Public memberships
For all members of the public. Choose a membership option and payment plan. Join at any time and upgrade whenever you want.
Sales of Affiliated and Public memberships currently suspended
Due to concerns relating to capacity in the gym, we have taken the decision to suspend sales of Affiliated and Public memberships which contain access to the gym for the time being. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Swim and/or classes memberships are currently unaffected.
Active #1
£25.49 monthly (+ £25.49 joining fee)
£229 for 12 months
- Discounted Sports Medicine Clinic services
- Booking rights: 8 days in advance
Choose one option:
- Off-peak gym*
- Off-peak fitness classes*
- Swimming
- Outdoor Tennis
*Off-peak is all weekend, and from opening to 2:30 pm on weekdays.
Our basic membership option.
Active #2
£32.25 monthly (+ £32.25 joining fee)
£290.25 for 12 months
- Discounted Sports Medicine Clinic services
- Booking rights: 9 days in advance
Choose either:
- Anytime gym
OR combine off-peak gym* with either:
- Off-peak fitness classes*
- Swimming
*Off-peak is all weekend, and from opening to 2:30 pm on weekdays.
Active Plus
£39.99 monthly (+ £39.99 joining fee)
£360 for 12 months
- Discounted Sports Medicine Clinic services
- Booking rights: 11 days in advance
Includes all of these benefits:
- Anytime gym
- Anytime classes
- Swimming
- Discounted indoor tennis court hire
Pay as you go
You can access most of our facilities on a pay as you go basis, including classes, swimming, the gym and courts. This can be done in addition to your membership, or without a membership.
Payment options
Monthly
- Join for a minimum of two months.
- Pay monthly by direct debit.
- Non-refundable joining fee of one month's membership price.
- Cancel any time with 30 days notice.
12 month membership
- Valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
- No joining fee.
- Pay at the start of membership.
- No refund for early cancellation.
Gym induction
Before you begin using the gym for the first time, we will ask you to read the Gym Induction Booklet (PDF, 1,020kB) and sign the Health Commitment Statement, or have a supervised induction with a member of our Health and Fitness Team. You can also view the induction video at any time to refresh your memory.
Inductions can be booked at the Indoor Centre Reception.
Upgrade your membership
You can upgrade your membership via your online account.
Renew your membership
You can renew your membership online before it expires.
To reactive your membership after it has expired, speak to our reception team or contact:
sports-members-admin@bristol.ac.uk
Cancel your membership
Monthly memberships can be cancelled with 30 days notice.
12 month memberships can't be cancelled.
Terms and conditions
View and dowload a copy of our full terms and conditions (PDF, 766kB)
Here's a handy guide (PDF, 139kB) to remember some of the key points relating to behaviour, membership and cancellations.
Free swimming for pregnant women
Did you know we offer free swimming for pregnant women? Just download and return this application form free-pregnant-swim (PDF, 510kB) to the pool’s reception desk. You will need your NHS prescription exemption card as proof of eligibility. No membership required.
Contact us
If you have questions that aren't answered in our membership FAQs, contact:
sports-members-admin@bristol.ac.uk