Please make sure you review the following prices and details thoroughly before purchasing your membership. If you have any questions, please contact memberships@kent.ac.uk or visit the Sports Centre and The Pavilion receptions.
Kent Sport membership is for the sports, fitness and recreation facilities at the University of Kent Canterbury campus only.
All prices below are our standard prices and do not include any discount through promotions.
Membership benefits
Premium Plus | Plus | Pay to Play | |
Gym access and visits | ✓ | £ | £ |
UNIversal gym membership (students and staff only | ✓ | X | X |
Unlimited fitness and dance classes | ✓ | £ | £ |
Recreational sports bookings (halls, courts, and pitches) | ✓ | ✓ | £ |
Club training entry (students only, club joining fees apply) | ✓ | ✓ | £ |
BUCS entry (students only) | ✓ | ✓ | £ |
Intramural sports (staff and students only, team fees apply) | ✓ | ✓ | £ |
ALL Active activities (students and staff only) | ✓ | £ | £ |
Discounted Kent Sports Clinic services | ✓ | ✓ | X |
Equipment hire | ✓ | £ | £ |
Advanced booking | Seven days | Seven days | Three days |
✓ Denotes included with membership. X Denotes not included with membership. £ Denotes additional fee required.
Membership prices
Student annual membership 2023/24
How to buy: Join online from 1 September 2023. For use until 31 August 2024.
Membership type | Price | |
Annual | Monthly payment | |
Premium Plus | £195 | £18.99 |
Plus | £150 | £13.99 |
Pay to Play | £5 per session (no joining fee) |
Pro-rata payments
Student membership runs from 1 September to 31 August the following year. The annual cost of student membership is based on the time of year (pro-rata). Pro-rata payments are not available on the monthly payment option.
How to buy: Join online.
Date | Premium Plus | Plus |
1 September 2023 | £195 | £150 |
10 December 2023 | £140 | £110 |
1 April 2024 | £89 | £69 |
1 June 2024 | £54 | £40 |
Free student membership
Each academic year, the University of Kent gives free student membership to its:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students living on the Canterbury campus in University of Kent accommodation
- First year undergraduate students studying at the Canterbury campus
(including those living on the Medway Campus)
See our free student membership webpage for more information and eligibility criteria.
University of Kent Staff and Alumni annual membership 2023/24
Membership type | Price | ||
Annual | 6-month membership | Monthly payroll deductions | |
Premium Plus | £296 | £174 | £26 |
Plus | £195 | £115 | £18 |
Pay to Play | £6 per session (no joining fee) |
Prices are valid until 31 August 2024. University of Kent Staff can purchase a leisure pass for use at the Medway Park Leisure Centre. *Children (up to 18 years old) must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Only children 16 to 18 years old can access the gym.
Public Junior (16 to 17 year olds) and Over 55s annual membership 2023/24
How to buy: Join online or at the Sports Centre or The Pavillion receptions from 1 September 2023.
Membership type | Price | ||
Annual | 1-month membership | 3-month membership | |
Premium Plus | £273 | £47 | £94 |
Plus | £178 | £31 | £61 |
Pay to Play (Juniors) | £6 per session (no joining fee) | ||
Pay to Play (Over 55s) | £5 per session (no joining fee) |
Prices are valid until 31 August 2024. Junior members must be aged 16 to 17, unless in full-time education. Under 16s who are accompanied by an adult can enjoy the facilities for £4 per activity and without an annual membership fee.
Public Adult annual membership 2023/24
How to buy: Join online or at the Sports Centre or The Pavillion receptions from 1 September 2023.
Membership type | Price | |||
Annual | 1-month membership | 3-month membership | GP Referral 20% discount | |
Premium Plus | £495 | £74 | £168 | £396 |
Plus | £323 | £43 | £109 | £258 |
Pay to Play | £7 per session (no joining fee) |
Prices are valid until 31 August 2024. If you are a local business and wish to discuss the possibility of corporate membership for your employees please contact us. We offer corporate membership to NHS employees. Full details are available on the NHS employee’s website or contact us. *Children (up to 18 years old) must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Only children 16 to 18 years old can access the gym.
Pay-to-Play membership prices and details
How to buy: Join online or at the Sports Centre or The Pavillion receptions from 1 September 2023.
Activity |
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Students and over 55s | Staff, Alumni, and Public Junior | Public Adult | |
Fitness suite | £5 | £6 | £7 |
Fitness and dance classes | £5 | £6 | £7 |
Cycle Hub weekly hire* | £20 | £20 | £20 |
Cycle Hub termly hire* | £50 | £50 | £50 |
1/2 Astro or 3G booking | £5 | £6 | £7 |
Whole pitch booking | £9 | £11 | £13 |
1/2 hall | £5 | £6 | £7 |
Whole hall booking | £9 | £11 | £13 |
Other facilities | £5 | £6 | £7 |
Hire items | £1 | £1 | £1 |
Pricing per activity and subject to activity duration. Please contact memberships@kent.ac.uk for more details.
*Cycle hire is subject to a £50 refundable deposit.
Fitness services
Fitness service | Price
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Premium Plus | Premium | Plus | Pay to Play | ||
Initial fitness consultation | £8 | £12 | £14 | £14 | |
Fitness tests | £6 per test | £10 per test | £10 per test | £12 per test | |
Exercise program | £12 | £14 | £20 | £20 | |
Personal training | Individual single session | £30 | £35 | £35 | £40 |
Individual block of six | £150 | £175 | £175 | £200 | |
Group single session | £40 | £45 | £45 | £50 | |
Group block of six | £200 | £225 | £225 | £250 | |
Nutritional consultation | £10 | £12 | £14 | £14 | |
Commit to a nutrition plan | £28 | £32 | £40 | £40 |