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Whether you’re after some extra energy, a confidence boost, or a place that’s a little more “you”, our memberships give you the space to try new things, mix it up, and settle into what actually sticks – all with our support in your corner and zero expectations.

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Pay As You Go

When your motivation strikes, we’re ready. With our Pay As You Go membership, you can hit the gym, go swimming, or join a session whenever it works for you. No contracts - just easy, flexible access to what you love.

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More than just a gym

There’s so much more to us than leisure centres. As part of one the UK’s leading Social Enterprises, our purpose is to create active, welcoming places that help Communities thrive. When People become healthier, Communities get stronger – and that’s what drives everything we do.

Our purpose

Our courses

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    Climbing

    The sky’s the limit! Scale new heights with Places Leisure’s climbing courses! Our certified friendly instructors will keep you safe while ensuring you have a great time learning new skills, developing confidence and technique! Our state-of-the-art climbing walls and equipment promote a dynamic, high energy (and fun!) experience.

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    Gymnastics

    Fully developed by British Gymnastics, our action-packed Gymnastics programme provides students with a fun and progressive journey. Gymnasts will experience an immersive, creative, and exciting programme, moving at their own pace. Gymnastics helps to build strong, healthy muscles and bones, and increases flexibility, balance, and coordination as well as discipline, self-esteem, and social skills.

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    Trampolining

    Bounce to new heights with one of our trampolining courses! Following the British Gymnastics Trampolining Proficiency Awards Scheme, our trampolining courses are designed to teach everything from simple aerial tricks all the way up to big-air stunts. Our courses are adaptive for all abilities. Trampolining helps children build strong, healthy muscles and bones, and increases flexibility, balance, and coordination as well as discipline, self-esteem, and social skills.

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    Basketball

    With over 450 million players and fans globally, basketball is a sport loved and enjoyed across the world. A game of mental and physical skill – basketball improves cardiovascular health, promotes muscle development and endurance, and enhances coordination as well as balance. As a team sport, basketball encourages positive interactions and teamwork. Come learn to dribble, slam-dunk and alley-oop! You’ll love it!

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    Badminton

    Easy to learn, super fun and sociable too, badminton is one of the quickest (and most fun!) of the racket sports and can be played at any pace making it an enjoyable sport to learn at any age. Badminton is a whole-body workout that promotes great cardiovascular health and increased muscle tone. Our indoor courts allow courses to be taught all year round. Come join one of our badminton courses today!

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    Cricket

    The benefits of cricket go beyond the sport itself, helping to lay the foundations for a healthy and active lifestyle, along with aiding everyday skills such as reflex, concentration, spatial awareness and agility.

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  • Full Width Fencing

    Fencing

    En garde! Fencing is an exciting sport for all ages that exercises both the body and the mind. Places Leisure's fencing programme is designed to build character and teach self-motivation, leadership and good sportsmanship. Our programme is taught by certified instructors and welcomes individuals of all abilities.

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    Football

    The nations favourite game! Pass, shoot, dribble and score as you improve your skills and develop your match play. The beauty of football is it's easy to understand and offers a great social and team environment whilst challenging your fitness.

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    Squash

    Social, fast-paced and fun for all ages, squash is a true, full-body workout. After quickly learning the basics, you’ll be running, jumping, leaping, and diving after that little ball – while increasing your strength and flexibility as well as improving your hand-eye coordination. Come learn this fun and social sport year-round in our indoor courts!

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  • Hero Art Courses

    Adult education

    From arts and crafts courses to new language sessions, our centres are about more than just gyms and swimming. Come together with other members of your local community to learn a new skill or master an existing one.

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  • Full Width Mixed Martial Arts

    Mixed Martial Arts

    The benefits of this full-contact hybrid martial arts class extend beyond just physical fitness for children. Our lessons offer a safe space for children to meet friends, build confidence, and improve their concentration, whilst under the guidance of a friendly instructor.

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    Tennis

    Tennis is a game for life, and tennis with Places Leisure offers exercise and friendly competition starting at any age. Our tennis programme is open to youth beginners, intermediate and developed players. Through our registered courses and private lessons, students learn stroke, footwork, game etiquette and more. Our instructors are Lawn Tennis Association (LTA)-certified professionals and teach beginners the fundamentals and advanced players to improve their game year-round.

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  • Two Column Netball

    Netball

    A school playground favourite, this fast paced sport is easy to pick up and fun to play.

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  • 2 Column View Image Junior Pickleball

    Pickleball

    One of the fastest growing sports in the UK! This easy to play, fun sport brings together elements of Tennis, Badminton and Table Tennis.

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    Rugby

    The sessions focus on fun, confidence-building, and teamwork in a safe, supportive environment - perfect for little ones having their first try at rugby!

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Places Leisure App

Free access to the brand-new Places Leisure app with all memberships Make and manage bookings, access free virtual workouts, enjoy digital fitness, news, blogs, and so much more!

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