Gym, classes and fitness
We're dedicated to helping our members stay fit and well in whatever way suits them.
Our gym is a place where you can spend as much or as little time as you wish and get a great workout, with a range of equipment versatile enough to accommodate people of all abilities, ambitions, shapes and sizes.
The gym is open 6.00am - 9.30pm Monday - Thursday, 6.00am - 8.45pm Friday, and 7.30am - 6.30pm Saturdays and Sundays.
We offer a range of memberships which give you access to our fitness facilities.
Alternatively, we also welcome day visitors - simply create your free Places Membership before visiting.
Our pay as you go prices are £8.00 for adults, £6.00 for older adults, and £5.50 junior gym sessions.
Gym support
We offer a free one-to-one support session for our members* to help familiarise you with the gym, to get to know your goals and build a personalised workout plan. We’ll ensure you leave the session feeling confident and ready to start your programme. The session lasts for an hour and can be booked online.
You are also welcome to book one free 15-minute programme review a month, just speak to a member of our team.
Our gyms are not always manned, but rest assured support is never far away. Our equipment is labelled with QR codes, which when scanned, provide you with a video tutorial.
For all your digital fitness tracking and programming support, visit the 'digital fitness' section of our Places Leisure app.
*One-to-one support sessions are free of charge to Premium Plus memberships, Premium memberships and Gym Only memberships. For Places Members, One-to-one Introductions are included in the casual entrance fee rate.
Gym etiquette
We want everyone's time in our gym to be as comfortable as possible, so we ask all visitors to remember the below when using the facilities.
- Please help us keep the gym clean by wiping down equipment after use
- Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the activity you're doing
- Lifting barefoot or in socks is permitted on lifting platforms only. Read our full footwear policy here.
- Make use of our lockers for bags
- Our gym's aren't always manned, so if you require assistance or support when there are no team members on the gym floor, please visit our friendly reception team
- In case of emergency, push the assistance alarm
- During busy times, please be mindful of the length of time you spend on each piece of equipment to allow other gym users to complete their workout
Junior Gym etiquette
- A gym induction must be completed before using the gym
- 1 adult (18 years+) can attend with up to four Junior members and is responsible for the Junior member's conduct
- You must follow all exercise programme advice given by our Fitness team
By following the guidance above, we hope all visitors can enjoy their visits to the gym.
*One-to-one support sessions are free of charge to Premium Plus memberships, Premium memberships and Gym Only memberships. For Places Members, one-to-one Introductions are priced at the casual entrance fee rate.
Take a virtual tour
Want to take a look at our gym and the rest of the centre before your visit? Our virtual tour allows you to explore everything we have to offer.
Group workout classes
We host a range of classes, across all intensities so whatever you’re in the mood for, come along and dance, lift, run & relax with us.
Classes at Parish Wharf Leisure Centre
We operate a range of fitness classes at our centre, both in and out of the pool. Take a look at some of the types of activities we've got for you:
Group cycling
Ride like the wind with our group cycling classes. You’ll feel like you’ve had a workout with one of these sessions. We offer both instructor lead and state of the art virtual LES MILLS RPM and LES MILLS THE TRIP cycle classes.
Studio classes
Offering a range of intensities from gentle and relaxing to a more intensive workout, you’ll be able to find a class that suits you.
Les Mills classes
Les Mills classes are enjoyed all over the world and include Body Pump, Body Combat, Body Balance, Body Attack and Sh’bam.
Pool classes
Classes range from gentle to high impact so you can work hard and enjoy the support of the pool improving strength and fitness.
Take a look at our class timetable to find the one for you. Prices are available to view on our timetable.
Personal training
Are you doing the same workout each time you come to gym? Are you lacking motivation? Are you not achieving your goals?
If you relate to any of the above, personal training is for you! The clue is the title – Personal training is all about you! With a range of packages & prices available, what are you waiting for?
Ask a member of the team at Parish Wharf Leisure Centre for more details or call us on 01275 848494.
Accessibility in the gym
Accessibility is important to us at Parish Wharf Leisure Centre. As such we offer a range of equipment for wheelchair users, or people with limited mobility that has adjustable settings and can be used safely with appropriate support.
Accessibility information at Parish Wharf Leisure Centre
Our friendly gym team are here to help. If you are interested in using the gym please do not hesitate to Contact Us. We’ll book you in for an appointment with a member of the team who can show you around the gym and work out a programme that meets your needs.
Our gym offers a range of cardio and resistance machines which can be adapted for wheelchair users to train efficiently and is on one floor, making it fully accessible.
We also have functional equipment including kettlebells, dumbbells, resistance bands, plyo boxes, suspension trainers and medicine balls that can be incorporated to provide a more varied workout.
Wheelchair adaptable equipment
We're proud to provide a number of pieces of equipment that can be adapted for wheelchair users, including:
- Technogym Excite 700 upper body bike
- Technogym multipower
- Technogym DAP machine
- Technogym cable crossover
Other equipment
In addition to the above, our gym is home to a number of other machines that can be used by people who are able to transfer into a chair, or those with less severe mobility issues:
- Recumbent bike
- Seated x-trainer
- Concept 2 rower
- Chest press (pin and plate loaded)
- Shoulder press
- Lat pulldown (pin and plate loaded)
- Seated row
- Leg extension
- Leg curl
- Leg press (pin and plate loaded)
- Flat bench
- Decline bench
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of our team.
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Big Sister project
Big Sister helps girls aged 9-15 in target areas feel ‘sport ready’ by recruiting a network of ‘big sisters’ to empower and enable girls to enjoy sport, exercise, and physical activity during puberty.
As part of our commitment to helping girls get into activity we are offering a free membership to girls who meet the eligibility criteria*, or a 50% discounted membership for all other girls, which includes:
- Unlimited gym use during Junior Gy
- After initial gym induction, unlimited access to the gym at any time when accompanied by an adult aged 18+
- Unlimited swimming
- Age appropriate group workout classes including exclusive We Move classes every Thursday 4.50pm - 5.35pm, starting from Thursday 15th September
- Friendly on-site team, to support you through your activity
- Free access to Places Leisure App and Virtual Studio which includes a Big Sister channel
To enquire, click the button below and complete the form, a member of the team will be in touch
*Proof of eligibility required. Click below for full details.
Junior fitness
We believe a physically active child is much more likely to become a physically active adult. We run supervised sessions for children aged 11-15 years to attend.
An induction will need to be completed at each centre to be used.
Junior fitness
We believe a physically active child is much more likely to become a physically active adult. We run the following supervised sessions for children aged 11-15 years to attend:
Junior gym
We run the following supervised sessions for children aged 11-15 years to attend. An induction must be completed as part of the first visit.
Session times and prices:
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 3.45pm - 4.45pm
- Tuesday: 3.45pm - 4.45pm and 4.45pm - 5.45pm
- Friday: 3.00pm - 4.00pm
- Saturday: 9.45- 10.45am
- Sunday: 9.00am - 10.00am
All sessions are capped at 16 places.
Pay as you move junior gym session are £5.50. Junior members induction and sessions are free.
All junior gym users must complete a group introduction before using the gym independently. These sessions last 30 minutes and can be booked with a member of our team when joining. The induction is included in the gym entry fee, or is free for Premium members.
Once a junior member has completed their introduction and received programme advice they can attend outside the above supervised sessions with a parent/guardian or appropriate adult (18+) on a ratio of a maximum four juniors per adult.
Booking junior fitness sessions
You can book onto any of our sessions by selecting your chosen activity and time under the 'Kids' tab on our timetable.
Older adult activities
We also offer a range of activities and clubs for our older adult members and visitors at Parish Wharf Leisure Centre.
Older adult activities
We run a range of activities specially designed with the more senior members and visitors in mind. Please see the full list of sessions below.
Forever Active
Suitable for older adults or those new to exercise, Forever Active is a low impact keep fit class with an extended warm up to maintain and improve co ordination, flexibility, strength and fitness.
Sessions:
- Monday 1030am-11.30am Forever Active
- Monday 12.15pm-1.15pm Forever Active Aerobics
- Wednesday 12.15pm-1.15pm Forever Active Aerobics
- Friday 10.30am-11.30am Forever Active Steady and strong
Cost:
- Places Membership (free PAYG membership) - £7.10
- Leisure Key - £6.08
- Premium Membership - Free
Aqua Dance
- Thursday 11.45am-12.45pm
Cost:
- Places Membership - £7.10
- Leisure Key - £6.08
- Premium Membership - Free
We offer a wide range of classes throughout the week.
Chair-based Exercise
- Thursday 10.45am-11.30am