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Gyms in Houghton le Spring

Home of the ten-day Houghton Feast every October, Houghton le Spring trains at a 24-hour gym, an Everyone Active centre and judo and boxing gyms.

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Training in Houghton le Spring

Judo, boxing and a 24-hour gym.

Houghton le Spring is a town of around 36,700 with Newbottle Street at its centre. Houghton Sports & Wellness Centre, run by Everyone Active, has a refurbished gym, a sports hall and a 3G pitch, and Evolution 24 Hour Gym is open round the clock. Combat sport runs deep here: Houghton Thai Boxing Academy, Houghton Boxing Club, Kyu Shin Do Ryu Judo Club, Houghton Judo Club, Kobukan Aikido and UKTC Taekwondo. Body Reflexions, Zazz, the rugby club and the golf club round it off.

Penshaw Monument, 21 m high on its hill, stands to the north between Houghton and Washington, and the National Trust opens its staircase for guided climbs on summer weekends. A walk or run up Penshaw Hill is the kind of thing that happens more often when someone's expecting you.

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  • Penshaw Monument

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A late-night lifting partner at Evolution, a judo partner, a running partner for Penshaw Hill.

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Houghton le Spring gym questions

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How many gyms are there in Houghton le Spring?

Gymist lists 17 venues in Houghton le Spring, from the Everyone Active centre and a 24-hour gym to judo, boxing, Thai boxing, rugby and golf.

Is there a 24-hour gym in Houghton le Spring?

Yes. Evolution 24 Hour Gym & Personal Training is open 24 hours. Houghton Sports & Wellness Centre on Station Road has a gym, a sports hall and a 3G pitch.

How do I find a gym buddy in Houghton le Spring?

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