Decent gym with plenty of different facilities to cover whatever you leisure activity you might…read morewant to take part in. The gym is well equipped with plenty of classes if that is of interest. The indoor tennis courts are plentiful and well laid out. There are two large swimming pools (indoor and outdoor) and after some recent thermostat problems the temperature is set at a comfortable 30 degrees C (personally I hate swimming in cold water). The three squash courts are fine, although could do with a little maintenance. The big benefit of the club is the social aspect, with a large coffee, bar area serving hot food and drinks. It stays open as long as the club (around 11.30) although drinks are limited to licensing hours. I find that the extensive combination of activities supported and the very good social atmosphere make this a good club to belong to (although I think the pricing needs reviewing a bit - hence one lost rating star). Note: The Gym has now been taken over by the David Lloyd Group.

Used to use this place a lot when the boys were younger, biggest adventure centre of its type in…read moreColchester and was just as much fun for the adults 'supervising' their children as it was for the children.

Waveney Sports centre is a good addition to the town, with many leisure facilities inside. I…read moreespecially like the badminton and the swimming, although you have to be careful when you go to the pool as various classes mean its shut to the public at certain times throughout the week. As you walk in, you see an open space with tables-there is a cafe in this part of the centre. To your left is the pool, and gym, and to your right, the studio (For things like martial arts training) and the sports hall. All activities seem to be average value for money, but you can buy passes and get deals to make it cheaper if you go regularly. There is ample free parking on site.

From the owner: Waveney Valley Leisure Centre boasts some of the finest fitness and leisure facilities in the area,…read moremaking it the perfect place for everyone to enjoy getting active. It has everything you and your family need to boost your activity levels, including a fantastically well-appointed gym, a group exercise studio, a 25m swimming pool, dedicated group cycling studio, a sauna and a café. This variety of facilities means there really is something for everyone here at Waveney Valley Leisure Centre.

A wide range of facilities, we go for 1) The ice skating,…read morewhich was renovated summer 2010 2) The swimming pool, which has long sessions, diving boards, a large teaching pool (shallow and warmer) and an outdoor pool in the summer The morning public skating sessions have background music, it's louder in the afternoon and there are disco sessions in the evenings, so take your pick. There are clubs and lessons for figure skating and ice hockey too. Where our local pool has hourly sessions and a mad rush for changing rooms at either end, we like the come and go whenever at Riverside. We also like the diving boards, 1m and 3m springboards, 5m platform (not always open - check website for times); great fun but rare elsewhere. A junior membership card is great value: my son skates every week so it's cheaper than paying for public sessions and he gets to swim for free too. It even includes parking when using the centre; casual users get a parking refund when paying but the pass avoids the ticket machine hassle. I also appreciate that the vending machines are not overpriced. What's wrong with it? Some complain the swim changing rooms are a little tired; they're not the greatest but they're perfectly satisfactory and you get your £1 back from the reasonably sized lockers. The flume in the pool has been out of commission since 2010, this was something we all loved when it was open - fix this for the fifth star The skating sessions get crowded while Dancing on Ice is on TV.

This place has a gym, ice rink, and 2 pools ( one for kids classes usually and one main one with a…read moreside diving area). I came into today for the first time to open a anytime aqua membership and asked for a tour before that. The tour was quick and helpful but I later found out why she didn't show me the showers.. they're the worst part about the facility. Only 6 private shower heads in a small room in the back (only speaking for the female/right side). No private shower stalls and not enough circulation to get stuffy smells out . Bottom of the pool is slippery and has many stains. Pool and lanes are very large and wide. Water was warm in pool and showers which is a plus! I do like their locker system (you put in a pound and it returns to you when you unlock it with your key that's attached to a water proof bracelet). There were a lot of children running around but I like that because it makes it feel safe and family orientated. Negative because floors and titles were not clean- might need some renovation. There's a lot of changing rooms and they are rarely ever all filled up (I wish they would turn those into private showers) and some missing hooks to hang clothes. I also got a tour of the gym. It's one room. About 6-8 treadmills and area where there's weights facing a mirror. This room gets packed during 5-7pm, the changing room is upstairs, and lockers have a number pad to open. The front desk and waiting area is nice. All the ladies at the front are superb as they carry great attitudes. This place isn't the cleanest but it will do for those who just want to get in and out.

Pool is fine for family fun, especially when the 'flume' (water shoot) is open. Changing facilities…read moreare limited for the number of families that swim, as there are not many large cubicles and the pool does get very busy at weekends. Gym gets crowded very quickly at peak times. Look carefully before becoming a member as the membership deals are not at all cost-effective unless you visit very frequently.

Facilities clean and useable, but not the best quality. Gym is run by leisure connection, and is a…read morelittle overpriced for what it is. Gym can get extremely busy at peak times, best times to go are during work hours! Swimming pool is nice, but not very usable for serious training.

Since the transfer from Fusion to Everyone Active, the quality of the gym has gone sharply…read moredownhill. About half of the gym equipment has been removed, and what's left isn't properly maintained. The new pull-up bars, for example, have been installed too close to the ceiling and are basically unusable. Management is completely unresponsive -- they've been promising new equipment since June, then said October, and now it's supposedly coming in April. Honestly, it doesn't seem like it will ever happen. To make things worse, the showers have been out of order for over a week with no sign of repair or communication from staff. Overall, it feels like nobody in management actually cares about the state of the place. Most of the gym instructors have also left since the takeover -- only one remains -- which really says a lot about the current working environment and management approach. The only redeeming part of Clements Hall is the group fitness classes. The instructors running them are fantastic -- enthusiastic, professional, and clearly dedicated. It's their energy that keeps this centre going despite everything else falling apart.

I throughly enjoy using the swimming facilities, it costs only £4.15 for students and adults and a…read morepound less for children. It is great because you get the use of two swimming pools and the use of the spa, which is a good bargin. Only 16+ years allowed in the spa to health and safety, as it can affect the bloods in children below the age.