Located in Roath, just a few minutes from Cardiff city centre, David Lloyd Cardiff is a family-oriented health club where swimming sits alongside a wider fitness offer. The club has two swimming pools, a gym, a programme of exercise classes, a spa and tennis courts, plus padel courts for anyone keen to try the fast-paced racket sport.

Families are catered for with a Timber kids play area, and there is a Clubroom for relaxing between sessions. Generally, a club with pool access suits people who want to swim laps, build fitness with low-impact exercise, or get children comfortable in the water, all under one roof.

Two swimming pools

Padel and tennis courts

Fitness classes

Family friendly

Spa and Clubroom

Close to city centre

Health club in Roath, Cardiff with two swimming pools, a gym, fitness classes, spa, tennis and padel courts, plus family facilities.

David Lloyd Cardiff

Set in Middlesbrough, this sports village combines gym facilities with a wider range of sporting spaces under one roof. It suits people looking to train independently as well as those who want variety alongside their gym sessions.

A facility like this is a good option if you want flexible fitness in a larger sports setting rather than a small standalone gym. Popping in ahead of joining is a sensible way to see the space and decide whether it fits how you like to train.

Middlesbrough Sports Village is a gym and sports facility in Middlesbrough offering space to train and stay active.

Middlesbrough Sports Village

The Gym Group Oldham

Set in a leafy spot to the south-west of Bristol, this David Lloyd health club in Long Ashton offers a lot more than a standard gym. Members can combine a workout with a swim, join an exercise class, play a game of tennis, or catch up over coffee in the Clubroom. It is set up as a place for the whole family, with a cr\u00e8che and facilities for children.

A full health club like this suits people who want variety in one membership, from cardio and weights to pool time and classes. The spacious gym is fitted with cardio machines, weights and other equipment for a range of workouts.

Swimming pools

Exercise classes

Tennis

Clubroom

Gym equipment

David Lloyd Bristol Long Ashton is a family health club in North Somerset with a gym, swimming pools, tennis and classes.

David Lloyd Bristol Long Ashton

Set on Oxford Street in central London, with its entrance on Wells Street, this branch of The Gym Group offers a low cost, flexible approach to training. Memberships come without a long-term contract, so you can join on a monthly basis or opt for a longer saver plan, and personal trainers are on hand for those who want extra support.

As a budget gym, it suits people looking for accessible fitness in a busy city centre location. You can generally expect a good range of equipment, free classes and flexible membership options to fit around your routine.

No contract

Free classes

Personal trainers

Central location

Low cost

The Gym Group London Oxford Street is a low cost, no contract gym in central London with equipment, classes and personal trainers.

The Gym Group London Oxford Street

Set in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, Trugym is a fitness club offering a broad mix of cardio machines, strength training equipment and functional fitness zones. Alongside the gym floor you will find Hammer Strength plate loaded machines, a swimming pool and a spa area with a steam room and Jacuzzi. Personal trainers are on hand to build workout plans, and there is a timetable of group classes such as yoga, HIIT and spin.

A gym like this suits a range of goals, from general fitness to strength and conditioning, whether you prefer working out on your own or joining coached group sessions.

Pool and spa

Strength equipment

Personal training

Group classes

Arrange a tour

Trugym Huddersfield is a gym in West Yorkshire with a pool, spa, strength and cardio kit, personal trainers and group classes.

Trugym Huddersfield

In the heart of Reading town centre, Buzz Gym Reading Central is a 24 hour gym open around the clock with no contract or tie in. Alongside the gym floor, members can take studio classes including yoga, Pilates and Pump, and the gym is Hyrox affiliated.

A gym like this suits people who want flexibility to train whenever it fits their day, whether you prefer working out solo on the equipment or joining coached studio sessions. The mix of open access hours and group classes gives a range of ways to keep active.

Open 24 hours

Studio classes

Coached sessions

Hyrox affiliated

Town centre location

Buzz Gym Reading Central is a 24 hour gym in Reading, Berkshire, with studio classes and no contract or tie in.

Buzz Gym Reading Central

PureGym Southampton Central

Sitting in the west of Edinburgh, this branch of PureGym is a gym set up for people who want to train around their own routine. It runs on a no contract basis, so members can join without being tied in for a fixed term.

The gym is open 24 hours, with fitness classes included in membership and free parking on site. Chain gyms like this generally suit a wide range of goals, from cardio and weights to structured group sessions, whether you are just starting out or training regularly.

Classes included

Free parking

PureGym Edinburgh West is a 24 hour, no contract gym with classes included and free parking.

PureGym Edinburgh West

Sitting within Templars Shopping Park in Oxford, this branch of PureGym is a gym open around the clock, which suits early risers, shift workers and late-night training alike. Membership runs without a contract, and free parking is available on site.

A range of fitness classes is included with membership. Chain gyms like this one generally offer a mix of cardio and resistance equipment plus space for free weights, making them a flexible option whether you are working out solo or following a structured programme.

PureGym at Templars Shopping Park in Oxford is a 24/7 gym with no contract, included classes and free parking.

PureGym Oxford Templars Shopping Park

PureGym Rochdale

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Sitting on the Ringway Industrial Estate on Beck Road, this Huddersfield gym gives West Yorkshire members somewhere to train around their own schedule. It is open 24 hours a day, with modern equipment, free parking and no long-term contract.

Memberships work on a pay-monthly basis or through 9 and 12 month saver plans, so you can choose what suits you. As with most large gyms, you will find a mix of cardio and resistance kit alongside included classes, making it a flexible option for both regular gym-goers and those getting started.

Modern equipment

The Gym Group Huddersfield is a 24 hour gym in West Yorkshire with modern kit, free parking and no-contract memberships.

The Gym Group Huddersfield

Sedbergh Sports and Leisure Centre

Run as part of Walsall Council's leisure service, Bloxwich Active Living is a swimming and leisure venue in Walsall, West Midlands. It offers a range of memberships with options intended to suit different budgets, along with activities and timetabled sessions for the local community.

The centre is home to swimming facilities and forms part of a network of council leisure centres across the borough. A public pool like this is a good option for regular swimmers, families and anyone looking to learn, with lessons and casual swimming often available at different times through the week.

Swimming lessons

Membership options

Pool facilities

Bloxwich Active Living is a council swimming and leisure centre in Walsall, offering pools, memberships and lessons.

Bloxwich Active Living

Set in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, this branch of PureGym is a 24 hour gym open around the clock to fit training in whenever it suits you. Membership comes with no fixed contract, and free parking is available on site.

Alongside the gym floor, members can take part in a range of included fitness classes. Gyms like this one suit anyone from first-timers to regulars, with the freedom to work out at your own pace and drop in at any hour of the day or night.

Fitness classes included

PureGym Mansfield is a 24 hour, no contract gym in Nottinghamshire with fitness classes included and free parking.

PureGym Mansfield

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Listed here under martial arts, Ashington Leisure Centre is a community leisure facility in Ashington, Northumberland, run by Places Leisure. Alongside fitness classes, it has a gym, a sports hall and courts, a swimming pool, children's soft play and a library, with family activities and programmes aimed at health and wellbeing. Memberships come in a range of payment options, including discounted packages, and are open to all ages and abilities.

Multi-sport leisure centres like this can be a handy, low-pressure way into martial arts and fitness, since they often host classes in a shared, accessible setting. It's generally worth checking the timetable to see what is running before your first visit.

Gym and swimming pool

Sports hall and courts

Open to all abilities

Flexible memberships

Community leisure centre in Ashington, Northumberland with a gym, pool, sports hall, fitness classes and family activities for all ages.

Ashington Leisure Centre

Set inside the Broad Street Mall on St Mary's Butts, The Gym Group Reading Central is a low cost gym in the middle of Reading, Berkshire. It is open 24 hours a day, with no-contract options as well as saver plans, and puts a friendly, motivating atmosphere at the heart of what it does.

A city centre gym like this suits people who want to train around their own schedule, whether that means an early start, a lunchtime session or a late-night workout. With free classes on offer, it can work for both regular gym-goers and those getting back into a routine.

Open 24/7

City centre location

No contract options

Student memberships

The Gym Group Reading Central is a 24/7 low cost gym in Broad Street Mall, Reading, with no-contract options and free classes.

The Gym Group Reading Central

Based in Manchester, Platt Lane Sports Complex is a sports and fitness facility linked to Manchester Metropolitan University. It's open to everyone, including university students and staff as well as people from the surrounding community.

A gym like this is a practical option for anyone looking to keep active in the area, whether you're building a regular routine or just getting started. Facilities of this kind typically suit a mix of ability levels, so it's worth getting in touch to find out what's on offer and how to join.

Platt Lane Sports Complex is a gym in Manchester, open to Manchester Met students, staff and the local community.

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