Grand Central

Grand Central is a leisure centre in Stockport. It’s best known for its swimming pool but it also has a gym, exercise classes and a few basic spa facilities.

The two tube slides are the main attraction (there’s only a few pools with waterslides in Manchester, the other being Hyde Leisure Pool). You’ll also find inflatables for some sessions, and there’s a shallow splash pool with water jets if you don’t fancy high octane aquatic thrills.

If you’re looking to do some proper swimming rather than splashing around, there’s a 50m Olympic-sized pool. Lessons are available and Stockport Metro Swimming Club are based here too.