Sports, yoga and walking clubs
In Hartford, we are lucky to have a wide range of sports and fitness clubs and facilities on our doorstep. Here is what we have found.
Clubbercise is a class where you can get fit dancing to club anthems
- Davenham Ramblers is a walking group, with many members from Hartford, Davenham and the Northwich area. They meet alternate Sundays from March to November, and alternate Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Spring and Summer.
- Diddykicks offers football classes for children up to 5 years old
Fit for Life offers outdoor fitness sessions, training programmes and coaching. Group sessions take place most days of the week at 6am, 9.15am and early evenings. See website for full schedule
The Grange Sports Centre has a Fitness Suite with strength machines, exercise bikes, rowing trainers, treadmills and more. Members of the public can use the suite Monday-Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturdays 1pm-7pm and Sundays 8am-7pm. You can also hire the centre’s indoor and outdoor sports and dance facilities
At Hartford Bowls Club, you can enjoy Crown Green Bowls. It is a very sociable sport, and is suitable for players of all ages
Hartford Cycle Hub runs free local bike rides on cycle paths, bridleways and quiet lanes, all led by trained and experienced ride leaders. The club also uses the Pavilion on Hartford’s Green for bike maintenance and socialising
Hartford Football Club is a friendly grassroots junior, youth and senior football club based in Hartford with FA Charter Standard Community Club status
Hartford Golf Centre offers a golf course, a Trackman Range, a Mad Hatters Adventure Golf area, a Padel court, plus a restaurant/bar. You can take part in lessons, social golf sessions, golf competitions and more
Hartford Parish Council has a Petanque and Boccia court at the rear of the Village Hall. Any residents can play on the court, free of charge, and we can supply you with the Boules and the Jack too
- Hartford Sole Sisters is a running club for women and is based in Hartford
Hartford Sub-Aqua Club is a volunteer-run diving club, affiliated with the British Sub-Aqua Club. Beginners and experienced divers can try snorkelling and SCUBA diving
At Hartford Tennis Club, you can book a private court to play with friends, or get to know new people by joining the social tennis sessions. There is also coaching on offer, plus classes and holiday camps for children
Hartford Women’s Institute offers a Hiking club, Women’s Walking Netball and more
Northwich Sapphires Netball Club is a thriving club based in Hartford. There are team squads for age group’s U9 to Seniors and also Mini Nets for Reception to Year 1
- Ramblers Well-being Walks take place across Cheshire West. Walks vary in length starting from 30 minutes with a large emphasis on the social side to walking, including a well-deserved cuppa at the end of them.
St Johns Church Hartford have a running club, plus a golf club and a men’s walking club
Winnington Park Cricket Club play at both Hartford’s Grange Park and in Winnington. There are matches for adults, plus classes and matches for children. There is a bar at both of the club’s locations, where spectators can socialise
Winnington Park Hockey Club trains at the Grange High School in Hartford.
u3a offers a walking group plus many other activities such as badminton, walking cricket and more.
Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi
There are many yoga, pilates and Tai Chi classes in Hartford too including:
- Hartford Yoga
- OM Yoga Cheshire
- Papillon Soul Yoga
- Strong Body Pilates
- Wild Apple Yoga
- Yoga 4
- Yoga for healthy lower backs
- You Yoga
- Pilates
- TaiChi.
Close to Hartford
As well as these clubs and facilities based in Hartford, there are many in neighbouring villages and towns. Here are a few examples:
Brio Leisure in Northwich has a swimming pool, gym and lots of fitness classes
The Moss Farm Leisure Complex in Winnington is home to several groups: Cheshire County FA; Northwich Cricket Club; Northwich Rugby Union Football Club and Cheshire Gymnastics. Moss Farm is also next door to Winnington Park RFC Rugby Club
Anything to add or update?
If you know of any more clubs we can add to this list, or if you have any updates, please email asst.clerk@hartfordparishcouncil.org.uk.
