Gyms in Penda's Fields
A Cross Gates estate named for a seventh-century king, with John Smeaton Leisure Centre's pool and gym at its centre.
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Training in Penda's Fields
A leisure centre on the doorstep.
Penda's Fields has its own council sports centre. John Smeaton Leisure Centre, off Barwick Road, has a 25 m pool, a 53-station gym, a studio cycling room, two sports halls and a floodlit astroturf pitch. Garforth Badminton Club, Play Hockey Leeds, Foot-Tech Academy and Leeds Samurai Martial Arts all share its postcode, and Targeting Archery teaches archery nearby.
The estate takes its name from Penda of Mercia, who died at the Battle of the Winwaed in 655, and Cock Beck runs nearby. Find a lane partner for John Smeaton's early swims and the alarm is easier to answer.
Train outdoors
Where to train in Penda's Fields
John Smeaton first, then the clubs around it.
Find a training buddy in Penda's Fields
A lane partner at John Smeaton, a badminton opponent, an archery partner.
Find a buddyStart a Penda's Fields training group
An early swim at John Smeaton, a Sunday walk along Cock Beck: set it up and neighbours can join.
Start a groupPenda's Fields gym questions
The short version.
How many gyms are there in Penda's Fields?
Gymist lists 6 venues in Penda's Fields, centred on John Smeaton Leisure Centre, with badminton, hockey, archery and martial arts.
Is there a swimming pool in Penda's Fields?
Yes. John Smeaton Leisure Centre on Smeaton Approach, off Barwick Road, has a 25 m pool.
How do I find a gym buddy in Penda's Fields?
Join free, add John Smeaton or wherever you train, and your times, then browse members nearby. Missing a group for your sport? Start one.