Based in Great Barr, Birmingham, Gem's Dance Academy is an inclusive dance and performing arts school welcoming children, teenagers and adults. The range of styles is broad, taking in street, freestyle, ballroom, Latin, ballet, tap, modern jazz, musical theatre, rock n roll and classical sequence, alongside gymnastics, acrobatics and a cheer and aerial fusion class. Students can work towards examinations, competitions and performances, or simply enjoy a weekly class.

A dance school like this generally suits anyone wanting to get active, build confidence and meet people through movement. Newcomers can usually start with the basics, while more committed dancers often find a clear route to progress their technique and perform on stage.

All ages welcome

Wide range of styles

Gymnastics and acrobatics

Exams and competitions

Inclusive approach

Studio hire and parties

Inclusive dance and performing arts school in Great Barr, Birmingham, offering ballet, tap, street, ballroom and more for children, teens and adults.

Gem's Dance Academy

Rykneld Bowling Club

West Bradford Bowling Club

Founded in 1947, Avondale Gymnastics Club is a long-running gymnastics club based on Hollyfield Road in Surbiton, Greater London. Recreational classes welcome boys and girls from rising 5 upwards, with qualified coaches working with every level of ability. Gymnasts build on core skills and work towards badges and certificates at a pace that suits them, while younger children aged 2 to rising 5 can join pre-school sessions that introduce simple gymnastics in a relaxed but structured way.

Gymnastics is generally a great way for children to develop strength, balance, flexibility and coordination. Recreational classes at a club like this tend to focus on enjoyment and steady progress, giving young people confidence on the mats and apparatus.

Founded in 1947

Recreational classes

Pre-school gymnastics

Qualified coaches

Badges and certificates

Gymnastics club in Surbiton, founded in 1947, offering coached recreational classes from rising 5 and pre-school sessions from age 2.

Avondale Gymnastics Club

Ceroc Chelmsford

Based in Wimborne, Dorset, Gymstars Gymnastics Academy is a gymnastics club offering classes for all ages and abilities. Its stated aim is to provide a safe, enjoyable setting where every member can work towards their own personal best, while building confidence, self-esteem, listening skills and self-discipline along the way.

The academy runs a range of class types, so newcomers can pick one that fits their age, style and level, and the team is happy to talk through options if nothing seems quite right. Gymnastics in general is a great way to develop strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness, and many people find it a fun, sociable activity that rewards steady progress.

All ages and abilities

Range of class types

Builds confidence

Help choosing a class

Gymstars Gymnastics Academy in Wimborne, Dorset offers gymnastics classes for all ages and abilities in a safe, fun environment.

Gymstars Gymnastics Academy

Set in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, this lawn tennis club offers a place for people across the area to play and enjoy the game. It caters for a range of ages and abilities, making it a welcoming option whether you are picking up a racquet for the first time or returning to regular play.

A local tennis club like this is a good way to keep active, meet others who share an interest in the sport, and build up your skills through regular play. Facilities and playing opportunities can vary, so it is worth getting in touch to find out what suits you best.

Mansfield Lawn Tennis Club is a tennis club in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, welcoming players of a range of ages and abilities.

Mansfield Lawn Tennis Club

Nuneaton Gymnastic Club

Table Tennis Fight Club

Based on Hamilton Road in Felixstowe, Suffolk, Felixstowe Fitness is an unmanned gym that opened in December 2022. Although listed here under gymnastics, the site describes itself as a general gym, open to both members and non-members, with online joining available and a range of membership options.

Members' comments on the club's website point to a friendly atmosphere and a social side that keeps people coming back, including older users who make it part of their weekly routine. Local gyms like this generally suit people who want flexible, independent training close to home, whether the aim is weight loss, general fitness or simply staying active.

Opened in 2022

Unmanned gym

Open to non-members

Join online

Open seven days

Friendly community

Felixstowe Fitness is an unmanned gym on Hamilton Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, open to members and non-members since December 2022.

Felixstowe Fitness

Based in Newark, Nottinghamshire, Newark Town FC is a local football club fielding both men's and ladies' first teams. Having sides for each gives players in the area more than one route into competitive football with a town club.

Football clubs like this generally offer regular training alongside matchday fixtures, and they often act as a social hub for players, volunteers and supporters alike. If you are thinking of getting involved, whether to play, help out or simply watch, it is usually best to get in touch with the club directly to find out what is currently available.

Newark Town FC is a football club in Newark, Nottinghamshire, with men's and ladies' first teams for local players and supporters.

Newark Town FC (Men's & Ladies First Teams)

Based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, Broadheath Central FC is a football club with teams spanning several age groups and levels. Alongside its senior and youth sides, the club also fields women's teams, and it runs a social club that hosts community events such as music bingo nights and themed discos. There is also a darts academy, plus camps and events throughout the year.

A community football club like this generally offers a route into the game for players of different ages, whether that means joining a youth side, playing competitive senior football or simply supporting from the touchline. Clubs with a social side often become a local meeting point well beyond match days.

Senior and youth teams

Women's football

Social club

Camps and events

Darts academy

Broadheath Central FC is a football club in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, with senior, youth and women's teams plus a busy social club.

Broadheath Central

Based in Central London, Tigers Taekwondo Academy teaches WT (Olympic style) Taekwondo to both children and adults. Coaching is offered for all ages and levels, from complete beginners through to athletes training at elite level, and the club aims to keep its classes friendly, safe and clean. The academy is led by a 6th Dan Kukkiwon instructor with a background coaching Olympic and national teams.

Olympic style Taekwondo generally focuses on fast kicking techniques, footwork and sparring under World Taekwondo rules, alongside traditional patterns and belt gradings. It can suit anyone looking to build fitness, flexibility and confidence, and offers a clear path into competition for those who want it.

Olympic style Taekwondo

Kids and adults

Beginners to elite

High-performance coaching background

Certified coaches

Central London base

Tigers Taekwondo Academy teaches WT Olympic style Taekwondo to kids and adults of all levels in Central London.

Tigers Taekwondo Academy

Based in Saint Austell, Cornwall, AFC St. Austell is a football club listed in our directory for players and supporters in the local area. If you live nearby and are looking for a team to join or follow, it is worth getting in touch directly to find out more about what the club offers.

Football clubs in general give people a regular chance to play, train and stay active alongside others who share the same interest. Many welcome players of different ages and abilities, and they often become a friendly social hub for families and the wider community, whether you want to compete, keep fit or simply enjoy the game.

AFC St. Austell is a football club in Saint Austell, Cornwall. Find out more about playing or getting involved locally.

AFC St. Austell

Based in Harlow, Essex, Kazen Kai Martial Arts Harlow is a martial arts club listed in our directory for people looking to train locally. The club has its own website, which is the best place to check current details before getting in touch or visiting.

Martial arts training in general offers a mix of fitness, coordination and practical skill, and many clubs welcome people of different ages and experience levels. If you are new, it is usually worth asking a club about beginner options, what to wear for your first session, and how classes are structured, so you can find a setting that suits your goals.

Kazen Kai Martial Arts Harlow is a martial arts club in Harlow, Essex. Find out more and get in touch about training locally.

Kazen Kai Martial Arts Harlow

Marksman Martial Arts

Based in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, Percy Main Amateurs is a local football club with links to the Northumberland FA and the Northern Alliance. The club keeps supporters up to date with news, fixtures, match reports and photo galleries, and runs a club lottery to help raise funds.

Amateur football clubs like this one are generally a good fit for players who want regular competitive matches alongside a close-knit team environment. They also tend to welcome supporters, volunteers and local people looking to get involved with grassroots sport in their community.

Northern Alliance football

Regular Saturday fixtures

Club lottery

Refurbished pavilion

Percy Main Amateurs, a local football club in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, with links to the Northumberland FA and Northern Alliance.

Percy Main Football Club

Rotherham Acro

Based in the centre of Bawtry, Doncaster, Swimstars & Dolphins is a children's swim school offering lessons for youngsters from birth up to 14 years and beyond. Classes are kept small and take place in an indoor pool, with a focus on helping each child feel comfortable as they learn.

A structured swim school like this is a good option for families wanting to build water confidence and technique over time. Expect coached group sessions, plus one to one lessons for those who prefer more individual attention, all guided by qualified instructors.

Lessons from birth

Small class sizes

Expert instructors

Free taster lesson

One to one lessons

Progress tracking

Swimstars & Dolphins is a children's swimming school in Bawtry, Doncaster, teaching ages from birth to 14 and beyond.

Swimstars & Dolphins @ Bawtry

Based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, WGC Amateur Boxing Club is a local martial arts listing focused on amateur boxing. It gives people in the town and surrounding area a place to take up the sport, and the club has its own website where you can find out more before visiting.

Amateur boxing clubs generally offer a mix of fitness work, technical skills training such as footwork, defence and combinations, and pad and bag sessions. Many welcome complete beginners alongside those who want to compete, so it is usually worth getting in touch to ask about sessions that suit your level and goals.

WGC Amateur Boxing Club is an amateur boxing and martial arts club in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.

WGC Amateur Boxing Club

Chelmsford Boxing Club

Based in Ferryhill, County Durham, Ferryhill Sport & Education Centre is listed in our directory under martial arts. The centre is a registered charity and has its own website, where you can find out more about what it offers and how to get in touch about bookings.

Martial arts training in general can be a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, and many people find it a sociable way to stay active. If you are thinking of giving it a go in the Ferryhill area, it is worth contacting the centre directly to ask what sessions are currently available.

Registered charity

Bookings by email

Ferryhill Sport & Education Centre is a charity-run venue listed for martial arts in Ferryhill, County Durham.

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