Public pools in Manchester

“It's a nice section of the River Bollin, shallow in areas that means you can paddle and the dog can get in and have a drink.”

“A magical Christmas Grotto at the Trafford Centre. Children write their letters to Santa post them and then meet the main man himself. It was well organised and the girls loved it!”

“The BEST swim school EVER. Both of my children attend this swim school and have since being babies. My little boy swam a length aged 3 and this is down to the amazing teachers, facilities and lesson structures. Above all, Dolphin promote water safety and encourage your child to learn life saving skills from the baby stage. Couldn’t recommend Dolphin enough. Amazing.”

“Just wanted to pass on some positive feedback. My daughter came for her first swimming lesson six weeks ago and got very upset about being in the water. Alex and Teagan have been absolutely fantastic at building up her confidence. They’ve shown such kindness and patience over the last six weeks and I’m so grateful. I’ve spoken to a friend whose daughter has swimming lessons elsewhere and she can’t believe the difference in the quality of lessons that we get from Aqua Seals.”

“It's always a great place to go. I take my son regularly. There is a little 2p arcade, some nice restaurants, and places to get a brew and ice creams etc. It does get really busy if its hot but it's a perfect place all year round”

“Amazing place, very convenient for swimming. It is very unexpected for England, but people be polite and take all the garbage with you and don't leave it in nature. Very ashamed of it. I understand why the people who live nearby are very unhappy about it.”

“Attended both kids and adult pantomime. Amazing . The adults version omg . Never laughed so much . Can't wait for next year.”

“A quiet little place to chill and relax. Just over the canal from Canal Street. It's the home of the Tree of Life and the Beacon of Hope memorials dedicated to those who have lost to their lives to AIDS. It's also the home of the Alan Turing memorial. This is a lovely place to visit during the day but, as I've been told, it can be a little bit different at night as there is very little lighting.”

“What a great friendly place to come. I was a very nervous swimmer. The staff were so kind and funny. They made me feel relaxed. I have made some wonderful friends. The place is kept clean. I come every day.”

“Came here to play badminton with a friend. The building is very spacious and kept very clean. Staff are friendly and the community here is lovely.”

“Good deal on Group-on at time of writing. This place is great, clean, well priced with loads to do. There's a play frame, climbing walls, leap of faith, death drop, high climb and a caving section too (some are extra on admission). The cafe is well priced, with a good selection. We only did the play frame today but will most definitely be back to try the rest out.”

“This is one of the most well maintained parks I've visited in Manchester. Abundance of trees present a tranquil atmosphere. Lovely walks and views of the reservoir - beautiful”

“Very lovely park to go to, whether it's for walking around or running. I've been here so many times I've lost count. Philips Park certainly is very spacious and is being kept in a very nice condition.”

“Nice park. Lots of things for everyone. Great for dogs, lots of sniff spots and places to run. Park entrance needs a bit of tidying up though if anything.”

“I took my dog today for the first time and we both loved it, we were there for around 2 hours and could easily have spent longer. It is pretty much all flat and there are lots of main paths to follow but we took the smaller paths through the wooded areas and through the middle of the fields instead so my dog could be off her lead exploring more. There were enough people around to not feel isolated but not too many that it felt crowded. I've never been before today and I already can't wait to go back and find new routes!”

“Lovely place. Very clean especially for a public park. 2 nice fishing lakes which are gin clear. The cafe is very reasonable for a coffee (£1.60) for a proper coffee) bacon butties cooked fresh and lovely, helpful staff and regulars. I'm actually a bit reticent about giving it a good review as it's so good I want to keep it to myself. Current fishing prices: Day ticket £5 for 2 rods £8 for three available from the cafe or the bailiff. Membership is also an option at a very reasonable rate. Enquire at the cafe for details.”

“We took 50 children from our holiday club ice skating here and the staff were exceptionally friendly and got us all in time for our session, the kids thoroughly enjoyed the experience!”

“Great Park for the kids, plenty to do and enough seating for the adults.”

“I loved the walk with my dog good for them to be off lead they love new places”

“A lovely place to go for peace and quiet, a picnic and a stroll. It's lovely to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, even if only for an hour or so. Could do with more picnic benches in different areas around the lake. Only complaint is irresponsible dog owners, not picking after their dogs.”

“Beautiful place. A large play area for the younger ones. Sand too, zip line, tennis field and plenty of walking, dog friendly.”

“Easily my daughter's favourite park, two nice and spacious playgrounds, plus i used to play here when I was young so sentimentally it's the place to go.”

“I come here often as I live in the local area. It is a lovely park with lots of greenery for young people like me to relax and get drinks at the shops nearby. It also has a good playground for younger kids, and a football pitch and tennis court for some sports. Really good.”

“I was a start stopper of all gyms but I came back to active one week ago to get me back in shape and I felt so welcomed by staff and other users. I was so nervous to go to aqua fit and all members and the coach were brilliant even a member of staff put on a coffee and biscuit morning for free not always but it was nice to sit and chat.”

“A walk to check out the area for a promenade play. Realky good. A loveky walkway all around the lake meandering between the trees and shore. Hope we get the gig.”

“Yoga is my best part of all exercises”

“Good clean changing rooms and pool. Wasn't busy on Saturday morning. Average price. Everything you would want for a morning swim”

“This is a little gem of a park. It is small but wonderful. There is a lovely little cafe it really good value for money as well. We got three meals (toasties and jacket potatoes) three drinks and a toasted teacakes and it was just over £20. The food was lovely. We had a walk round the lake and park. Fully wheelchair accessible too. Parking is street parking but we had no issues. We went on a Sunday. Will be going back agaon”

“Had not intended to go out on the night of the NW200 racing but we ended up in the Bush Inn. One of if not 'then best nights ever. Great craic with some of the bikers and best Guiness too. Staff working like Trojans but still smiling. Can't recommend it enough”

“Great facilities. Friendly staff”