Wherever you are on your fitness journey, our gym has been designed with a range of equipment to suit your needs. Sessions are bookable in hour slots to ensure the gym is never too crowded. Click ‘Gym Workout’ to find out more.

Swimming sessions are bookable as either ‘Swim for Fitness’ sessions - involve lane swimming - or ‘Swim for All’ sessions - mean an open pool layout. These sessions are normally for an hour and can be booked via the Better UK app or online. Click ‘Swimming’ to find out more.

We have classes for the whole community, from high-energy dance or cardio classes to strength, conditioning, mind and body. There’s something for everyone. Fitness class timetables and time slots are bookable via the Better UK app or by clicking 'Book Activity' at the top of this page. Select ‘Fitness classes’ to find out more.

Learn to swim with Better Swim School so your children learn this important life skill. The Better Swim School programme focuses on a set of achievements linked to a set of skills and distances achieved. All abilities are catered for at Better with lessons designed for children up to adults. Click "Book lesson or course" above to find out more.

Soft play is great fun for little ones and gives them time to let their hair down, play with new friends but most importantly, enjoy themselves! Why not check out your local leisure centre and book a soft play session for your little ones today. Click ‘Soft Play’ to find out more. 

Whether you are a more experienced gym user or you have never been in a gym before a personal trainer can help keep you accountable to hitting your goals. We work in partnership with YOUR personal training who provide personal trainers across all of our Better gyms with a minimum REPS level 3. Click 'Personal Training' to find out more.

Junior Gym benefits 11 to 17 year olds both physically and mentally, as well as providing a safe space to meet new friends. With a qualified instructor present for all of the sessions and an induction prior to the session mandatory for all participants, get your teenager active at Junior Gym. Click ‘Junior Gym’ to find out more or click ‘Book Activity’ at the top of this page to book a session.

Better UK is the largest public provider of tennis lessons. Your child will become a confident tennis player, or simply develop their agility and coordination in a fun and friendly environment. Why not book a session at one of our tennis centres across the country and get started today? Click ‘Tennis’ to find out more.

Better works in partnership with England Squash to ensure that squash is delivered to the highest quality across our leisure centres. Sessions are both accessible and when you want them. Why not book a squash court or get involved in one of the many squash leagues at your local leisure centre? You'll also find squash lessons to help you master this fun and high-energy game. Click ‘Squash’ to find out more.

Find out how badminton can boost your mental, physical and social health at a Better leisure centre near you. Book a badminton court, get involved in a badminton league or learn how to play. Better offers No Strings badminton at some leisure centres across the UK in partnership with Badminton England. Click ‘Badminton’ to find out more.

Crystal Palace National Sports Centre has a range of activities and groups for adults, whether you want to learn a new skill or meet new people, you're sure to find something you'll like.

These sessions are for adults only.

Athletics covers a wide range of sports, from sprinting to high jump, so there’s something for everyone. Here at Better we have running tracks and specialist equipment up and down the country. Search for your closest Better leisure centre to find your closest athletics specialist centre. Click ‘Athletics’ to find out more.

Play basketball at a Better leisure centre near you. You can book a court to play with friends or why not get involved in a local league? If you're new to the sport, you can also find lessons or a course taught by a qualified instructor. Regardless of your ability, find a course or instructor to suit you. Click ‘Basketball’ to find out more.

We have wide range of different football pitches that are bookable at our leisure centres. These include a number of different surfaces from 3G Astroturf, indoor pitches, grass and tarmac. So you can train, play with friends or even join a local league. Click ‘Football’ to find out more.

Looking for things to do with the kids during the holidays? From swim school to football and tennis, find a variety of courses and holiday activities to keep them occupied and active.

From fitness classes to organised activity sessions, such as badminton, tennis or walking football, find a range of sessions suitable for those older than 55. Get active, meet people and improve your social, mental and physical health with Better. Click ‘Club Activities’ to find out more.

Padel is a sport played with a racket that incorporates features of both tennis and squash. It is an enjoyable, social, and highly approachable game, as individuals of any age or skill level can grasp the fundamentals of the sport in just thirty minutes of play.

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world, it is a mix of tennis, badminton and table tennis. We have a range of pickleball activities available from coached group sessions to bookable pickleball courts. This is a great beginner sport to get more active and socialise with like minded people.

At Crystal Palace National Sports Centre we're proud to provide gym clubs and partners with facilities to engage in sports, athletics, and much more. We’re proud to be the home venue for various clubs and partners who offer both junior and senior opportunities for those looking to get involved. Find out more about how you can watch or take part in athletics today!