York Leisure Centre

If you’ve got a toddler who’s water-obsessed, this place is genuinely worth knowing about. The splash area and little ones’ pool are kept properly clean — not just “fine for a public facility” clean, but actually clean — which makes a real difference when you’re dealing with small kids. Staff here are the kind who actually seem to like their jobs, which isn’t something you can say about every leisure centre in the city. Parking’s straightforward, the changing rooms are well-maintained, and honestly it’s decent value for what you get.