Zara Sports Centre

A long-standing swimming venue in Ipswich, Suffolk, Fore Street Pool has been part of the town's architecture for over a century. It caters to families and swimmers of all kinds, with public swimming, lessons and a range of activities on offer.

A public pool like this is a good place for lane swimming, casual leisure sessions and learning to swim, whether you are visiting on your own, bringing the children along or booking regular lessons.

Over 100 years old

Swimming lessons

Public swimming

Family friendly

Fore Street Pool is a long-established swimming venue in Ipswich, Suffolk, offering public swimming and lessons.

Fore Street Swimming Pool

The Grange Club

Set in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, Castle View Sports Centre offers swimming facilities for the local community. It gives people across the area a place to swim, whether for fitness, learning or leisure.

Swimming venues like this generally cater to a wide range of visitors, from beginners taking their first strokes to regular swimmers keeping up their fitness. Sessions can suit families, adults and children alike, making the pool a flexible option for anyone looking to get active in the water.

Castle View Sports Centre is a swimming venue in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, offering pool facilities for the local community.

Castle View Sports Centre

Football in Ashington, Northumberland has a long story, and Ashington AFC is a big part of it. The club was established in 1883 and its first team currently competes in the NPL East Division, also taking part in the Northumberland Senior Cup. Home matches are played at Woodhorn Lane, and the club offers matchday programmes, tickets, a club shop and private functions.

Non-league football clubs like this generally offer a friendly, local matchday experience, with chances to support the team from the stands, get involved as a volunteer or sponsor, and connect with others in the community who share a love of the game.

Founded in 1883

NPL East Division

Home at Woodhorn Lane

County cup football

Private functions

Sponsorship opportunities

Ashington AFC is a historic football club in Ashington, Northumberland, founded in 1883 and playing in the NPL East Division.

Ashington Community Football Club

Everlast Gyms

Just Padel Derby is a padel venue in Derby, offering courts for one of the fastest growing racket sports in the country. It caters to players looking to pick up a game in a friendly, social setting.

Padel combines elements of tennis and squash and is usually played in pairs, which makes it easy to learn and popular with people of mixed abilities. Venues like this are a good option whether you want a casual knockabout with friends or a more regular game.

Just Padel Derby is a padel sports venue in Derby offering courts for players of all abilities.

Just Padel Derby

Your Space Metrodome

Set on a 17 acre site between Staines town centre and Laleham village, Staines & Laleham Sports Association (SALSAL) is a multi-sport ground in Staines, Surrey. It is home to Staines Hockey Club, Staines and Laleham Cricket Club, Laleham Archery Club and Staines and Laleham Juniors Football Club, and has a lively social side. The hall, which holds around 80 people and has an optional private bar, can be hired by members and non-members, and there is a full size Astroturf pitch and grass available to hire too.

Shared sports grounds like this are generally a good place to find a club for the whole family, with several sports and a social hub under one roof.

Four resident clubs

17 acre site

Hall for hire

Astroturf pitch hire

Junior football

Accessible parking

SALSAL in Staines, Surrey: a 17 acre sports ground home to hockey, cricket, archery and junior football clubs, with hall and pitch hire.

Staines & Laleham Sports Association Ltd

Harrow Gymnastics

Located in the North York area of York, this branch of 24/7 Fitness is a gym open around the clock, giving members the flexibility to work out at whatever time suits them. Memberships run without a contract, and classes can be booked online through the club's own account system.

A gym like this suits anyone building a regular routine around a busy schedule, whether that means cardio, resistance work or joining group classes. The 24 hour access means early risers and late finishers can train on their own terms.

Open 24 hours

No contract

Free classes

Book classes online

24/7 Fitness North York is a 24 hour, no-contract gym in York with free classes you can book online.

24/7 Fitness - North York Gym

Set within a leisure club in Newquay, Cornwall, Atlantic Reach Gym and Leisure Centre offers swimming alongside a large gym, fitness classes, soft play and holiday accommodation. The gym features over 360 square metres of workout space, including an Olympic lifting area and a sizeable cardio zone, with instructors on hand to help members of all ages and abilities.

A leisure centre like this suits anyone wanting to swim, train or keep active in a friendly setting. Facilities are open to members, local residents with proof of address, and holiday guests holding a valid leisure pass.

All abilities welcome

Large gym space

Olympic lifting area

Instructor support

Open to locals

Wider leisure club

Atlantic Reach Gym and Leisure Centre in Newquay, Cornwall, with swimming, a large gym and fitness classes for all abilities.

Atlantic Reach Gym and Leisure Centre

Listed in our martial arts category, Berwick Rangers Football Club is based in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland. The club has its own website, which is the best place to check what it currently offers and how to get involved.

Generally speaking, martial arts clubs offer a structured way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, with sessions usually led by experienced instructors. Many welcome complete beginners as well as those with previous experience, and most are happy to answer questions before your first visit. If you live in or around Berwick-upon-Tweed, getting in touch directly is a good way to find out whether it suits you.

Berwick Rangers Football Club, listed under martial arts in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland. Find details and get in touch.

Berwick Rangers Football Club

PureGym Hereford

Glo Gym

Desborough Leisure Centre

Joiners Square Community Centre

Based in Bristol, City Academy Sports Centre is a leisure centre listed in our directory for anyone looking to stay active in the city. If you are considering a visit, it is worth getting in touch directly to find out what is currently on offer and how to get started.

Leisure centres generally serve a wide mix of people, from families and casual users to those following a regular fitness routine. Many offer sports halls, pitches or fitness spaces that can be booked or used through memberships, making them a practical local option for keeping fit, playing team sports or trying something new close to home.

City Academy Sports Centre is a leisure centre in Bristol. Find details and get in touch to see what's on offer for staying active locally.

City Academy Sports Centre

St James' Centre

Based in Whitehaven, Cumberland, Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club is a professional rugby league side listed here under football. The club runs a full matchday operation, with fixtures, results and a league table, and offers season tickets, hospitality, room hire and a supporters group for fans who want to get more involved.

Following a local rugby league club is generally a good way to feel part of a town's sporting community. Supporters can usually expect lively home matches, organised away days and a range of fundraising schemes that help keep the team going from one season to the next.

Season tickets

Matchday hospitality

Room hire

Supporters group

Live streaming

Club heritage

Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club in Whitehaven, Cumberland, with season tickets, matchday hospitality, room hire and a supporters group.

Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club

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

League-based sports centres like this are generally a good fit for anyone wanting regular competitive games, whether you already play with a team or are looking to get back into a sport. Seasonal leagues tend to give players a steady weekly routine and a friendly competitive focus.

Basketball and netball

Winter and summer leagues

Taster sessions available

All ages and abilities

Purpose-built centre

Part of a regional network

Purpose-built basketball and netball centre in Stockport, Greater Manchester, with seasonal leagues and taster sessions for all ages and abilities.

Stockport Sport for All Centre

The Arncliffe Sports and Community Centre

Based in Reading, Berkshire, Bulmershe Gymnastics Club is a gymnastics club listed in our directory for people looking to get involved in the sport locally. The club has its own website, which is the best place to check current details before getting in touch.

Gymnastics in general is a great way to build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination, and clubs often welcome a wide range of ages and abilities. Many people start with recreational sessions to learn the basics, while others go on to work towards badges or competition. If you are thinking about joining a gymnastics club, it is worth asking about suitable sessions for your age and experience.

Bulmershe Gymnastics Club is a gymnastics club in Reading, Berkshire. Find out more about getting involved in gymnastics locally.

Bulmershe Gymnastics Club

Based in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, Pontefract Collieries FC is a football club listed here for anyone in the area looking to get involved with the local game. The club has its own website, which is the best place to check for up-to-date details on teams, fixtures and how to join.

Football clubs like this generally offer a mix of playing, supporting and volunteering opportunities, and they are often a focal point for the surrounding community. Whether you want to play, watch a match or help out behind the scenes, getting in touch with a local club is a good way to find your place in the sport.

Pontefract Collieries FC is a football club in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. Find out how to get involved with local football.

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