Based in Stone, Staffordshire, GUST Swim School teaches children to swim at The Swim Cave, a purpose-built pool kept at a warm 31°C. Around 750 children take lessons here each week, in small groups capped at six, and each child keeps the same trained teacher from week to week. The lesson programme was created in-house, with stages running from babies through to older children building their skills.

Swimming lessons for young children generally focus on water confidence first, then gradually develop technique, stroke work and safety skills. Small groups and a warm pool can make that process feel more comfortable for little ones who are new to the water.

Small group lessons

Same teacher weekly

Warm purpose-built pool

Babies to older children

In-house programme

Free trial available

Children's swimming lessons in Stone, Staffordshire at a purpose-built 31°C pool, with small groups and stages from babies upwards.

GUST Swim School at The Swim Cave

Gymshark Lifting Club

Based in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, JN Sports is a children's football coaching provider that also runs sessions across nearby towns including Burscough, Ormskirk, Southport, Chorley and Wigan. Weekly training is open to boys and girls aged 3 to 12, and there is a junior football club playing in local leagues with weekly matches and tournaments.

Alongside regular training, the programme includes 1-1 coaching, holiday camps and birthday parties, with taster sessions available to book. Junior football coaching in general is a good way for children to build confidence, coordination and teamwork while enjoying the game with others their age.

Ages 3 to 12

Weekly training sessions

Junior football club

1-1 coaching

Holiday camps and parties

Taster sessions

Children's football coaching in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, with weekly sessions for ages 3-12, a junior club, 1-1 coaching and holiday camps.

JN SPORTS

Scarborough Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts Club

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Strada Club Gym

Tersak's Family Martial Arts Academy

TNT Martial Arts

Based in Bridgend in the Vale of Glamorgan, Vale Cricket Club is a local sports club for people who enjoy cricket. The club has its own website, which is the best place to check for up-to-date details on joining, fixtures and how to get involved.

Cricket clubs in general offer a sociable way to stay active through the summer months, with a mix of batting, bowling and fielding that suits a wide range of ages and abilities. Many welcome newcomers alongside experienced players, and they often become a friendly hub for the local community both on and off the pitch.

Vale Cricket Club is a local cricket and sports club in Bridgend, Vale of Glamorgan. Find out how to get involved.

Vale Cricket Club

Based in Worcester, Worcestershire Martial Arts runs Taekwon-Do, kickboxing and fitness classes for the local area. Sessions also reach Droitwich and the surrounding towns, and newcomers with no previous experience are welcome to get started.

Martial arts clubs like this one are a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning practical technique. Coached classes usually cover the fundamentals first, so beginners can progress at their own pace alongside more experienced members.

Disciplines taught

Beginners welcome

Covers a wide area

Fitness classes

Taekwon-Do, kickboxing and fitness classes in Worcester and Droitwich, with beginners welcome at Worcestershire Martial Arts.

Worcester Taekwon-Do & Kickboxing | Worcestershire Martial Arts

Beechcroft Tennis and Multi Sport Community Club

Daleon Fitness

Martial Arts and Leadership Academy Beverley

The Barbell Division

Dragonzlair Gym Medway

Evolution Gym & Fitness Suite

First Dance Studios

FreeStyle School of Martial Arts

Nu Moves Dance Studios LTD

OJ Gyms Taunton

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The Little Gym Wandsworth & Fulham

Set in Meanwood, Tigers Gym is a boxing and Thai boxing club in Leeds that welcomes beginners as well as regular trainees. Alongside general boxing and Thai boxing, the gym offers amateur boxing pathways, circuit training, kickboxing and one to one personal tuition, with a first visit guide to help newcomers get started.

There are routes for a range of people, including adults, kids, ladies and university students. Martial arts clubs like this one are a good way to build fitness, learn technique and gain confidence, whether you are training casually or working towards amateur competition.

Beginner friendly

Boxing and Thai boxing

One to one tuition

Kids classes

Ladies sessions

Student training

Tigers Gym is a friendly boxing and Thai boxing club in Meanwood, Leeds, with classes for adults, kids, ladies and students.

Tigers Gym Boxing & Thai boxing

Ultra Bodies Gym

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