The University of Essex Sports Centre's excellent health and fitness facilities are all located within the Wivenhoe Park grounds. A community membership includes access to facilities such as our climbing wall and tennis courts, we've got lots to offer.
Plus, all of our community memberships include free parking.
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We are excited to announce that Blue Light Card holders, teachers, and employees at the Knowledge Gateway are now eligible for a concession rate gym membership with Essex Sport at the University of Essex.
To activate your discounted rate, please speak with a member of our reception team.
Choose from our three different membership packages, each with their own benefits.
£390 per year or £35.99 monthly by direct debit
£324 per year or £29.99 monthly by direct debit
£194 per year or £17.99 monthly by direct debit
£335 per year or £30.99 monthly by direct debit
£270 per year or £24.99 monthly by direct debit
£162 per year or £14.99 monthly by direct debit
For children aged 8 to 17 (if in full-time education). Restriction apply, so please check the appropriate age restrictions (.pdf). Proof of date of birth is required when applying for membership.
To purchase a junior membership, please visit/contact the Sport Centre Reception, as you may need to provide proof of age.
£227 per year or £20.99 monthly by direct debit
£194 per year or £17.99 monthly by direct debit
£119 per year or £10.99 monthly by direct debit
When joining online you will be asked to confirm that you have read the terms and conditions (.pdf) and the health commitment statement (.pdf), so you may wish to do this first.
You can also complete an application form at our Sport Centre reception at our Colchester Campus and pay in full.
You can pay for your membership by monthly direct debit. You can set up your direct debit membership online when you sign-up.