Two students walking outside the Molineux Stadium, the logo for Wolverhampton Wanderers displayed on the side of the building

Sports and Leisure

The City Campus offers equipment and training for all lifestyles, from casual gym-goers to elite athletes. Beyond the University’s gym, pitches, courts, and fitness suite, out in the city there is more to keep you active and occupied. Wolverhampton Wanderers’ football pitch, the Molineux Stadium, is just a few minutes away from the campus. Every Saturday you can take part in the Wolverhampton parkrun at West Park, a 5km community event you can walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate. WV Active Central also has gym and fitness studios, as well as hosting both regional and county swimming events.

Top 4 ways to stay fit in Wolverhampton.

With over 6,000 square feet of climbing surface, more than 180 top rope routes, a creative bouldering section, and a unique stamina training tunnel - Wolf Mountain has it all if heights are your thing! There's also an archery gallery if you prefer keeping your feet firmly on the ground.

 

Prefer getting outside for your fitness? Leaving from West Park every Saturday morning, you can take part in parkrun, a 5km community event where you can either walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate. 

Only a 5-minute walk from the city centre is WV Active Central. With a modern gym, spin studio and exercise studio, plus a public swimming pool – it’s the perfect place to keep fit in Wolverhampton.

Pedal bikes, e-bike and scooters are available to hire 24/7 from docking stations located in the city centre and surrounding areas, including railway bus and coach stations, parks, public as part of the West Midlands Cycle Hire Scheme. Simply download the Beryl cycle hire app to get started!

Just 15 minutes outside the city is 3 Hammers Golf Club, an award-winning golf complex offering a 15 hole par 3 course, 'Toptracer' driving range, PGA professional teaching academy, American Golf store, as well as a bar & bistro.