Centre for Sport and Fitness

The sports centre in Beverley is a working facility, not really a tourist attraction in the traditional sense. It's a modern leisure complex where locals go to swim, play squash, use the gym, or catch a badminton game. If you're staying at Cherry Burton Leisure Park nearby and fancy a proper workout or want to tire the kids out in the pool, it's only a mile or so away.

That said, don't expect anything to write home about. It's functional, clean enough, and the swimming pool is decent if you've got children in tow - beats queuing at a seaside lido. The facilities are standard leisure centre fare: nothing fancy, nothing broken. Peak times (weekday evenings, Saturday mornings) get rammed with local school groups and fitness classes, so timing matters.

For a family holiday based at Cherry Burton, this works as a rainy-day option or a way to burn off energy before a day out exploring Beverley's proper attractions - the Minster, the Saturday Market. Adults after a serious gym session will find everything they need, though you'd be better off checking their website for membership rates and class timetables before arriving.

Really, it's a facility to use if you're staying locally and need it, not a reason to visit the area. Budget an hour for a swim, longer if you're doing classes or want the full leisure experience.