoor laser quest arena, full Go-Kart track, an extensive toddlers soft play area and the hugely popular Just Dance sessions. Where children can enjoy learning the dance moves to their favourite chart hits.

Ive been a member since it opened and fair to say I've fallen in love with the place. The staff are…read morevery friendly and there is a community friendly feel to the gym. I've been going regularly for a month or so and the facilities are fantastic. Even at peak hour there's more than enough equipment not to disrupt your workout and members are extremely polite, respectful and focused. I have swimming and gym membership but have yet to try the swimming pools. There is one large one and a second smaller one for private and women only sessions. The studio space where various classes take place is sizeable, which is just as well because workshops are always full. The gym changing area is always in clean condition and is also very spacious. The library downstairs is also a genius idea and a perfect meeting/waiting place if you're hooking up with some friends after the gym. Whilst I walk here there is ample parking space behind the centre as well as numerous residential roads. My favourite part about Arcadia is that due to its locale, I can see myself making friends with some of the regulars in the coming weeks and finding a training partner. Whilst this isn't something I seek overtly because I'm fairly well motivated and don't see the need. My mind has changed gradually haven't witnessed first hand, benefits of having a gym partner. I can see that not only does it focus your efforts and push you a little further but it also makes the work out more fun (Obviously depending on your partner) As I'm missing out on the cricket season this summer due to a shoulder operation and consequent rehabilitation. I expect to become part of the furniture this summer.

Provides a gym, library, swimming pool, bar and a community centre all under one roof.read more

Don't mess with the pink bowling ball if you want to survive! It is mine and has been crafted…read moreespecially to fit my slight fingers, with the perfect weight specification for my delicate frame. My pink ball resides in the 18 bowling lane area of the Namco station in The Trafford Centre. Bowling here is a great way to spend an afternoon and something comes over me as I enter my name on the computer screen. I become a highly focused competitor who will do anything to strike a turkey( not the poultry kind, may I add). This bowling alley is well kept and organised and my only bugbear is having to hire the bowling shoes which are a crime against fashion. It gets very busy so unless you choose to go early in the morning, booking a lane is essential. Bowling tarriffs are higher at weekends: going from £4(week days) to £5.60 per adult per game and £3.50 (weekdays) to £4.95 per junior per game. The Namco complex is also Manchester's answer to Las Vegas with an arcade full of addictive fruit machines, five and ten pence plays- who can resist- and turbo charged racing cars where you can pretend to be Jenson Button for a while.There are American pool tables which can be hired for £8.50 per hour and my personal favourite are the drive dogems which can be hired for corporate events and M.D's everywhere can release their inner child. Namco is a great place to come with the family in the daytime, I would leave it to the hoards of teenagers who gather there in the evening though.

I paid a visit to the Trafford Centre Namco station on a Saturday afternoon…read more Having walked past on numerous occasions before, my brother convinced me to have a nosey inside... First thing I noticed is how loud it is in there!! Bright lights, busy, loud. Might not be suitable for younger kids because of this. There are loads of Arcade games to choose from, shoot em ups to Car/Bike Racing, skill games like basketball and Coconut shy, to complete pot luck games. A lot of the games pay out in tokens which you then save to enable them to be converted into prizes. There's also Dodge ems, 10 pin Bowling, Pool and a bar, all of which looked very good fun! Overall I was pleasently surprised and would like to return to try the bowling out!