If you are scared of high tech gyms where people with perfect physiques go to admire their muscles,…read morebut still want to keep fit, then the Barn is the gym for you! I joined 18 months ago and it's the first time I haven't given up on a gym membership even before the trial period ran out - I love it there. The reasons I stuck with it are the quality of the equipment on offer, the great variety of classes available in the studio that keep you from getting bored with your workout as well as the fact that it is never so busy you've got to wait ages for a particular machine. Above all it's to do with the great friendly atmosphere created by the team of fitness instructors who are always happy to give advice, motivate and chat. They provide you with a fitness assessment and a tailor-made programme when you join as well as regular update reassessments, if desired. There is also a sauna and steam room, a couple of sunbeds and supervised children's area which needs to be booked ahead as well as a treatment room for physiotherapy and sports massage. The changing rooms are clean and tidy with lockers, showers and hairdriers available but there are no free towels provided. The opening hours should suit early birds as well as night owls. The prices are very reasonable compared to other gyms in Cambridge, it is possible to pay monthly as well as annually and they offer a student discount.

Previously part of The Atrium group offering cheap, no frills gym and fitness classes, plus some…read moreexternal providers (eg. pole dancing). Plus points: long opening hours (though they don't always stick to closing times if you're a late bird), good range of machines and weights all on one level, hot showers, plenty of lockers and changing space. Pick the right times and the place is surprisingly poseur free, with more than enough machines and space for you to work your guts out without interruption. Low points: fairly disinterested staff imo (I know it's cheap membership and guess they are on peanuts but still), not all machines that look the same act the same (I think this is due to wear n tear, so tend to have a favoured machine for each exercise to be consistent). In peak hours there are a few fitness fanatics who make you feel like why bother. Music is a bit too loud, take an mp3 player if you don't like chart music.

This is a really lovely folk club with a varied programme. We've felt very welcome whenever we've…read morebeen here. The Golden Hind does a decent pub meal, which you can have before a performance if you organise to get there early enough. There are plenty of open mic nights, although I've never been to one of these due to babysitting quotas!

The name has recently changed to David LLoyd, but apart from the branding, little has changed. The…read morefacilities are superb, but it is pretty expensive. I used the cardio machines, the pools, the sauna and steam room during my free trial. The pool was warm and clean, and was pretty quiet whenever I went there. The cardio machines were good, but some of the bikes didn't work properly which is annoying. I liked the changing areas and the showers, nice and warm and very clean throughout. I'd love to join, but £51 a month off-peak is too much for me at the moment.

Very helpful staff, two good pools and excellent gym facilities, having the nice restaurant/bar…read morearea to unwind in afterwards is a bonus and the fact that they have a sports wear shop and a beauty salon in the same building also helps. There is also a creche but not having kids I don't know much about it!