Founded in 1881, The Northern is the longest established racquets and fitness club in the region, with a proud history of success in both tennis and squash. With 23 tennis courts, six squash courts, a well-equipped gym, spacious fitness studio and a comfortable lounge bar and eatery, it offers state-of-the-art sports and leisure facilities in a beautiful setting.
Conveniently located in the lively and fashionable South Manchester suburb of Didsbury, the Northern is only five minutes' drive from the M56 and M60 motorways and 15 minutes by tram from Manchester City Centre. Our free Open Day is now available to book. This is a great way to experience our club and sign up for our indoor sessions over the Winter period.
Conveniently located in the lively and fashionable South Manchester suburb of Didsbury, the Northern is only five minutes' drive from the M56 and M60 motorways and 15 minutes by tram from Manchester City Centre. Our free Open Day is now available to book. This is a great way to experience our club and sign up for our indoor sessions over the Winter period.
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Founded nearly 140 years ago, The Northern is one of the oldest lawn tennis clubs in the UK - in fact, one of the oldest in the world. The Northern Lawn Tennis Association was set up in 1879, nine years before the National Lawn Tennis Association, with the object of staging a tournament to rival the new Wimbledon Tournament, launched just two years earlier.
