We have a range of excellent facilities available for staff, students and the general public. All our facilities are open to the public, with additional facilities available for University students and staff.
Students can get in touch with us using the Student Enquiry Point.
Opening Times
Monday - Friday : 8:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday : 9:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday : 10:00am - 4:00pm
Swipe access with student/staff cards only.
Fitness Suite
Our air-conditioned fitness suite is equipped with:
- Full Strength Rack
- Olympic Plates worth 325kg
- Olympic Barbells
- EZ Barbells
- Dumbbells ranging from 2kg - 30kg
- Dual Cable Tower
- Pullup/Dip/Ab Station
- Range of Powersport Resistance Machines
- 2x Treadmills
- 2x Concept2 Rowers
- 2x Exercise Bikes
- 2x Crosstrainers
- Kettlebells
- Medicine Balls/Powerbags
Sports Hall
Our large multi-purpose Sports Hall is suitable for a variety of sports, including football, badminton, basketball and exercise classes. The Sports Hall also features a gymnastics area.
Grass and Artificial Pitches
Organising a tournament? Want a kickabout with friends? Take your sports outside on our grass football pitch and floodlit artificial turf pitch.
Human Performance Laboratory
The human performance laboratory, used within the degree programmes, is housed within the sports complex. It can accommodate individual, group and team bookings for advanced sports performance testing.
Accessibility for Disabled Access
Access to the car park is just off Wyresday Road, which is next to the Sports Complex.
The entrance to the Sports Complex is on the ground floor with automatic doors.
There are two private disability changing rooms, both with toilets and showers.
A lift to the first floor of the building is available to get to staff offices and students' labs.
Showers and Changing Rooms
We have two large changing rooms with showers for males and females, and several toilets in a separate area.
Class timetable
Lancaster Classes - Updated Jan 2022
Children's activities
The recreational gymnastics programme which takes place at the University of Cumbria Sports Complex is managed by The City of Lancaster Gymnastics Club, for all enquires please get in touch using the contact details below:
The City of Lancaster Gymnastics Club
Tel: 01524 843344
Our UoC Leisure Card membership gives you access to our fitness rooms and includes free fitness classes, squash, badminton, and basketball, here on campus. University of Cumbria students can also access BUCS UNIversal Gyms across the UK.
The membership also entitles University Staff and Students to use all the facilities at the Lancaster City Council's Salt Ayre Leisure Centre.
Student Membership
University of Cumbria Students (Exp. 31/08/2023)
From September |
£125* |
From January |
£85* |
From April |
£65* |
Lancaster University Students
University of Cumbria Alumni
International Students
Staff Membership
Per Annum |
£150* |
Wage Deduction |
£12.50/m* |
Staff Partner |
£120/annum |
Public Membership
Our Public Membership package gives you access to our fitness rooms, equipped with Primal Strength weights, various resistance machines and a range of cardiovascular training machines. The memberships (except "casual" membership) also includes free classes, squash, badminton, and basketball.
Over 55's |
£160/annum |
£15/month Direct Debit |
Standard Full |
£235/annum |
£22.50/month Direct Debit |
Joint Full |
£440/annum |
£39/month Direct Debit |
Casual |
£15 join-up fee, then £4/visit |
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For more information about memberships and facilities, please email lancastersportscomplex@cumbria.ac.uk.