Venues Listed in Sport And Fitness

Founded in 2005, St Albans Gymnastics Club provides fun and effective recreational classes as well as professionally structured competition squad training. The club operates from St Albans Girls' School (STAGS) but plans to move into their own full time facility within a few years. All coaching staff are CRB checked. See their website for more information, class times and fees.

The club's training address is: St Albans Gymnastics Club, St Albans Girls School (Stags), Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 6DB

These stables have two full size all-weather riding surfaces with floodlights. There is also a cross country course, six miles of grass tracks, a set of showjumps and a permanent jumping arena. Qualified instructors provide group and private lessons and children are welcome to take part in 'own a pony' weeks during the Easter and summer vacations. A full programme of other events is available on request.

Centre Pilates provides individual instruction and small group one-hour classes from beginners to advanced levels. See website for current locations, times and prices.

Founded in 1930, family-run Spielplatz is a residential naturist resort with 34 permanent and 20 holiday homes set in 12 acres of wooded parkland, along with camping facilities. Facilities include a heated outdoor pool, sauna, solarium, children's play area, miniten, badminton, boules and volleyball. Coffee mornings, discos, karaoke, quiz nights, dances and pool tournaments take place year-round in the clubhouse, which can be hired for private functions. Membership is open to all, subject to a trial day visit (summer season only). For details and fees, see the website.

Founded in 1971, and based at Highfield Park, the volunteer-run club has more 300 players (boys and girls) registered in over 30 teams. Activities include a weekly soccer school, goalkeeper training, disabilities section and an annual 6-a-side tournament.

This club introduces Little Warriors (4-6 yrs) and Dragon Warriors (7-12 yrs) to the basics of Karate and self defence through games, talks and practices. The club aims to improve children's agility, fitness, stamina and hand to eye co-ordination as they progress towards their first grade (belt) and beyond. Weekly evening classes are held in St Albans.

Qualified Personal Trainer based in St Albans with a fully equipped private studio offering health and exercise advice and one-to-one fitness training.  

The Elswood Bowmen archery club was founded in 1958 and caters for archers shooting Recurve, Compound and Longbow. Its outdoor venue is the Cricket Field, Highfield Park, St Albans and its indoor venue is The Old Chapel, Shenley. The club runs beginners' courses throughout the summer and welcomes guests from other clubs.

The Association of Traditional Eastern Arts (ATEA) promotes the Martial and Healing Arts of Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Yoga and Shiatsu. Classes in St Albans and Shenley are open to all (for locations and times see website). Turn up, call the help line or email for further information.

This small club, based in Smallford, meets every Thursday in a local pub. It organises regular scuba diving trips and training courses including try-a-dive, ocean diver, search and recovery, nitrox and practical rescue management.

Capoeira is a Brazilian dance-based martial art developed from a variety of influences, including native West African dances. It is a game, a dance, and a fight, governed by the rhythm of the berimbau, a native African musical instrument.

The club caters for children and adults, from learner to national swimmer level, and is run by ASA qualified coaches and parent volunteers. Members use pools at Westminster Lodge and St Albans High School for Girls. New members under 16yrs should arrange an initial assessment. Club/competitive swimmers and those swimming for fitness aged 16-25 are equally welcome (see website for further details). The club publishes a regular newsletter and has a notice board at Westminster Lodge showing times and locations of classes, teams for galas, results and social events.

Established in the early 1890s, Clarence Park has 16 acres of municipal sports ground and 9 acres of public park. Its facilities include a Cricket Pavilion, used by local hockey and cricket clubs, bowls green, croquet lawn, tennis courts, nine hole putting green and children's playground. The park is home to St Albans City FC and has an Italian restaurant with outdoor seating.

Contact for enquiries about hire of function room and forth coming social events.

Families low price drinks, Licenced bar, members bar, ample parking

This local Ju Jitsu club's weekly classes aim to give students the confidence and ability to defend themselves. For more information, email the club or join a training session (see website for details).

We are a competitive badminton club that compete in local leagues to a good standard. We offer membership based on standard and welcome Ladies and Men and teenagers from 14 up.

Visitor fee is £4 for students and £6 for adults

Energie Fitness for Women is a health & fitness club in St Albans city centre designed exclusively for women, shortlisted for the national final of The Members Choice Health Club Awards 2012, as the best health club in the U.K.

We offer full body workouts from just 30-minutes long, and unlike conventional gyms, our staff work with you to achieve the results you want with our 6-Week, Results Guaranteed, Programme. The club has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, with easy-to-use fitness equipment, one to one training, a full range of classes, relaxation facilities, and monthly social events. The non-intimidating environment enables you to enjoy a fit and healthy lifestyle with the help and support of personal trainers and nutrition advisers. Ladies of all ages are currently members, from 14 - 82, with 70% of them having never attended a gym before, so no need to be intimidated!

Victoria Swain offers group classes, personal fitness training and sports massage designed for pregnant women and new mothers. She is a qualified midwife, nurse and breastfeeding consultant, as well as being a personal trainer and sports masseuse. Fitness classes are held twice weekly at Batchwood Golf and Tennis Centre (babies welcome). Contact Victoria to book group or individual sessions.