This is an outstanding sports facility. It has a 50m swimming pool (which is a real shock to the…read moresystem when you are 3/4 of the way down it when you are used to a 25m pool!). The floor of the pool can be raised or lowered depending on what event it is hosting - very clever. The gym is very modern with all the latest gear for you to use. It also has a number of indoor courts for volleyball, badminton, basketball, 5-aside football etc. The changing rooms are kept very clean with alternate wet and dry rooms for swimming and other activities. The facility is free for soldiers and their dependents and other discounts are also available. It has excellent opening hours to suit everyones needs. Due to 50m pools across the country being categorised as national assets, swimming can sometimes be disrupted by school swimming sessions, but this is a small price to pay for an otherwise fantastic facility.

I find this modern sports centre very good. I like to go with my mates. We sometimes get…read morepromotional offers for being students so the price is very good. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is looking to go to a sports centre. This is a great sports centre and will be good for everyone.

came here for a close friends cousins christening. Warm welcoming venue, nice atmosphere no bar…read morethough

Open to all. This is a great community centre, you can hold all manner of event here from karate to…read moreweight watcher type clubs. We use this centre for regular planning meeting, for conferences, big meeting, training sessions and soon children's clubs. AND OMG, SO CHEAP TO HIRE!! John Bajina, Chair, BMEC.

The Link Centre has it all…read more Swimming Pool Sports Halls Outside 5 a side pitches Squach Courts Ice Rink Climing Wall Bar Cafe There's probably more than that - but I think you get the idea. My boys attended the Hi5 Kids club in the holidays and were very impressed - they were allowed to use most of the facilities - so it felt like a treat for them not a childcare solution! The ice rink is home to Swindon Wildcats ice hockey team. Another reason to visit!

I have only ever used the Link centre for its swimming pool, which is gala size (25m with 6 lanes)…read moreand is great for swimming training. The changing facilities have a lot to be desired, very small and cramped with not much locker space available. There is an amazing climbing wall available here to all those climbers out there. They also have squash courts and a large ice rink. This is more of a competitive sports centred leisure centre than a fun day out kind of place. If you want to train/exercise, this is the place to be.

I have been using this sports centre since I was 5 years old and have spent most of my childhood…read moreusing it's facilities! It seems that this place is always open and offers absolutely anyone an opportunity to get involved in sport and fitness activities. The packages they offer and the expertise they have is vast. The manager and assisstant manager have been there fore almost as long as I have been alive so they know what they are doing. I would discuss the facilties they have but would go on forever so check the website out and get involved.

It can be difficult to find activities that a 2 year old, 5 year old and 8 year old can all enjoy…read moretogether - this place definitely met our diverse needs! Fully hands-on discovery center with activities covering a full range of STEM activities. One note - if a child isn't reading independently, they may need assistance in figuring out what they're supposed to do! Small cafeteria with snacks and drinks and small meal options. Friendly, helpful staff.

I'm a squirrel and this is my heaven!…read more Oooo... nut. Rummage, burrow, oh that looks a nice tree. Strange large squirrel with no tails or fur on 2 wheels zipping underneath me. Nut. 4 legged squirrels that woof, argh. Nasty scary 4 legged squirrel. Look at all my trees, aren't I a clever squirrel to have so many. All mine, that nut is mine too. Nut.

Good for swimming and events, we had our National twirling comp here and it catered very well, the…read moreswimming doesnt have loads to do 2 small slides, but does so inflatables in the holidays on a Friday,

The staff are my main concern they need to be trained to have manners they seem to give blunt and…read moreirritated answers. Some of the office ladies are nice but some of them are rude, and some of the gym trainers are on their phones by the desk and sometimes there isn't anyone there to help and they sometimes talk behind your back to the other staff, i overheard one of them made a comment about what I was wearing. I feel very annoyed by that, I pay membership to be disrespected by staff? Over all the machines and the gym is nice and k2 has a variety of different things to do and nice events.

I believe this was Englands first David Lloyd Fitness Center. It is a first class facility boasting…read morea fantastic array of things to do. Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, Swimming and A HUMONGOUS Gym. Or if you want to just chill out there is a great steam room and sauna and if you're feeling peckish there is a nice bar/cafe also.

Great all round. You can do whatever you need to with the support of a personal trainer. Swimming…read morepool and jacuzzi are great especially in the mornings since it's so quiet and there's the option of the outdoor pool as well.

A Leisure Centre in Wroughton which has a sports hall, squash courts, badminton, gym (members only)…read moreand a swimming pool. You can buy a membership card to make savings on swimming, court bookings etc. Can also hire the hall/pool for birthday parties. Large car park.

My salsa friend Hilary and I headed out to Beepy's nightclub located at the Lakeside Leisure Centre…read morein Frimley on Friday for a salsa party organised by Renato of Salsa Esperiensa Heavy traffic on the M3 and A31 meant that we used my trusty sat nav to navigate us there on the back roads of Surrey. The Lakeside complex is huge with the leisure centre as well as hotel and large darts venue where they hold big dart tournaments Renato teaches salsa here regularly here every Monday but this party was a one off event with guest teachers for the bachata tango and advanced salsa classes as well as a performance by Laith Sami and the Diablo dance company There was a big dance floor but with great music all night, it was always full of whirling, twirling couples. Although the hall felt cold when we entered, it heated up fast with the dancing The classes were fun and we learned a lot of new moves in both classes. Though we didn't get home til 1.30am, it was a great night of dancing

Oxford Ice Rink Oxpens Road Outdoor skating may be the cool…read morething to do (couldn't resist the pun) but for real ice and a big space, go to the Oxford Ice rink. The surroundings are rather grotty and can't compare with Somerset House or possibly Oxford or Warwick castles (I've not been to the two latter but I imagine they are scenic) but it is bigger and size does (whatever men say) count. There is enough room to get up a bit of speed or just to get up a bit of confidence. It can get very busy at week ends and during school holidays. The disco music can be too loud for anybody except teenagers. Check with the rink before you go if you don't want to find yourself in the middle of an ice disco. During the week the early evening sessions are much quieter. It is run by the council so it isn't that expensive and you can get a discount card if you are a regualar visitor - you may also get special deals if you have a "Slice" card for the council run sports centres. Non-skaters can pay a pound to accompany their children.

Good old Oxford ice rink. It's a typical ice rink in that it's a bit run-down, a bit dirty and…read morerather ugly from the outside, but hey, you don't go there for the aesthetics. The rink is a fair old size and they run lots of great events such as ice dancing lessons, family discos and ice hockey training. Various teams train regularly there, although often late at night, and it's home to Oxford Alternative Ice Hockey (essentially ice hockey for amateurs, but great fun according to my friend who does it regularly). Entry is pretty cheap, although as others have mentioned, it's best to walk there if you want to avoid the parking charges. There are vending machines and lockers, and the staff are friendly and enthusiastic.