Tipton Sports Academy, Birmingham

Name: Tipton Sports Academy
Address: Tipton Sports Academy, Birmingham, United Kingdom

#34 among attractions in Birmingham

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Tipton Sports Academy is a dynamic sporting complex nestled in the bustling city of Birmingham, United Kingdom, serving as a beacon for local and regional athletes as well as sports enthusiasts. This modern facility stands as a testament to the city's commitment to fostering a culture of physical activity and community engagement.

The sports venue, equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, caters to a multitude of sports disciplines, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of its users. From seasoned athletes to those embarking on their fitness journey, the academy provides an inclusive environment for all levels of ability.

Boasting an impressive array of facilities, Tipton Sports Academy features a full-size synthetic pitch, perfect for football and rugby training and matches. Additionally, the venue houses an eight-lane athletics track, which is a hub for track and field events and training sessions. The track is complemented by a range of field event areas, including long jump pits and throwing circles.

Indoors, the academy is just as impressive, offering a spacious sports hall that accommodates a variety of indoor sports such as badminton, basketball, and volleyball. The hall is also used for community events and local competitions, highlighting the venue's role as a community center.

For those looking to improve their fitness, the academy includes a well-equipped gym with a wide selection of weights and cardio machines. The gym is staffed by professional trainers who are on hand to provide guidance and support to members.

Tipton Sports Academy is not only a hub for physical activity but also a focal point for sports education and development. The venue hosts coaching courses, workshops, and seminars aimed at enhancing the skills of local coaches and educators.

Accessibility is at the heart of the academy's ethos. It is open seven days a week, offering flexible hours to accommodate the schedules of its patrons. The venue also runs various programs and initiatives to encourage participation from all sectors of the community, including those with disabilities.

Coordinates: 52°32'43"N, 2°3'12"W

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Tipton Sports AcademySandwell (Princes End)Birmingham United Kingdom

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Tipton Sports Academy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wednesbury Oak Loop, Boat Gauging House, Tipton Green, Black Country.

0.5 miSW
Canal
Wednesbury Oak Loop, Dudley
14 min walk • The Wednesbury Oak Loop, sometimes known as the Bradley Arm, is a canal in the West Midlands, England. It is part of the Birmingham Canal Navigations, and was originally part of James Brindley's main line, but became a loop when Thomas Telford's improvements of the 1830s bypassed it by the construction of the Coseley Tunnel.
1.3 miSW
Canal
Boat Gauging House, Dudley
33 min walk • The Boat Gauging House is a building in Tipton, West Midlands, England. It is situated by the Main Line of the Birmingham Canal Navigations, and was used for calibrating new canal boats in order later to ascertain the weight of cargo carried.
1.4 miSW
Park, Town
Tipton Green, Dudley
37 min walk • Tipton Green is the central area of Tipton, a town in the West Midlands of England. It was heavily developed for heavy industry and housing during the 19th century, as Tipton was one of the most significant towns during the Industrial Revolution.
1.1 miSE
Bridge
Black Country, West Bromwich
28 min walk • The Black Country is an area of the West Midlands county, in the United Kingdom covering most of the Metropolitan Boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, and some minor parts of Walsall. Dudley and Tipton are generally considered to be the centre.
1.3 miSW
Canal
BCN Main Line, Wolverhampton
34 min walk • The BCN Main Line, or Birmingham Canal Navigations Main Line describes the evolving route of the Birmingham Canal between Birmingham and Wolverhampton in England.
~1490 ftN
Canal
Bradley Branch, Wolverhampton
8 min walk • The Bradley Branch or Bradley Locks Branch was a short canal of the Birmingham Canal Navigations in the West Midlands, England.
0.8 miSE
Canal
Tame Valley Junction, Birmingham
22 min walk • Tame Valley Junction, also known as Doe Bank Junction, is a canal junction at the western limit of the Tame Valley Canal where it meets the Walsall Canal, south of Walsall, in the West Midlands, England.
1.5 miSW
Nature, Forest, Natural attraction
Black Country Urban Forest, Dudley
40 min walk • The Black Country Urban Forest is a project to make urban forestry the characteristic landscape of one of England's industrial areas, The Black Country. It is not a forest in the modern sense of a large area of managed woodland.
1.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
Horseley Heath, West Bromwich
31 min walk • Horseley Heath is a residential area of Tipton, in the West Midlands of England. It is situated around the main A461 road which links the major townships of Dudley and Walsall, and stands on the banks of the River Tame.
0.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Tibbington, Dudley
17 min walk • Tibbington is a residential area of Tipton, a town in the West Midlands of England. It takes its name from the original 11th-century name of Tipton – Tibbingtone.
1.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Bert Williams Leisure Centre, Wolverhampton
41 min walk • The Bert Williams Leisure Centre is a leisure centre in Bilston in the West Midlands, England, was named after the Wolves and England footballer Bert Williams. It was opened on 3 December 2011 by Wolverhamptons City’s mayor Bert Turner with the ceremony attended by Bert Williams himself.

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Which popular attractions are close to Tipton Sports Academy?

Nearby attractions include Bradley Branch, Wolverhampton (8 min walk), Wednesbury Oak Loop, Dudley (14 min walk), Tibbington, Dudley (17 min walk), Moorcroft Wood Primary School, Dudley (18 min walk).

How to get to Tipton Sports Academy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tipton Sports Academy:

Bus

Bilston Rd / Myrtle Terrace • Lines: 23 (7 min walk)
High St / Princes End Church • Lines: 43, 43A (8 min walk)

Tram

Bradley Lane • Lines: 1 (20 min walk)
Loxdale • Lines: 1 (30 min walk)

Train

Tipton (30 min walk)