Sports facilities

COVID-19 update

In line with the latest COVID-19 lockdown announcement, the Centre for Sport, Hillside Gardens and Wallscourt Farm Gym facilities and activity programmes will temporarily close until 2 December. If you are a member, please check your email inbox for individual communications. You can contact us if you have any queries.

About our sports facilities

With top-of the range equipment, amenities and playing surfaces, UWE Bristol Sport provides a range of facilities to join, hire and visit.

Most of our facilities are available for hire, and we can host a variety of events ranging from sports training and tournaments to corporate fun days and children's parties.

Group of students playing football at Hillside Gardens.

Get fit and keep active

We know just how important it is to stay fit and healthy. It not only boosts energy levels and focuses the mind but it also helps you to de-stress and feel happier. At our Centre for Sport, you’ll find everything from climbing walls to squash courts, football pitches to fitness studios. And whether you are an elite athlete or a total beginner there is something here for you. Explore the Centre for Sport for yourself on our 360° tour.

Sports and recreation facilities

Gym equipment at the Centre for Sport gym on Frenchay Campus.

Gym facilities

Located on Frenchay Campus, we have two fully equipped gyms and a dedicated performance sport gym.
The sports hall at the Centre for Sport on Frenchay Campus.

Sports hall

Our competition-standard facilities feature a double sports hall which are ideal for a huge range of sports, from netball to indoor hockey.
Hillside Gardens sports facility, near Frenchay Campus.

Hillside Gardens

Industry-leading multi-sports pitch facilities including floodlit artificial pitches and a grass football pitch.
The astro pitch at the Centre for Sport on Frenchay Campus.

Astro pitch

Our all-weather astro pitch is a hub for hockey in the Bristol area. Located on Frenchay Campus, it has floodlighting and covered seating.
Exercise bikes in use at the Centre for Sport studio.

Studio

Hosting over 40 exercise classes per week, the studio is kitted out with the latest cycles, coloured lighting and mirrors.
The squash court at the Centre for Sport gym on Frenchay Campus.

Squash courts

Four glass-backed squash courts are available on Frenchay Campus.
The climbing wall at the Centre for Sport in use.

Climbing wall

From hosting the climbing club, to kids parties and climbing courses, the indoor wall is suitable for everyone.
The welcome sign outside of the Centre for Sport.

Trim trail

Get fit in the great outdoors with the free-to-use trim trail on Frenchay Campus.
The Lockleaze Sports Centre.

Lockleaze Sports Centre

Lockleaze Sports Centre provides state-of-the-art sport and pitch facilities in Bristol.

UWE Bristol Sport app

Book exercise classes, MOVE sessions and facilities, get up-to-date information, news and offers, hear about events and receive push notifications for important alerts.

Get the app
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The Centre for Sport Gym and Hillside Gardens are now open. You will need to pre-book your gym session using the UWE Bristol Sport App or by calling 0117 3286200. If you have a MOVE or Active Card membership you can  book a range of outdoor organised MOVE activities and fitness classes. All facilities and activities will be run in line with the latest Government and university COVID-secure guidelines. Free online exercise classes are also available. If you have any questions please email uwebristolsport@uwe.ac.uk or follow us on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates. 

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Contact and opening hours

Please email if you have a query. We are emailing members with updates please ensure that your contact details are up to date.
Closeup of legs during an exercise class.

Gym and classes

Explore the gym facilities and range of exercise classes on our Frenchay Campus.
Close up of exercise bikes in use at the Centre for Sport.

Timetables

Check out fitness, exercise class and our MOVE programme timetables, and discover classes.
People using treadmills at the Centre for Sport on Frenchay Campus.

Membership options

From the all-inclusive Active Card to great-value gym-only options, there’s a membership made for you.