Frequently asked questions about boutique studios in the UK
What is a boutique studio?
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A boutique studio is a smaller, specialised training space with a clear focus — yoga, pilates, boxing, climbing or CrossFit, for example — running small classes with hands-on coaching. The difference from a conventional gym is the focus on one discipline, instructor-led classes and a local community, rather than a big floor of machines and training on your own.
How many boutique studios are there in the UK?
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Studiomaps lists thousands of verified boutique studios across the UK, from London to Manchester, Glasgow and Bristol. The number keeps growing as we verify new studios and as more open.
Which cities have the biggest choice?
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London has by far the largest selection, followed by Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham. Liverpool, Leeds, Nottingham and Edinburgh all have a strong local scene too — and you'll find studios right across the UK.
Which categories are the most common?
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The biggest categories in the UK are general fitness and personal-training studios, yoga, CrossFit and functional training, martial arts and dance. Pilates and reformer pilates are growing fast, especially in London and the larger cities.
Can I book directly on Studiomaps?
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We show the studio's own booking link where one is available, and we help you get in touch with studios about taster offers. For boutique studios that use Mana, we're gradually enabling direct first-class booking.