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.
All of our leisure centres are closed until further notice. All memberships, including fitness, swimming and swimming lessons, will be frozen for the period of the closure and direct debit payments will be automatically adjusted. If you have paid up front for any membership, the period of the closure will be added to the end of your contract. While we are closed, we hope you can remain physically active - see our Keep active in your home information and look out for links on our social media, @DurhamThriveActive, providing information on how you can keep moving and stay healthy. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for our service updates, including information about re-opening.
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
Who can join?
All memberships detailed are for age 16 years and above. Young Lifestyle membership membership is available for 11 - 15 year olds.
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.
Contract types
Gym memberships
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 three gym membership groups. The group membership you have determines which leisure centres you have unlimited access to (ie during opening and general swim times). These groups are:
- 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)
You can also view our
Health Commitment Statement (PDF, 291.8kb)
and
Fitness suite rules (PDF, 219.0kb)
.
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 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 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 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) £44.50 plus £20.00 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
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.
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.
