Better in Croydon

Everyone can get fit and stay active with Better in Croydon.  You'll find gyms, fitness classes, sports halls and more at our Purley, Waddon, Thornton Heath and South Norwood leisure centres as well as the New Addington Leisure & Community Centre.  With high-performance athletics facilities at Croydon Sports Arena and events and community venues at Ashburton Hall and Monks Hill Sports Centre, plus access to tennis courts and football pitches across the Croydon parks; there is a variety of activities on offer for all ages and abilities with Better across Croydon.

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Leisure centres in Croydon

Leisure centres in Croydon

Whether you want to play football, tennis, go swimming or entertain the kids with soft play; come to your local Better facility in Croydon. With a variety of indoor and outdoor facilities available for all ages and abilities; including pitches, sports halls, gyms and tennis courts, you can get active or play your favourite sports at a location near you. So, get active, stay social and work out your way at Better leisure centres and gyms in Croydon

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Gyms in Croydon

Join a Better gym in Croydon to get healthier and happier. Our gyms feature all the latest Technogym equipment to give you the tools to train.  Our friendly fitness team provide you with a dedicated induction programme and support to help you reach your goals.  Whether you want to work up a sweat with cardio or strengthen your muscles using free weights; become part of the Better community in Croydon. 

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Swimming in Croydon

Whether you are looking for baby, child or adult swim lessons, go swimming with the family or you want to take a quick dip by yourself; you'll find plenty of options to swim across the Better Croydon leisure centres.  With lane swimming, family sessions, swim schools, plus pools to suit beginners and regulars alike, Better offers you everything you need to make the most of your time in the water. Go swimming in Croydon today.

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Basketball in Croydon

Basketball in Croydon

Get into basketball and train at your local Better leisure facility in Croydon. You'll find six locations in Croydon offering both indoor and outdoor courts, so you can play with friends or train before a big match. Find out how to play this fast-paced game and book a basketball court near you at a local Better facility in Croydon.

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Popular activities in Croydon

From kids' activities to personal training to the 60+ Club activities; you'll find plenty of activities to get you and your family active and sociable at your local Better leisure centre and facilities across Croydon. 

Fitness classes in Croydon

Work up a sweat with a cardio class or explore mindfulness with a yoga class; our fun, sociable classes offer something for all ages and abilities to get the local community fit and active across the Better leisure centres in Croydon.  

Childrens' activities in Croydon

Whether it's soft play, birthday parties, swim school, holiday activities, lessons and courses or junior gym sessions for 11-17 year olds; the Better leisure centres in Croydon provide fun activities to keep kids of all ages active and energised.     

Parks and pitches in Croydon

Whether you want to play football or take up tennis, find playing fields, parks and pitches managed by Better in Croydon. With different surfaces (astroturf, MUGA and more), you can stay active whatever the weather. Find parks and pitches in Croydon

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