Sport & Leisure in Durham
Sports clubs, gyms, swimming lessons, fitness classes and leisure centres in and around Durham.
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Summer Sports Camps in Durham: Active Holiday Fun
A guide to organised summer sports camps in Durham for children, from multi-sport days at Maiden Castle to football, tennis and cricket coaching across the city.
Martial Arts in Durham: Clubs and Classes for All Ages
Karate, taekwondo, krav maga and more. A guide to martial arts clubs in Durham for children and adults, whatever style you want to try.
Football in Durham: Clubs, Teams and Where to Watch
Durham punches above its weight in football, with a professional women's side, university teams and grassroots clubs. A guide to the local game and how to get involved.
Running and Cycling in Durham: Routes, Paths and parkrun
Riverside miles, a traffic-free railway path and a free weekly parkrun. A guide to running and cycling in and around Durham, whatever your distance.
Personal Trainers in Durham: Where to Find One-to-One Coaching
Whether you want a private studio or a gym-based session, a guide to finding a personal trainer in Durham and how to choose the right one.
Swimming in Durham: Pools and Lessons
Where to swim in and around Durham, from the central Freeman's Quay pools to a 25-metre pool up the road at Chester-le-Street and spa swimming at Ramside Hall.
Local Places
Full directory →Freeman's Quay Leisure Centre
Sports & LeisureDurham's main public leisure centre near the riverside, with swimming pools, a gym, sports hall, dance studio and exercise classes.
Maiden Castle Sport and Wellbeing Park
Sports & LeisureDurham University's main sports complex on Stockton Road, with a fitness centre, classes and pitches used by students, staff and local clubs and members.
Durham Amateur Rowing Club
Sports & LeisureA long-established rowing club on the River Wear at Old Elvet, offering learn-to-row courses for beginners as well as competitive and recreational rowing.
Durham City Cricket Club
Sports & LeisureCommunity cricket club at the Green Lane ground on Old Elvet, playing in the Durham Cricket League, fielding senior men's and women's sides alongside a broad junior section.
PureGym Durham City Retail Park
Sports & Leisure24-hour budget gym at Durham City Retail Park with a large fitness suite, free weights and a full class timetable, on flexible monthly membership.
Result Fitness
Sports & LeisureIndependent city-centre gym at The Riverwalk with a weekly class timetable, personal training and a dedicated glute-training studio.