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Gyms in Blackburn

Once called the weaving capital of the world, Blackburn now trains in fight gyms: Muay Thai, MMA, krav maga and several boxing gyms, with a women-only 24/7 gym and Witton Country Park on the west side.

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Training in Blackburn

Fight gyms, strength gyms and a big leisure centre.

Fighting sports make up most of Blackburn's list. Shin Gi Ruh Muay Thai Camp dates from 1997, and there's MMA at Combat Performance & Blackburn Predators and Masters of Martial Arts Academy, krav maga at Street Safe, and boxing at Cobras Boxing Academy, The Vault Gym and Boxing Academy and Technique ABC. For weights, Better Bodies and Elite Physiques are independent gyms, and Woman Zone Gym is a ladies-only gym open 24/7. The council's Blackburn Leisure Centre on Feilden Street has a 25 m pool, two slides, an 80-station gym, a spin studio and two four-court sports halls.

Witton Country Park, on the west side of town, is wooded and climbs to 245 m at Billinge Hill, and Blackburn Harriers use the track at Witton Park Arena. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal crosses the town from Feniscowles to Whitebirk, past the east side of the centre. P4Gymnastics and the Blackburn with Darwen Acrobatic Gymnastics Club cover gymnastics.

Getting there

  • Blackburn station · Northern
  • Blackburn bus station · Ainsworth Street

Train outdoors

  • Witton Country Park
  • Corporation Park
  • Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Where to train in Blackburn

The fight gyms, then the gyms and clubs.

Find a training buddy in Blackburn

A pad holder for Muay Thai, a lifting partner at Better Bodies, someone for hill reps on Billinge Hill.

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Saturday runs in Witton Country Park, a towpath loop from the centre: set it up and we'll help locals find it.

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Blackburn gym questions

What people ask.

How many gyms are there in Blackburn?

Gymist lists 24 gyms, fight gyms and sports venues in Blackburn, from independent strength gyms and a ladies-only 24/7 gym to Muay Thai, MMA, krav maga, boxing and gymnastics.

Where can I swim in Blackburn?

Blackburn Leisure Centre on Feilden Street, run by BwD Leisure, has a 25 m main pool, a learner pool with a movable floor, two water slides and a splash area.

Is there a women-only gym in Blackburn?

Yes. Woman Zone Gym is a ladies-only gym open 24/7, with group classes.

Nearby areas

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