YMCA Gym

The YMCA in Bath isn't somewhere you'd stumble upon by accident, which is rather the point. It's a proper working gym and leisure facility, not a tourist attraction dressed up as one. You'll find it catering to locals and visitors alike, with the standard gym equipment, classes, and swimming facilities you'd expect from a serious community sports centre. The appeal here is straightforward - if you're staying at Bath Mill Lodge Retreat or CAMPWELL FARM and want to keep up your fitness routine during a park holiday, this beats the limited equipment most holiday parks offer. The pool is the main draw, particularly if you've got kids who'll burn themselves out in the water while you grab an hour on the treadmill in peace. Head down from Bath town centre and you'll find it fairly easy to locate. Admission isn't free - you'll pay day rates or weekly passes depending on how long you're staying. Classes run throughout the day, though I'd check their website for current opening hours as these shift seasonally. The whole operation has a no-nonsense, get-on-with-it attitude that's refreshing compared to glitzy commercial chains. It's not a destination in itself, but if you're doing the Roman Baths and the Georgian terraces, and you need a break from sightseeing, this is honest, affordable, and well-equipped. Allow a couple of hours to make the trip worthwhile.