Gym memberships
Our flexible and affordable membership packages are open to everybody - from University of Edinburgh students and staff to the wider community.
Why choose to join our community?
- We offer some of the best gym facilities in the city at a price for everybody.
- All our exercise classes and member swim sessions are included in our memberships.
- Our friendly staff are on hand to offer advice and support.
- We offer a variety of different training facilities and spaces. We have rooms to meet all your fitness needs whether that is cardio, weights or matted areas
- Our memberships do not automatically renew when they expire offering increased flexibility for members.
Gyms at the Pleasance to undergo seven figure refurbishment
Over £1 million will be invested in the Cardio and Eric Liddell Gyms this summer.
Preparatory work within the Cardio Gym will start from 24 April 2023, when the process of moving some of the existing cardio kit to other spaces in the gym will begin. Once alternative provision is in place, the Cardio Gym will close. We expect this stage of the works to take place from 1 May to late June. During the second stage of the work, planned between late June and August 23, both the Cardio Gym and Eric Liddell Gym will be closed. Further alternative arrangements will be put in place during stage 2 of the works to mitigate, as much as possible, disruption to members.
We plan to reopen the renewed, refreshed and reimagined space in early August 2023.
Membership categories
Our University of Edinburgh student memberships offer access to the Pleasance and Easter Bush gyms, member swimming sessions at the pool at St Leonard's Land, and group exercise classes. To purchase these memberships you must have a valid University of Edinburgh student card.
What do you need to join?
- Your University card number (16 digits long beginning 100100900)
- A valid credit or debit card in order to make the payment
- Please note: your membership will commence immediately upon payment.
Peak memberships
- Full | Peak Gym, Class, Swim and Full | Climbing Include access to the BUCS UNIversal Gym Scheme
Gym, Class, Swim
Pleasance and Easter Bush gym, exercise classes and all member swim sessions.
| Membership type | Membership duration | Price from 01/03/23 |
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| Full | Peak Gym, Class, Swim | Until 31 August 23 | Was £115.00 // Now £86.00 |
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30 Day | Peak Gym, Class, Swim |
30 days from purchase | £22.00 |
Climbing
Pleasance and Easter Bush gym, exercise classes, all member swim sessions and the Climbing Wall
| Membership type | Membership duration | Price from 01/03/23 |
|---|---|---|
| Full | Climbing | Until 31 August 23 | Was £170.00 // Now £128.00 |
| 30 Day | Climbing | 30 days from purchase | £33.00 |
Off-peak memberships
- Access to the Easter Bush Gym at all times but only during off-peak times at the Pleasance gym and swimming pool (Monday-Friday 06:00 - 14:30, Saturday and Sunday 09:00 - 20:00)
- Does not include Edinburgh University Sports Union club facility use or access to the BUCS UNIversal gym scheme
- Due to limited opening times we do not offer off-peak membership options that include Climbing.
| Membership type | Duration | Price from 01/03/23 |
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| Full | Off-peak Gym, Class, Swim | Until 31 August 2023 | Was £92.00 // Now £68.00 |
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One-off Gym Entry
- Entry on a pay-as-you-go basis is available at the Pleasance Gym for University of Edinburgh students at cost of £6.00 per person. During peak or busy times we reserve the right to withdraw pay-as-you-access. By paying the PAYG charge, the user agrees to our terms and conditions including the University Sport & Exercise code of conduct.
Edinburgh University Sport Union Club members (including Performance Athletes)
- Rather than charging Edinburgh University Sports Union clubs for training or fixture time at our facilities, we ask all members of Sports Union clubs who play or train with us to purchase a Peak Gym, Class, Swim or Peak Climbing membership
- In Semester 1 club members who use Sport & Exercise facilities for training or fixtures arranged by the SU must ensure that each member holds a membership that includes EUSU fixtures and training by Sunday 23 October
- In Semester 2 club members must hold a membership that includes EUSU fixtures and training by Sunday 19 February
Edinburgh University Sport Union Club coaches
- Club coaches who are on the Sports Union “Verified” list can access the University of Edinburgh Student, FULL | Peak Gym, Class, Swim Rate for membership to 31 August 23
- Coaches will not be able to purchase a membership online but can visit Pleasance Reception. For further details please contact the Sports Union.
- Contact the Sports Union
BUCS UNIversal membership scheme
- Applications for the BUCS UNIversal scheme for 2022/23 are now opem
- UNIversal Gym membership opens the doors to multiple gyms around the country, meaning you can work out wherever in the United Kingdom you are, helping you stay active all year round. This means if you have a eligible gym membership at your university gym of study and it's part of the network, you will have access to many more gyms around the country at no extra cost.
We are delighted that this year we will be able to offer a discounted rate to students from other Higher Education institutions.* These membership are not available online as they require validation of eligibility and must be purchased at Pleasance reception. They offer access to the Pleasance gym, member swimming sessions at the pool at St Leonard's Land, and group exercise classes. Due to its smaller capacity we currently do not offer access to the Easter Bush Gym in these memberships.
Memberships available
- Pleasance gym, exercise classes and all member swim sessions
- Includes Edinburgh University Sports Club facility use
- Does not include access to the BUCS UNIversal gym scheme
| Membership type | Duration | Price from 27/10/22 |
|---|---|---|
| Full | Peak Gym, Class, Swim | Until 31 August 2023 | Was £115.00 // Now £86.00 |
| Full | Climbing | Until 31 August 2023 | Was £170.00 // Now £128.00 |
Students from other Higher Education institutions looking for a shorter-term commitment can still choose to purchase a Community Access membership.
*Subject to capacity. We reserve the right to withdraw these memberships at any time.
Gym, Class, Swim
Access to the Pleasance and Easter Bush gyms, member swimming sessions at the pool at St Leonard's Land, and group exercise classes.
| Membership type | Membership duration | Price |
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| Staff Gym, Class, Swim (30 days) | 30 days from date of purchase | £23.00 |
| Staff Gym, Class, Swim (90 days) | 90 days from date of purchase | £63.00 |
Climbing
Access to the Pleasance and Easter Bush gyms, member swimming sessions at the pool at St Leonard's Land, group exercise classes and the Climbing Wall
| Membership type | Membership duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Climbing (30 days) | 30 days from date of purchase | £41.00 |
| Staff Climbing (90 days) | 90 days from date of purchase | £117.00 |
One-off Gym Entry
Entry on a pay-as-you-go basis is available at the Pleasance Gym for University of Edinburgh staff at cost of £6.00 per person. During peak or busy times we reserve the right to withdraw pay-as-you-access. By paying the PAYG charge, the user agrees to our terms and conditions including the University Sport & Exercise Rules.
Roslin Innovation Centre at Easter Bush
Tenants of the Roslin Innovation Centre. Tenants can purchase a 'Staff 'membership which includes the use of the Easter Bush gym using their University of Edinburgh visitor card.
Gym, Class, Swim
Access to the Pleasance gym, member swimming sessions at the pool at St Leonard's Land, and group exercise classes. Due to its smaller capacity we currently do not offer access to the Easter Bush Gym in our Community memberships.
| Membership type | Membership duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Community Gym, Class, Swim (30 days) | 30 days from date of purchase | £28.00 |
| Community Gym, Class, Swim (90 days) | 90 days from date of purchase | £78.00 |
Climbing
Access to the Pleasance gym, member swimming sessions at the pool at St Leonard's Land, group exercise classes and the Climbing Wall
| Membership type | Membership duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Community Climbing (30 days) | 30 days from date of purchase | £46.00 |
| Community Climbing (90 days) | 90 days from date of purchase | £132.00 |
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Important Information for those purchasing a NEW Community membership
How to get your Community membership
- Please purchase a new Community membership online.
- Then you can pick up your membership card at the reception desk at the Pleasance when you first visit.
Gym, Class, Swim
Access to the Pleasance gyms, member swimming sessions at the pool at St Leonard's Land, and group exercise classes during off-peak times (6:00am to 2:30pm weekdays and all weekend). These membership are not available online as they requires validation of eligibility and must be purchased at Pleasance reception. Due to its smaller capacity, we currently do not offer access to the Easter Bush Gym in our Senior memberships.
| Membership type | Membership duration | Price |
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| Off-Peak senior Gym, Class, Swim (30 days) | 30 days from date of purchase | £18.00 |
| Off-Peak senior Gym, Class, Swim (90 days) | 90 days from date of purchase | £48.00 |
Further Information
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Issues when booking your gym, swim or climbing session - You will be able to book a session after you buy your membership online, however, please allow up to 30 minutes for your information to update. If you try too soon you will see a 'too soon to book' message.
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Opening times during the festive season in December 2022 and January 2023
Terms and conditions
You must agree to our terms and conditions during the process of purchasing a membership.
View our terms and conditions of membership