Ainslie Park Leisure Centre

Set on Thames Valley Business Park in Reading, this David Lloyd health club combines swimming pools with a gym, exercise classes and spaces to relax and socialise. There is an all-season pool that is enclosed in winter and open-air in summer, plus a gym stocked with cardio kit, free weights and cable machines. Families are catered for too, with a cr
e8che and kids club.

Swimming clubs and health clubs like this suit anyone looking to mix pool sessions with wider fitness options. Whether you want an early morning swim, an evening class or somewhere to work and eat between workouts, there is usually a range of facilities on hand.

All-season pool

Gym and equipment

Exercise classes

Family and kids

Relax and socialise

David Lloyd Reading is a health club in Reading, Berkshire with swimming pools, a gym, classes and family facilities.

David Lloyd Reading

On Grey Mare Lane in Beswick, East Manchester Leisure Centre is a sports and leisure facility within walking distance of the Etihad Stadium. The centre offers swimming and fitness under one roof, with a gym kitted out with cardio machines and free weights, a 25 metre pool for lane swimming and lessons, and a teaching pool with an adjustable floor.

Alongside the pools and gym, the centre runs a broad mix of activities including fitness classes, personal training and options for children and seniors. Leisure centres like this suit anyone wanting flexible access to swimming, gym use and group sessions in one place.

Swimming pools

Gym equipment

Wide range of activities

For all ages

Central location

Flexible memberships

East Manchester Leisure Centre in Beswick, Manchester, with a gym, 25 metre pool and teaching pool near the Etihad Stadium.

East Manchester Leisure Centre

A large leisure complex in the Adwick area of Doncaster, run as part of the Doncaster Culture & Leisure Trust, Adwick Leisure Complex brings swimming together with a wide mix of fitness and family activities under one roof. Alongside the pool there is a gym, fitness and cycle studios, a bowling alley, children's soft play, an American diner and a 3G football pitch.

A swimming venue like this is well suited to lane swimming, family visits and getting active without needing to travel between different sites. The range of facilities means there is usually something for most ages and interests.

Swimming pool

Gym and studios

Family activities

3G football

American diner

Doncaster location

Adwick Leisure Complex in Doncaster offers swimming plus a gym, studios, bowling, soft play and 3G football.

Adwick Leisure Complex

Based in Birmingham, this University of Birmingham facility offers swimming alongside a wider range of sport and fitness options. It is open to everyone, including students and staff of the university, members of the local community, and juniors, with a 50m swimming pool at its heart.

The site also brings together gym spaces, exercise studios, squash courts and a full programme of classes. A university swimming and fitness centre like this generally suits regular lane swimmers as well as people looking to combine swimming with gym sessions and group activities under one membership.

50m swimming pool

Open to everyone

Over 150 classes

Squash courts

Guest passes

University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness is a swimming and fitness centre in Birmingham, open to students, staff, juniors and the local community.

University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness

Run by Active4Today, the leisure operator for Newark and Sherwood District Council, this gym and leisure centre serves people in Newark, Nottinghamshire. It sits alongside Dukeries and Blidworth leisure centres in the same network, and memberships and activities can be booked online through the operator's Leisurehub system.

Council-run fitness centres like this one generally appeal to a wide mix of people, from those wanting a gym workout to families looking for classes and holiday activities. Visitors to this kind of centre can usually expect a range of timetabled sessions and facilities, so it is worth checking the current timetable before your first visit.

Council leisure centre

Online booking

Fitness classes

Gymnastics and trampolining

Facilities to hire

Newark Sports & Fitness Centre is a council leisure centre and gym in Newark, Nottinghamshire, operated by Active4Today.

Newark Sports & Fitness Centre

Part of Telford and Wrekin's leisure services, the Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre offers swimming alongside a range of other activities in Telford. As well as swimming, the centre provides gym facilities, fitness classes and a health suite, plus various membership options and pay as you go access.

Swimming venues like this are useful whether you want to swim lengths for fitness, take part in structured lessons, or enjoy a casual session. A learn to swim programme is available for those building confidence in the water.

Swimming lessons

Gym and classes

Flexible membership

Health suite

Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre in Telford offers swimming, a gym, fitness classes and a health suite.

Wellington Civic & Leisure Centre

Set in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, David Lloyd Shrewsbury is a health club combining a gym with swimming pools, a spa and racquet sports under one roof. Members can choose from exercise classes including yoga and HIIT, play tennis or padel, and unwind in the spa and wellbeing areas. Families are catered for too, with a kids club and crèche, plus social and work spaces. The club is undergoing a major refurbishment and is due to reopen in April 2026.

A large multi-sport health club like this generally suits people who want variety in one membership, mixing gym training, group classes, swimming and relaxation, with options for the whole family.

Pools and spa

Group exercise classes

Tennis and padel

Family friendly

Work and social spaces

Reopening April 2026

Health club and gym in Shrewsbury with pools, spa, classes, tennis, padel and family facilities, reopening April 2026 after refurbishment.

David Lloyd Shrewsbury

Sitting on the edge of Wellholme Park, Brighouse Pool and Fitness Centre is a swimming and leisure venue in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. Run by Calderdale Council, it brings together two large pools, a gym and fitness studios under one roof.

Swimming venues like this suit everyone from lane swimmers and families to people looking to keep active in the water. With a gym and multi-purpose studios alongside the pools, there is scope to mix swimming with wider fitness sessions.

Two large pools

Parkside location

Council run

Brighouse Pool and Fitness Centre is a council-run swimming and fitness venue on the edge of Wellholme Park in Brighouse, West Yorkshire.

Brighouse Fitness Centre

Part of the LiveWire network in Warrington, Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub is a community leisure venue with a swimming pool alongside gym and fitness facilities. It brings together swimming, exercise and wider wellbeing activities under one roof.

Swimming venues like this generally cater to a mix of needs, from lane and casual sessions to swimming lessons for different ages and abilities. It is a practical option for anyone in the local area looking to swim regularly or start learning.

Competitive swimming

Gym and fitness

Community hub

Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub is a LiveWire community leisure venue with swimming, gym and fitness in Warrington.

Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub

Shrewsbury Sports Village is a leisure centre in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, with facilities aimed at people of all ages and abilities. Alongside a fully air-conditioned gym and a workout area hosting a mix of classes, there is a sports hall with courts, outdoor pitches and a cycle track. A café offers drinks and snacks, and younger children can play in the soft play area. During school holidays the centre also runs activities for kids.

Leisure centres like this tend to suit households with mixed interests, since one visit can cover a gym session, a team game or a class while the family finds something to do too. It is worth checking the centre's website for current timetables and membership options.

Air-conditioned gym

Workout classes

Sports hall and courts

Pitches and cycle track

Free training programmes

Leisure centre in Shrewsbury, Shropshire with an air-conditioned gym, workout classes, sports hall, pitches, cycle track, café and soft play.

Shrewsbury Sports Village

Set on Valley Road in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Worksop Leisure Centre is a local leisure centre run under the Your Space name. Its offer covers a gym, group exercise classes, virtual cycling and swimming, with a Your Swim Academy for those learning in the water. Day passes and junior memberships are available alongside standard memberships, and the centre also hosts parties.

Leisure centres like this tend to suit a wide range of people, from regular gym users to families looking for swimming and activities under one roof. They are often a practical choice for anyone who wants variety without committing to a single sport, and many visitors combine pool sessions with classes or gym training.

Virtual cycling

Swimming and swim academy

Day passes available

Junior membership

Parties hosted

Worksop Leisure Centre on Valley Road offers a gym, classes, virtual cycling, swimming and a swim academy for the Worksop community.

Worksop Leisure Centre

Oaklands Community Pool

Springwood Leisure Centre

The Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre

Set in Withington, this not-for-profit community wellness and fitness centre brings together a swimming pool, gym and a range of activities under one roof. As the last operational Edwardian pool in Manchester, the building carries a real sense of local history alongside its modern offering.

Alongside swimming and fitness, the centre offers swim lessons, exercise classes, personal training, physiotherapy and even co-working desks through Withington Works. Leisure centres like this suit a wide mix of people, from families and regular swimmers to those looking for classes or a place to keep active close to home.

Personal training and physio

Co-working space

Community focused

Historic building

Withington Baths is a not-for-profit community pool, gym and fitness centre in Withington, Manchester.

Withington Baths & Leisure Centre

Part of the Active Nottingham network, Djanogly Community Leisure Centre is a public sports and leisure venue in Nottingham. It offers a gym, fitness classes and swimming, with pay as you go access alongside membership options for those who prefer to book in advance.

Community leisure centres like this are a flexible choice for all ages and abilities, whether you want a regular gym routine, a swim, or group exercise sessions. Options such as an online gym induction and learn to swim programmes help newcomers get started at their own pace.

Flexible access

Online gym induction

Learn to swim

Djanogly Community Leisure Centre in Nottingham offers a gym, swimming pool, fitness classes and flexible membership options.

Djanogly Community Leisure Centre

West Reservoir Centre

Queen's Sport

Avoniel

Set on Baileys Lane in Halewood, Liverpool, Volair Halewood is a leisure centre with swimming among the activities on offer. The venue is part of the Volair group and is also home to a gym and a range of classes, with a friendly team on hand to help you get active and focus on your wellbeing.

A leisure centre pool is a flexible option for lane swimming, family sessions or building fitness at your own pace, and often suits everyone from beginners to regular swimmers. It is worth checking current session times before you visit.

Swimming and more

Halewood location

Part of Volair

Refurbishment underway

Volair Halewood is a leisure centre in Halewood, Liverpool, offering swimming alongside a gym and classes.

Halewood Leisure Centre

Set in Coventry, the Jaguar Cars Sports & Social Club combines a leisure centre with a lively social club for members and their families. Alongside its sports and leisure facilities, the venue has a recently refurbished function room available for private hire, a fully stocked bar, and on-site catering.

The family friendly bar offers live sports, snooker and pool, while the function rooms can be booked for a range of events, including weddings. A social club of this kind is a good spot for members looking to mix leisure activities with somewhere relaxed to unwind.

Function rooms for hire

Bar and live sports

Wedding venue

On-site catering

Jaguar Cars Sports & Social Club in Coventry, a family friendly leisure centre and social club with a bar and function rooms.

Jaguar Cars Sports & Social Club

Run by South Staffordshire District Council, Wombourne Leisure Centre is a swimming and fitness venue in Wombourne, near Wolverhampton. Alongside the pool, it offers a gym, a toning suite, studio cycling and a programme of exercise and wellbeing classes.

A council leisure centre like this is a practical choice for regular swimming, whether you are after lane time, family visits or a gentler way to keep active. Membership packages are available, and non-members can also use the facilities.

Gym and toning suite

Membership options

Wombourne Leisure Centre is a council swimming and fitness venue near Wolverhampton, with a pool, gym and classes.

Wombourne Leisure Centre

On Lostwithiel Road in Bodmin, this leisure centre acts as a hub for the local community in Cornwall, bringing swimming and a wide range of other activities together under one roof. Alongside the pools, there is a gym fitted with Technogym equipment and studios running fitness classes.

The range covers everything from swimming and aqua aerobics to group cycle, yoga and more, with options for adults, juniors and families. Public leisure centres like this one tend to suit those who want flexible access to a pool and fitness facilities close to home, with pay as you go and membership options to choose from.

Range of memberships

Bodmin Leisure Centre is a community swimming and fitness venue on Lostwithiel Road in Bodmin, Cornwall.