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Based in Manchester, Voodoo Running is a running shop stocking footwear, clothing and accessories for runners. It carries well known brands such as ASICS, adidas, Nike and New Balance, alongside independent labels including SOAR, Satisfy and District Vision.

A running store like this is a useful stop whether you are picking up a new pair of race shoes, kitting out for training or looking for something a little different from the bigger names. There is also a physical store in Manchester as well as online ordering.

Major running brands

Independent labels

Manchester store

Voodoo Running is a Manchester running shop stocking footwear, clothing and accessories from major and independent brands.

Voodoo Running

Colchester School of Gymnastics is a gymnastics club in Colchester, Essex, with more than 2,000 members and classes for toddlers, children, teenagers and adults. Programmes span recreational and preschool gymnastics, parent and toddler sessions, trampolining, freestyle for juniors and over-16s, holiday sessions, and competitive men's and women's artistic squads. New members join via a waiting list.

Gymnastics is a good all-round activity for building strength, flexibility, balance and coordination at any age. Clubs that offer both recreational classes and squad pathways tend to suit beginners looking for a fun, structured start as well as those wanting to progress towards more advanced skills or competition.

Over 2,000 members

Classes for all ages

Trampoline programme

Freestyle sessions

Artistic squads

Holiday sessions

Gymnastics club in Colchester, Essex, offering preschool, recreational, trampoline, freestyle, adult and artistic squad sessions for all ages.

Colchester School of Gymnastics

Agecroft Rowing Club

If you fancy learning to dance without a partner, Ceroc Derby offers modern jive classes in Derby. Ceroc is a partner dance that mixes elements of jive, salsa and ballroom into a style that is easy to pick up, so you can turn up on your own and get straight into the fun.

Dance classes like this are a sociable way to spend an evening, whether you want to keep active, meet new people or build confidence on the floor. Sessions usually cover the basics for newcomers before moving into freestyle dancing, and no previous experience is needed to join in.

Ceroc Derby runs modern jive dance classes in Derby, welcoming beginners and dancers coming along on their own.

Ceroc Derby

Crystal Academy - Cannock’s Multi-Award-Winning Dance School.

Based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, this gymnastics club welcomes hundreds of people each week, offering a wide spread of programmes. Options listed on its website include early years sessions, a participation programme, teen freestyle, adult gymnastics, adults and ladies fitness, home education gymnastics, Gym for All, SEND sessions and a performance pathway. The club also runs holiday camps and parties, and keeps a waiting list for tasters.

Gymnastics is a good all-round activity for building strength, flexibility, balance and coordination at any age. Clubs like this generally group members by age and ability, so newcomers can start with the basics and progress at their own pace, while those with more experience can work towards badges or competitive goals.

SEND sessions

Home education gymnastics

Performance pathway

Tasters via waiting list

Camps and parties

Gymnastics club in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, with classes for early years, teens, adults, SEND, home education and performance gymnasts.

Huntingdon Gymnastics Club

Located in Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, Mypool offers a private swimming and hydrotherapy pool available for exclusive hire. The Bathing Pool is one of a network of private pools that MyPool lists across the UK, giving swimmers a quiet space to themselves rather than a busy public setting.

Private pool hire like this suits families with young children, anyone wanting a calmer swim, and those looking for warm water for hydrotherapy or gentle exercise. Because sessions are booked exclusively, you have the space to yourself for the duration of your slot.

Exclusive private hire

Hydrotherapy pool

Family friendly

Part of a UK network

Mypool offers private swimming and hydrotherapy pool hire at The Bathing Pool in Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire.

Mypool

Active Fusion

Bolton Flat Green Bowling Club

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Dudman Academy of Performing Arts & Fitness is a dance venue serving the Tyne and Wear area. As its name suggests, the academy brings together performing arts and fitness under one roof, and it has its own website where prospective students can find out more.

Dance classes in general can suit a wide range of people, from complete beginners looking for a fun way to stay active to those hoping to build technique, confidence and performance skills. Many dance schools offer sessions across different styles and age groups, so it is worth getting in touch with any academy directly to see what fits your interests and experience.

Dudman Academy of Performing Arts & Fitness is a dance venue in Newcastle upon Tyne, combining performing arts and fitness.

Dudman Academy of Performing Arts & Fitness

Tucked away in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, Excelsior DANCE Studios is a dance school offering classes for those keen to learn and improve. It provides a space where dancers can develop their skills across different styles.

Dance classes like these are a good way to build confidence, coordination and fitness while learning something new. Whether you are just starting out or looking to keep progressing, a local studio can suit a range of ages and abilities in a supportive setting.

Excelsior DANCE Studios is a dance school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire offering classes for a range of ages and abilities.

Excelsior DANCE Studios

Kirklees Trampoline Gymnastics Academy

LCDC Fitness & Dance

Based in Bristol, Miss Daisy Dance Team is a dance school offering a range of styles for students of different ages and abilities. Lessons cover RAD Ballet, ISTD Modern and Tap, Acro and Contemporary, and there is also a Competition Team for dancers who want to perform at a higher level. The school grew out of dance teaching that began in 2018 and is now led by its principal, Mrs Field.

A dance school like this is generally a good place for young people to build confidence, coordination and musicality. Graded syllabuses such as RAD and ISTD give pupils a clear structure for progress, while competition work offers a chance to perform.

Wide range of styles

Competition Team

All ages and abilities

Graded syllabus training

Teaching since 2018

Dance school in Bristol offering RAD Ballet, ISTD Modern and Tap, Acro, Contemporary and a Competition Team for students of all ages.

Miss Daisy Dance Team

Based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Nottingham Theatre Dance School has been teaching dance for more than 25 years. Its qualified teachers work with children and young people in a caring, supportive setting, helping each student develop at their own pace.

The school welcomes new students aged from 2.5 to 18 years into its friendly studios. A dance school like this is a good place for young people to build confidence, coordination and technique, whether they are just starting out or looking to progress.

Over 25 years

Ages 2.5 to 18

Qualified teachers

Supportive environment

Nottingham Theatre Dance School is a dance school in Nottingham teaching children and young people aged 2.5 to 18.

NottIngham Theatre Dance School

Oncore Dance Academy

Pro Martial Arts Schools Kickboxing Grantham

Taekwondo in Sutton Coldfield, SCTKD is based at Falcon Lodge Community Hub and runs classes covering fitness, self defence and the discipline of this Korean martial art. Sessions cater to both beginners and more advanced students, with new members welcome throughout the year.

A taekwondo class like this generally combines patterns, kicking and striking technique, and structured belt progression. It suits people looking to build fitness and coordination while learning practical self defence in a group setting.

Beginner friendly

Free trial lesson

Kids classes

All ages welcome

New students year round

SCTKD is a taekwondo club in Sutton Coldfield offering classes for beginners and advanced students, with a free trial lesson.

SCTKD at Falcon Lodge Community Hub

Shogun Ju-Jitsu Club North East

Based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, SK Dance Studio (the Susan Kielb School of Dance) teaches a broad range of dance styles for all ages. Classes follow the ISTD syllabus for classical ballet, tap and modern dance, with additional street dance and acro sessions available. There are also baby ballet and tap classes for toddlers, plus dedicated ballet and tap classes for adults.

A dance school like this is a good fit whether you want to build technique towards graded exams or simply enjoy moving to music. With styles ranging from ballet to street dance, there is scope for children and grown-ups alike to find something that suits them.

Range of styles

ISTD syllabus

Toddler classes

Adult classes

Junior and senior acro

SK Dance Studio Wigan (Susan Kielb School of Dance) offers ISTD ballet, tap, modern, street and acro classes for all ages.

SK Dance Studio Wigan (Susan Kielb School of Dance)

Spirix Collective

Based in Blackburn, The Vault Gym and Boxing Academy is a martial arts venue that brings boxing training together with general gym facilities. It offers a place for people across Blackburn with Darwen to work on their fitness and skills.

Boxing gyms like this one tend to suit a range of goals, whether you are learning the fundamentals, building fitness, or training with more intent. Newcomers can usually expect a mix of technical instruction and conditioning work as they find their feet.

The Vault Gym and Boxing Academy is a martial arts and boxing venue in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen.

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