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The best gyms and health clubs in Leeds
From £20 budget gyms in the city centre to full health clubs with pools and spas out towards Moortown, here's how Leeds' options compare, whatever your budget and routine.
UPDATED JULY 2026 · PRICES CHECKED JULY 2026 · BY ABOUT HEALTH CLUBS
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ON A BUDGET
From ~£20/mo
PureGym, The Gym Group and JD Gyms, all central, all 24/7.
POOL & SPA
From ~£45/mo
Nuffield Health, Bannatyne and Village for water, sauna and steam.
WHOLE FAMILY
From ~£90/mo
David Lloyd for tennis, outdoor pool and weekend days out.
THE LIST
Eight clubs, honestly ranked
1 · Nuffield Health Leeds
BEST OVERALL CITY CENTRE · POOL · SAUNA & STEAM · CLASSES
Premium facilities at a mid-range price, a proper pool in the city centre, and the annual Health MOT included. The club most Leeds members should visit first.
From ~£55/mo BEST ALL-ROUNDER
2 · David Lloyd Leeds
BEST FOR FAMILIES MOORTOWN · INDOOR & OUTDOOR POOLS · TENNIS · CRECHE
The full weekend-club experience: outdoor pool, tennis and padel, kids' programmes and a cafe you'll actually stay in. Expensive, and worth it if you'll use the breadth.
From ~£95/mo FAMILIES & WEEKENDS
3 · Bannatyne Health Club Leeds
CITY CENTRE · POOL · SPA · CLASSES
The cheapest way to get a pool, sauna and steam room in central Leeds. Facilities are older than Nuffield's but well kept, and off-peak rates are excellent value.
From ~£45/mo POOL & SPA ON A BUDGET
4 · Village Gym Leeds
SOUTH LEEDS · POOL · CLASSES · PARKING
Big class timetable, a decent pool and free parking, the practical choice if you drive and the city centre clubs don't suit your route.
From ~£50/mo DRIVERS & CLASS-LOVERS
5 · JD Gyms Leeds
BEST BUDGET CITY CENTRE · 24/7 · FREE CLASSES · NO CONTRACT
The smartest-looking of the budget options, with free classes and a proper free-weights area. No pool, but at this price nothing in Leeds has one.
From ~£25/mo BUDGET WITH POLISH
6 · PureGym Leeds
MULTIPLE SITES · 24/7 · NO CONTRACT
Several sites across the city means one is almost certainly on your commute. Functional, busy at peak, and the app-led experience suits independent trainers.
From ~£22/mo CONVENIENCE
7 · The Gym Group Leeds
CITY CENTRE · 24/7 · NO CONTRACT · STUDENT OFFERS
Usually the cheapest of the big three budget chains in Leeds, with solid student deals. Kit is comparable to PureGym; pick on location and price that month.
From ~£20/mo STUDENTS
8 · Your independent gym here
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How to choose in Leeds specifically
Leeds splits neatly in two. The city centre is budget-gym territory, PureGym, The Gym Group and JD Gyms compete hard within a few streets of each other, which keeps prices around £20 to £30 a month and opening hours at 24/7. If you work in the centre and want convenience, pick whichever is closest to your route home and take the no-contract option.
The full health clubs, with pools, saunas and classes included, sit in the ring around the centre. That's where your £45 to £120 a month goes, and where it's worth visiting two clubs before deciding. Ask about off-peak rates: in Leeds they're often £15 to £25 a month cheaper for the same facilities.
FAQS
Leeds gym questions
What's the cheapest gym in Leeds?
The Gym Group and PureGym both run central Leeds memberships from around £20 to £25 a month with no contract. Watch for joining-fee promotions, they come around every few weeks.
Which Leeds gyms have a swimming pool?
In or near the centre: Nuffield Health and Bannatyne. Further out: David Lloyd (indoor and outdoor) and Village. None of the budget 24/7 gyms in Leeds has a pool.
Can I try before joining?
Yes, nearly all of them. The health clubs offer guided tours and day passes; the budget gyms sell one-off day passes from about £6 through their apps. Always visit at the time you'd normally train.