Set on Heath End Road in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, this community sports and social club has its roots as a miners welfare club. It is home to a wide range of sections, including football, cricket, rugby, bowls, netball, dominoes, a radio control car club, a sub-aqua club and a games club. Alongside the sport, there is a regular programme of live entertainment, social events such as a monthly meat bingo night, and a function room available to hire.

Multi-sport social clubs like this generally suit people who want to play, watch or simply meet others in a relaxed setting. They often bring together players of all ages and families under one roof, with the clubhouse acting as a hub for the local community.

Many sports sections

Miners welfare heritage

Live entertainment

Function room hire

Children friendly

Monthly meat bingo

Community sports and social club in Nuneaton with football, cricket, rugby, bowls, netball and more, plus live entertainment and function room hire.

Griff and Coton Sports and Social Club

Based on Purdeys Way in Rochford, near Southend, this branch of JD Gyms offers 24 hour access for members. Memberships come with no joining fee and no contract, and fitness classes are included as standard.

A gym like this suits people who want to train on their own schedule, whether that means early mornings, late nights or fitting sessions around work. Free parking is available on site, and there is a network of JD Gyms locations across the country for members who travel.

Open 24 hours

No contract

Classes included

Free parking

Day passes

Nationwide network

JD Gyms Southend is a 24 hour, no contract gym on Purdeys Way in Rochford, Essex, with classes included.

JD Gyms Southend

Set in the Colne Valley area of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, this leisure centre is run by KAL, the not-for-profit charity that looks after facilities across Kirklees. Alongside swimming, the centre offers a gym, fitness classes and a range of sports activities for a variety of ages.

Leisure centres like this one tend to suit a wide mix of people, from those looking to swim and stay active to families and younger members. With a pool, gym and classes under one roof, there is usually something to fit different routines and fitness goals.

Swimming and gym

Classes available

Under 16s activities

Not-for-profit charity

KAL Colne Valley Leisure Centre in Huddersfield offers swimming, a gym, fitness classes and sports for all ages.

KAL - Colne Valley Leisure Centre

allGym - Stockton

Set in the Clifton Down Shopping Centre on Whiteladies Road, this Bristol gym gives members round the clock access, with entry available 24 hours a day. Alongside cardio and strength kit, there is space for functional training, group fitness classes and support from qualified personal trainers.

Gyms like this suit people who want flexibility over when they train, whether that means early mornings, late nights or fitting sessions around a busy week. A free trial and a tour are available if you would like to look around before committing.

24 hour access

Range of equipment

Group fitness classes

Personal training

Free trial

Clifton location

Snap Fitness Bristol Clifton is a 24/7 gym on Whiteladies Road with cardio, strength and functional training equipment.

Snap Fitness Bristol Clifton

The Oasis Community Centre

Based at Redbrook on Bridgefold Road, Rochdale Sports Club is a multi-sport club in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, covering cricket, lacrosse and squash. Squash has a strong presence here, with a junior academy, bookable courts and a memorial tournament held in memory of Darren Lee Ogden. Off the field, the club has a sports bar, a members' lounge and function rooms that can be hired for celebrations and meetings.

A multi-sport club like this generally suits people who want to play regularly, try a new game or simply be part of a local sporting community. Clubs of this kind often combine competitive fixtures with a lively social calendar, making them a good fit for players, families and supporters alike.

Cricket, lacrosse and squash

Squash academy

Bookable squash courts

Memorial squash tournament

Bar and function rooms

Social events

Multi-sport club in Rochdale offering cricket, lacrosse and squash, plus a squash academy, sports bar and function rooms for hire.

Rochdale Sports Club

The Roger Bettles Sport Centre

Based in the north of Lichfield, Staffordshire, Lichfield Sports Club is a multi-sport club listed here under swimming. Its roots go back to Lichfield Cricket Club (1843) and Lichfield Hockey Club (1961), which joined forces in 1971 to manage their shared facilities. After years at Birmingham Road, the club moved to its current home in the north of the city in 2002, with a clubhouse, grounds and an astroturf pitch.

Multi-sport clubs like this generally offer a sociable base where members can play, train and meet others who share their interests. If you are considering joining, it is worth contacting the club directly to ask which activities and sessions are currently on offer.

Heritage back to 1843

Combined club since 1971

North Lichfield home

Clubhouse and astroturf

Multi-sport club

Multi-sport club in Lichfield, Staffordshire, with cricket and hockey roots dating to 1843, plus a clubhouse, grounds and astroturf.

Lichfield Sports Club

A community sports and leisure centre in Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, offering swimming among its activities for people across Staffordshire. It caters to a mix of ages and abilities, from those learning to swim to regular lane users.

A local swimming venue like this is a good option for building fitness, cooling off in the warmer months, or getting children comfortable in the water. Facilities of this kind are often used by families, casual swimmers and anyone looking for a low impact way to stay active close to home.

Kidsgrove Sports Centre is a swimming and leisure venue in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, for all ages and abilities.

Kidsgrove Sports Centre

PureGym Shrewsbury Meole Brace

In the Douglas area of Dundee, this community sports centre is run as part of the Active Dundee network of venues. It offers a wide range of activities, with a large sports hall that can be booked for badminton, pickleball, 5-a-side football and other sports. The centre also hosts community programmes, including GP referral.

Local sports centres like this one tend to suit a broad mix of people, from groups looking to book a court for a regular game to those easing back into exercise. Visitors can generally expect a relaxed, welcoming setting where the focus is on staying active and enjoying sport close to home.

Bookable sports hall

GP referral programme

Part of Active Dundee

Wide range of activities

Community sports centre in Dundee with a bookable sports hall for badminton, pickleball and 5-a-side football, plus GP referral programmes.

Douglas Sports Centre

Set on Station Road in the Broad Centre, Anytime Fitness Sutton-in-Ashfield is a 24 hour gym serving Sutton-in-Ashfield and the surrounding parts of Nottinghamshire. Members can train whenever it suits them, with personalised fitness plans and coaching available, plus access to the wider network of Anytime Fitness clubs worldwide.

A gym like this suits people who want flexibility around work or family, whether you are building a regular routine or working towards a specific goal. Free parking and round the clock access make it straightforward to fit sessions into a busy week.

Personalised coaching

Worldwide club access

24 hour security

Anytime Fitness Sutton-in-Ashfield is a 24 hour gym in Nottinghamshire with coaching, free parking and global club access.

Anytime Fitness Sutton-in-Ashfield

24/7 Fitness - Cannock Gym

Set in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, PureGym Doncaster is a 24/7 gym offering flexible, no-contract membership. Fitness classes are included with your membership, and there is free parking on site, making it easy to fit training around your schedule.

A gym like this suits a wide range of goals, from strength and cardio to group classes. With round-the-clock access, you can work out at whatever time of day fits best, and the no-contract approach means you are free to join or leave as it suits you.

Open 24/7

Fitness classes included

PureGym Doncaster is a 24/7, no-contract gym in Doncaster with included fitness classes and free parking.

PureGym Doncaster

Set a short distance from Windsor town centre, Five Star Gym is a split level gym serving Windsor and the wider Berkshire area. Alongside the main gym floor, it offers a range of classes including functional fitness, hot yoga, indoor cycling and Pilates, plus workshop yoga sessions.

The gym is set up to suit those just starting out as well as regular trainers. Facilities include cardio and weights areas, a cable and pin loaded room, dedicated studios and treatment rooms, along with changing rooms and on-site parking. Members can also make use of personal trainers and an IV lounge and wellness centre.

Class range

Personal trainers

Full facilities

On-site parking

Beginner friendly

Wellness centre

Five Star Gym in Windsor, Berkshire, a split level gym with classes, studios, weights and cardio areas near the town centre.

Five Star Gym Windsor

Low Hill Community Centre

Somers Town Community Sports Centre

A community focused gym in Southend-on-Sea, Welcome Gym Southend is part of a not-for-profit community benefit society with sites also in Chesham, Maidstone and Sutton. The aim is to make fitness accessible and supportive for people of all ages and abilities, with memberships that come without long-term contracts.

Alongside gym facilities, members can take part in classes and access personal training support. Places like this suit anyone wanting to move more and build confidence at their own pace, whether you are just starting out or getting back into a routine.

No contract memberships

Community benefit society

Multiple locations

Welcome Gym Southend is a not-for-profit community gym in Southend-on-Sea with classes, no-contract memberships and PT support.

Welcome Gym Southend

Based in Stowmarket, Suffolk, Chilton Fields Sports Club is a local football club listed in our directory. If you live in or around the town and are looking for somewhere to play, it is worth getting in touch directly to find out what the club currently offers.

Football clubs in general cater for a wide range of people, from those who want regular competitive matches to players who simply enjoy a kickabout and the company of teammates. Many clubs welcome new members of different abilities, and joining one can be a good way to stay active, build fitness and become part of the local sporting community.

Chilton Fields Sports Club is a football club in Stowmarket, Suffolk. Find out more about playing football locally.

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