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Badminton

Find out how badminton can boost your mental, physical and social health at a Better leisure centre near you. Book a badminton court, get involved in a badminton league or learn how to play. Better offers No Strings badminton at some leisure centres across the UK in partnership with Badminton England. Click ‘Badminton’ to find out more.

Fitness Classes

We have classes for the whole community, from high-energy dance or cardio classes to strength, conditioning, mind and body. There’s something for everyone. Fitness class timetables and time slots are bookable via the Better UK app or by clicking 'Book Activity' at the top of this page. Select ‘Fitness classes’ to find out more.

Swimming

Swimming sessions are bookable as either ‘Swim for Fitness’ sessions - involve lane swimming - or ‘Swim for All’ sessions - mean an open pool layout. These sessions are normally for an hour and can be booked via the Better UK app or online. Click ‘Swimming’ to find out more.

Basketball

Play basketball at a Better leisure centre near you. You can book a court to play with friends or why not get involved in a local league? If you're new to the sport, you can also find lessons or a course taught by a qualified instructor. Regardless of your ability, find a course or instructor to suit you. Click ‘Basketball’ to find out more.

Football

We have wide range of different football pitches that are bookable at our leisure centres. These include a number of different surfaces from 3G Astroturf, indoor pitches, grass and tarmac. So you can train, play with friends or even join a local league. Click ‘Football’ to find out more.

Gym Workout

Wherever you are on your fitness journey, our gym has been designed with a range of equipment to suit your needs. Sessions are bookable in hour slots to ensure the gym is never too crowded. Click ‘Gym Workout’ to find out more.

Inclusive

Better is accessible for everyone. From swimming to the gym, you'll find activities that are inclusive, so that everybody can stay active and feel healthier and happier.

Senior Activities

From fitness classes to organised activity sessions, such as badminton, tennis or walking football, find a range of sessions suitable for those older than 55. Get active, meet people and improve your social, mental and physical health with Better. Click ‘Club Activities’ to find out more.

Holiday Activities

Looking for things to do with the kids during the holidays? From swim school to football and tennis, find a variety of courses and holiday activities to keep them occupied and active.

Aqua Splash

Take on the aqua splash challenge at a local leisure centre near you. Aqua splash is an exciting, inflatable obstacle course laid out in the swimming pool. Dive, climb and make your way across the fun and exciting course at a local swimming pool near you. To use Aqua Splash you need to be a minimum of 8 years old. Click ‘Aqua Splash’ to find out more.

Birthday Parties

Celebrate your child's birthday party at a Better leisure centre near you. From swimming and football parties to trampoline park and football parties, discover a range of activities to suit your kids. Don't stress - we'll help you organise, do the catering so you can sit back and enjoy the day. Click ‘Birthday Parties’ to find out more.

Soft Play

Soft play is great fun for little ones and gives them time to let their hair down, play with new friends but most importantly, enjoy themselves! Why not check out your local leisure centre and book a soft play session for your little ones today. Click ‘Soft Play’ to find out more.

Junior Gym and Fitness Classes

Junior Gym and Fitness Classes benefit 11 to 17 year olds both physically and mentally, as well as providing a safe space to meet new friends to work out. With a qualified instructor present for all of the sessions and an induction prior to the session mandatory for all participants, it’s a great way to get your youngsters active. Click ‘Junior Gym and Fitness Classes’ to find out more or click ‘Book Activity’ at the top of this page to book a session.

Swimming Lessons

Learn to swim with Better Swim School so your children learn this important life skill. The Better Swim School programme focuses on a set of achievements linked to a set of skills and distances achieved. All abilities are catered for at Better with lessons designed for children up to adults. Click "Book lesson or course" above to find out more.

Table Tennis

Pickleball

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world, it is a mix of tennis, badminton and table tennis. We have a range of pickleball activities available from coached group sessions to bookable pickleball courts. This is a great beginner sport to get more active and socialise with like minded people.