Concession Memberships
No joining fees. No minimum contract. Just flexible, discounted concession memberships.
We offer concession rates across all our membership options, making it easier for eligible individuals to access our facilities at a reduced cost.
To activate your concession membership, please bring appropriate proof of eligibility on your first visit. ID checks are required annually to maintain your concession status.
To qualify for a Concession Membership, you must meet one of the following criteria:
Concession Member Eligibility
You may qualify for a Concession Membership if you are:
- An Oxford Brookes graduate
- Students with a valid ID (including EF students)
- An NHS, Armed Forces, Police or Fire Service employee
- Aged 65 or over
- A Blue Light Card or Armed Forces Discount Card holder
- Registered disabled (e.g. blind/deaf, Blue Badge holder or receiving Personal Independence Payment)
We also accept GP Exercise Referrals. If this applies to you, simply email sportsmembership@brookes.ac.uk with a copy of your referral and we’ll be happy to help.
Corporate Concession Organisations
To qualify for a Corporate Concession Membership, you must be employed by one of the following organisations:
- Activate Learning
- Cheney School staff
- Oxford Brookes Enterprise Centre
- Oxford Bus Company
- Oxford City Schools (within ring road)
- Oxford Global
- Matthew Arnold School staff
- University of Oxford staff
- Summer School Staff (in partnership with Oxford Brookes University)
If your organisation would like to be considered for Corporate Concession Memberships, please contact sportsmembership@brookes.ac.uk
Partner Club Concessions
We are pleased to offer exclusive Partner Club concessionary rates. Currently, this applies to Oxford Hockey Club members and their families:
- Gym access for parents: Parents of junior club players can use our gym for just £5 per session (standard rate: £10) while juniors are training or playing matches.
- Partner Club Concession Members: Adult club members (18+) and parents of junior players are eligible for discounted concession memberships.
Proof of membership will need to be shown.
Membership benefits
As a concession member, you’ll enjoy a range of great benefits, including:
- 14-day advance booking (PAYG users can only book 7 days ahead)
- Cancel bookings up to 20 minutes before the start time
- Direct Debit members can freeze memberships up to twice per year (freeze for 1 to 4 months, with 15 days' notice)
- Annual memberships cannot be frozen, but you receive 2 free months (pay for 10 months, get 12!)
Summit members enjoy (not Summit Off-Peak members):
- Free climbing shoe hire
- Access to all adult coach-led sessions at no extra cost
| Type | Fitness | Fitness Off-Peak | Summit | Summit Off-Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym (over 16 only) |
Included | Included (off peak) | Included | Included (off peak, weekdays only) |
| Fitness Classes (over 16 only) |
Included | Included (off peak) | Included | Included (off peak, weekdays only) |
| Climbing and Bouldering |
Not included | Not included | Included | Included (off peak, weekdays only) |
Fitness Off-Peak access times
- Gym: before 3pm on weekdays and anytime at weekends
- Fitness classes: before 3pm on weekdays only*
*Please note that this does not include our Learn to Lift fitness class due to the small class format.
Outside of these hours, Off-Peak members can access the gym and climbing wall during Peak times for £5 per session.
Summit Off-Peak access times
- Gym: before 3pm on weekdays only
- Fitness classes: before 3pm on weekdays only*
- Climbing & Bouldering: before 3pm on weekdays only
*Please note that this does not include our Learn to Lift fitness class due to the small class format.
Outside of these hours, Off-Peak members can access the gym and climbing wall during Peak times for £5 per session.
Short-Term memberships
We also offer 1-month memberships, ideal for those visiting Oxford short-term or without a UK bank account. Payment is made upfront, with no long-term commitment required.
- 1 Month Fitness Price: £30
- 1 Month Summit Price: £40
Racket Hoppers
Due to limited availability during term time, badminton and squash are no longer included in memberships.
Instead, you can purchase a Racket Hopper for just £90, which gives you 12 sessions and is valid for 6 months.
Gym & Fitness Class Hoppers
Hoppers are a brilliant, affordable way to buy multiple sessions, without the commitment of an annual or monthly membership.
Hoppers are valid for 6 months and can be purchased at our reception.
- Gym Hopper - 12 sessions: £80
- Fitness Class Hopper - 12 sessions: £70
- Off-Peak Fitness Class Hopper - 12 sessions: £60
| Membership Prices | Annual | Direct Debit |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness | £280 | £28 |
| Fitness Off-Peak | £160 | £16 |
| Summit | £350 | £35 |
| Summit Off-Peak | £200 | £20 |
Alert If you are purchasing a Summit or Summit Off-Peak membership you must also complete the Climbing Participation Agreement.