Alert Effective 1 April 2026, indoor facilities at Harcourt Hill are no longer operated by Brookes Sport & Active Wellness.
Full details and FAQs regarding indoor/outdoor facilities are available here.
Pay As You Go
No membership? No problem!
You don’t need to be a Brookes Sport member to enjoy our facilities as most are available on a Pay As You Go (PAYG) basis.
Using the gym or climbing wall without a membership
- Register for a Brookes Sport account via our Join Portal by selecting “Brookes Sport Registration”
- Gym and climb entries can only be purchased at reception, online booking is not available for these activities
- Climbing only: You must complete the Climbing Participation Agreement before you're allowed to climb
Booking other activities
- Most other PAYG activities (like fitness classes, court or pitch bookings) can be booked and paid for through our BrookesSport app (Android or iOS) or Book Online portal(bookings will be cancelled if not paid for within 20 minutes)
- Harcourt Hill 3G Pitch bookings can only be booked by emailing: sportsbookings@brookes.ac.uk
- Already have an account? Simply log in when prompted
- New visitor? You can create an account during the booking process
- Check the list below for detailed instructions on how to book each activity
Gym
| All Users | |
|---|---|
| Gym Entry | £10 |
| Gym Induction | Free |
| Group Gym Induction | Free |
| Gym Programme | £60 |
| Gym Programme Review | £40 |
| Wellness Checks | Free |
| Padlock | £5.50 |
Hoppers: these 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 reception.
- Gym Hopper - 12 sessions: £80 (Community & Concessions)
- Gym Hopper - 12 sessions: £50 (Oxford Brookes Staff & Students)
To book a Gym Induction, Wellness Check, or to enquire about Gym Programmes, please talk to reception or email brookesactive@brookes.ac.uk..
Group Gym Inductions are open to everyone and bookable each week via the BrookesSport app (Android or iOS).
All gym users must be at least 16 years old. Those aged 16-17 must complete a mandatory gym induction before using the facilities. A parent or guardian must also submit the U18 Liability Disclaimer for Gym Facilities Usage Consent Form. Inductions require a trained staff member and may not be available on your first visit. Please talk to reception or email brookesactive@brookes.ac.uk to book. Users under 18 can use weights up to 15kg only.
Off-Peak members can access the gym during Peak times for £5 per session.
Personal Training
To book a Personal Training (PT) session please look at our Personal Training webpage and reach out directly to one of our PTs.
| Session type | Community/Concession | Oxford Brookes Student & Staff |
|---|---|---|
| PT 1:1 45 minutes | £37 | £32 |
| PT 1:1 60 minutes | £47 | £42 |
| PT 1:1 Hopper, 10 x 30 minutes | £210 | £210 + 1 FREE Session* |
| PT 1:1 Hopper, 20 x 30 minutes | £405 | £405 + 1 FREE Session* |
| PT 1:1 Hopper, 10 x 45 minutes | £340 | £340 + 1 FREE Session* |
| PT 1:1 Hopper, 20 x 45 minutes | £630 | £630 + 1 FREE Session* |
| PT 1:1 Hopper, 10 x 60 minutes | £395 | £395 + 1 FREE Session* |
| PT 1:1 Hopper, 20 x 60 minutes | £735 | £735 + 1 FREE Session* |
| PT 1:2 30 minutes | £37 | |
| PT 1:2 45 minutes | £52 | |
| PT 1:2 60 minutes | £62 | |
| PT 1:2 Hopper, 10 x 30 minutes | £350 | |
| PT 1:1 60 minutes, Student PT | £30 | |
| PT 1:2 60 minutes, Student PT | £40 | |
*Please note that you are only entitled to one free session with your first purchase of a PT Hopper, not with every purchase of a PT Hopper.
Fitness Classes
| All Users | |
|---|---|
| Fitness Class | £8 |
| Off-Peak Fitness Class | £6 |
Hoppers: these 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 reception.
- Fitness Class Hopper (12 sessions): £70 (Community & Concessions)
- Off-Peak Fitness Class Hopper (12 sessions): £60 (Community & Concessions)
- Fitness Class Hopper (12 sessions): £50 (Oxford Brookes Staff & Students)
For fitness classes, bookings can be made via the BrookesSport app (Android or iOS) or through our online booking portal. PAYG users can book up to 7 days in advance, while Direct Debit, Annual and Monthly members benefit from priority booking of up to 14 days in advance. Hopper customers are classified as PAYG users and can therefore book up to 7 days in advance.
Off-Peak Fitness Classes are classes before 3.00pm on weekdays only. Please note that this does not include our Learn to Lift fitness class due to the small class format.
Climbing - Sessions
| Adults | Under 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Climbing and Bouldering Day Pass | £11.00 | £8.00 |
| Rock boot hire | £4.00 | £2.50 |
| Chalk ball | £3.50 | £3.50 |
| Liquid chalk | £7.50 | £7.50 |
| Climbing Finger Tape | £3.50 | £3.50 |
All users of the Brookes Climb Centre must complete the Climbing Participation Agreement, prior to attending.
We no longer offer bookable sessions. PAYG Day Passes are now available only from reception, subject to space availability. The Day Pass grants you all-day access to our Climbing Centre during opening hours.
A registered adult climber can supervise a maximum of two under 18s. Under 18s must also be registered and have completed the Climbing Participation Agreement, prior to attending.
Off-Peak members can access the climbing wall during Peak times for £5 per session.
Climbing - Lessons & Courses
| Community | Under 18s | Brookes Students & Staff and Concessions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Climbers 3-8yrs | - | £9.50 | - |
| NICAS open sessions 9yrs + | - | £14.50 | - |
| Pre-NICAS Rock Stars course 5-8yrs | - | £50.00 | - |
| NICAS Rock Stars course 9yrs + | - | £85.00 | - |
| Adult Novice course | £125.00 | - | £125.00 |
| Lead climbing course (6 hours) | £170.00 | - | £170.00 |
| Climbing 1:1 (60 min) | £40.00 | £30.00 | £40.00 |
| Climbing 1:2 (60 min) | £55.00 | £45.00 | £55.00 |
| Climbing 1:4 (60 min) | £70.00 | £60.00 | £70.00 |
| Climbing 1:6 (60 min) | £90.00 | £80.00 | £90.00 |
| Climbing 1:8 (60 min) | £110.00 | £100.00 | £110.00 |
| Climbing 1:10 (60 min) | £130.00 | £120.00 | £130.00 |
| Education group (60 min) 5 session minimum booking | £100.00 | £100.00 | £100.00 |
| Climbing Party (up to 10 children) | - | £130.00* | - |
*Includes room hire for space after climbing.
For more details on what we offer, please explore our Youth Courses and Adults Courses webpages.
Classes can be booked either on the BrookesSport app on Android or iOS, or via our web Book Online portal, however, courses can only be booked via the Book Online portal.
Private lessons, youth groups, school groups, and birthday parties can be booked by emailing climb@brookes.ac.uk
Climbing - Adult Coached Sessions
| Brookes Sport, Summit Members | Non-Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Bouldering Open Sessions (Mondays) | Free | £15.00 |
| Queer Climbing Sessions (Tuesdays) | Free | £10.00 |
| Climbing Masterclass (Wednesdays) | Free | £15.00 |
| Women's Social Climb (Wednesdays) | Free | £10.00 |
| Roped Open Sessions (Thursdays) | Free | £15.00 |
For more details on what we offer, please visit the Adults Courses webpage.
Sessions can be booked either on the BrookesSport app on Android or iOS, or via our web Book Online portal.
All climbers must have completed the Climbing Participation Agreement.
Racket Sports
| All Users | |
| Squash Court | £10 |
| Badminton Court | £10 |
| Racket Hire | £2 |
| Squash Ball | £3.50 |
| Shuttlecock | £2 |
Hoppers: these are a brilliant, affordable way to buy multiple sessions and are valid for 6 months from purchase and can be used for Squash and/or Badminton. Please note that court availability is significantly more limited during term-time. Can be purchased online or at reception (staff hopper only from reception)
- Racket Hopper - 12 sessions: £60
- Staff Racket Hopper - 12 sessions: £48
Courts can be booked on the BrookesSport app on Android or iOS, or via our web Book Online portal. All PAYG users and those with a Racket Hopper can book up to 7 days in advance.
Courts, Hall and Pitch Hire
| Campus | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Hall - whole, per hour | Headington | £50.00 |
| Sports Hall - courts 1-3, per hour | Headington | £30.00 |
| Sports Hall - courts 4-5, per hour | Headington | £20.00 |
| Cricket Nets (indoor), two hours | Headington | £100.00 |
| Synthetic Turf Pitch - whole (e.g. hockey match), per hour | Headington | £100.00 |
| Synthetic Turf Pitch - half, per hour | Headington | £70.00 |
| Synthetic Turf Pitch - quarter, per hour | Headington | £45.00 |
| Sports Hall add-ons - e.g. tables, chairs, AV | Headington | Booking dependent, starting from £15 |
| Ball Hire (Football, Volleyball, etc) | Headington | £2.00 |
| 3G Single 5-A-Side Pitch, per hour | Harcourt Hill | £35.00 |
| 3G Whole Pitch - (5 x 5-A-Side), per hour | Harcourt Hill | £140.00* |
All times include any required set-up and take-down and bookings can only be made on the hour.
The Headington Sports Hall is able to accommodate Basketball, Volleyball, Indoor Football, Netball, etc. The Synthetic Turf Pitch is for outdoor activities such as Hockey, small-sided Football, Lacrosse training, etc.
*Off-peak only. Otherwise, the rate is £175 for 5 pitches. Off-peak hours are before 3.00pm on weekdays and all day on weekends.
Casual bookings for some of our Headington facilities can be made via the BrookesSport app (Android or iOS) or through our Book Online portal. Headington facilities can be booked up to 7 days in advance.
Enquiries for Harcourt Hill 3G Pitch bookings should be emailed to sportsbookings@brookes.ac.uk
For advance bookings, to book regular sessions, or any other booking queries please email sportsbookings@brookes.ac.uk
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