David Lloyd

Badminton at David Lloyd Leisure

David Lloyd clubs boast over 180 badminton courts and a host of friendly qualified coaches, so there's no better place to learn and play.

Fun game and Olympic sport

Most people know badminton as a sociable night out keeping fit and having great fun with friends. But it's a lot more than that.

Badminton is one of the fastest and most exciting racquet sports in the world. Lightning reflexes, ultra fitness, tactics, finesse and power all combine to produce breathtaking rallies and fantastic games. So it's no surprise that badminton is a prestigious Olympic sport with an impressive following in Europe and Asia.

Play badminton whatever your fitness

Sports scientists estimate that a top badminton player will cover twice the distance of a top tennis player in half the time, so there's none fitter than the badminton elite player. At David Lloyd Leisure we encourage the best, but we also understand that we're not all world champions!

Badminton is ideal for those preferring a gentler, more relaxed pace and a sociable game. The racquets and shuttles are unbelievably light, so you don't need strength, just timing. And like fitness, good timing comes with practice.

Social badminton is such fun that you won't even notice the exercise you're getting, and the level of fitness you build up will surprise you.

So whether you want to play badminton just for the fun of it or get serious at a higher level, there's no better time to start playing badminton at David Lloyd Leisure.

If you're already a member, just talk to the Sports Manager at your club to find out more. If you're not yet a member, come in for a tour to see our facilities.