Set in Nottingham, this padel centre offers courts for one of the fastest growing racket sports in the UK. Whether you are new to the game or already playing regularly, it provides a place to book a court and get on the ball.

Padel is an accessible, doubles based sport that mixes elements of tennis and squash, played on an enclosed court. It is easy to pick up and suits players of all ages and abilities, making it a sociable way to stay active with friends or family.

Padel courts

Nottingham location

Nottingham Padel Centre offers padel courts in Nottingham for players of all abilities.

Nottingham Padel Centre

Based in Camborne, Cornwall, Troon AFC is a local football club serving players in and around the town. The club has its own website, which is the best place to look for up to date details on teams, fixtures and how to get involved.

Football clubs like this generally offer a friendly route into the game, whether you want regular competitive matches, a way to stay fit, or simply the chance to be part of a team. Many grassroots clubs welcome new players and volunteers, so getting in touch directly is usually the easiest first step if you are interested in joining.

Troon AFC is a local football club in Camborne, Cornwall. Find out more about the club and how to get involved.

Troon AFC

Forest Cottage Centre

Tucked just off the A38 in Plympton, on the edge of Plymouth, The Pool at Little Moor Haven is an indoor heated swimming pool available for private hire. The pool measures 10 metres by 5 metres, running from 1 metre deep at the shallow end to 1.8 metres at the deep end, and is kept at a warm 28 to 30 degrees. Changing rooms, toilets and parking for up to three vehicles are on site.

Private pool hire generally suits families wanting a relaxed splash together, small groups marking an occasion, or anyone looking for a quiet space for swimming lessons away from busy public sessions. Bookings typically run from one to two hours or longer.

Private pool hire

Warm heated water

Pool dimensions

Changing rooms and toilets

On-site parking

Easy to reach

Private heated indoor swimming pool for hire in Plympton, Plymouth, with changing rooms, toilets and on-site parking for up to three vehicles.

Little Moor Haven

Based in Leeds, the Northern School of Contemporary Dance is a specialist dance school focused on contemporary dance. It offers a range of higher education programmes, from an undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Dance through to BA (Hons) degrees and a selection of postgraduate MA courses.

A specialist dance school like this suits people looking to train seriously and study dance at degree level. Students can generally expect structured teaching across performance, choreography and related creative disciplines, alongside the wider student support that comes with studying at a dedicated institution.

Contemporary dance focus

Undergraduate courses

Postgraduate study

Student support

Based in Leeds

Open days available

Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds, a specialist school offering undergraduate and postgraduate dance courses.

Northern School of Contemporary Dance

Located on the University of Nottingham campus, this swimming facility in Nottingham is open to swimmers looking for a place to train, exercise or simply enjoy time in the water.

Swimming venues like this are well suited to lane swimming, fitness sessions and building confidence in the water at your own pace. Whether you are working towards a distance goal or keeping active with a regular routine, a pool offers a low impact way to stay fit throughout the year.

Swimming pool in Nottingham at the University of Nottingham, open for lane swimming and fitness in the water.

University of Nottingham Swimming Pool

Set in Aberdeen, Get active @ Lochside is a community leisure venue with a swimming pool at its heart. Alongside public swimming and swimming lessons, the centre offers a gym, fitness classes, sports halls and 7-a-side 3G pitches, so there is plenty to do under one roof. It forms part of the Sport Aberdeen network of venues across the city.

A local swimming pool is a good fit for people of all ages and abilities, whether you want to swim lengths for fitness, build confidence in the water or have children learn to swim. Multi-sport centres like this also make it easy to mix pool sessions with other activities through the week.

Swimming lessons

Gym and fitness classes

7-a-side 3G pitches

Sports halls

Part of Sport Aberdeen

Get active @ Lochside in Aberdeen offers a swimming pool, swimming lessons, gym, fitness classes, sports halls and 3G pitches.

Get active @ Lochside

Halewood Bowling Club

A summer swimming club in Newark, Nottingham Swim Club is a member-owned community pool where families of all ages come together for the season. Alongside swimming, members enjoy activities like ga-ga and tetherball, barbecues and simply relaxing by the water.

The club offers swim lessons and a swim team (the Gators), plus adult fitness options such as morning lap swim, deep water workouts and aquacize. A summer swim club like this suits anyone looking to combine fitness, learning to swim and a friendly local community across the warmer months.

Swim lessons

Gators swim team

Adult fitness

Family friendly

Member-owned pool

Seasonal club

Nottingham Swim Club is a member-owned summer swimming club in Newark, with lessons, a swim team and adult fitness sessions.

Nottingham Swim Club Inc

Based at Brunswick School Sports Centre in London, this gymnastics venue is run by Synergy Gymnastics, a Community Interest Company focused on making the sport accessible across South East London. The club has been going for more than 15 years and offers classes for all ages, from Tiny Gym for under 5s to structured adult sessions and invitation-only competitive squads.

Gymnastics is a good all-round activity for building strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Recreational classes generally let newcomers learn the basics at their own pace, while competitive pathways give more committed gymnasts a chance to develop further. Programmes such as aerial silks, tricking and holiday clubs can also add variety for those wanting something different.

Classes for all ages

Tiny Gym for under 5s

Adult gymnastics

Competitive squads

Aerial silks and tricking

Over 15 years running

Gymnastics in London at Brunswick School Sports Centre with Synergy Gymnastics, offering classes for toddlers, children, adults and competitive squads.

Synergy Gymnastics London - Brunswick School Sports Centre

Based in Coventry, Allesley School of Dance has been teaching in the city since 1954. Classical ballet sits at the heart of what the school offers, alongside jazz, modern, musical theatre, vocal and keyboard classes for students from beginners through to advanced and professional levels.

Provision spans a wide range of ages, with preschool classes starting at three, primary ballet and jazz for younger children as they progress, and adult evening classes in tap and jazz. The school also prepares students for vocational schools. A dance school like this is a good fit for anyone wanting structured training, whether just starting out or aiming towards a professional path.

Established 1954

Range of styles

All ages welcome

Adult classes

Vocational preparation

All levels

Allesley School of Dance in Coventry teaches ballet, jazz, modern and musical theatre for all ages since 1954.

Allesley School Of Dance Coventry

Beap Community Partnership

Leigh Fitness Centre

Westgate Badminton Centre

Flics Gymnastics Club

Corstorphine Bowling Club

This gymnastics club in Glasgow offers a range of programmes for young people, starting with pre-school sessions that use play-based activities to develop balance, coordination and confidence. Recreational classes are open to children aged 5 to 16 of all abilities, with fun but structured coaching. Older or more experienced gymnasts can try acrobatics, which mixes dance, gymnastics and partner balances, and there is also a Display Team that performs group routines at events, including Gymfest.

Gymnastics in general is a great way for children to build strength, flexibility and body awareness. Many clubs let families start with a recreational class before moving on to more specialised disciplines.

Pre-school classes

Ages 5 to 16

All abilities welcome

Acrobatics programme

Display Team

Free trial available

Kingston Gymnastics Club in Glasgow runs pre-school, recreational, acrobatics and display team gymnastics for children of all abilities.

Kingston Gymnastics Club

Set in Walsall, West Midlands, Walsall Blackbelt Academy is a martial arts club teaching a mix of disciplines including kickboxing, K1, boxing, and Strike & Grapple, alongside general fitness work. The academy follows a multi-system syllabus built around grading, aiming to build confidence, awareness, and fitness for students of all ages.

Training here has a family feel, with students encouraged to support one another as they work through the grades in a disciplined but enjoyable setting. A martial arts club like this is a good fit for anyone wanting to learn practical striking and grappling skills while getting fitter.

Multiple disciplines

Family training feel

Grading system

Schools and colleges

Walsall Blackbelt Academy is a martial arts club in Walsall teaching kickboxing, K1, boxing and Strike & Grapple for all ages.

Walsall Blackbelt Academy

Basketball and netball are the focus at Bury Sport for All Centre, a sports venue serving the Manchester area of Greater Manchester. It is one of four purpose built centres run by Sport For All across the North West, alongside sites in Oldham, Stockport and Warrington. The Bury centre runs basketball and netball leagues across winter and summer seasons, with taster sessions for all ages and abilities.

League-based sports centres like this generally suit both individuals and teams looking for regular, organised competition. Players can usually sign up on their own or register a full team, and taster sessions are a relaxed way to try a sport before committing to a season.

Basketball and netball

Seasonal leagues

Taster sessions

All ages and abilities

Purpose built venue

Part of a network

Bury Sport for All Centre in Greater Manchester runs basketball and netball leagues plus taster sessions for all ages and abilities.

Bury Sport for All Centre

Minver Crescent Sport Centre

Worcestershire FA is listed in our directory under football, based in Worcester, Worcestershire. As a county football association, it is a natural point of contact for anyone looking to get involved with the game across the area, and it has its own website where you can find out more.

County FAs generally oversee grassroots football locally, supporting clubs, leagues, referees and volunteers. If you are hoping to play, coach, officiate or simply find a team near you, a county association is often a useful place to start, as it can point you towards clubs and opportunities that suit your age and level.

Worcestershire FA in Worcester, Worcestershire: a football listing and a useful starting point for getting involved in the game locally.

Worcestershire FA

Based in Newtownabbey, Academy Sports Club is a martial arts club serving people across Antrim and Newtownabbey. If you're looking for somewhere local to train, it's worth getting in touch directly to find out what's on offer and how to get started.

Martial arts training generally suits a wide range of people, whether the aim is fitness, self-defence, discipline or simply learning a new skill. Most clubs welcome newcomers and build up technique gradually, so a first visit is usually a good way to get a feel for the coaching style and the people you'd be training alongside.

Academy Sports Club is a martial arts club in Newtownabbey, Antrim and Newtownabbey, offering a local place to train.

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