Kings Norton Community Leisure Centre, Birmingham

This is one of Birmingham's premier leisure centers and it is of particular interest to fencing enthusiasts. The West Midlands Fencing Association has a base here, and classes are available. It's a good place for cricket lovers too, as there are indoor nets. As for other activities, there is an eclectic mix including tap dancing, yoga, trampolining, martial arts and netball. It may be about five miles south of the city center, but enthusiasts shouldn't find this too much of an inconvenience.