B:Active
B:Active is a programme of social fitness and sport sessions, exclusively for Bristol students. Our wide range of sessions are all completely free, suitable for all abilities and you can find us in multiple locations across Campus and Residences.
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We'll be back soon!
Your favourite free social fitness and sport sessions will return on Monday 22 September (plus some exciting brand new activities!).
Don't forget - bookings open 7 days in advance!
What is B:Active?
B:Active is a programme of regular social fitness and sport sessions, exclusively for students at the University of Bristol. It provides opportunities for all students, regardless of ability or experience, to get active in a social, enjoyable and welcoming environment.
Sessions include:
- Instructor-led group fitness classes
- Social and beginner sports sessions, led by our student Club Partners
Where do sessions take place?
B:Active sessions take place in a variety of locations across Campus, so you’re never too far away from joining your next session. Our main locations* are:
- Indoor Sports Centre
- Richmond Building (Swimming Pool and studios)
- Coombe Dingle Sports Complex
- Hiatt Baker Hall
- Wills Hall Tennis Courts
- Langford Campus
*always check the latest timetable for current session locations.
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@bristolunibactive for student takeovers, weekly class updates and more.
How do I get involved?
Students do not need a membership to join a B:Active session. It is important to book your sessions in advance, via the Active App (recommended) or online.
- Download and open the University of Bristol Active App
- Click 'Book'
- Login using Single Sign On
- Click 'B:Active - Students'
- Search for your chosen session
- Check the session details to confirm it's the correct session
- Click 'BOOK NOW'
You will receive an email to confirm your booking.
Don’t forget to cancel your booking if you are not able to attend.
- Visit our website
- Click 'Buy and Book Online'
- Click ' Student and Staff Login'
- Login using Student Single Sign On
- Click ' Make a Booking'
- Select the session location* from the 'Site' drop-down menu
- Search for your chosen session
- Check the session details to confirm it's the correct session
- Click 'Book'
*Sessions that take place at Manor Hall and Hiatt Baker are listed under ‘Residences’.
You will receive an email to confirm your booking.
Don’t forget to cancel your booking if you are not able to attend.
What are Activators?
Sport Activators are a team of current students who work with us to ensure that B:Active sessions are a welcoming, enjoyable and accessible experience for other students.
Every B:Active session will be attended by at least one Activator, whose primary role it is to be a friendly face to new and returning participants. Activators will usually:
- Support equipment set-up before the session
- Welcome and register session participants
- Answer any questions attendees have before, during or after the session
Activators are also a key way that we ensure B:Active sessions are a positive experience for participants, by listening to any feedback and escalating it to the B:Active staff team.
B:Active parasport
In March 2025, we hosted a takeover of our B:Active programme - replacing some of the usual sport and activity sessions with parasports.
Watch the highlights on Instagram
What was the campaign about?
The aim of the takeover week was to offer students a discovery of adaptive sports, to celebrate inclusion and ultimately to raise awareness of the barriers that many disabled people face in participating in sport and physical activity.
Who was it aimed at?
The campaign was aimed primarily at our disabled students, but also provided a unique opportunity for non-disabled students at the University of Bristol to engage in parasports, and to try new activities that might not otherwise be available at university, or in the local community.