Wimbledon is an area with many open spaces for people to enjoy, the largest of which is Wimbledon Common, where people can take a walk, jog, cycle or engage in other forms of recreational exercise.
Exercising outdoors is energising, but if you can’t reach your local park, there is always the gym. And Wimbledon has plenty to offer people looking for places to tune up their bodies and regenerate their minds.
From premium wellness clubs with pools and spas to affordable 24-hour budget gyms, there’s a fitness option in Wimbledon for every budget, goal and lifestyle.
Here, we’ve listed the best gyms in Wimbledon…
This gym offers something for everyone. Situated on Worple Road, the Virgin Active Wimbledon gym recently invested £3 million to upgrade facilities with the latest state-of-the-art fitness equipment. The gym has a vast timetable of classes and a health food cafe, and it offers personal training and nutrition coaching.
A Virgin Active membership gives you access to eighty different classes each week. The gym is kitted out with the most modern equipment available, and there are indoor and outdoor pools for swimmers.
Since the refurbishment, the club now offers over 150 group exercise classes per week, including newly added Reformer Pilates, Lift Club and Sound Bath sessions – all included in the membership fee. The gym floor is flooded with natural light and fitted with Eleiko and Technogym equipment, and a brand new Recovery Zone has been added for post-workout recovery. The onsite Kauai café serves nutritious smoothies, wraps, salads and organic coffee.
The trainers are qualified to Level 3, and Virgin Active has instigated an extra eighty hours training to ensure they can help people reach their fitness goals.
The club also features an InBody body composition analysis machine, allowing members to track fat percentage, muscle mass, hydration levels and metabolic rate over time.
A unique feature is the junior members club. Youngsters can learn to run, swim and play tennis. The club also caters to children with special needs, and offers flexible membership fees with discounts for those between the ages of 16-25.
Vitality Health members can also get up to 50% off their membership.
Opening hours: 06:00 to 22:00 Mon – Thurs, 06:00 to 21:00 Fri and 08:00 to 20:00 Sat and Sun.
To find out more about this venue, call 0208 167 6480 or visit virginactive.co.uk/clubs/wimbledon-worple-road.
This leisure complex is part of the Better Health group and offers many facilities and classes at any of their UK gyms. The Wimbledon gym contains 140 stations and two swimming pools, and there are plenty of opportunities for people to increase their fitness, workout, and learn to swim.
Housed within a beautifully restored Victorian building dating back to 1901, the centre combines heritage character with modern facilities. The gym features expansive functional and strength training zones alongside a dedicated cardio zone, all fitted with Technogym equipment.
New members will be taught to use the gym equipment by the fitness instructors, while swimming enthusiasts can take advantage of the variety of swimming sessions available.
The centre offers a wide range of fitness classes in a studio complete with mirrored walls and a temperature-controlled environment. There is a wide range of prices to suit adult and junior members, including day passes, pay-as-you-go and discounts for off-peak-only members.
Over 50 weekly fitness classes are available, ranging from HIIT, Pilates and yoga to group cycling in a recently redesigned cycle studio equipped with 18 of the latest Technogym bikes. The main pool is 30 metres with five lanes, and a smaller 8m x 5.5m teaching pool offers a warmer temperature – ideal for the Swimbies baby-and-parent programme. Swimming lessons are available for children from four months old, and Family Fun Swim sessions with music and inflatables are popular at weekends. Local Merton residents aged over 60 can enjoy dedicated Swim for 60+ sessions every Thursday morning.
The Wimbledon Leisure Centre recently opened a spa experience centre with a sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool, and more, which is the ultimate way to relax or recover after a gym session. You can also use day passes to get to the Wimbledon Leisure Centre spa. Local Merton residents aged over 65 can enjoy free swimming at the pool. One of the key benefits of joining the leisure centre is that you do not have to sign a long-term contract.
The Thermal Spa is the only day spa in Wimbledon, and restorative treatments include hot stone and de-stressing massages.
Opening hours: 06:00 to 22:00 Mon – Thurs, 06:00 to 20:00 Friday and 08:00 to 18:00 Saturday and Sunday.
To find out more about this venue, call 0208 582 1330 or visit better.org.uk/wimbledon-leisure-centre.
The Gym offers the perfect opportunity to select from over 170 pieces of hi-tech equipment and join one of the free weekly keep-fit classes with a personal trainer. There are also instructor-led classes tailored to people’s different fitness levels.
The classes include Bootcamp or Circuits, for those who want to hit the gym floor with some motivational instructors. Personal trainers will also guide functional training or any other aspect of training you want to learn about.
Membership costs: These facilities are available for a reasonable, no contract £24.99 per month.
Opening hours: If you are looking for a gym that is open all hours, The Gym Group London Southfields is one of the only 24-hour gyms in Wimbledon. Membership also allows you to bring a friend along four times per month, so you can get your gym buddy in for free.
Located on Wimbledon Park Road, directly opposite Southfields Underground Station on the District line, it’s especially convenient for commuters. For those who want multi-site access, upgraded memberships allow use of The Gym Group locations across the UK. The Gym Group has also opened a second branch in Wimbledon itself, offering even more flexibility for local members.
To find out more about this venue, call 0330 055 3928 or visit thegymgroup.com/southfields.
We cannot mention Wimbledon without mentioning racquet sports! The Wimbledon Racquets and Fitness Club offers a wide range of coaching and training courses for both beginners and experienced players in Badminton and Squash. But, as the club’s name implies, it is also a fitness club.
This not-for-profit community club has been running since 1970 and boasts around 1,200 members, with seven badminton courts and six squash courts (including two glass-backed courts with a 100+ spectator viewing gallery). The club is officially recognised as a Performance Centre by Badminton England and has nurtured several GB Olympic badminton prospects through its thriving junior sections.
The club offers a well-equipped gym complete with treadmills, upright and incumbent fitness bikes, multi-angle benches and a star track spinning bike. There are saunas and fitness programmes that can be tailored to every individual’s needs, and people can arrange sessions with personal trainers.
The gym also features stair climbers, cross trainers, rowing machines, a bench press, squat rack, dumbbells up to 60kg, and plate-loaded machines including chest press, shoulder press, lat pulldown and leg press. The gym is accessible to members whenever the club is open at no extra cost and requires no booking. A dedicated pedal studio offers indoor cycling classes, and boxing sessions and group fitness classes are available to both members and non-members.
One of the most distinctive features is the social side. A members’ bar and lounge area serves draught beer from the Wimbledon Brewery, cider from Against the Grain, plus wine, soft drinks and hot food at lunchtime and in the evenings. The bar features Sky Sports TV and is available for private functions. There is a members’ car park, and the club is a seven-minute walk from Wimbledon train station.
The club offers flexible membership options and payment methods, including discounting students and young people.
Opening hours: 07:00 to 23:00 Mon to Fri, 07:00 to 21:00 Saturday and 09:00 to 22:00 Sunday.
Note: The club’s website now lists hours as Mon-Sat 07:00-23:00 and Sun 08:00-23:00 – it’s worth checking directly for the latest times.
To find out more about this venue, call 0208 947 5806 or visit wimbledonclub.co.uk.
The ideal venue for anyone looking for a more serene way of improving physical fitness. Pilates was developed as a non-impact fitness routine emphasising bodily strength, flexibility and coordination. It aims to unite the mind and body and achieve perfect efficiency and balance in movement. Pilates strengthens and tones the body without stressing the joints and adding bulk. This explains its popularity among the sporting community.
These high ideals of physical fitness are provided by Maria Tagliapietra of Equilibrium Pilates Studios. Maria is a qualified Pilates instructor who operates out of her studio in New Malden. This studio is fully equipped with apparatus designed by Joseph Pilates, the inventor of Pilates.
Maria brings over two decades of Pilates experience and a professional background in classical ballet. The studio has a quiet, relaxed atmosphere with convenient parking and easy access to public transport. Long-standing clients regularly cite her expertise and deeply personalised approach as the reason they’ve been returning for over a decade.
Maria offers Pilates for people in private sessions or joint sessions for no more than two people. In all cases the session will be designed for each person’s individual needs.
Opening hours: 09:00 to 20:00 Mon to Thurs, 09:00 to 15:00 Friday, 09:00 to 12:00 Saturday and closed Sunday.
To find out more about this venue, call 07980 881 553 or visit equilibriumstudio.co.uk.
Another excellent fitness option in Wimbledon is the Nuffield Health gym, a modern gym with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, a massive range of classes and personal training. There is a heated pool, sauna, steam room – and even a crèche!
Spin enthusiasts will love the NuCycle Studio, which offers a variety of cycle classes to suit people of different fitness levels and fitness goals. You can also access over 100 Nuffield Health clubs around the country.
As the UK’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organisation, Nuffield takes a distinctly health-first approach to fitness. Members can track their progress through the Technogym My Wellbeing app, which pairs seamlessly with all the club’s equipment. What really distinguishes Nuffield Health is its onsite wellbeing team: members can access qualified physiotherapists, chartered personal trainers and nutrition therapists. Free Health MOTs are included with membership, giving a comprehensive baseline assessment of your overall health.
The Swim School offers swimming lessons for adults and children of all abilities, and is open to both members and non-members. Nuffield Health also partners with Vitality, allowing eligible members to receive up to 50% off monthly membership fees.
Membership costs: £89 per month, with discounts for students, off-peak and joint memberships.
Opening hours: 06:30 to 22:00 Mon to Thurs, 06:30 to 21:00 Friday and 08:00 to 20:00 Saturday and Sunday.
To find out more about this venue, visit nuffieldhealth.com/gyms/wimbledon or call 020 8947 9627.
Third Space Wimbledon is one of the most impressive gym openings in the Wimbledon area in recent years. This luxury health club offers an expansive 45,000 square foot workout arena, making it one of the largest dedicated fitness facilities in SW20.
The main gym floor spans 11,000 square feet and includes a double-height functional training area called The Yard, complete with assault bikes, Ski-ergs, rowing machines, barbells and slam balls. There is a dedicated Eleiko strength area, a sled track, and a signature HIIT studio with adaptive lighting, surround sound and integrated MyZone heart rate tracking.
A standout feature is the 25-metre, four-lane swimming pool with a calming emerald-green design. The club also houses three dedicated studios for mind and body classes, hot yoga and Reformer Pilates, plus a separate cycle studio with surround sound and gradient lighting.
For recovery, Third Space offers a wet spa with plunge pool, hot and dry Finnish sauna, hot and wet Loyly sauna, and bespoke heated loungers. The changing rooms feature Terrazzo floor tiles, Fenix-finished lockers and premium skincare products.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 05:30-22:00, Sat-Sun 07:00-21:00.
To find out more, visit thirdspace.london/clubs/wimbledon.
Fitness Space is Wimbledon’s only independent gym, and its community-driven ethos sets it apart from the larger chain operations in the area. Located adjacent to Wimbledon Station, it is ideally positioned for commuters and residents alike.
The gym floor is equipped with the latest Technogym and Blkbox equipment, and the timetable features over 50 classes per week, including Reformer Pilates, HIIT, MetCon, Barre, Connect Bikes, Circuits, Yoga and mat Pilates. All trainers are directly employed and CIMSPA registered.
One of the most appealing features is the capped membership of 750 active members, specifically designed to prevent overcrowding. Personal training packages are available at various levels, with higher-tier packages including unlimited membership and free Reformer Pilates subscriptions. Members also get access to a dedicated app for class bookings and progress tracking.
Opening hours: 04:30 to midnight daily.
To find out more, visit fswimbledon.com.
Anytime Fitness Wimbledon opened at the end of 2023 and quickly established itself as one of the best gyms in Wimbledon. Spread across three floors and spanning over 15,000 square feet, it offers the largest dedicated free weights space in Wimbledon, with 12 racks available for strength training.
The club runs more than 70 live classes per week, including popular Les Mills programmes, and provides a dedicated personal training zone. A rooftop training zone adds an outdoor dimension to workouts. Members gain 24/7 access via a secure keyfob entry system with CCTV monitoring.
Located at 13-19 Wimbledon Hill Road, just a short walk from Wimbledon Station. Note that this is an 18+ facility only, and classes are exclusively available to Anytime Fitness Wimbledon members.
Opening hours: 24/7 (staffed hours vary).
To find out more, visit anytimefitness.co.uk/gyms/uk-0488.
PureGym London Wimbledon sits on The Broadway, just a two-minute walk from Wimbledon Train Station. The gym provides 24/7 access with no contract required, and memberships start from around £22.99 per month – making it one of the most affordable gyms in Wimbledon.
Inside, members will find a well-equipped free weights area, a functional training zone, and a wide selection of cardio and resistance machines. Over 50 free fitness classes are available each week as part of the membership, and personal trainers are on hand for those seeking additional support.
Opening hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week.
To find out more, visit puregym.com/gyms/london-wimbledon.
YMCA Wimbledon has recently invested in brand new gym facilities, including a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio. The gym is packed with cutting-edge functional training equipment including SkiErg, air bikes, a Smith rack, plate-loaded glute driver, cross trainers, treadmills, battle ropes, a quad sled and a punching bag.
Group exercise classes are unlimited with any membership, and three free one-to-one sessions with qualified fitness instructors are included for all new members. Online classes are also available for those who prefer to train from home.
As a community-focused charitable organisation, the YMCA offers some of the most affordable memberships in Wimbledon, with concession rates and special student pricing available. A counselling service for mental health is also available, reflecting the YMCA’s holistic approach to wellbeing.
To find out more, visit ymcastpaulsgroup.org/ymca-wimbledon-gym.
Wimbledon Leisure Centre and Spa (Better) and YMCA Wimbledon are both excellent choices for beginners. Both offer affordable memberships, friendly and supportive staff, and introductory sessions to help newcomers learn how to use gym equipment safely. The YMCA includes three free one-to-one sessions with a qualified instructor for all new members.
The Gym Group (both the Southfields and Wimbledon branches), PureGym London Wimbledon and Anytime Fitness Wimbledon all offer 24-hour access. This makes them ideal for shift workers, early risers and anyone who prefers to train outside conventional hours.
PureGym London Wimbledon and The Gym Group are the most affordable options, with no-contract memberships starting from around £20-£25 per month. YMCA Wimbledon also offers competitively priced memberships with additional concession rates for students and those on lower incomes.
Virgin Active Wimbledon has a 20-metre pool, Wimbledon Leisure Centre and Spa offers a 30-metre main pool plus a teaching pool, Third Space Wimbledon has a 25-metre four-lane pool, and Nuffield Health Wimbledon has a heated pool with lane swimming. All four venues offer swimming lessons for adults and children.
Yes. Virgin Active Wimbledon, Fitness Space Wimbledon, YMCA Wimbledon and Third Space Wimbledon all offer Reformer Pilates classes. Equilibrium Pilates Studio in nearby New Malden offers dedicated one-to-one Pilates sessions with specialist apparatus.
Third Space Wimbledon offers the most comprehensive spa, with a wet spa featuring plunge pool, Finnish sauna, Loyly sauna and heated loungers. Virgin Active has a luxury spa with hot tub, steam room and sauna. Wimbledon Leisure Centre and Spa is the only venue offering a full day spa with massage treatments. Nuffield Health has a sauna and steam room, and Wimbledon Racquets and Fitness Club also has saunas.
Yes. Wimbledon Leisure Centre and Spa offers pay-as-you-go access, and several gyms offer day passes through third-party platforms such as Hussle and ClassPass. PureGym and The Gym Group also offer day passes directly. Nuffield Health Wimbledon day passes are available through Hussle.
Virgin Active Wimbledon offers Club V with swimming lessons and children’s activities, including provision for children with special needs. Nuffield Health has an onsite crèche and a Swim School open to non-members. Wimbledon Leisure Centre and Spa runs Family Fun Swim sessions and the Swimbies baby-and-parent swimming programme, with lessons available from four months old.
Wimbledon Racquets and Fitness Club has a members’ car park. Third Space Wimbledon also has parking facilities. Most town-centre gyms (Virgin Active, Nuffield, PureGym, Anytime Fitness) do not have dedicated parking, though nearby public car parks and on-street parking are available.
Third Space Wimbledon is generally considered the most premium option, with 45,000 square feet of facilities, a 25-metre pool, wet spa and high-end changing rooms. Virgin Active Wimbledon is also positioned as a premium club following its £3 million refurbishment. Both offer a luxury fitness experience with extensive class timetables and wellness amenities.
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