Explore Sports and Leisure in Bedfordshire
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Your student journey isn't just about an education, it's about getting to experience all that Bedfordshire (and beyond) has to offer too. Get enriched in the culture our campus towns have to offer and explore a range of sports and leisure activities.
Stay active with gyms, swimming centres, trampolining, go-karting and public golf courses. Watch live sport with local teams such as Luton Town FC (the Hatters), Bedford Blues RFC or MK Dons FC. Or, you can challenge yourself at MK's Xscape indoor skydiving, arcade or 170m-long real-snow ski slope
Something surprising: Splash! - the ITV celebrity diving series - was filmed at Luton's Inspire Sports Village, and you can swim there for free thanks to the University's Get Active scheme!
Luton Town FC
Luton Town FC is nicknamed the Hatters after the town’s famous hat-making industry in the early 20th century, and is the biggest and most successful football team in Bedfordshire. The team currently play in the EFL Championship league and are situated in Kenilworth Road stadium.
While you’re here, head down to see a game, but make sure you are dressed in the famous orange town colours!
Address: Kenilworth Road stadium, 1 Maple Rd E, Luton LU4 8AW
Get Active Activities
Sign up to the University’s FREE Get Active scheme where you can take advantage of activities that aren’t just your typical workout class. Recently the team has offered free indoor sky diving, go karting and golf lessons!
Trampolining Park
Discover the Gravity defying Trampoline Park offering fun and fitness at either Luton or Milton Keynes. The perfect activity for a rainy day (which we’re guaranteed to get in the UK!) offering a physical indoor activity for all ages and abilities.
Address: 602 Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 3XS
Address: The Galaxy, Bridge St, Luton LU1 2NB
Rogue Leisure
Aylesbury’s multi-activity indoor centre has karting, tenpin bowling, karaoke, arcade machines, American pool tables, Ping Pong tables, food and drink all in one place. This place is perfect for a day out when the weather isn’t too great as you don’t even need to leave the venue! You can enjoy fun activities at affordable prices.
Address: The Point, Gatehouse Way, Gatehouse Industrial Area, Aylesbury HP19 8DB
Oasis Swimming Pool
Oasis has fantastic facilities on offer including a swimming pool featuring 2 flumes, air beds, mushroom fountain, geysers and bubble burst! The is also a gym and steam room and a number of activities held there every week. This is a great place to take the family but also a fun place to go with friends!
Address: Cardington Rd, Bedford MK42 0BZ
Inspire Swimming Centre
Take advantage of Inspire Sports Village’s world class, multi-sports facility with two swimming pools which include a Poolpod for inclusive access and diving facilities including a 10m diving board. The centre is a hub of activity for both the local community and elite athletes.
Address: Butterfield Green Rd, Luton LU2 8DD
Go Karting
TeamSport Dunstable is a real people pleaser for anyone looking for a little extra speed and adrenaline in their life. Home to a whole host of hairpins and speedy straights, you'll love battling it out in one of their sixteen petrol karts, regardless of whether you come as part of an organised group, or on your own to one of their unique open track events.
Address: Woodside Industrial Estate, Unit 27 Verey Rd, Dunstable LU5 4TT
Xscape Milton Keynes
Xscape Milton Keynes is the place for things to do in Milton Keynes! No wonder it’s one of the top entertainment destinations in the south of England!
- Its new arcade Funstation is a great place for all ages with lots of fun games and activities where you can win tickets towards a wide variety of prizes.
- Get an incredible freefall sensation and learn real skydiving techniques at iFLY
- Experience the slopes at Snozone, whether it’s your first time on skies or you’re an experienced snowboarder, there’s range of indoor activities to suit all ages and abilities.
Want a more relaxed evening? Dine in a one of the many restaurants or see a film - its cinema boasts the UK's first Superscreen and 4DX experience!
Address: 602 Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 3XS
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