Sport for all
Nestled in the heart of North Norfolk, Aylsham is not just a charming market town—it’s a hub for sport and active living. Whether you’re a casual visitor, a fitness enthusiast, or part of a local club, the town offers a wealth of facilities to suit every interest. From the expansive pitches and community spaces at Aylsham Recreation Ground and Youngs Park, to the modern Aylsham Sports Hub with its gym, swimming pool, and multi-sport halls, there’s something for everyone. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy cricket, football, tennis, badminton, walking football, lawn bowls, boxing, swimming, running, and a wide range of exercise classes, all supported by friendly local clubs and well-maintained facilities. Whether you want to stay active, join a club, or simply watch a match, Aylsham provides the perfect setting for sport and recreation throughout the year.
Aylsham Sports Hub
Aylsham’s sports facilities include a spacious indoor sports hall, a fully refurbished swimming pool, a floodlit FA and FIFA-approved all-weather 3G pitch, tennis and netball courts and extensive playing fields, all of which are available for community use and hire through the Aylsham Sports Hub
Recreation Ground
Aylsham Recreation Ground offers a welcoming 11-acre community sports and leisure space with a hireable pavilion, extensive children’s play equipment and a versatile skatepark, alongside green open areas used by local sports groups such as bowls, cricket, tennis and petanque
Youngs Park
Youngs Park boasts a modern community sports complex with multiple grass football pitches (including a floodlit main pitch), a full-size 3G artificial grass pitch along with changing rooms, a large function/community building, parking and facilities for hire by local clubs, groups and events for sports and social activities
Get active in Aylsham – Sports for every age and ability
Discover how easy it is to get active in Aylsham, whatever your age, ability or interests. From football, cricket and tennis to swimming, badminton, bowls, boxing, running, walking football, gym sessions and a wide range of exercise classes, Aylsham offers an outstanding choice of sports in welcoming, well-equipped venues across the town. Whether you’re looking to try something new, return to a sport you love, keep fit, or simply meet new people, there’s a friendly club and a great facility ready to welcome you. Click on any sport below to explore where it’s played, who runs it, and how to get involved — your next activity in Aylsham could be just one click away
