York Sport Village

It is good swimming at the centre. though it could do with more lanes available for the public. i found myself overtaking all the time even in the fast lane.

Great facilities and sports centre. played a game on the full size 3g pitch which was fantastic. dugouts and chairs for home and away teams. pitch protected by rails for supporters. car parking is free.

This is a great facility, it is clean and well run, the swimming pool and changing areas are kept clean and tidy, there are plenty of lockers (that take a one pound coin deposit) and plenty of showers and family changing cubicles, and a good little cafe.

Great gym with plenty of cardio machines, a range of resistance machines and some free weights. it can get quite busy during term time as it’s popular with students, and can get especially busy on monday evenings. on an average day, there is usually no wait on machines and only short waits on weight machines. there are only a few squat racks which may be a draw back for those mainly interested in weight lifting. the staff are really friendly and helpful, and changing facilities are great. gym lockers use wristbands to lock so no worries about bringing a lock (except for non-members swimming.) the changing areas are always clean and tidy, with showers and access to swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi (which are great for recovery.) there a great range of classes available including yoga and more high intensity style workouts. the cafe offers costa coffee and has a range of sandwiches, usually with a vegan option or a vegan wrap, which are a really good quick option when you need to refuel!

On day pass with my sister. i was quickly signed in and an wristband provided for lockers. we did over 50 class for beginners . this is a well run class with an excellent instructor. i did a short session in the gym, plenty of equipment to suit everyone young and old. then on to 6 lengths of the pool and 2 sessions in the sauna . the pool is excellent not too cold and about 25 meters long. i thought i would have coffee and sandwiches to finish. if you want coffee and food they don't take cash only cards this was the only downside and no work round offered . i didn't want to leave my wallet in the lockers, but they seem secure enough as they only work off your wristband . would i go back , yes. if i hadn't gone with my sister i might have struggled to find where rooms were . on leaving, the staff at the front desk were very pleasant and asked how the session had gone.