There is also a private health club, snooker club and some facilities at the Village Hall. Various clubs and classes are held at these venues and also at the WI Hut and other places. For those who prefer their sports to be water based, the local Eyott sailing club may provide an outlet.  There's swimming in South Woodham Ferrers (new pool) Maldon and Chelmsford, and a diving club in Wickford and Maldon.

New swimming pool in South Woodham Ferrers (opened 2005)

The new swimming pool is attached to the William de Ferrers school complex. There is a car park dirrectly across the road from it.

The temperature of the water is generally very comfortable, there are good changing rooms and showers.

The pool has an adjustable floor to suit various classes and ages of people. There is a varied programme including aqua-aerobics and sessions for the over 50s.

One downside is the lack of steps leading down into the water - there are just ladders that can be difficult for some. It's a practical pool without the flumes and 'fun' features provided in the Maldon swimming pool.

The main sporting venues in South Woodham Ferrers are:

William de Ferrers Sports Centre, Tel: 01245 329535

• A fitness suite with electronic exercise machines
• 7 badminton courts in three sports halls
• Floodlit astroturf/ football pitch
• Tennis courts
• Bar with snooker table and darts

Club Woodham, Health Club, Baron Road, Tel: 01245 329882

• Squash Courts
• Male and female gyms
• Toning tables
• Numerous exercise classes throughout the day
• Social club and bar

South Woodham Snooker Club, Tel: 01245 323939

• For all ages

Village Hall

• Large hall (ladies badminton on a Friday afternoon, 2.30-4.30 p.m., just come along)

Crouch Vale Badminton Club

Play badminton on Monday and Friday evenings at the William de Ferrers Sports Centre. Players of all abilities, teams in the district league, plus social events.  Telephone 01245 322832

Aerobics - Legs Tums and Bums

• Wednesday - 8.00 pm - 9.00 pm at Chetwood Primary School, just off Gandalf's Ride
• Friday - 9.45 am. - 10.45 am at the WI Hall, Hullbridge Road

Telephone 01621 772883 or 07855 836012 for more details

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