Oxford Brookes Staff Memberships
Prioritise your wellbeing with flexible, discounted memberships. No joining fees. No minimum contract.
We offer flexible staff memberships to suit every budget and activity level.
Did you know that all Staff Members can use our gym for free on Tuesdays as part of our Active Tuesday campaign? There is also a range of free Staff Active sport sessions available throughout the week.
Not sure which membership is right for you? Visit us and our team will be happy to help you find the best fit.
Please bring your Oxford Brookes staff ID or proof of employment on your first visit.
Membership benefits
Staff members enjoy the same great discounted rates as students, along with full access to a range of benefits:
- Annual memberships includes BUCS UNIversal access (using other participating university gyms)
- 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 3 free months (pay for 9 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
Prefer more flexibility? Staff can also access heavily discounted Hoppers (Gym, Fitness Classes & Rackets) as an alternative to traditional membership.
| 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: £25
- 1 Month Summit Price: £35
Hoppers
Hybrid working needs flexible fitness. That's why we've introduced Staff Hoppers!
They are an affordable way to get active when you are on campus, without the commitment of an annual or monthly membership.
Staff Hopper Options (12 sessions each):
- Gym Hoppers: £50
- Fitness Class Hoppers: £50
- Rackets Hoppers: £48 (Valid for Badminton or Squash. Note: Badminton bookings are far more frequent out of term time.)
Hoppers last for 6 months, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to use your sessions. They can be purchased from our reception by showing your staff ID card.
| Membership Prices | Annual | Direct Debit |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness | £200 | £22 |
| Fitness Off-Peak | £135 | £15 |
| Summit | £270 | £30 |
| Summit Off-Peak | £160 | £18 |
Alert If you are purchasing a Summit or Summit Off-Peak membership you must also complete the Climbing Participation Agreement.
