The emphasis in this part of besthighstreet is to help you find top quality products that will satisfy the high standards demanded by sports and fitness enthusiasts, at a price that hobbyists can afford.

Some of the retailers on this page sell golf equipment, but there are more specialist golf suppliers on our Golf page.

Many of the suppliers we suggest specialise in a single sport. They will not only sell you the right product, but will also willingly give you advice on what to buy and how to enjoy your purchase and your sport.

The Sports HQ are the European division of 'Confidence Sports Goods' an American Golf equipment manufacturer. They sell golf equipment, some direct from the factory at significant reductions off the normal prices. They also sell other sports, leisure and fitness equipment and clothing. Orders received before 1pm are processed the same day. Delivery costs vary depending on the item.

PhD Fitness have a well-qualified and very experienced team of specialists to help you with a huge range of fitness and exercise equipment, monitors and accessories. Their main specialties are fitness and gym equipment, contact sports (boxing and the martial arts) and games, including table games (pool, football and table tennis) and trampolines. As well as new equipment, refurbished versions are usually available to save you some more money. Delivery is £3.99 to the front door for light items but if you need help inside, the cost can go up quite a bit. The charge is £125 if you want something delivered and fully installed. Sport and Fitness have a smaller range, but very good prices and fast, free delivery, usually next day.

Evans cycles are the largest independent cycle dealer in the UK, with over 30 shops nationwide. They sell everything for the bicycle, including spares, specialist clothing and even bike insurance. Their cycle range includes folding bikes and tandems as well as the normal on-road and off-road choices. UK standard delivery of bikes is £10, or free if your order is over £500. UK standard delivery of accessories is £2.50 per order, or free if your order is over £50. There is no delivery charge if you ask for your order to be sent to an Evans shop for collection.

Halfords are best known for their massive range of bicycles and bicycle accessories for adults and children but they also sell fitness equipment such as workbenches, treadmills and rowers, and table games. You can buy online for home delivery or you can order online and collect at a store to save the delivery cost. Delivery is free on a few items but is generally from £1.99, depending on the value and weight of the item. Delivery of a child's bike is £6.99 and an adult's bike, £9.99.

One of the few companies that span clothing, equipment and accessories for a variety of sports is Kitbag. As well as the traditional golf, football, rugby and cricket, here you will find essentials for most sports including American football, archery and beach volleyball. Kitbag even have F1 kit and memorabilia. Kitbag have a standard delivery charge of £3.95 for all orders up to £75 and free above that. Newitts charge according to the weight of the package, starting at £1.95 for 0.4kg and £3.95 for 0.8kg.

UKSoccerShop and Subside Sports sell football shirts, in home and away alternatives. They stock the most popular British and international club shirts as well as national shirts for the major football countries. Some retro designs are also available. The shirts can be supplied as they come or can be printed with your choice of name and number. Both companies will send shirts anywhere in the world. In both cases, the standard delivery charge to UK addresses is £3.75.