Located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Ponds Forge is a sports and swimming venue in the city centre. Its facilities centre on swimming, making it a spot for those looking to get into the water in and around Sheffield.

Swimming pools like this generally cater to a mix of visitors, from lane swimming and fitness sessions to family swims and lessons. Whether you're a regular or dropping in for the first time, it can be worth checking the venue directly for current sessions and availability before you head over.

Ponds Forge is a swimming pool and sports venue in Sheffield city centre, South Yorkshire.

Ponds Forge Swimming Pool

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A community leisure centre in Sheffield, Graves Health and Sports Centre brings together a swimming pool, gym and sports facilities for people of all ages and abilities. It sits in the South Yorkshire city and covers swimming and lessons, fitness and health, tennis and family activities under one roof.

Alongside the pool, the centre offers a gym, fitness classes, sports halls and gymnastics, with coached sessions and inclusive programmes on offer. A place like this tends to suit anyone from complete beginners learning to swim to regular members looking for a varied range of activities close to home.

Swimming lessons

Gym and classes

Tennis courts

For all ages

Coached sessions

Flexible memberships

Graves Health and Sports Centre in Sheffield, a community leisure centre with a swimming pool, gym, tennis and fitness classes.

Graves Health and Sports Centre

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Set on Hulme High Street in Manchester, Moss Side Leisure Centre is a multi-activity sports venue spread across three floors. The gym offers cardio and weights to suit different workout styles, and includes a programmable gym area with women only sessions. There is a 25-metre pool for lane swimming and a separate teaching pool used for lessons and aqua classes.

Centres like this bring together several activities under one roof, making it easy to combine swimming, gym workouts and classes. It suits a wide range of visitors, from regular swimmers to those wanting to build a fitness routine.

Three floors of gym

Two swimming pools

Women only sessions

Aqua classes

Central Manchester location

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Moss Side Leisure Centre

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Active entertainment parks like this suit a wide range of ages, from toddlers through to teens and adults, and are a popular option for birthday parties, days out and letting off some energy. Sessions are typically booked in advance for a set time slot.

Range of activities

Family friendly

Parties and groups

SEN sessions

Home education sessions

Inside Xscape

Gravity Active at Xscape in Castleford, a trampoline and activity park with open jump, climbing and family sessions.

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