Old Trafford Bowling Club

Set in Fallowfield, Manchester, this sports club brings together bowls and lawn tennis in a relaxed, family friendly setting. Established in 1860, it is one of the oldest clubs of its type anywhere, offering space for both recreational and competitive play, coaching and a bit of downtime.

Members can make use of three floodlit sand filled tennis courts and a Crown Green bowling rink, along with darts, snooker and a bar. Clubs like this suit anyone looking to take up racquet or lawn sports in a sociable environment, whether you are just starting out or keen to compete.

Established in 1860

Floodlit tennis courts

Crown Green bowling

Family friendly

Coaching available

Bar and social facilities

Fallowfield Bowling and Lawn Tennis Club, a family friendly sports club in Manchester with tennis courts, bowls, darts and snooker.

Fallowfield Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club

Debdale Bowling & Social Club

Wasiu Table Tennis

Heaton Hall Bowling Club

On Grey Mare Lane in Beswick, East Manchester Leisure Centre is a sports and leisure facility within walking distance of the Etihad Stadium. The centre offers swimming and fitness under one roof, with a gym kitted out with cardio machines and free weights, a 25 metre pool for lane swimming and lessons, and a teaching pool with an adjustable floor.

Alongside the pools and gym, the centre runs a broad mix of activities including fitness classes, personal training and options for children and seniors. Leisure centres like this suit anyone wanting flexible access to swimming, gym use and group sessions in one place.

Swimming pools

Gym equipment

Wide range of activities

For all ages

Central location

Flexible memberships

East Manchester Leisure Centre in Beswick, Manchester, with a gym, 25 metre pool and teaching pool near the Etihad Stadium.

East Manchester Leisure Centre

Set in Withington, this not-for-profit community wellness and fitness centre brings together a swimming pool, gym and a range of activities under one roof. As the last operational Edwardian pool in Manchester, the building carries a real sense of local history alongside its modern offering.

Alongside swimming and fitness, the centre offers swim lessons, exercise classes, personal training, physiotherapy and even co-working desks through Withington Works. Leisure centres like this suit a wide mix of people, from families and regular swimmers to those looking for classes or a place to keep active close to home.

Swimming pool

Gym and classes

Personal training and physio

Co-working space

Community focused

Historic building

Withington Baths is a not-for-profit community pool, gym and fitness centre in Withington, Manchester.

Withington Baths & Leisure Centre

Beech House Bowling & Social Club

Moorside Archery Club

Charlestown Netball Club

Denton Netball Club

DNA Netball Club

Droylsden Crown Green Bowling Club

Set in Manchester, Greater Manchester, Gartside Gardens is a local spot for sport and outdoor activity in the area.

Spaces like this are handy for getting active close to home, whether you are after a place to play, train or simply keep moving. If you are looking for somewhere in the local area to take up or continue a sport, it is worth getting in touch to find out what is currently on offer.

Gartside Gardens is a sports spot in Manchester, Greater Manchester.

Gartside Gardens

International Netball Federation Secretariat

Lady Bowls Club

North West Netball

TAMESIDE NETBALL CLUB

Trafford Junior Netball Club

Set in Didsbury, Waterside Leisure Club is part of the Waterside Hotel in Manchester, combining hotel accommodation with a range of leisure facilities. It sits within easy reach of the wider Didsbury area, making it a convenient spot for both guests and local visitors.

A leisure club of this kind is a good option if you are looking to unwind and keep active in one place. Facilities like these can suit a variety of routines, from a workout to a more relaxed visit.

Part of a hotel

Didsbury setting

Waterside Leisure Club in Didsbury, Manchester, offering leisure facilities alongside the Waterside Hotel.

Waterside Leisure Club

Wythenshawe Ravens Netball Club

Manchester Table Tennis Academy

Based in Manchester, Greater Manchester, Amateur Boxing Club is a gym focused on boxing training. It offers a place for local people to work on their fitness, technique and conditioning in a boxing setting.

Amateur boxing clubs generally suit anyone from complete beginners to those keen to spar and compete. Sessions usually combine fitness work with the fundamentals of boxing, so visitors can build up their skills at a pace that fits their experience. It is worth contacting the club directly to check what is on offer.

Amateur Boxing Club is a boxing gym in Manchester, Greater Manchester, for fitness and technique training.

Amateur Boxing Club

Set in Castlefield in the heart of Manchester city centre, the Y Club is a community-focused health club and sports centre. Alongside the gym, members can play badminton, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, football, wrestling and more, with over 40 instructor-led classes running each week in a refurbished studio. There's also an 18-metre swimming pool, plus a steam room and sauna.

Qualified personal trainers are on hand to offer advice and support tailored to individual goals. A sports and leisure club like this suits a wide range of people, whether you're focused on fitness, team games, swimming or simply somewhere to relax after a workout.

The Y Club is a community sports and health club in Castlefield, Manchester, with a gym, pool, sauna, classes and court sports.

Sports clubs in Manchester