I use the sports centre at the University of Birmingham a lot and while it does have positive…read moreaspects it is pretty dilapidated. The abundance of squash courts is a major plus, I don't know anywhere else in striking distance which can boast 7 courts, including three glass backed for easy viewing. Also there are numerous facilities for activities including: badminton, dance, gym, tennis, swimming and located across the university: 5-a-side, rugby, football, martial arts etc. However, it is soon to be demolished (the track has already closed) and as a consequence it hasn't been updated in a long while. The gym is tiny, the pool is only 25m (not Olympic size as stated below) and the tennis courts are almost unplayable due to a huge number of cracks and shabby nets. The changing rooms are clean enough but the showers areas are grim and the shower-heads are only about 5'10" off the ground (I'm pretty average height and I have to squat to get my hair wet). There is also a small cafe/bar which is nice enough but underwhelming and an overpriced, rarely open sports shop (£8 for a pair of football socks). It's functional and a pretty good facility for students and the wider community but the new-build can't come soon enough as far as I'm concerned.

If you are looking for a private swimming pool or sports club but so as not to break the bank, then…read morethis could be the place for you. I was a member for about 2 years, although I am no longer for reasons I'll explain below. Firstly, the centre is part of the University of Birmingham. You can join as a non student and if you are alumni you will get a slightly cheaper rate. I joined for the swimming pool and you can get a swim only membership for a reasonable amount (it was about £12 a month I think when I was a member). The pool is great - longer than any of the other public pools at 30m. If you time it right you could get it to yourself but this is rare (university holidays are the best time for using the pool!). Basically membership works if you can work around the student timetable - it is out of use quite a lot although I think they always have it open for morning and lunchtime swims. This is why I'm no longer a member as I can't work around the limited availability of the pool. Do note though that during the university holidays they do often allow pay as you go membership which is fantastic because it is also the quietest time for the centre. The changing rooms are clean and bright. They also have a sauna there. Hopefully this has changed but when I was a member the ladies loos were awful with a terrible smell all the time! I have also done the pilates course at the centre, taught by Esther and she was excellent!

LA leisure centre with gym , swimming , sports hall and indoor five a side pitch . Facilities are…read morevery good and very popular .

Whilst the main building hasn't been updated for a number of years Madeley Court offers good…read morequality sports enviroments for most leisure pursuits. The floodlit pitch is very good, reguarly hosting football & hockey leagues. The swimming pool is shaped slightly differently from the norm but is well maintained & numerous swim sessions meet everyones needs. They also have a gym on site & a soft play area (according to my daughter the best part) which keeps the youngsters busy whilst you have a cuppa.

Sadly this venue has gone! There is a publicly available pool and fitness centre at the new…read moreAbraham Darby Academy about half a mile away but it is really no replacement for what was designed to be a community leisure centre, which at one time also had a theatre.

This is the biggest snooker club I've ever been to, so you lose that 'local' camaraderie that you…read morefind some smaller venues. However, if you're in good company, you want to play snooker and all of the members of your party are snooker fanatics then Big Break should meet your criteria should the proposition arise. I've found when I've been during the day it's been really quiet, so you can find yourself immersed in your game for hours without any human contact other than those that you are with. The staff are friendly and will serve out pint and after pint with a smile on their face and ask for an update on who's winning. A nice venue if you just want to get on with your game.

Decent non league club that seems to be on an upward spiral.read more

We went here for my works Christmas do. I have to say that…read morethe food was spot on and the waiting staff did a really very good job. However. It did lack atmosphere. The coat rack was just some random rail in a corridor and no where big enough for all the coats so half of them ended up on the floor. Although the company gave us drink vouchers, once they ran out it was up to people to buy their own and the drinks were expensive; London prices. Took quite some time to get served drinks at the bar which was frustrating. The heating was on above us and we were sweltering, they did turn it down eventually. Overall, a lovely dinner with food waiting staff, cost wise acceptable for the company but too expensive for the more junior staff, and it was reminiscent of having a school disco in daylight.....

Worcester Warriors is one of the best Rugby Clubs and Grounds in the Guinness Premiership…read more Worcester Warriors ground known as Sixways Stadium is situated within striking distance of Junction 6 of the M5 and only a 15 minute drive from Worcester city centre. The 12,068 capacity stadium is set on 65 acres of land in rural Worcestershire. The Sixways complex includes the stadium pitch, indoor training centre and 15 pitches. The ground has excellent facilities for conferencing and private events. There is also a park and ride scheme on non-match days. The Warriors in the Community programme is involved with over 18,000 young people per year. From Rugby to dance and disability sports to developing key educational skills, the Warriors Community department plays a part in ensuring our community is Premiership class on and off the pitch.

Had a lovely time last week. We danced took numerous photos watched football drank and caught up on…read morenews. The staff were friendly and helpful. The prices are reasonable and venue great

Probably the cheapest gym/pool membership in the area, but the facilites are not great. The place…read moreis always pretty dirty, just take a look at the water fountain in the gym, obviously never been cleaned. Could be a great venue, but left to deteriorate.

facilities are quite good, big pool, good gym and monthly membership for 30 pounds for all class…read moregym an swimming. But the place is really run down and dirty. for example the water fountain in the gym has never been cleaned!