Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre

Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre on Yew Tree Avenue in Levenshulme is under five minutes from Levenshulme train station, combining a 25-metre pool and teaching pool with a neighbourhood library under one roof. Swimming lessons are a real strength here, along with a busy timetable of yoga, group cycle and women-only classes in the studio. There's a gym for the grown-ups, a health suite to relax in, and a genuine community feel that families and older residents love. It's a friendly, low-key spot for a family swim without the crowds of the bigger centres.