David Lloyd Leisure

Lloyds is the big boy of private fitness clubs in Belfast — the biggest, the plushest and of course the most expensive. But it’s definitely a case of getting what you pay for as there is a definite air of being upmarket and everything on offer that you could possibly want or need to occupy the whole family.
Despite the freakish Northern Ireland spring weather, I went last weekend with my kids with guests of a friend who is a member, and we actually used the outdoor swimming pool. It was a very warm day and the water is nicely heated so it was a lovely experience. The kids loved it and I just wished it was hot enough to lounge on one of the sun beds beside the pool. There was an attentive life guard on duty to satisfy over anxious parents like me.
The changing facilities are a treat too — warm and luxurious with great showers and nice toiletries. None of your 20p a time hair dryers here. There is also a shop where we bought swimming goggles and fit flops (I know, I know, I have a problem), a hair and beauty salon and a crèche for under 5s.
David Lloyds is the most luxurious health club I have used and I loved it. It’s the kind of place I was born to use. Now all I have to do is talk the husband into forking out for the family membership fee.