Business Details
41 Years
experience
Gymnastics and Fitness Classes in Bath
Baskervilles Health & Fitness Club is a family-founded gymnastics organisation established over 40 years ago by Robin and Barbara Baskerville. As a not-for-profit entity, we reinvest all profits back into our facilities and services to benefit our members. With over 60 experienced coaches, we offer gymnastics and fitness programmes for all ages and abilities, from baby classes to competitive squad training. Our team includes Robin and Barbaras children Emma, Vicky, and Paul, who lead a professional coaching staff dedicated to creating a stimulating, inclusive environment.Operating from our main centre in Englishcombe Lane and satellite locations across Bath, we prioritise child development, confidence-building, and community engagement through gymnastics. Our accolades include multiple awards for educational excellence and community contribution, reflecting our commitment to quality and accessibility in sports provision.
Services
Preschool Gymnastics
School-Aged Gymnastics
Adult Gym
Fitness Classes
Holiday Sessions
Squad Gymnastics
Soft Play
Private Lessons
Party Hire
Competitive Training
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of expertise in gymnastics instruction
- 60+ experienced coaches with specialist training
- Family-run business prioritising community values
- Award-winning inclusive and adaptive programmes
- Proven track record in competitive gymnastics success
Associations and certifications
- Bath Life Awards 2025 Finalist
- Bath Chronicle Sports Awards
- Global Recognition Award 2024
- Stand Out Brand Award 2024
- National Activity Provider Admin Awards (NAPAAS)
What people say
Lifelong friends
Inclusive approach
Supportive coaches
Confidence growth
Welcoming environment
Services
Preschool Gymnastics
Structured classes for children aged 0-4 years develop motor skills, social interaction, and physical coordination. Sessions use sensory equipment, action songs, and coach-led activities to create engaging environments for early development. Parents participate in supervised play while observing professional techniques that enhance child confidence and movement.
School-Aged Gymnastics
Curriculum-based training for reception to 18-year-olds teaches trampoline, beam, bars, and floor skills. Progression through Baskervilles Health & Fitness Club Awards system builds technical ability and competition readiness. Classes follow 12-week plans with watching weeks for parental observation, combining structured learning with fun, fitness-focused activities.
Adult Gym
Coach-led sessions for ages 18+ develop gymnastics skills and general fitness. Participants practice handstands, rolls, and somersaults using trampolines and airtracks. Monthly memberships offer flexible access to improve strength, flexibility, and coordination in a supportive, non-competitive environment with expert guidance.
Fitness Classes
Diverse instructor-led classes include HIIT, Senior Stretch & Tone, and Parent Fit sessions. Programmes use resistance equipment and bodyweight exercises to improve cardiovascular health, strength, and mobility. Specialised options like Parent Fit combine childcare with low-impact workouts for adults of all fitness levels.
Squad Gymnastics
Performance pathways prepare gymnasts for regional and national competitions. Three-tiered programmes (Intermediate, Advanced, Squad) require 2-12 weekly training hours. Affiliated with the Independent Gymnastics Association, the squad develops technical excellence while emphasising sportsmanship, resilience, and artistic presentation across all apparatus.
People
Robin Baskerville
Founder
Co-founded Baskervilles Health & Fitness Club over 40 years ago as a teacher, establishing its educational foundation. Continues guiding the organisation's values while mentoring the next generation of coaches and administrators.
Barbara Baskerville
Founder
Co-founder instrumental in developing inclusive gymnastics programmes. Maintains active involvement in policy development and community engagement initiatives across all training locations.
Paul Baskerville
Manager
Third-generation leader overseeing operations and competitive pathways. Coordinates coaching teams across multiple sites while maintaining direct involvement in advanced squad training programmes.
Tess Williams
Head Coach
Senior coach with 15+ years' experience specialising in adaptive gymnastics. Recognised for developing inclusive programmes that accommodate diverse physical and developmental needs across all age groups.
Lizzie Carter
Early Years Specialist
BabyGym expert with a background in child development. Creates sensory-rich sessions that combine physical milestones with social interaction for infants and toddlers.
Questions
What age groups do your gymnastics classes cater to?
We offer programmes from 0-24 months (BabyGym) through to adult classes, with structured pathways for preschoolers, school-aged children, and competitive squads up to 18 years.
Are parents allowed to participate in sessions?
Parental involvement is required for baby and toddler classes. For older children, we operate a 'drop and go' system with scheduled watching weeks for observation.
Do you offer holiday programmes?
Yes, we run Christmas holiday courses, summer camps, and term-time soft play sessions with flexible booking options for families.
What should participants wear to classes?
Gymnasts need appropriate clothing: hair tied back, no jewellery, and non-slip socks. Leotards and branded apparel are available but not mandatory.
How do competitive squad levels work?
Three progression tiers exist: Intermediate (term-time only), Advanced (twice weekly training), and Squad (up to 12 hours weekly) with increasing technical demands and competition commitments.
Are private coaching sessions available?
Yes, one-to-one lessons with specialist coaches can be booked via email to address specific skill development or individual training goals.
