Tennis, badminton and squash all sit under one roof at Lisburn Racquets Club, a racquet sports club on the Belfast Road in Lisburn. The club offers membership for adults and younger players, and during the summer it runs holiday camps for children aged 4 to 13, including a tennis camp and a multi-sports camp covering games such as badminton, squash, table tennis, football and basketball.

A racquets club is generally a good fit for anyone who wants regular, sociable exercise with a competitive edge. Members can usually book courts to play with friends, find new playing partners and improve their game over time, while multi-sport clubs make it easy to try something different when you fancy a change.

Three racquet sports

Summer camps for kids

Tennis camp

Multi-sports camp

Open seven days

Membership options

Lisburn Racquets Club is a sports club in Lisburn offering tennis, badminton and squash, plus summer camps for children aged 4 to 13.

Lisburn Racquets Club

North Merchiston Club

Set in Langley, Berkshire, Absolutely Fitness Langley is a gym forming part of the wider Absolutely Fitness group, which also has sites in Bracknell, Hemel Hempstead and Slough. The gym offers fitness classes, personal training and a range of equipment, with individual and corporate membership options available.

A gym like this generally suits members who want to train at their own pace, whether that means using the equipment independently or joining group classes. Booking a tour is a good way to look around before deciding on membership.

Fitness classes

Personal training

Corporate memberships

Book a tour

Part of a group

Absolutely Fitness Langley is a gym in Berkshire offering classes, personal training and equipment.

Absolutely Fitness Langley

Based in Newton Abbot, Devon FA is listed in our directory under football. As the county football association name suggests, it is connected with the game across Devon, and it has its own website where you can find further details about what it does and how to get in touch.

Football organisations like this can be a useful starting point for anyone looking to get involved in the sport locally, whether as a player, parent, volunteer or referee. Generally, they can help point people towards clubs, leagues and opportunities in the surrounding area. If you are new to football in the Newton Abbot area, it is worth checking their website for current information.

Devon FA is a football organisation based in Newton Abbot, Devon. Find out more about getting involved in football locally.

Devon FA

Belmont Bowling Club

PureGym Kettering

Mossley Hill Athletic Club

Located on Gresham Drive in Newdale, Anytime Fitness Telford is a 24/7 gym serving Telford and the wider West Midlands. Members can train around the clock, with personalised fitness plans and coaching available to help you work towards your goals. Free parking and private showers add to the convenience.

A gym membership like this suits people who want flexibility, whether you prefer early mornings, late nights or fitting sessions around shift work. As part of a global network, your membership also gives you access to Anytime Fitness clubs elsewhere when you travel.

Open 24/7

Personalised coaching

Free parking

Private showers

Worldwide access

Try us free

Anytime Fitness Telford is a 24/7 gym in Newdale, offering personalised plans, free parking and worldwide club access.

Anytime Fitness Telford

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OneGym

Based in Grays, Thurrock, Stifford Clays Social Club is a sports and social venue serving the local community. It is listed here as a sports club, and it has its own website where you can find the latest details on what it offers and how to get involved.

Generally speaking, local sports and social clubs like this give people a friendly place to stay active, meet neighbours and take part in club life. If you live in or near Grays and are looking for somewhere to play, watch or simply socialise, it is worth getting in touch with the club directly to see what suits you.

Stifford Clays Social Club is a sports and social club in Grays, Thurrock. Find out more and get in touch with the club.

Stifford Clays Social Club

Based in Felixstowe, Suffolk, Felixstowe & Walton United is a football club playing in red and white, with a senior side competing in the Isthmian League North. The club publishes news, fixtures and results, and supporters can find matchday programmes, a ground guide and ticket information through its official channels.

Alongside the first team, there is a youth section with its own teams and a welfare officer, plus an academy programme known as the EJA. Club membership is also available. Local football clubs like this generally offer a mix of matchday atmosphere for supporters and a pathway for young players to develop their game in a structured, community setting.

Isthmian League football

Youth teams

EJA programme

Club membership

Matchday experience

Red and white colours

Felixstowe & Walton United is a football club in Felixstowe, Suffolk, with a senior side in the Isthmian League North plus youth teams.

Felixstowe & Walton United Football Club

On the edge of Morpeth in Northumberland, Morpeth Rugby Football Club sits just a five minute walk from the town centre, with open views across the surrounding area. Alongside its rugby, the club makes its rooms available for private and corporate functions, and there is plenty of free parking on site. A booking team helps organisers plan events from first enquiry onwards.

Rugby clubs like this one often act as a social hub for the local community, bringing together players, supporters and families. They can be a good place to get involved with the sport, whether that means playing, volunteering or simply watching a match, as well as a handy venue for gatherings and celebrations.

Close to town centre

Function room hire

Event booking support

Scenic setting

Morpeth Rugby Football Club in Northumberland, a rugby club near the town centre with function rooms for private and corporate events.

Morpeth Rugby Football Club

Muscle Manor Gym

Based in Manchester, the City of Manchester Institute of Gymnastics (CMIG) is a registered charity that has been coaching gymnastics in the city for around six decades. Classes are aimed at children, running from pre-school sessions for under fives and foundation classes for those aged four and over through to advanced recreation, a High Flyers group and competitive gymnastics, with a pathway up to elite level.

A gymnastics club is generally a good place for young people to build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination in a structured setting. Recreational classes tend to focus on fun and core skills, while competitive squads usually involve more training and a progression towards events.

Six decades of coaching

Registered charity

Pre-school classes

Beginner to elite pathway

British Gymnastics coaches

Large membership

Charity-run children's gymnastics club in Manchester, offering pre-school, recreational and competitive classes for around six decades.

City of Manchester Institute of Gymnastics

Sandwell Gym

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On the edge of Wellingborough, the Old Grammarians Memorial Sportsfield is the out of town sports ground of the Wellingborough Old Grammarians Association, listed here as a football venue in North Northamptonshire. Alongside the playing fields, the ground has a large function room that can host roughly 70 to 150 guests, making it a option for weddings and corporate events as well as sport.

The association also runs a headquarters closer to the town centre, serving food and drinks. Grounds like this generally offer a base for local football, with pitches for matches and training plus somewhere to gather afterwards. Anyone interested in playing or hiring the venue is best contacting the association directly.

Large function room

Weddings and events

Out of town ground

Town centre headquarters

Memorial Sportsfield on Sywell Road, Wellingborough: the Old Grammarians' football ground with a function room for events of up to 150 guests.

Wellingborough Old Grammarians Memorial Sportsfield

Based in Elgin, Moray Sports Centre is listed in our directory as a gym serving people across the town and the wider Moray area. If you're looking for somewhere to train locally, it's worth a look, and the centre has its own website where you can check the latest details before visiting.

Gyms in general suit a wide range of goals, from building strength and improving fitness to simply staying active. Most offer a mix of cardio and weights, and many welcome complete beginners as well as regular gym-goers, so it's usually worth asking about inductions or getting started when you first get in touch.

Moray Sports Centre is a gym in Elgin, Moray. Find out more about this local fitness option and how to get started.

Moray Sports Centre

Based in Luton, Salto Gymnastics Club is run as a charitable foundation offering multi-discipline gymnastics classes for members of all ages and abilities. The programme stretches from Playgym, parent and toddler and pre-school sessions through to recreational classes for children aged five and over, adult gymnastics, SEND sessions and home education groups, with an invite-only squad for more committed gymnasts.

A gymnastics club is generally a good place to build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination in a supervised setting. Younger children often start with play-based sessions that develop confidence and movement skills, while older juniors and adults can progress through structured skills at their own pace. Many clubs also offer holiday activities and parties alongside regular classes.

All ages welcome

Playgym sessions

SEND sessions

Squad gymnastics

Home education classes

Charitable foundation

Charitable gymnastics club in Luton offering classes for all ages, from Playgym and pre-school to adult, SEND and squad sessions.

Salto Gymnastics Club

Based at Stormont in Belfast, Playball is a sports listing in our directory for people looking for active options in the east of the city. The details we hold are limited, so it is worth getting in touch directly to find out what sessions are on offer and who they are aimed at.

Sports clubs and activity providers in general can be a good way to stay active, pick up new skills and meet others in the local area. Many welcome newcomers, and asking about age groups, ability levels and how to join before your first visit can help you find the right fit.

Playball at Stormont, Belfast: a local sports listing. Get in touch to find out about sessions, age groups and how to join.

Playball, Stormont

Set in the heart of London's Docklands, Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre offers a range of outdoor activities right on the water. It's a spot where people of all ages can try something new and get out on the open air within the city.

Outdoor activity centres like this are a good way to build confidence, learn practical skills and enjoy time away from screens. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to develop existing skills, sessions are typically suited to a variety of experience levels.

Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre in London's Docklands offers outdoor activities on the water for all ages.

Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre

In the heart of Bramley, Leeds, this community leisure centre is housed in a restored Edwardian building. It offers a mix of activities for people of all ages across West Yorkshire, from swimming to fitness classes.

Run as a local venue, sports and leisure centres like this are a good option for families, casual swimmers and those wanting to keep active close to home. Facilities and sessions vary, so it is worth checking directly for details before your first visit.

Bramley Baths is a community sports and leisure centre in Bramley, Leeds, West Yorkshire.

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