You can play a wide variety of sports and take part in a range of activities at NL Active locations, including:
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Sports and activities
With a wide range of sports and activities available at our NL Active loactions, we have something for everyone.
Get fit for free in NL Active facilities
If you are aged 66 or over you can get fit for free in NL Active facilities with two months' access to the gym, swimming and virtual fitness classes. Find further information on our fit for free page.
Badminton is a fast-paced racket sport where players rally a shuttlecock over a 1.55 metre net. Playable in singles or doubles, it’s an excellent way to build stamina, agility, and coordination. Regular sessions can help improve muscle tone and aid in fat loss.
Badminton is available at:
- NL Active Ancholme
- NL Active Axholme North
- NL Active Baysgarth
- NL Active Epworth
- NL Active The Pods
Court hire is included in Fitness+ membership, or you can pay-as-you-go. A £5 refundable deposit is required for equipment hire. Courts can be booked online at leisure.northlincs.gov.uk.
Basketball is an energetic game played between two teams of five, focusing on passing, dribbling, and shooting the ball into a raised hoop to score. Great for building speed, agility, and teamwork, it’s a sport that’s both engaging and social.
Basketball is available at:
- NL Active Ancholme
- NL Active Axholme North
- NL Active Baysgarth
- NL Active Epworth
- NL Active The Pods
Court hire is included in Fitness+ membership, or you can pay-as-you-go. A £5 refundable deposit is required for equipment hire. Courts can be booked online at leisure.northlincs.gov.uk.
Bowls is a sport that combines precision with strategy, making it a relaxing yet competitive activity. Perfect for players of all ages and abilities, it provides both a mental challenge and social element. Our indoor rink is open year-round, providing a consistent surface and ideal playing conditions no matter the weather.
Indoor bowls is available at:
- Scunthorpe Indoor Bowls Centre
The climbing wall at The Pods offers a unique mix of physical and mental challenges, helping to build strength, endurance, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.
We have two walls, the first being a practice / children’s wall which is 3 m high and 6 m long – great for an introduction to climbing, practicing traversing, and trying different grips.
The second wall is 5m high and 9m long and consists of 6 roped stations, each having 2 routes with grades ranging from ‘4’ to ‘6B’
With routes suitable for all experience levels, from beginners to advanced climbers, it’s a fantastic way to stay fit and climb whatever the weather outside. Look out for our climbing wall sessions on our children’s school holiday programme.
The climbing wall is available at The Pods. Please contact the centre on 01724 291900 to enquire about sessions.
Football (5 a side)
Stay in the game whatever the weather with our indoor five a side football pitches. Marked and equipped with goals, our sports halls provide the perfect setting for casual games or weekly sessions. Bookings are available year-round, with footballs and bibs provides. Our sports halls can be found at:
- NL Active Ancholme
- NL Active Axholme North
- NL Active Baysgarth
- NL Active Epworth
- NL Active The Pods
Football (3G)
Our outdoor 3G football pitches are equipped with floodlights, making them suitable for play all year round, even during winter evening hours. The high quality 3G surface offers excellent traction and durability, mimicking real grass. Perfect for both casual matches and competitive play. Our 3G pitches can be found at:
- NL Active Ancholme (mini 3G)
- NL Active Axholme North
- NL Active Epworth
- Brigg Recreation Ground
To book a pitch contact the site directly on 01724 291900
With over 150 group fitness classes available across our five facilities, there’s something for everyone, whatever your fitness level, ability, or age. From high energy workouts to classes focused on relaxation and wellbeing, we cover a wide range of preferences and goals. Find more information on our Fitness Classes page.
Group fitness classes are available at:
- NL Active Ancholme (live and virtual classes)
- NL Active Axholme North (live classes)
- NL Active Baysgarth (live and virtual classes)
- NL Active Epworth (live and virtual classes)
- NL Active Riddings (live classes)
- NL Active The Pods (live and virtual classes)
Group fitness classes are included in Fitness+ membership, or you can pay per class. Classes can be booked online at leisure.northlincs.gov.uk.
The Bujin Karate Club at The Pods teaches Wado Ryu, a style focused on Kata and Kumite techniques. Karate sessions help develop self-discipline, agility, and focus while teaching effective self defence skills. Classes are open to all skill levels.
Karate Training Times:
Wednesdays:
Beginners (aged 8+) 6pm to 7pm
Advanced (aged 8+) 7pm to 9pm
To book your place or to find out more call The Pods on 01724 291900
Netball is a dynamic sport played by two teams of seven, aiming to pass the ball up the court and shoot into a high hoop to score. Known for building speed, coordination, and teamwork, netball is fun and fast paced. Netball can be played at the following centres:
- NL Active Ancholme (indoor)
- NL Active Axholme North (indoor and outdoor)
- NL Active Baysgarth (indoor)
- NL Active Epworth (indoor and outdoor)
- NL Active The Pods (indoor)
To book a court contact the centre directly on 01724 291900
Pickleball is a lively game that blends elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Played on a smaller court with paddles and a wiffle style ball, it’s easy to learn and suitable for all ages. Pickleball can be played at the following centres:
- NL Active Ancholme
- NL Active Axholme North
- NL Active Baysgarth
- NL Active Epworth
- NL Active The Pods
Court hire is included in Fitness+ membership, or you can pay-as-you-go. A £5 refundable deposit is required for equipment hire. Courts can be booked online at leisure.northlincs.gov.uk.
Looking for a place to shred, practice, and have a blast? NL Active outdoor skateparks have a variety of structures for you to practice your skills and learn new tricks. Suitable for skateboards and scooters, we have skateparks at:
- NL Active Ancholme
- NL Active Epworth
- NL Active Winterton
Softball offers a team sport experience similar to baseball, with a larger ball and underhand pitching. It’s a social and accessible game, providing a great way to improve coordination and teamwork skills. Softball can be played at the following centres:
- NL Active Ancholme
- NL Active Axholme North
- NL Active Baysgarth
- NL Active Epworth
- NL Active The Pods
Court hire is included in Fitness+ membership, or you can pay-as-you-go. A £5 refundable deposit is required for equipment hire. Courts can be booked online at leisure.northlincs.gov.uk.
NL Active’s five pools across North Lincolnshire offer swimming sessions to suit every need, ability, and age. Our facilities cater to everyone, from beginners learning to swim to those improving technique or swimming for fitness to those who just want to splash around and have fun!
To find out more and see our pool timetables visit our swimming page.
Squash is a high intensity racket sport played by two players in an enclosed court. Players take turns hitting a small rubber ball against the wall, aiming to out manoeuvre each other. Known for boosting cardiovascular fitness and agility, squash provides a thorough workout in a short time. Squash courts can be found at:
- NL Active Ancholme
- NL Active Epworth
Court hire is included in Fitness+ membership, or you can pay-as-you-go. A £5 refundable deposit is required for equipment hire. Courts can be booked online at leisure.northlincs.gov.uk.
Table tennis, also known as ping pong, is a fast-paced game played with small paddles and a lightweight, hollow ball across a table divided by a net. Suitable for single or doubles play, it’s excellent for improving hand eye coordination and overall fitness. You can play table tennis at the following centres:
- NL Active Ancholme
- NL Active Axholme North
- NL Active Baysgarth
- NL Active Epworth
- NL Active The Pods
Court hire is included in Fitness+ membership, or you can pay-as-you-go. A £5 refundable deposit is required for equipment hire. Courts can be booked online at leisure.northlincs.gov.uk.
Tennis, a popular racket sport for two to four players that’s a fantastic way to develop stamina, strength, and agility. Whether you’re working on your serve or playing competitively, our courts have you covered. We have outdoor tennis courts at the following centres:
- NL Active Axholme North
- NL Active Epworth
Court hire is included in Fitness+ membership, or you can pay-as-you-go. A £5 refundable deposit is required for equipment hire. Courts can be booked online at leisure.northlincs.gov.uk.
Volleyball is a lively team sport played by two teams of six, using agility, power, and strategy to ground the ball on the opponent’s side of the court. Ideal for building teamwork and coordination, it’s an engaging game that’s easy to pick up. You can play volleyball at:
- NL Active Axholme North
- NL Active The Pods
To book a court contact the centre by calling 01724 291900
Sports facility hire
If you’d like to hire our facilities you can submit a hire request using our online form, or if you’d like to discuss your requirements email bookings.pods@northlincs.gov.uk.
Terms and conditions
One-off event booking
- A 10% deposit is required at the time of booking, and the remaining balance must be paid 14 days prior to the event
- Any changes to the booking will incur a £25 administration charge for each change.
- If cancelling your booking, the deposit is refundable if written notice of cancellation is received at least 21 days prior to the event. Written notice must be sent via email to bookings.pods@northlincs.gov.uk.
- Cancellations made less than 21 days before the event are subject to a 25% charge, less than 14 days incur a 50% charge, and less than 7 days incur a 100% charge.
- Additional charges for items will be billed immediately after the event and payment will be required within 30 days of receipt of invoice.
Standard booking
This booking is for less than 10 consecutive bookings. If your booking is for 10 or more consecutive sessions you may qualify for a discount of 17.5%.
- Any changes / amendments to the booking will incur a £25 administration charge for each change.
- There’s no penalty for cancelling a booking with at least 7 days’ notice.
- Cancelling a single date or session within the booking with less than 7 days’ notice incurs an administration charge of £25.
- Cancelling a single date or session within the booking with less than 72 hours’ notice incurs the full cost of hire for that session.
- Not notifying us of the cancellation of a single date or session within the booking with less than 72 hours’ notice incurs an administration fee of £25 and the full cost of hire for that session.
- Full payment is required within 30 days from receiving the invoice.
- Future bookings may be at risk if there are outstanding payments.
Discounted block booking
To qualify for a discounted block booking your booking must consist of 10 or more consecutive sessions and the interval between the bookings must be more than 6 days but not more than 14 days.
- Dates when facility hire is not required must be stated at the time of booking.
- Any additional bookings made during the booking period will also qualify for the discounted rate.
- NL Active will provide a refund or credit if the facility is unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances.
- If you cancel a session after already meeting the discount criteria your discounted rate will not be affected.
- Any changes to the booking by the hirer will incur a £25 administration charge for each change.
- There’s no penalty for cancelling a single date or session within the booking as long as at least 7 days’ notice is given.
- Cancelling a single date or session within the booking with less than 7 days’ notice incurs an administration charge of £25.
- Cancelling a single date or session within the booking with less than 72 hours’ notice incurs the full cost of hire for that session.
- Not notifying us of the cancellation of a single date or session within the booking with less than 72 hours’ notice incurs an administration fee of £25 and the full cost of hire for that session.
- Payments can be made weekly, monthly, by invoice, or upfront.
- Full payment is required within 30 days from receiving the invoice.
- Future bookings may be at risk if there are outstanding payments.
Please note that a minimum written of notice of cancellation must be given for all bookings. Please refer to guidance above for the appropriate notice period required for each booking type. All changes, amendments or cancellations to bookings must be made in writing by emailing bookings.pods@northlincs.gov.uk.
Submission of a booking form is not a guarantee that the date or time is available, or the booking has been accepted. The bookings team will provide an email confirmation of the booking within 7 days of the receipt of your booking form.
Get in touch
If you require further information on NL Active or would like to speak to someone, please call us on 01724 291900.