A great place for all different ages there are so many different leaves you can try and the staff…read moreare so friendly and patient with makes it the perfect place to go to

Excellent place to do bouldering. First time properly bouldering so had a 1 hour induction first…read moreand then stayed for almost 2 hours afterwards. Good induction showing around the place, how to climb properly and warm up etc. I signed up via Groupon which was £15 for induction, 1 year membership and 3 free sessions (inc. shoe hire). The induction alone costs £15. All details about costs are on their web site. Dont think it mentioned shoe hire on the site - its £2.50. (Hands sore now and a bit "raw" now!! - and starting to feel forearms tighten!)

I have been riding here for many years and have never had any problems. The horses provide…read morechallenges and enjoyment that help you to continue learning and developing. There is something for everyone to do, for the parents on the cold winter evenings there is even a heated viewing area. Go ahead and try it for yourself. I have tried almost everything that is on offer, from having a party there where the content was tailored to the abilities of the riders, it would be something I would recommend doing. Through the Stable Management courses I learnt a lot regarding the horses and how to look after them, they now also have a pony club which compliments their stable management teachings.

A good riding school, particularly for children. a good range of horses used in the lessons. They…read moreoffer childrens parties which include a ride on a horse and party games. They offer lessons for all ages and abilities and have regular jumping competions. They also offer hacks out around the local area and to middlewood way. It now has a coffee shop where you can view the lessons from, which is handy if it rains. There are two outdoor schools which are used, which arent that big but big enough. They also do childrens stable management day courses.

You know what I used to be a non believer, believe it or not!!!! Climbing? Pfft...what nonsense!!…read moreHow wrong I was, introduced to it by a friend who insisted I give it a try, bullied further into it by my ex, i did dive right into the activity pool that is climbing. To my utter surprise I found the whole experience absolutely unashamedly awesome. Lord almighty how on earth can the simple exercise of climbing a wall be so much fun, I cannot put into words. Not only does this keep you fit it also increases core body strength for all you athletes out there. As you progress up the walls it really is an incredibly relaxing, fun yet intense experience. The different colours on the walls correspond to different levels of climbers, and reflect the difficulty with which you can climb. I didn't quite manage to get the hang of all that rope knot malarky, but was much more interested in climbing rather than holstering my partner and watching them climb. It would be a massive help if you knew someone who does climb and is good at it to go with initially and learn the "ropes". It was a massive help for me, mainly because I did most of the climbing and my dear friend that accompanied me had the patience of Mother Teresa. No seriously this is an alternative to your boring normal routine, give it a try, it really is a stress buster I tell thee!!

Awesome Walls Climbing Centre is an ace way to keep fit, just five minutes from Liverpool City…read moreCentre. The climbing centre accommodates all ages and all levels of climbing experience. They have all the relevant safety equipment available to hire, including climbing shoes and harnesses. For those that don't want to fork out on hiring equipment but still want to climb, they have a bouldering room that you can scale the edges of which is great fun. They also have a few walls with huge crash mats underneath which you can shimmy up and down without a harness. For seasoned climbers they have some incredibly high walls and some that angle out so your moving across the ceiling. These look to scary and high for an amateur climber like myself. They sell a range of energy boosting snacks at very reasonable prices, and they offer Awesome Wall's members discounted climbing trips across the UK. You can walk or jog to this place in 15 minutes from the city centre, or it will take 4-5 minutes in a cab.

I think that there is a country person in all city dwellers,the inner you that craves fresh air,…read moreopen landscape and the feeling of freedom only found in rural areas. Carrington Riding Centre is set in greenbelt land and is surrounded by 450 acres of lush countryside. It is the perfect place for urbanites to escape the rat race and is located just off the motorway and very easy to get to. It caters for children and adults of all levels of skill and experience and provides reasonably priced lessons with enthusiastic riding teachers. I would advise beginners to join the group lessons which are good fun and cost approximately £10 although you advance more quickly with the more expensive private lessons which are £21.50 for an hours tuition for adults and £17 for children. The indoor school is large and riders can be watched over by spectators in the small cafe. Serious riders can arrange private lessons with the professionals: Ryan and Janis but for most of us, Carrington Riding Centre provides fun lessons with good tempered horses, especially chosen for their gentle natures. If you don't have proper riding gear and there isn't a jodphur in sight in your wardrobe, equipment can be purchased from the onsite shop, but until you have established that this is something you wish to progress with, then leggings and wellies will suffice and hats can be borrowed free of charge. The parent and child classes on Sunday afternoons cost only £10 per person for half an hour and they are a great way to spend time with the little ones. Pony parties are also held for budding jockeys who are treated to a 30 minute group lesson followed by interraction with the horses in the stables and party food in the cafe which can be brought in by parents or provided for a small charge by staff. As I am classed as a returner, this riding centre has reminded me just how enjoyable riding can be and it has reawakened my love of horses. The staff here are friendly and encouraging and treat everyone equally whether you are a beginner, returner or a seasoned rider. Grand National here I come!

Very friendly and helpful staff, great range of horses too. I am an advanced rider but my daughter…read moreis quite new to horse riding and we were both accomodated without any problems. Love the variety of lessons especially the parent and child class! Great little cafe with a friendly atmosphere..........would highly recommend Well done CRC!

After a bad experience from joining Total Fitness when I was younger, I took picking my next place…read moreto work out very seriously. I usually try to find every other alternative to fitness; yoga, roller derby, pole dancing, but one thing I cannot do in Manchester, like I could easily in Preston, is run. There are no parks in my area and I live next to the motorway... However! Living next to Salford Reds stadium has its benefits! They have their own gym called yourgymuk which has its very own website and isn't a huge chain like the other giants. The benefits? - Smaller, friendlier gym - People willing to help you, give advice and SMILE - An option to pay monthly WITHOUT a contract - and it's STILL cheaper than joining the big bad chains! - Brand new equipment - A fantastic clean environment - TV's to watch whilst you work out - A big selection of easy to use equipment - Personal trainers - Lockers, showers and changing facilities, hair dryers - the lot! - Vending machines with protein shakes, padlocks, energy bars and drinks If you're not sold, you will have to see for yourself that this place has much to offer. I didn't feel uncomfortable and easily spent an hour and a half in my first session to test out the equipment. Very satisfied and can't wait to go back :)

Great little new gym based at the new Salford Reds Stadium. The staff are friendly but tend to be…read moreghosts when I go there which is usually during the quieter times so they probably don't need a lot of staff there at those times. The equipment is clearly labeled and easy to use even if you didn't attend an induction or have never been to a gym before. Pincode entry so its safe and secure however you have to bring your padlock for a locker but you can purchase them in a vending machine in the entrance along with protein shakes, waters and other fluids. As I said I go during quieter times like middle of the day or late evening so its never packed when Im there so can always get a full workout without having to wait for any equipment to be free. The people who attend don't bug each other and for the ladies there is no leering guys to stare at you which Ive heard is a problem at previous gyms. All in all great little gym for a decent price contract and non contract and its extremely local, walking distance even.

Chester races is a good day out...I paid £120 x 2:.for winning post enclosure ..The area is nice &…read morepeople friendly.. Only thing is I thought paying the price I did was be a good view of horse running to winning post ..But loo & behold whole view is blocked by a screen showing the race not for use but the cheaper priced area the other side of track ..Our only way to see the race for our seated area was a screen way behind us craning our necks ..The management need to move the board more towards the crossing or raise so not to restrict the people's in winning post view ( with price that is paid..

Agree with all the other reviewers - brilliant day out getting drunk and betting on horses that…read morehave no chance of winning. Only whinnying. Geddit? I like the fact that you can get really close to the horses as they come in. Racehorses are a lot smaller than I thought they would be. Great day out.

Subvert Boardstore is located in the Chill Factor indoor snow slope close to Manchester's Trafford…read moreCenter and just off the M60 motorway. Being right next to the slope is the perfect place for this shop as after you have had a session on the snow you want to go in there and spend a fortune on the latest kit. I know I was in there when all the new seasons equipment and clothes were on show and it took serious restraint to walk out with only one item. They have a large selection of Boards, Boots, Bindings, Technical clothing and apres shred clothing from all the big brands. Helpful and knowledgeable staff make this store a pleasure to shop in and make me want to come back and buy more kit before my next trip to the slopes.

I had one of the most energetic two hours of my life last night. Nope, not an extract from the…read morelikes of Fifty Shades of Grey, but a statement of fact. A group of 16 of us from work had booked a taster session months ago (the waiting list for this is pretty long as it's so popular). We had to give our heights on booking so that they could match us with the right bikes in advance. When the evening arrived, we all headed to Sportcity and into the cavernous reception of The National Cycling Centre. We picked up our shoes with cleats on them to clip on to the pedals (these are at extra cost btw) and cycling helmets (which were included in the initial price). There are men's and women's changing/shower rooms and lockers (bring a pound coin) so you can keep your clothes and valuables safely locked away. Heading through the doors and into the Velodrome you're struck with just how steeply banked the oval track is - and that you're going to be whizzing around it in a matter of minutes. After collecting our bikes that were all waiting and labelled with our names on; and walking up the central slope to get to the track, we were greeted by our instructor who was a straight-talking Lancashire man and total legend. We were first taught the important lessons of how to get on our bikes, how to start pedalling and how to stop without crashing (sounds obvious I know but just wait until you try it for the first time!). After an initial few laps to get used to things, some of us were allowed to 'advance' on to the côte d'azur (a blue band which is between the infield and the actual track) - and pick up our speed. Later on we had timed laps which meant pedalling like a bat out of hell on the track, getting as high up the banking as we felt comfortable. This was my favourite part. The session ended after we were allowed to do as many laps as we wanted/were physically still capable of doing. This was a terrific (read 'knackering') activity for us, even as a big group of mixed ability. You can also book for smaller groups or individually - I'll definitely come back here again, it's decent exercise that's different and fun!

I came here to watch the final of the Revolution Cycling Series and it was my first ever velodrome…read moreexperience. As soon as I stepped into the arena, I made one of those automatic, from the gut, "Whoa! Cool!" noises which proves this place is awesome. The venue is fantastic for watching (and I suspect participating) in track cycling and I became an instant fan of the sport. I really want to give it a go and you can come and take lessons at the centre too. The food situation isn't great - but the good news is that you can BYO picnic!