Gym memberships
A gym membership will give you access to our gyms, swimming pools and fitness classes. Where you choose to exercise will determine which membership group you choose to sign up to.
Our leisure centres are currently closed due to national lockdown. For online daily workouts and fun weekly challenges, download our Wellness app. Alternatively, see our information on how to keep active during lockdown.
How to join
- Sign-up for a gym or swim membership online - the quickest and easiest way to get a leisure membership, or call into one of our leisure centres
- for Freeman's Quay Leisure Centre - Lifestyle Fitness at Freemans Quay
- for Wolsingham Leisure Centre, please contact by telephone on 01388 528808 to discuss membership options.
Gym membership groups
Our gym memberships give you access to up to five gyms (depending on your membership), free swimming and a wide range of Group Exercise fitness classes.
We have four gym membership groups, plus our Young Lifestyles membership. The group membership you have determines which leisure centres you have unlimited access to (ie during opening and general swim times). See below
| Group | Leisure centres |
|---|---|
| Group 1 | Freeman's Quay (Durham City), Newton Aycliffe, Shildon-Sunnydale, Spennymoor, Teesdale (Barnard Castle) |
| Group 2 | Shildon-Sunnydale, Teesdale |
| Group 3 | Abbey, Meadowfield, Chester-le-Street, Woodhouse Close, Riverside |
| Group 4 | Consett, The Louisa Centre (Stanley) |
| Group 5 | Wolsingham |
| Young Lifestyle membership | All leisure centres - available for 11 - 15 year olds |
Membership offer
We're offering new members the chance to join thrive active on a standard non contract membership at a discounted rate and with no joining fee. You can become a gym member, with access to our gym facilities, fitness classes and pools from only £26 per month, saving £10 a month and no £20 joining fee.
Your discount will automatically be applied when you apply online.
Group 1 Leisure Membership
Unlimited gym use during opening times, swimming - where available - during general swimming times and group exercise classes at the following leisure centres:
- Freeman's Quay (Durham City)
- Newton Aycliffe
- Shildon-Sunnydale
- Spennymoor
- Teesdale (Barnard Castle)
Membership includes:Type of contract Monthly payment Standard 12 month Direct Debit contract £34.50 Standard non contract (pay monthly) £44.50 plus a £20.00 joining fee
*Current offer £34.50 - save £10 per month plus no joining fee!Standard annual paid in full £414.00 Concession 12 month Direct Debit contract £22.50 Concession Annual paid in full £270.00 Corporate 12 month Direct Debit contract £28.50
Group 2 leisure membership
Unlimited gym use during opening times, swimming - where available- during general swimming times and group exercise classes at the following leisure centres:
- Shildon-Sunnydale
- Teesdale (Barnard Castle)
Membership includes:Type of contract Monthly payment Standard 12 month Direct Debit contract £26.00 Standard non contract (pay monthly) £36.00 plus £20.00 joining fee
*Current offer £26.00 - save £10 per month plus no joining fee!Annual paid in full £312.00 Concession 12 month Direct Debit contract £17.00 Concession annual paid in full £204.00 Corporate 12 month Direct Debit contract £21.50
Group 3 leisure membership
Unlimited gym use during opening times, swimming - where available - during general swimming times and group exercise classes at the following leisure centres:
- Abbey (Durham)
- Chester le Street
- Meadowfield
- Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex (Bishop Auckland)
- Riverside Leisure Complex (Chester le Street)
Membership includes: Monthly payment Standard 12 month Direct Debit contract £26.00 Standard non contract (pay monthly) £36.00 plus £20.00 joining fee
*Current offer £26.00 - save £10 per month plus no joining fee!Annual paid in full £312.00 Concession 12 month Direct Debit contract £17.00 Concession annual paid in full £204.00 Corporate 12 month Direct Debit contract £21.50
Group 4 leisure membership
Unlimited gym use during opening times, swimming - where available - during general swimming times and group exercise classes at the following leisure centres:
- Consett
- The Louisa Centre (Stanley)
Membership includes: Monthly payment Standard 12 month Direct Debit contract £32.50 Standard non contract (pay monthly) £42.50 plus £20.00 joining fee
*Current offer £32.50 - save £10 per month plus no joining fee!Annual paid in full membership £390.00 Concession 12 month Direct Debit contract £21.50 Concession annual paid in full £258.00 Corporate 12 month Direct Debit contract £27.00
Group 5 leisure membership
Unlimited gym use during opening times, and group exercise classes at the following leisure centre:
- Wolsingham
Membership includes: Monthly payment Annual paid in full membership £360.00 Concession annual paid in full £264.00
Contract types
When you've chosen your gym membership, there are two different contract types, and you may pay less because you come under a concession.
12 month contract
If you commit to a 12 month gym contract, you sign up to the membership for 12 months, with your membership payment taken out of your account each month for a year. Download the
Gym standard contract direct debit payment - terms and conditions (PDF, 61.6kb)
.
No contract (pay monthly)
If you do not want to commit to a 12 month gym membership, you can now take advantage of our no-contract membership. Download the
Non contract membership - direct debit payment terms (PDF, 50.2kb)
.
This offers you the flexibility to use the gym facilities for as long or as little as you want. You can take out a non-contract membership from as little as one to 12 months with a cancellation period of 30 days' notice.
Who can join?
All memberships detailed are for age 16 years and above.
Concessions include:
- Under 19 years
- Over 60 years
- Registered disabled
- A carer
- In receipt of some benefits, including Income Support
Visit Leisure centre pricing guide for a full list of eligibility criteria.
Terms and conditions
Full details of our terms and conditions can be found on our Leisure memberships - terms and conditions page. To cancel your membership, please contact your leisure centre.
