Newport International Sports Village

David Lloyd Harrogate

Based in Middlesbrough, Goals Teesside is a football centre offering floodlit, all-weather 3G pitches for 5-a-side games. Players can book a pitch for a casual kickabout, arrange block bookings, or join one of the organised leagues, with trial games available for new teams. The site also caters for juniors, women's football and students, and hosts kids parties, coaching and holiday camps.

Football centres like this are generally a handy option for groups of friends, workmates or teams who want regular games without the commitment of a traditional club. Floodlit artificial pitches mean play can usually carry on through the evenings and in poor weather, which makes them popular year round.

Floodlit 3G pitches

Organised leagues

Trial game available

Kids coaching and camps

Women's and girls football

Parties and events

Floodlit all-weather 3G pitches in Middlesbrough for 5-a-side football, leagues, pitch hire, kids parties and coaching at Goals Teesside.

Goals Teesside

The Gym Group Northampton

GymWorks Chorley

Set in Nottingham, this community tennis centre offers a large mix of playing surfaces, with indoor courts, grass and outdoor hard courts all on one site. There are programmes for youth players from age three upwards, alongside a full range of adult tennis, plus padel and a gym.

A centre like this suits everyone from complete beginners to regular players, whether you want coached sessions, social tennis or just to book a court and play. Youth pathways and adult coaching sit side by side, so families and individuals can find a session that fits.

Range of courts

Youth programmes

Adult tennis

Padel available

On-site gym

League play

Community indoor tennis centre in Nottingham with indoor, grass and outdoor courts, youth and adult programmes, padel and a gym.

Nottingham Tennis Centre

A martial arts gym in London offering a broad range of disciplines under one roof, London Fight Factory covers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi grappling, Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Judo and Mixed Martial Arts. There are also dedicated Kids BJJ classes, so the timetable caters to different ages and interests.

Classes are led by coaches and aim to build both technique and fitness. A martial arts gym like this generally suits complete beginners looking to learn the basics as well as more experienced members wanting to develop their skills, with a trial class available to help you get a feel for the place first.

Range of disciplines

Kids classes

Coached sessions

Trial class

Beginner friendly

London Fight Factory is a martial arts gym in London teaching BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling and Judo.

London Fight Factory

PureGym Stirling

Based in Bath, Team Bath is listed here as a swimming venue serving the city and the wider Bath and North East Somerset area. The club has its own website, which is the best place to check current details before you visit.

Swimming is one of the most accessible ways to stay active, suiting people of all ages and fitness levels. Swimming clubs and pools generally offer a mix of lane swimming, lessons and coached squad sessions, making them a good choice whether you want to learn the basics, improve your technique or train for competition.

Team Bath is a swimming venue in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset. Find out more about swimming in Bath and plan your visit.

Team Bath

Based at Ethiebeaton Park in Monifieth, David Lloyd Dundee is a health club with swimming at its heart, offering both indoor and outdoor pools. Alongside the water there is a gym recently refreshed with new strength and cardio equipment, personal trainers, exercise classes, tennis and a spa, plus family facilities including a crèche.

A club with a pool suits a wide range of people, from those wanting a quiet solo swim after a workout to families looking for time in the water together. Swimming is generally gentle on the joints, which makes it a popular choice for building fitness at any age or ability.

Indoor and outdoor pools

Refreshed gym

Personal trainers

Family friendly

Tennis and classes

Spa facilities

David Lloyd Dundee in Monifieth: a health club with indoor and outdoor pools, gym, spa, tennis, classes and a crèche for families.

David Lloyd Dundee

Tumble & Giggle

Part of Aberdeen Sports Village, Aberdeen Aquatics Centre is a swimming venue in Aberdeen offering a range of water activities for all ages and abilities. Alongside swimming, the aquatics programme includes diving, and the centre is home to University of Aberdeen Performance Swimming (UOAPS). A sauna and steam room are also available, and a child admission policy applies.

A public swimming centre is generally a good choice for anyone wanting low-impact exercise, building confidence in the water or training more seriously. Visitors can usually expect a mix of casual swims and organised sessions, so it is worth checking the aquatics timetable before heading along.

All ages and abilities

Swimming and diving

Performance swimming

Sauna and steam room

Part of a sports village

Swimming centre at Aberdeen Sports Village in Aberdeen, offering swimming, diving, performance swimming, plus sauna and steam room.

Aberdeen Aquatics Centre

Based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, Brumby Gymnastic Club (BGC) is a gymnastics club serving the local area. It offers a welcoming space for gymnastics in the town.

Gymnastics clubs are a good way to build strength, coordination and confidence through structured, coached sessions. They often cater to a range of ages and abilities, from beginners learning the basics to those looking to develop more advanced skills.

Brumby Gymnastic Club (BGC) is a gymnastics club in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire.

Bgc Brumby Gymnastic Club

Clearys Boxing

Based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Cre8ive Dance Academy is a dance school offering a wide mix of styles for both adults and children. The timetable spans Streetdance, Breakdance, Hip-Hop, Cheerleading, Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary and Freestyle, and classes are open to all abilities. Alongside regular classes, the academy runs camps and workshops, holds toddler sessions and puts on a summer show.

A dance school like this is generally a good place to build confidence, coordination and fitness while learning to express yourself through movement. Trying a few different styles can help newcomers find what suits them, and group classes are a friendly way to meet others who share the same interest.

Wide range of styles

Toddler sessions

Camps and workshops

Cheerleading on offer

Summer show

Cre8ive Dance Academy is a Doncaster dance school teaching street, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary and more to adults and children of all abilities.

Cre8ive Dance Academy

Based in Hyde Park, London, First Touch is a children's football and multi-sport coaching club. Its Sunday Club runs sessions for ages 3 to 13, including tots football for 3 and 4 year olds, plus football and multi-sport groups for ages 5 to 13. During school holidays it also runs football and multi-sport camps for children aged 5 to 14, led by DBS-checked coaches.

Kids' football coaching generally helps young players build ball skills, coordination and confidence while making friends in a relaxed team setting. Regular weekend sessions and holiday camps can be a good way for children to stay active and try different sports outdoors.

Sunday Club sessions

Tots football

Multi-sport option

Holiday camps

DBS-checked coaches

Free trial available

Kids football and multi-sport coaching in Hyde Park, London, with Sunday sessions for ages 3-13 and holiday camps for ages 5-14.

First Touch

Jason Murray Martial Arts Keighley

Kingscote Boxing Gym

Saturday gymnastics classes for children aged 3 and over are the focus of Kingston Gymnastics Club in Kingston upon Thames. Sessions run during term time only and take place in the gym and dining hall at The Tiffin Girls' School. Qualified coaches lead structured classes, with gymnasts working on floor and apparatus skills both individually and in small groups. The club has its own badge scheme and is a registered member of the Independent Gymnastics Association.

Generally speaking, children's gymnastics is a great way to build strength, balance, coordination and confidence. The fundamental movement skills learned in a gymnastics class tend to carry over well into many other sports, making it a popular starting point for young children.

Children aged 3 plus

Saturday term-time classes

Qualified coaches

Floor and apparatus

Own badge scheme

Based at Tiffin Girls' School

Term-time Saturday gymnastics classes for children aged 3+ in Kingston upon Thames, held at The Tiffin Girls' School with qualified coaches.

Kingston Gymnastics

Based in Maesteg in Bridgend County Borough, Llangynwyd Rangers BGFC is a local sports club listed in our directory. The BGFC in its name points to a boys and girls football club, rooted in the Llynfi Valley community.

Grassroots football clubs like this generally give young players a chance to learn the game, make friends and stay active as part of a team. If you are thinking of getting involved, the club has its own website, which is the best place to find out about age groups, training and how to join.

Llangynwyd Rangers BGFC is a local sports club in Maesteg, Bridgend County Borough. Find out more about getting involved.

Llangynwyd Rangers BGFC

Nitro Gymnastics Club

Silverburn Gymnastics Centre is a gymnastics venue based in Aberdeen, listed here for anyone looking for a place to take up or continue the sport in Aberdeen City. The centre does not currently have its own website, so it is worth getting in touch directly to ask about sessions, age groups and how to join.

Gymnastics in general is a great way to build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Clubs of this kind often welcome children taking their first steps in the sport as well as more experienced gymnasts, and many offer a mix of recreational classes and more structured training. Visiting in person or calling ahead is usually the best way to find out what suits you.

Silverburn Gymnastics Centre is a gymnastics venue in Aberdeen. Get in touch to ask about sessions, age groups and joining.

Silverburn Gymnastics Centre

Starcast Performing Arts Schools Salisbury

Based in Londonderry, Strike Martial Arts Academy is a martial arts club serving the Derry and Strabane area. It offers a place to train and develop skills in a supportive setting.

Martial arts training is a good way to build fitness, confidence and discipline, whether you are starting out or looking to keep progressing. Most clubs welcome newcomers and offer coached sessions that help you learn technique at your own pace.

Strike Martial Arts is a martial arts club in Londonderry, in the Derry and Strabane area.