About
The Armitage Sports Centre is home to many of the University of Manchester sport clubs and community teams, being the perfect place to train on our wide range of high quality spaces, including our new full size floodlit 3G pitches installed by SIS Pitches.
Alongside this, we have a split level fitness suite which holds an extensive list of excellent equipment that you can use with purchase of a membership.
You can also book a range of activities such as football, badminton, squash, netball, table tennis, basketball and more.
To book for any of the above, or for our fitness classes you must first register with our system.
Indoor Facilities
- Double sports hall
- Squash courts
- Fitness Suite
- Studio
- Conference and meeting facilities
Outdoor Facilities
- 3 floodlit artificial turf pitches
- 2 full size floodlit 3G football pitch
- 1 full size floodlit 3G rugby pitch
- 4 floodlit 3G 5-a-side pitches
- 2 outdoor grass football pitches
- 1 floodlit Multi-use games area (tennis, basketball, sprint track)
Events and Bookings
As the main sports venue for The University of Manchester, we provide modern facilities that can accommodate all of your sporting & event needs. With links to University accommodation and catering services, and a wide range of spaces available both indoors and outdoors, the Armitage Sports Centre is perfect for your next event.
If you are enquiring about holding an event or making a booking at the Armitage Sports Centre, please use this form to make an enquiry and our customer service team will get back to you.
Normal Opening Hours
- Monday – Friday: 0700 – 2230
- Saturday: 0830 – 1930
- Sunday: 0830 – 1930
- Public Holidays – CLOSED
Car Parking
Parking
Car parking is available for all users of the centre. A free parking period of 3 hours allows for people to attend the centre for activities without any charge.
Time | Price |
0-3 hours | Free |
3-6 hours | £2.50 |
6-10 hours | £3.50 |
10-24 hours | £4.50 |
All users of the car park are asked to ensure they purchase a ticket through PayByPhone for both paid and free sessions and park in a designated bay. This will support the centre in ensuring that adequate parking is available for people attending the facilities.
Accessibility
- Disable Access
- Disabled Changing
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled Toilets
- Lift (Armitage Sports Centre Only)
The Firs Pavilion does not have a lift and therefore only part of the building are accessible.
Events and Bookings
Enquire about holding an event or making a booking
Fitness Classes
Find out about our new fitness classes.
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Address
The Armitage Sports Centre,
Moseley Road,
Fallowfield,
Manchester,
M14 6PA
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