Partner Sites
AMBLESIDE
Better Leisure
Students and Staff with our Active Premium Membership can access Better Leisure facilities in Cumbria. This includes gym, swim and fitness classes. The nearest Better Leisure facilities to Ambleside are Kendal, Ulverston and Penrith. You can visit their website and find the nearest location to you and what they offer: https://www.better.org.uk/cumbria
For more information on Ambleside Memberships please email: amblesideactive@cumbria.ac.uk.
BARROW
FAB Health & Fitness Club
We have recently partnered with FAB Health & Fitness Clubs in Barrow, giving University of Cumbria Students and Staff a discounted membership. For £25.00 per month, you will gain access to all their facilities and classes. For more information on their facilities and what they have to offer, visit their website: https://fabhealthandfitnessclubs.com/
For more information and guidance on this membership, please email: uocactive@cumbria.ac.uk or call FAB directly on 01229 829829.
BUCs UNIversal Gyms
For all UoC Students and Staff
If you’re a distant learner you can still access fitness facilities. BUCs UNIversal is a scheme that allows University Students and Staff to access gyms at other Universities within the network for free or at a discounted rate. For further information please visit their website: https://www.bucs.org.uk/universalgym.html
Alternatively, you can contact us directly on how we can help support your health and wellbeing from a distance by emailing us: uocactive@cumbria.ac.uk.
CARLISLE
Better Leisure
Students and Staff with our Active Premium Membership can access Better Leisure facilities in Cumbria. This includes gym, swim and fitness classes. The Sands Centre is located 5 minutes from our Brampton Rd campus and 10 minutes from Fusehill St campus. You can visit their website and find the nearest location to you and what they offer: https://www.better.org.uk/cumbria
For more information on Carlisle Memberships please call us on 01228 616006 or email us: carlislesportscentre@cumbria.ac.uk.
LANCASTER
Salt Ayre Leisure Centre
Students and Staff with our Active Premium Membership can access Salt Ayre Leisure Centre facilities in Lancaster. This includes gym, swim and fitness classes. You can read more about what Salt Ayre offer below on their website: https://www.lancaster.gov.uk/salt-ayre-leisure-centre
For more information on Lancaster Memberships please call us on 01228 888668 or email us: lancastersportscomplex@cumbria.ac.uk.