Physical Activity
What does being physically active mean?
You might think being active involves going to the gym, an exercise class or playing a sport, but it's not just that. Just think of it in a more everyday way that incorporates some activity into your daily routine - even simple things like doing more walking.
Being active includes any physical activity that you do, including cleaning the house and gardening, travelling on foot or by bicycle, manual jobs at work as well as sport and activities in your spare time.
You could benefit hugely from simple activities such as taking the stairs (rather than the lift) or walking briskly to the shops. It's not only the big changes that will make the difference to your heart, but also lots of little ones.
You’ll be surprised how a small change in your level of physical activity can make a big difference to your health and well-being. So go on – make a start today!
Physical Activity
Jog Derbyshire - Bretby/ Newhall
If you are new to jogging / running then this session is perfect for you. The session will aim to increase running fitness through walking and jogging. A qualified jog leader will always be on hand to provide advice and motivation to help you reach your goal.
Jog Derbyshire - Hilton
If you are new to jogging / running then this session is perfect for you. The session will aim to increase running fitness through walking and jogging. A qualified jog leader will always be on hand to provide advice and motivation to help you reach your goal.
Childrens Play Areas and Recreation Grounds
Arthur Street Recreation Ground
Suitable age range: 2 5 years
Aston on Trent Recreation Ground
Suitable age range: 2 11 years
Badgers Hollow Leisure Park
Suitable age range: Pre-School
Barrow on Trent Play Area
Suitable age range: 2 11 years
Calke Abbey
Suitable age range: 2 11 years
Chestnut Avenue Recreation Ground
Suitable age range: 2 7 years
Church Broughton Recreation Ground
Suitable age range: 2 11 years
Coton in the Elms Recreation Ground
Suitable age range: 2 11 years
Egginton Recreation Ground
Suitable age range: 2 11 years
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Suitable age range: 2 11 years
Eureka Park
Suitable age range: 2 12+ years
Fabis Close Play Area
Suitable age range: 2 11 years
Findern Recreation Ground
Suitable age range: 2 11 years
Findern Recreation Ground
Suitable age range: 2 11 years
Foremark Reservoir
Suitable age range: 2 12+ years
Hartshorne Recreation Ground
Suitable age range: 2 7 years
Hartshorne Recreation Ground
Suitable age range: 2 11 years
Hartshorne Recreation Ground
Hatton Recreation Ground
Toddlers playground and a Multi Use Games Area Suitable age range: 2 5 years & 12+ years
Hilton Recreation Ground
Suitable age range: 2 12+ years
King George 5 Play Fields
Suitable age range: 2 12+ years
Linton Recreation Ground
Lothian Gardens
Play area and Multi Use Games Area Suitable age range: 2 12+ years
Maurice Lea Park
Play area and Multi Use Games Area Suitable age range: 2 12+ years
Melbourne Play Area
Suitable age range: 2 11 years
Melbourne Play Area
Suitable age range: 2 11 years
Melbourne Play Area
Suitable age range: 2 7 years
Mount Pleasant Recreation Ground
Suitable age range: 2 7 years
Netherseal Recreation Ground
Suitable age range: 2 11 years
Newhall Park
Suitable age range: 2 12+ years
Newton Solney Recreation Ground
Suitable age range: 2 11 years
Overseal Play Area
Suitable age range: Toddlers and Small children
Overseal Recreation Ground
Suitable age range: Toddlers
Repton Recreation Ground
Rosliston Main Playground
Suitable age range: 2 12+ years
Rosliston Natural Playground
Suitable age range: 2 12+ years
Rosliston Play Area
Scropt on Play Area
Suitable age range: 2 11 years
Shardlow Play Area
Suitable age range: 2 7 years
Shardlow Recreation Ground
Suitable age range: 5 11 years
Smisby Play Area
Suitable age range: 2 11 years
Station Street Recreation Ground
Suitable age range: 2 5 years
Staunton Harold
Suitable age range: 2 12+ years
Stenson Fields
Stenson Fields
Suitable age range: 2 7 years
Swadlincote Woodlands
Suitable age range: 2 12+ years
Ticknall Recreaton Ground
Suitable age range: 2 7 years
Tumble Tots
Physical Play Programme for children aged 6 months to 7 years.
Walton on Trent Rec Ground
Suitable age range: 2 7 years
Weston on Trent Rec Ground
Willington Play Area
Suitable age range: 2 7 years
Willington Play Area
Suitable age range: 2 7 years
Woodville Rec Ground
Suitable age range: 2 11 years
Cycling
Senior Cycling at Rosliston Forestry Centre
Suitable for beginners or people that haven't been on a bike for a while. Sessions led by experienced leaders on safe cycle trails around the site.
Exercise Referral Scheme
New to Exercise Scheme
The South Derbyshire "New to Exercise" Scheme is a partnership between South Derbyshire District Council, Derbyshire County Primary Care Trust and Greenbank Leisure Centre. To get onto the Scheme you need to be referred by a Health Practitioner at any South Derbyshire Surgeries (this includes your GP, Practice Nurse, Health Visitor, Physiotherapist etc) and for one for the following reasons:- * Risk of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) * Stroke (CVA) * High Blood Pressure * Diabetes (Type 1 & 2) * Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) / Asthma * Osteoarthritis * Osteoporosis * Weight reduction for a Body Mass Index of over 30 * Social / Mental Health / Depression The Scheme lasts 20 sessions over a maximum period of 15 weeks. On your first session you will see a fitness instructor at the start to discuss your physical activity likes and dislikes and jointly agree a realistic and achievable activity plan. At the start, middle and end of the Scheme the changes in your physical activity level, body measurements, confidence, motivation, will be measured. Once you finish the scheme, the fitness instructor will encourage you to maintain the physical activities you were doing throughout the Scheme and a brief report will be submitted to your GP practice to inform them of completion and progress.
Parks and Facilities
Breedon Priory Golf and Health Club
Calke Abbey
Calke Abbey Park is a National Trust Nature Reserve set in over 600 acres. Contained within the reserve is a great country house in decline, with extraordinary contents, historic park and restored garden. Description: National Nature Reserve set in over 600 acres Baroque mansion with unique collections of curiosities Stunning 18th-century Chinese silk bed Invisible corridors, underground tunnels and a secret garden Enchanting walled-gardens and restored Orangery
Elvaston Castle Country Park
With over 200 acres of woodland, parkland and gardens Elvaston Castle is a great place to visit for a walk (walking), bird watching or a bite to eat in the castle tea rooms. The castle itself is only occasionally open to the public.
Etwall Leisure Centre
This joint use site comprises a 25m swimming pool, squash courts and tennis provision. It is open to the public in the evening and weekends during school term time and daily, during school holidays. Description of facilities: 25m Swimming Pool, with observation lounge Squash Courts Tennis Courts Netball Court Other information: Etwall Eagles Swimming Club Headstream Divers Sub Aqua Club Water Polo club Triathalon Club
Eureka Park
Description of facilities: 2 Tennis Courts (available for booking all year round) 2 Netball Courts Crown Green Bowls (Available for hire April to September) Miniature / Crazy Golf Children's Play area Football Pitch Cricket Pitch Changing Facilities Half Court Basketball Trim trail adventure walk (Walking) Other information: Base for the local Air Training Corps is situated at the site.
Foremark Reservoir
A 230 acre reservoir and nature reserve ideal for woodland walks (Walking), bird watching, picnicking, trout fishing and horse riding. There is also a Children's play area and an information point.
Grangewood Court Tennis
Green Bank Leisure Centre
The Centre comprises a 25m swimming pool and learner pool, main sports hall and subsidiary hall, squash courts and the gym with over 60 pieces of modern equipment. In addition, the Centre offers a wide range of courses and an ideal venue for events and functions. Description of facilities: 25m Main Swimming Pool Trainer Pool 2 Sports Halls (with lift for access) 6 Badminton Courts 2 Basketball Courts 2 Squash Courts Health and Fitness Suite (Gym) Creche Facilities Bar, Cafe and Lounge Exercise Classes include: Body Pump, Body Combat, Body Attack, Spin, Step, Aerobics, Aqua, Total Toning, Body Balance, Bums, Legs & Tums, Core Blimey, Forever Fit (50+), Extend (Chair based exercise), Dance, Yoga, Pilates. Other information: Swadlincote Swimming Club Wide range of swiming courses open from child to adult ages Gymnastics Club Road Runners Club Martial Arts Courses Football Coaching Basketball Coaching Childrens Parties, Weddings and other Functions Soft Play
Maurice Lea Memorial Park
Description of facilities Full Size Football Pitch Changing Facilities 3 Tennis Courts (available for booking all year round) Netball Court Basketball Court Hardcore Area Crown Green Bowling (Available for hire April to September) Children's Play Area
Meadowside Leisure Centre
(Outside of South Derbyshire district) The Meadowside Leisure Centre offers a broad range of activities on both a casual pay and play basis and membership basis. There is also a range of wet and dryside sports coaching courses for adults and juniors. Description: 25m main swimming pool 16m teaching pool 4 squash courts Dance studio complete with mirrored wall and sprung beech floor Pirates Cove Childrens Play Area Contours Fitness Suite (Gym) Cherry Orchard Crθche Bar, Cafι and Lounge Three multi purpose function rooms
Melbourne Leisure Centre
Description of facilities: Badminton Court 2 Squash Courts
Newhall Park
Description of facilities: Full size Grass Football Pitch Large grass area Changing Facilities Children's play area Hardcore area including Basketball Court, five a side football and Tennis courts (available for booking all year round) Other information: Local Scout and Guide building is situated on the Park
Oakthorpe Sports & Leisure Centre
Offers a wide range of sports activities and the centre can be hired out for private use. Full size football and seven a side astrotruf all weather pitch, sports field plus small meeting/sports hall. Also runs a GP Referral Exercise Class, Mother & Toddler group, luncheon club, Saturday morning children's club, 5-a-side football, basketball, and Table tennis.
Picture of Health Fitness Studio (Gym)
Exercise Classes available: Bums Legs and Tums Aerobics Jogging group Childrens exercise classes (for 10-14 years).
Rosliston Forestry Centre
A great range of activities are on offer at Rosliston Forestry Centre ranging from enjoying the peace and quiet of the countryside and its birds and wildlife to playing Laser Combat games in the woods. The site itself is open every day, and there is a lot you can do without paying - like visit the bird hide, or have fun on the outdoor adventure play equipment. Description: Various trails and walks ranging in difficulty (Walking) Cycle Hire (Cycling) Falconry Experiences Laser Games Archery Orienteering Log cabin accommodation Restaurant Talks, workshops Guided walks Large programme of events Parties, meetings and school visits are all available too.
Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre
Open throughout the year for recreational Skiing, Snowboarding and Blading with lessons available for every standard. Tobogganing and Snow tubing rides along with Birthday, school and corporate days are also available. Description of facilities: 160m main ski slope, with ski lifts Nusery Ski Slope, with ski lifts 650m Alpine Toboggan Run Bar and Resturant area Function lounge
Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre
Whether a total beginner or expert you can enjoy skiing or snowboarding at our slope. If you want to try something different, go for the toboggan run or sno-tubing. Food and drinks are available all day at the Alpine Lodge. The Alpine Lodge is also available for functions.
Swadlincote Woodlands and Park Area
Description of facilities: Play Area Picnic Area Climbing Rock
The Craythorne
The Craythorne is an attractive, comfortable Pub & Restaurant with Function Facilities and Golf Course. It has excellent car parking, in a rural setting is only 10 minutes from the centre of both Burton & Derby.
Zeus Health & Fitness (Gym)
Sports Clubs
1st Newhall Scout Group
We are an active Scout Group running Beavers (6-8 years), Cub (8-10 1/2 years) anb Scouts (10 1/2-14 years) sections
50+ Activity Mornings
Greenbank 50+ activity mornings attract a lively, active and friendly group of individuals. Mostly we play badminton but other activities are available at times, such as table tennis. Swimming and Sauna are included. Our age range is 50+ to infinity, depending only on the individual's willingness to "have a go". Our two oldest regulars are 81 and 82! We have all ability levels and the group is open to all 50+'s, no joining or commitment necessary.
Adult freestyle Ballroom
Come and join in with this freestyle ballroom class learning different elements in ballroom and freestyle dance - including Salsa, Slow dance and partner work.
Andy Clarke Ju Jutsu
The level of training and sparring that you can expect to receive, ranges all the way from beginner right up to national and world championship levels. People can improve their Self Defence and/or your Kumite skills For more inormation visit: www.andyclarke-jujutsu.co.uk
Aquila Karate
We promote Wado Ryu karate training for all. Aquila Karate prides itself on the provision of a Professional Service for a wide range of customers. General Classes, Corporate Events, Schools Liaison Projects, Specialist Classes for Tournament Kumite and Kata, Private Tuition and Fitness Training. www.aquilakarateclub.com
Ashby Hockey Club
Mixed mens and ladies social hockey club, playing league hockey on Saturdays and having active girls and boys junior sections
Barton Cricket Club
Barton is an ambitious cricket club with active senior and junior sections and strong links with the local community. We are an ECB Focus club and as such work actively with both the Staffordshire and Derbyshire Cricket Boards.
Burton Bridge Archers
Target archery club. Minimum age to join 8yrs.
Burton Canoe Club
Provide canoeing opportunities for the community; all age groups including local youth groups and schools in recreational and competitive paddling.
Burton Hockey Club
Formed in 1899 we are one of the oldest established hockey clubs in the Midlands and currently run 6 mens and three ladies league teams, a mixed team, a veterans team and boys and girls youth teams at u11,u13 and u15 age groups. Our Hockey Youth Academy is very popular and very succesful, having won several tournaments and achieved success at county and Midlands levels with our players.
Burton Rugby Football Club
Offering rugby union to all ages from 6 year olds to seniors, both boys and girls/ladies and gentleman. Coaching and matches available for all age groups all abilities, all welcome.
Burton-on-Trent Golf Club Ltd
Burton Golf Club is the only full 18 hole course in South Derbyshire. Being on the boundary with Burton-on-Trent the membership is fairly even from the two areas. Besides the golf there is a varied social program of events and both social and family members are welcome.
Central Netball Team
Netball team aimed at over 16's up to senior level.
Derby BSAC (British Sub-Aqua Club)
The Derby BSAC was established in 1959 and is a friendly, sociable club. Once you have joined, we have instructors in the club who will work wth you to gain your scuba-diving qualifications. We accept members from 12 years old.
Derby Kyokushinkai Karate
The club has been established in Aston for 27 years, first 4 sessions are free and there are no hidden fees, always a warm welcome and good training in a good atmosphere
Derby Triathlon Club
Derby Triathlon Club aims to be a friendly club and to help members enjoy the sport of triathlon. Training and advice is offered in all three disciplines, as well as practice tris, at various locations in the Derby area.
Etwall Eagles Swimming Club
We provide swimming instruction and training, minimum standard - able to swim 1 width. Competitive swimming to county and Midland standard for children, but also swimming for fitness. Our masters section for adults provides training for competition and sessions for improving or learning new strokes. All standards are welcome. Etwall Eagles is a friendly family based club.
Etwall Tennis Club
Formed in 1966, Etwall Tennis Club is based at John Port School, Etwall. We are a small, but friendly club, who believe that tennis is a sport to be enjoyed by all. We have 4 club sessions each week, where we play mostly doubles. All you have to do is turn up, no need to book in advance. There is no need to bring a partner, as foursomes are arranged for you. We try to ensure players are matched with others of similar ability.
Eureka Park Ladies Netball Club
Local ladies netball team, play for fun & general fitness.
Fiz Dance School
From Ballet to Ballroom and everything inbetween, age 3 upwards, if you want to dance, have fun, and get fit, come along!
Grange Lawn Tennis Club
Floodlit Hard court & grass court tennis facilities are available for both social and competitive match play. Friendly atmosphere, new members welcome. Coaching for all age ranges and abilities available with professional coach. Coaching available Saturday morning & early afternoon.
Greenbank Gymnastics Club
Well established (18years) small gymnastics club, catering mostly for girls artistic gymnastics(4 piece). But open to boys age 6+. Be coached to competition standard by BG registered coaches. We are at present in the process of gaining accreditation through 'Gym mark'.
Hatton Darts Running Club
A friendly running club who meet regularly to run and train together, running cross country running, road running, fell running.
Hilton Cricket Club
Local friendly Sports Club for all ages and abilities.
Hilton Harriers Football Club
South Derbyshire Sports club of the year. Derbyshire FA charter development club of the year. Training sessions for all children. Summer tournaments. Social/fund raising events. Teams play in the Derby Community League/BJFL and the Derby City League
Maximum Response Karate Defence Academy
The MRKD Academy was founded to provide local, affordable, safe, comprehensive Self Defence and Fitness training for all ages in the East Midlands. From a Wado Ryu Karate base we will also learn Ju-Jitsu systems Power striking Pad work - Sparring Combat grappling Streetwise awareness Fitness drills to build strength - Kickboxing & Much More!!!!!. ALL COMBINED TOGETHER TO FORM ONE HIGHLY EFFECTIVE SYSTEM We also teach Streetwise Self Defence, Martial arts adapted for self protection on the streets using simple explosive & efficient moves. Learn to defend yourself against, threats, grabs, attacks and weapons etc. Circuit Training and personal fitness. MRKD are a full Member of FEKO FEDERATION OF ENGLISH KARATE ORGANISATIONS, FEKO is in direct membership to the World Union of Karate-Do Federations,the World Karate Confederation and also in direct membership to Karate England. The club to be apart of See website for full details. www.mrkd.org.uk
Melbourne United FC - Juniors
Junior football for all ages up to 18 including Girls. Parent involvement encouraged and training sponsored.
Midway FC
Midway FC is an FA Charter Standard Club that provides football for 6 years olds all the way through to Men and Ladies.
Mini Movers
A fun based dance class for 2 to 6 year olds and is a fantastic intorduction to movement and co-ordination through ballet, tap, and modern dance.
Moira Miners Welfare Judo Club
Judo club catering for men, women, boys and girls
Netherseal Ladies Karate Club
Tone up, keep fit and have fun with the other ladies in the club. www.kugb.org
Netherseal Lawn Tennis Club
The club provides facilities to play tennis at all levels whether a beginner or an experienced player. Coaching is available to both adults and juniors. Plenty of playing and social activities for all.
Netherseal St Peters Table Tennis Club
Table tennis for social and league playing in the Burton Senior Table Tennis League.
Pheonix Explorer Scout Unit
Our club provides opportunities for ages 14-18. We run a number of outdoor adventurous activites, personal and group challenges but overall the aim is to learn new things, make new friends and have fun!
Scouts - South Derbyshire
Scouting is a worldwide organisation which provides opportunities for young people to have fun while developing their potential through learning by doing. The Scout Association provides opportunities for such development for boys and girls aged 6 25 years.
Shardlow Over 50's Badminton Club
A friendly group of majority retired males and females who meet to play badminton weekly to a standard commensurate with their age.
Sharecroft Gymnastics Club
Established 26 years. Pre-school and recreational gymnastics classes for all ages. 8 classes a week. For more information visit: www.sharecroftgymclub.co.uk
Shiro Kashi Aikido Club
We are a friendly martial arts club that teaches the Japanese self defence art of Aikido. We teach empty handed and weapons defence to adults and children. Aikido improves fitness, awareness and self confidence. Beginners are always welcome.
Sinfin Running Club
All standards catered for, everyone welcome. Showers are available after the run and a social drink after if wanted
Skyline Mountaineering Club
Skyline Mountaineering Club has regular meets in the area and all over the country with occasional overseas trips. New members & beginners welcome. Most weekends, Summer & Winter, somebody is planning to climb, walk, or mountain bike.
South Derbyshire Junior Basketball
Basketball coaching for young people aged 9 - 13
South Derbyshire Karate Academy
Top quality Karate / self defence for all ages at an affordable price, come along to any of our clubs and be sure of a warm welcome. FREE TRIAL LESSON.
South Derbyshire Road Runners AC
We are a mixed abilities club who compete in the Leicester Road Running Winter and Summer Leagues, Burton & District Summer League, along with the Derby Runner Cross Country League. We include a walking section, beginners running through to fast running groups.
Stretton Badminton Club
Extremely friendly seasonal club of division 1 standard players - mid 20's to mid 50's - loads of experience and enthusiasm - play matches more than practise.
Swadlincote Sub Aqua Club
BSAC Scuba & snorkelling training. The club is for divers to train and meet likeminded people. The club helds to organise and plan diving expeditions around the UK and abroad.
Swadlincote Swimming Club
Competitive swimming from the age of four up to open. We compete in a variety of local galas and have good links to county swimming.
T.S. Sports Junior Football Club
FA charter junior football club. Teams playing in local leagues , Burton Junior , Derby City , Leicestershire and Tamworth. All ages from under 7 (soccer school) through to youth (under 18)
Ticknall Short Mat Bowls Club
The Club has been running for well over ten years, and has two mats. Indoor bowls is a simple game, and the club happily accommodates players of all abilities. Novice players are particularly welcome and the only equipment you supply is a pair of flat-soled shoes! The Hall is in a lovely setting with ample car-parking, and the weekly meeting is an opportunity for gentle exercise and socialising over a cup of tea.
Walton Chasers Orienteering Club
We were formed in 1997 and run events on Cannock Chase. We also provide training and social events for all our members. For more info please visit our web-site.
Willington Football Club
We provide a football outlet for all ages from our Soccer School for the very young up to three senior sides for adults.
Walking
Derby & South Derbyshire Ramblers' Association
Campaigns to defend and promote access for walkers. Organise walks led by our members. The public are welcome to join us on a few walks but are expected to join thereafter.
