Based in Oldham, Greater Manchester, Team Taz Muay Thai is a martial arts and boxing gym offering training and fitness courses for people who want to learn striking and get fitter.

Gyms like this are a good option whether you are completely new to combat sports or looking to build on existing skills. You can generally expect coached sessions that combine technique work with conditioning, in a setting geared towards steady progress at your own pace.

Muay Thai and boxing

Range of courses

Trained coaches

Team Taz Muay Thai is a Muay Thai and boxing gym in Oldham, Greater Manchester, offering training and fitness courses.

Team Taz Muay Thai

The Dance & Gymnastics Academy

The Dog House by Pack Performance

The Forge Martial Arts Academy

Based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, The House of Gainz is a gym serving people in the town and the surrounding area. The club has its own website, which is the best place to check current details before visiting.

Gyms in general suit a wide range of goals, whether you want to build strength, improve fitness or simply keep active as part of a regular routine. Visitors can usually expect space to train at their own pace, and it is worth getting in touch beforehand to ask about membership options and what the gym offers.

The House of Gainz is a gym in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Find out more about training here and plan your first visit.

The House of Gainz

The Unit Strength and Conditioning

Ultimate Bhangra Walsall

Set in North London, Hampstead Heath is one of the capital's best known green spaces, offering plenty of room to walk, explore and take in some wide views across London. It is managed by the City of London Corporation.

Green spaces like this are good for anyone who enjoys being outdoors, whether that means a gentle walk, spotting local wildlife or simply finding a bit of open space away from the city. There are various activities and things to see across the Heath.

Managed by City of London

Wildlife to spot

Volunteering

Learning activities

Accessible green space

Hampstead Heath is an iconic green space in North London with walks, wildlife and views across the capital.

Hampstead Heath

Set beside the water in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, Lee Valley White Water Centre is an outdoor activity venue built around the Olympic white water course. Alongside white water rafting, there is calmer paddling on the lake, plus places to eat and drink and watch the action from The Brew Street Kitchen and Bar or Taverna on the Terrace.

Outdoor watersports centres like this suit people looking to try something adventurous in a group, whether that is a first taste of rafting or a more relaxed day on the water. Sessions are typically guided, so newcomers can take part with support.

White water rafting

Lake paddling

Food and drink

Corporate and events

Lee Valley White Water Centre in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, offering white water rafting, lake paddling and places to eat.

Lee Valley White Water Centre

The Castle Climbing Centre

Based in Manchester, Flight Club is a gym serving people across Greater Manchester who are looking for a place to train and work on their fitness.

Gyms like this one generally offer space to build strength, improve fitness and keep to a regular routine, whether you prefer to work out on your own or as part of a wider community. If you're in the area and thinking about getting started, it's worth getting in touch to find out what's on offer and whether it suits what you're after.

Flight Club is a gym in Manchester, Greater Manchester, offering a place to train and work on your fitness.

Flight Club Manchester

Set in the heart of Canary Wharf (E14), this is a health club and gym for people in east London looking for a wide range of ways to train. It offers group classes, personal training and Reformer Pilates, alongside wellness facilities and a spa.

A larger club like this tends to suit members who want variety, from timetabled classes to coached one to one sessions and recovery options all under one roof. Tours can be booked in advance for anyone wanting to look around before joining.

Wide class range

Reformer Pilates

Personal training

Wellness and spa

Book a tour

Canary Wharf location

Third Space Canary Wharf is a health club and gym in London (E14) with classes, personal training, Reformer Pilates and a spa.

Third Space Canary Wharf

Darley Park is a large public park in Derby, set within walking distance of the city centre. Known for its attractive open spaces, it offers a relaxed setting close to town.

Parks like this are good for casual walks, family outings and spending time outdoors, whether you want a bit of fresh air or a spot to relax away from the busy city centre.

Close to city centre

Large open space

Darley Park is a large, popular park in Derby, within walking distance of the city centre.

Darley Park

Located on Aylestone Road in Leicester, this branch of The Gym Group is a low cost gym open around the clock. Members can train whenever it suits them, with no long-term contract and flexible ways to pay, plus free parking on site.

A gym like this suits people who want to fit workouts around their own schedule, whether that means early mornings or late nights. Free classes are included with membership, and the range of equipment covers general strength and cardio training for a variety of goals.

Open 24/7

No contract

Free classes

Free parking

Student memberships

Multi-site access

The Gym Group Leicester Aylestone Road is a 24/7 low cost gym in Leicester with no contract, free classes and free parking.

The Gym Group Leicester Aylestone Road

Sitting in Manchester, Fan Boy Three is a tabletop game store and cafe rolled into one. As well as selling board games, it stocks collectible card games such as Pokemon, Lorcana, Magic: The Gathering and Yugioh, alongside a wide range of roleplaying games including Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder and Call of Cthulhu, plus dice and accessories. There is an online shop too.

A game store with a cafe is a good spot to pick up something new, get advice on where to start, or find a game to join. Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious about the hobby, it's an easy place to browse and settle in.

Fan Boy Three is a tabletop game store and cafe in Manchester selling board games, card games and roleplaying games.

Fan Boy Three

Set on Ransomes Europark in Ipswich, David Lloyd is a large health club that combines a gym with swimming pools, exercise classes and tennis. Members can drop in for a workout, join a class, take a swim or play a game, depending on how they feel, and there are family facilities including a crèche and activities for children.

The gym is fitted with cardio machines such as treadmills and cross trainers alongside free weights and TRX stations. A health club like this suits a range of people, from newcomers finding their feet to regular gym-goers looking for variety across fitness, swimming and sport.

Swimming pools

Gym equipment

Exercise classes

Family and kids

Tennis available

Beginner friendly

David Lloyd Ipswich is a health club in Suffolk with a gym, swimming pools, classes, tennis and family facilities.

David Lloyd Ipswich

Victoria Baths

Set in the leafy surroundings of Cockfosters in Barnet, this Go Ape site offers high ropes and zip line adventures across the treetops of North London. Family-friendly courses make it a spot for a range of ages and abilities, with adventures you can book in advance.

Outdoor activity centres like this are a good way to spend time outside, take on a physical challenge and enjoy something active with friends or family. Sessions are typically booked ahead, so it is worth checking availability for the adventure you want.

High ropes and zip lines

Family friendly

Woodland setting

Book in advance

Go Ape Cockfosters is an outdoor adventure site in Barnet, North London, with high ropes, zip lines and family-friendly courses.

Go Ape Cockfosters London

Listed here under gymnastics, David Lloyd Poole is a health club in Poole that brings exercise, swimming and relaxation together under one roof. Its facilities include a gym, heated pools, a spa and tennis and padel courts, alongside exercise classes such as yoga and HIIT. For families there is a kids club and a crèche, and the club also has social and work spaces.

A multi-sport club like this can suit people who want variety, letting you mix strength work, group classes, racquet sports and time in the pool. Tours are usually the easiest way to get a feel for the space before deciding on a membership.

Heated swimming pools

Spa and wellbeing

Tennis and padel

Group exercise classes

Club tours available

Health club in Poole with a gym, heated pools, spa, tennis and padel courts, yoga and HIIT classes, plus a kids club and crèche.

David Lloyd Poole

Set on Sterling Way in North London, this branch of The Gym Group is a low-cost gym in the Caledonian Road area of Islington. It is open 24 hours a day, offers modern equipment and runs on no-contract, pay monthly memberships, with saver plans available if you prefer to pay for a fixed term.

Memberships come with free classes included, and there are student and day pass options alongside standard plans. A budget gym like this generally suits people who want flexible access and space to train on their own terms, with friendly trainers on hand around the floor.

Modern equipment

Day passes

The Gym Group London Caledonian Road is a 24/7 low-cost gym in North London with no-contract memberships and free classes.

The Gym Group London Caledonian Road

Based in St Helens, Merseyside, St Helens Rugby Football Club is listed in our directory under football. The club has its own website, which is the best place to check current details on sessions, membership and how to get involved.

Clubs like this generally offer a chance to play regularly as part of a team, build fitness and skills, and meet people in the local sporting community. If you are thinking of joining, it is worth getting in touch first to ask about the options for newcomers and which groups or teams might suit you.

St Helens Rugby Football Club in St Helens, Merseyside. Find details and get in touch to ask about playing and joining.

St Helens Rugby Football Club

Based in Manchester, Travelling Man is a shop for board games, graphic novels and related hobbies. Trading since 1991, it's part of a small group of stores that also has branches in Leeds, York and Newcastle, and it offers online ordering alongside its physical shops.

As well as board games, the range takes in graphic novels, manga, light novels, roleplaying games and collectable card games. Specialist stores like this are a good place to browse titles in person, pick up new releases and pre-orders, and find recommendations for your next game or read.

Travelling Man is a board games and graphic novels shop in Manchester, trading since 1991, also stocking manga, roleplaying and card games.

Travelling Man

Set in Nottingham, Dice Cup Cafe brings together a board game café and a shop under one roof. Alongside a large library of games to play in, it stocks board games, card games and role-playing games, plus accessories such as dice and sleeves.

The range spans popular card games including Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh and Lorcana, as well as RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons and miniatures from Games Workshop. Board game cafés like this are an easy way to try something new over food and drink, whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started.

Dice Cup Cafe is a board game café and shop in Nottingham, with games to play in plus board games, card games and RPGs for sale.

Dice Cup Cafe

Set in Southend-on-Sea, David Lloyd Southend is a health club that brings together fitness, swimming and relaxation under one roof. Alongside the gym spaces, members can use swimming pools, spa and wellbeing areas, racquet facilities including tennis and padel, and social spaces, plus family options such as a kids club and cr\u00e8che.

A larger health club like this suits people who want variety in one place, whether that means a workout, a swim, a class or some downtime. Group exercise options here include yoga, HIIT and Pilates, so there is scope to mix up your routine and find what fits.

Racquet sports

David Lloyd Southend is a health club in Southend-on-Sea with a gym, swimming pools, spa, racquet courts and family facilities.