Boxing Classes in Silchester⭐ 5.0 on Google · 86 Reviews · Free First Class
Looking for boxing classes in Silchester, Hampshire? Basingstoke Boxing Classes is your closest dedicated boxing and martial arts gym — just 8 miles away (18 minutes) via the Silchester Road / A340. Free first class, free parking, no commitment.
Boxing for Silchester — what's actually local?
Silchester is a small, historic Hampshire village famous for the Roman ruins of Calleva Atrebatum. A close-knit village with a small population, local fitness provision is essentially limited to the village hall and Silchester Common — there is no dedicated gym, let alone a boxing facility.
Silchester residents looking for boxing or martial arts coaching have effectively zero local options — the village has no gym, no club, and no organised classes. We have a quiet but loyal contingent of members from Silchester, Pamber and the surrounding villages who come down regularly, enjoying the breadth of classes and the welcoming community.
From Silchester, the drive to our gym is around 18 minutes via the A340. For a village with virtually no organised combat sports, the trip is a small price for access to qualified boxing, MMA, Muay Thai and kids classes.
Silchester at a glance
Location
Hampshire · RG7 postcode area
Population
around 1,200 residents
Local landmarks
- • Silchester Roman Walls
- • Calleva Atrebatum
- • St Mary's Church
- • Silchester Common
- • The Calleva Arms
Also serving
Pamber Heath, Bramley, Mortimer, Tadley
How to get here from Silchester
From Silchester, head south on Silchester Road, joining the A340 through Pamber Heath and Sherborne St John into Basingstoke. Follow ring road signs to Town Centre, then Grafton Way. Free parking at Unit E7. About 18 minutes off-peak.
Drive time from Silchester
18 minutes · 8 miles
Main route
Silchester Road / A340
Address & parking
Unit E7 Grafton Way, Basingstoke RG22 6HY
Free on-site parking
Class times
Monday–Saturday, 7am – 8pm
All Classes Available to Silchester Residents
Nine disciplines under one roof. First class is free — try anything you like.
⭐ 5.0 on Google · 86 Reviews
What members across Hampshire say
"The village has nothing — quite literally. Twenty minutes once or twice a week to come here is brilliant."
— Pete — Silchester
"Friendliest gym I've ever set foot in. Coaches genuinely care and you can feel it from day one."
— Sarah T.
"Even though training in a group environment they find the time to give you one-to-one advice."
— Elliot E.
FAQs from Silchester Residents
Real questions we get from people in Hampshire
Is there a boxing gym in Silchester?
There is no boxing gym, martial arts club or dedicated fitness facility in Silchester village. Basingstoke Boxing Classes is your nearest serious option — 8 miles south, around 18 minutes via the A340.
Do you welcome members from small villages like Silchester?
Absolutely — we have members from across rural Hampshire including Silchester, Mortimer, Pamber and beyond. Our friendly, ego-free atmosphere is a big part of why people travel to us.
What disciplines can I try from Silchester?
All of them — we run boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, wrestling, kickboxing, Boxfit, kids boxing, women's boxing and private coaching. First class is always free.
Is there parking at the gym?
Yes — free on-site parking at Unit E7. No need to pay for town centre parking when you train with us.