Mark Barrow
Staying fit at university does more than keep you in shape, it’s good for your mental health, your concentration, and your ability to actually survive exam season. The problem is that a student gym membership in Liverpool can feel like a luxury when your budget is already stretched across rent, food, and the occasional night out.
The good news is that Liverpool has one of the best ranges of gyms with student discounts of any UK city. Whether you want a no-contract budget gym you can join for under £20 a month, a full health club with a pool and sauna, or a specialist martial arts academy, there’s something here to suit every budget and every goal. Here are the nine best options, with verified discount details, current pricing, and everything you need to claim your student rate.
1. PureGym Liverpool
- Best for: Affordable 24/7 access with no contract
- Locations: Liverpool Central (Lewis’s Building, Renshaw Street, L1 2SA) and Liverpool Brunswick (Sefton Street, L8 5SN)
Student discount: Up to 30% off fixed-term 6, 9 or 12-month memberships (or 10% off rolling monthly memberships) + £0 joining fee. Claim via UNiDAYS
- Price from: Varies by location and membership type, check the Pure Gym website for current student pricing
Key facilities:
- 24/7 access, 365 days a year
- 50+ free fitness classes per week included
- Free weights, cardio machines, resistance equipment
- Free O2 WiFiPureGym is one of the most popular choices for students in Liverpool, and it’s easy to see why. With two city locations, Central near Liverpool Central Station and Brunswick just south of the docks, you’re never far from a session. The no-contract setup means you’re not locked in, and the student discount through UNiDAYS makes it one of the cheapest options going.
🔗 puregym.com/landing-page/student-membership
2. The Gym Group – Liverpool ONE
- Best for: Central location with flexible student membership tiers
- Location: ONE Park West, The Strand, Liverpool City Centre
- Student discount: 10% off monthly memberships, 20% off 9-month saver, or 25% off 12-month saver, claim via UNiDAYS or Student Beans
- Price from: From £119 for a 6-month student saver
Key facilities:
- 24/7 access
- Unlimited free fitness classes included
- Free weights, cardio, functional training zones
- Close to James Street station
Right in the heart of Liverpool ONE, this gym is ideal if you’re living or studying in the city centre. The tiered student discounts reward you for committing longer, so if you know you’ll be in Liverpool for the year, the 12-month saver at 25% off offers the best value.
🔗 myunidays.com/GB/en-GB/partners/thegymgroup/view
3. Everlast Gyms Liverpool
- Best for: Premium facilities at a student-friendly price
- Locations: Rose Lane, Mossley Hill, Liverpool L18 8AG (pool, sauna, steam room) and Church Street, Liverpool City Centre, L1 1DF, Level 2 of Sports Direct
- Student discount: 20% off membership + £0 joining fee, present valid student ID in gym
- Price from: Contact gym for current student rates
Key facilities:
- Extensive free weights and functional training zones
- 60+ group training classes per week
- HYROX Performance Centre
- Reformer Pilates studio
- Free day pass available to try before joining
Everlast has two Liverpool gyms, the Rose Lane site offers a pool, sauna, and steam room, while the Church Street gym in the city centre is the newer flagship location inside Sports Direct. Both are well-equipped, and the 20% student discount brings them into genuinely competitive territory. Claim a free day pass before committing.
🔗 everlastgyms.com/student
4. Nuffield Health Liverpool
- Best for: Students who want more than just a gym
- Location: 1 Riverside Drive, Liverpool, L3 4EN
- Student discount: 20% off monthly and annual memberships, claim via UNiDAYS. Free 3-day trial available for students.
- Price from: Contact gym for current student rates after discount
Key facilities:
- 25m swimming pool
- Sauna and steam room
- LES MILLS™ classes included
- Physiotherapy and health assessment services on site
If you want a full health club experience rather than just a weights room, Nuffield Health is worth the extra spend. The 20% UNiDAYS discount and free 3-day student trial make it easy to see whether it suits you before signing up.
🔗 nuffieldhealth.com/gyms/membership/student-membership-discount
5. Rise Fitness Studio
- Best for: Boutique studio classes in a local neighbourhood setting
- Location: Smithdown Road, Wavertree, Liverpool (also Church Road location)
- Student discount: Discounted student rates available, present valid student ID at the studio
- Price from: Contact the studio
Key facilities:
- Indoor cycling (Ride)
- Hot yoga
- Trilogy (running, boxing, weights)
- Reformer Pilates
- Classes from £4.75
Rise is a boutique fitness studio rather than a traditional gym, so it suits students who prefer instructor-led classes over going it alone on the gym floor. The Smithdown Road studio is well-placed for students living in Wavertree and the surrounding L15 area. Contact the studio directly to find out current student pricing.
🔗 risefitness.studio
6. Masda Gym Liverpool
- Best for: Martial arts, combat sports and fitness in one
- Location: The Nexum Centre, 64 St Anne Street, Liverpool, L3 3DY
- Student discount/Price from: Contact the gym for current student rates
Key facilities:
- Boxing, MMA, Muay Thai and martial arts coaching
- Strength and conditioning area
- Private and group lessons available
- Onsite therapy clinic (discounted for members)
Masda is a specialist martial arts and combat sports gym with a strong community atmosphere. If you want to learn to box, train in MMA or Muay Thai, or just get seriously fit in a motivated environment, Masda is brilliant. It’s been named UK Gym of the Year and has a reputation for being welcoming to complete beginners.
🔗 masdaliverpool.com/memberships
7. Active Liverpool – University of Liverpool
- Best for: UoL students, but open to students from all universities
- Location: University of Liverpool campus, also Greenbank Halls of Residence
- Student discount: Student membership from £198 for 9 months, significantly reduced from standard rates. Open to students from all Liverpool universities, not just UoL.
Price from: £198 for 9 months (student membership)
Key facilities:
- Fully equipped gym
- 25m swimming pool
- Climbing wall and bouldering
- Fitness classes included
- Multi-sports bookings (basketball, football, squash and more)
Active Liverpool is one of the best-value memberships in the city when you factor in everything that’s included. At £198 for nine months, you’re getting gym, pool, climbing, and classes, and crucially, you don’t have to be a University of Liverpool student to join. Students from any Liverpool university are welcome.
🔗 liverpool.ac.uk/sports/memberships/student
8. LJMU Sport & Gym
- Best for: LJMU students looking for exceptional value
- Location: LJMU Sport Building, Byrom Street, Liverpool City Centre
- Student discount: LJMU Move membership, full student access for £40/year, available to LJMU students only
Price from: £40/year (2025–26 academic year)
Key facilities:
- 120-station fitness suite
- Fitness and dance classes (yoga, Pilates, HIIT, kettlebells and more)
- Sports courts and facilities (basketball, netball, football, squash and more)
- Racquet sports, open water swims, and intramural leagues
Please note: LJMU Move memberships are available to LJMU students, staff and alumni only.
If you’re studying at LJMU, this is almost certainly the best value gym membership in Liverpool, £40 for the entire academic year for a well-equipped facility right on campus. The range of sports, classes and activities goes well beyond what most commercial gyms can match.
🔗 ljmu.ac.uk/ljmusport/ljmu-sport-building
9. Liverpool Hope University Gym
- Best for: Liverpool Hope students wanting a convenient on-campus option
- Location: Hope Park, Liverpool, L16 9JD
- Student discount: Student gym membership available for the full 2025/26 academic year, available to Liverpool Hope students only
- Price from: See the Hope online store for current pricing
Key facilities:
- On-campus gym with a range of equipment
- Convenient for Hope Park students and residents
Please note: Liverpool Hope University gym memberships are available to current Hope students only.
For students based at Hope Park, the on-campus gym is a practical and affordable option. It removes the need to travel into the city centre for a workout and is priced for the academic year.
🔗 store.hope.ac.uk/product-catalogue/hope-park-sports/gym-membership
How to Claim Your Student Gym Discount in Liverpool
- Set up UNiDAYS and Student Beans before you sign up. Both are free and take minutes, you’ll need UNiDAYS for PureGym and Nuffield Health, and either platform works for The Gym Group.
- Sign up in September or January. Several chains boost their student deals at the start of term and in the New Year, it’s worth waiting if you’re not in a rush.
- Ask about summer freezes before committing. If you’re heading home for the summer, check whether you can freeze your membership rather than paying for months you won’t use. PureGym and The Gym Group both offer freeze options.
- Use the free trials first. Nuffield Health offers students a free 3-day trial, and Everlast Gyms has a free day pass. Take advantage before signing anything.
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