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.
Membership categories
What's included in the membership
- 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.
- Our Climbing memberships also include access to both our roped climbing and bouldering facilities.
- 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.
Memberships available from 1 August 2023
2023/24 Peak memberships
- If you are part of an Edinburgh University Sports Club that uses Sport & Exercise facilities you must purchase one of these options
- Full | Peak Gym, Class, Swim and Full | Climbing Include access to the BUCS UNIversal Gym Scheme
| Membership Type | Membership duration | Price from 01/05/23 |
|---|---|---|
| Full | Peak Gym, Class, Swim | Until 31 August 2024 | £175.00 |
| Full | Climbing | Until 31 August 2024 | £257.00 |
| Academic year | Peak Gym, Class, Swim | Until 31 May 2024 | £150.00 |
| Academic year | Climbing | Until 31 May 2024 | £222.00 |
| Semester 1 | Peak Gym, Class, Swim | Until 31 December 2023 | £73.00 |
| Semester 1 | Climbing | Until 31 December 2023 | £108.00 |
2023/24 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 (6am to 2:30pm om weekdays and all weekend)
- 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 | Membership duration | Price from 01/05/23 |
|---|---|---|
| Full | Off-peak Gym, Class, Swim | Until 31 August 2024 | £140.00 |
| Academic year | Off-peak Gym, Class, Swim | Until 31 May 2024 | £120.00 |
| Semester 1 | Off-peak Gym, Class, Swim | Until 31 December 2023 | £58.00 |
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 15 October 2023
- In Semester 2 club members must hold a membership that includes EUSU fixtures and training by Sunday 18 February 2024
- Edinburgh University Sports Union facility use (external site - eusu.ed.ac.uk)
New incoming students for 23/24
- From 16 August 2023 to 07 September 2023 incoming students who are joining the University, who have not matriculated or received their student card number, will be able to use the Pleasance Gym free of charge. Please report to reception with proof that you are joining the University in September 2023. You will need to sign in and accept terms and conditions.
- From 08 September to 17 September all University of Edinburgh students can try the gym for free. Find out more on our Welcome Week Gym Taster Page.
- From 18 September a membership will be required to gain entry.
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 2024 (£175.00)
- 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
- 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 an 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 memberships are not available online as they require validation of eligibility and must be purchased at Pleasance reception.
What's included in the membership
- Access to the Pleasance gym, member swimming sessions at the pool at St Leonard's Land, and group exercise classes.
- Our climbing memberships also include access to both our roped climbing and bouldering facilities.
- Due to its smaller capacity, we currently do not offer access to the Easter Bush Gym in these memberships.
Memberships available from 1 August 2023
2023/24 Peak memberships
- Includes Edinburgh University Sports Club facility use
- Does not include access to the BUCS UNIversal gym scheme
| Membership type | Duration | Price from 01/08/23 |
|---|---|---|
| Full | Peak Gym, Class, Swim | Until 31 August 2024 | £175.00 |
| Full | Peak Climbing | Until 31 August 2024 | £257.00 |
Join at Pleasance reception
*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 from 01/08/23 |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Gym, Class, Swim (30 days) | 30 days from the date of purchase | £25.00 |
| Staff Gym, Class, Swim (90 days) | 90 days from the date of purchase | £69.00 |
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 from 01/08/23 |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Climbing (30 days) | 30 days from the date of purchase | £44.00 |
| Staff Climbing (90 days) | 90 days from the date of purchase | £126.00 |
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 from 01/08/23 |
|---|---|---|
| Community Gym, Class, Swim (30 days) | 30 days from the date of purchase | £30.00 |
| Community Gym, Class, Swim (90 days) | 90 days from the date of purchase | £84.00 |
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 from 01/08/23 |
|---|---|---|
| Community Climbing (30 days) | 30 days from the date of purchase | £49.00 |
| Community Climbing (90 days) | 90 days from the date of purchase | £141.00 |
Join our membership community
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
Available for those 64 years old and over, these memberships include access to the Pleasance gym, member swimming sessions at the pool at St Leonard's Land, and group exercise classes during off-peak hours (6am to 2:30pm on weekdays and all weekend). If you wish to attend outside these hours you are able to purchase a Community Access membership.
These memberships are not available online as they require 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 Off-Peak Senior memberships.
| Membership type | Membership duration | Price from 01/08/23 |
|---|---|---|
| Off-Peak Senior Gym, Class, Swim (30 days) | 30 days from the date of purchase | £20.00 |
| Off-Peak Senior Gym, Class, Swim (90 days) | 90 days from the date of purchase | £54.00 |
Join at Pleasance reception
Access to the Pleasance Gym
Entry on a pay-as-you-go basis is available at the Pleasance Gym for:
- University of Edinburgh students and staff members, on the production of a valid student and staff card, at a cost of £6.00 per person, per session
- Guests of University of Edinburgh Events and Hospitality Collection accommodation** on the production of a valid key/key card at a cost of £6.00 per person, per session
*During peak or busy times we reserve the right to withdraw pay-as-you-go access. By paying the PAYG charge, the user agrees to our terms and conditions including the University Sport & Exercise Code of Conduct.
**Excludes guests of the KM Hotel where access to the Pleasance Gym is included in the room rate.
Access to the Climbing Wall
Entry on a pay-as-you-go basis is available at the Climbing Wall for:
- University of Edinburgh Sport & Exercise Gym, Class, Swim members at a cost of £3.50 per person, per session
- University of Edinburgh students and staff members, on the production of a valid student and staff card, at a cost of £7.00 per person, per session
- Guests of University Sport & Exercise members (non-members and not a University of Edinburgh staff or student) at a cost of £9.00 per person, per session.
Further Information
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Issues when booking a class 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.
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