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                 Full memberships start @ £31               
                 Full memberships start @ £31               
                 Full memberships start @ £31               
                 Full memberships start @ £31               
                 Full memberships start @ £31               
                 Full memberships start @ £31               

Tennis Squash Fitness Padel

A racquets & fitness club in Didsbury, Manchester.

Amazing facilities for everyone.

We have a membership to suit you.

With 21 tennis courts, 6 squash courts, 2 padel courts, 2 well-equipped gyms, a spacious fitness studio and a comfortable lounge bar and eatery, The Northern offers competition-level sports and leisure facilities in a beautiful setting.

Conveniently located in the lively and fashionable South Manchester suburb of Didsbury, the Northern is only five minutes’ drive from the M56 and M60 motorways and we couldn’t be closer to the West Didsbury tram station.

Full membership from £31 p/m

(U25 and U30 memberships available)

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Or call reception on 0161 445 3093

Tennis

Use our superb tennis facilities for coaching, teams or social play. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Squash

We offer some of the best facilities in the region, with six courts for social, coaching or competition play.

Fitness

Our gym, fitness classes and personal trainers rival that of any local offering.

Padel

Padel is a fast-paced, social racket sport, often described as a mix between tennis and squash.

Events

Our Lawn room, bar and meeting room are flexible spaces that can be used for private or corporate events.

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FOUNDED IN 1881

A modern venue, steeped in history

The Northern is the longest established racquets and fitness club in the region, with a proud history of success in both tennis and squash. We've had some big names play on our courts, but we're very much a grounded, welcoming club and love to share it with our local community.

Contact & Location

0161 445 3093
reception@thenorthern.co.uk

The Northern
Palatine Road, West Didsbury,
Manchester, M20 3YA
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Club opening hours (courts & gyms close 10pm)

Monday 7am–11pm
Tuesday 7am–11pm
Wednesday 7am–11pm
Thursday 7am–11pm
Friday 7am–11pm
Saturday 8am–11pm
Sunday 8am–8pm

Book Online / In-App

Members can book online, call reception on 0161 445 3093 or via our MindBody app.