Swimming & Other Activities

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SpArC, Bishop’s Castle’s Sports and Arts in the Community
The local Sports & Arts in the Community centre (Teme SpArC), which is an amazing facility for a small town and rural community, lies in the grounds of the Community College at the A488/B4385 junction in Bishop’s Castle. The centre includes a Swimming Pool, Sauna, Fitness Suite, Squash Courts, 3 Court Sports Hall & Studio/Theatre. Nine Fitness Classes including Pilates, Aerobics, & Circuits.
For further information, charges & opening times, contact:
01588 630243 or www.teme-leisure.co.uk
(See “Places to Visit” section for the Teme SpArC Theatre)

Bishop's Castle Artificial Sports Pitch is on the Secondary School site. It's available for use; see more details >>HERE<<

The Dragon Hotel Swimming Pool and Sauna, Montgomery
A heated indoor swimming pool and sauna in a cedar wood chalet in the grounds of the 17th Century Coaching Inn in Montgomery town centre. Relax with a drink at the poolside or dine afterwards in the restaurant or lounge bar. Soothe away the aches and pains of a day’s  walking with a relaxing swim!
Open: All day with minimum of two adults swimming at a time. Booking essential.
Admission: adults £3.40, 12-15 year olds £3.25, under 12s £2.75. Sauna prices £6.50 including swim.
Contact: Mark & Sue Michaels. (01686) 668359
www.dragonhotel.com

Onny Vale Trout and Coarse Fishery
On A488 between Bishop’s Castle and Minsterley.
The Fold, White Grit, Minsterley, Shropshire SY5 OJL
3 trout fishing pools stocked with blues, browns and rainbows to 12lbs. 2 coarse fishing pools consisting of a pleasure pool and a carp specimen pool with carp to 28 lbs plus. There is a fishing lodge with flies for sale, refreshments, good toilet facilities, disabled access and a small caravan and camping site. The whole site is set below Corndon Hill in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Access is from the A 488 between Bishop’s Castle and Minsterley. Open all year.
Contact: D. & A. Gricmanis (01588) 650521, mobile 07792 609153

Bishop’s Castle Lawn Tennis Club
The club has 2 grass courts and 3 all weather courts including one astroturf on land below the town off the A488. Visitors are welcome provided that they wear tennis shoes not hard ridged trainers. Coaching available. Daily rate: £3 per person for a 2 hour session. Tennis balls for sale at 4 for £3 and tennis rackets can be borrowed (a small deposit required)
Contact the Tourist Information Office (01588) 638467

Bishop’s Castle Cricket Club
The club has one of the most beautiful pitches in the country, in the grounds of Lydham Manor about half a mile from the town centre. Spectators are very welcome and information about fixtures can easily be obtained from the web site at
www.intheteam.com/bishopscastlecc or e-mail: smorris@ransfords.co.uk

Bishop’s Castle Bowls Club
The unique, octagonal crown green is at the very heart of the old keep of Bishop’s Castle’s castle which fell into ruin in the late 16th century. The octagonal club house with its stone slate roof and the boundary wall were restored in 2008. The club extends a warm welcome to new members and visitors who want to play or watch a game on this unusual and ancient green. Open: April - September by appointment.
Contact: secretary Sarah Jenkins (01588) 673115

Clun Community Area
Outdoor ball court and badminton courts are available for hire by visitors. Contact: Jean Kerry (01588) 640401