Better Pay as you Go membership

Pay as you gym, swim and more with our flexible memberships.

A Better Pay as you Go membership allows you to try out your local facilities before committing to a monthly membership. It’s a great way to enjoy your favourite sport or try something new without having monthly payments. 

With a Pay as you Go gym and leisure membership (formerly known as Pay and Play), you’ll enjoy discounted access to Better gyms, swimming pools or fitness classes for a one-off annual fee. Not only can you make savings of up to 30% on non-member prices, but you can also enjoy a range of courses and other activities at your chosen Better leisure centre.*

Our Adult Pay as you Go membership is for  those who are 16 and above and is ideal for keeping fit for less. And for youngsters who want to save on Junior Gym sessions, we also offer a Junior Pay as you Go deal for those aged 11-17 years.

*Pay as you Go memberships are available at many Better leisure centre across the UK. However, please check the specific offering at your local centre as this may vary.

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Benefits of a Pay As You Go membership

Unlike our monthly memberships, Pay as you Go is just one annual payment. For a one-time fee, you can enjoy up to 30% off the gym, pool and fitness classes at most Better centres for the year. Plus, since Better is a not-for-profit organisation, your membership fees will be reinvested right back into your local community. Other benefits of our Pay as you Go gym and leisure membership include:

  • No monthly contract or fees
  • Flexible pay as you go gym and activity access ideal for fitness beginners or people getting back into exercise
  • Pay as you go swimming access at over 130 Better pools
  • Access to member-only classes, courses and facilities at your chosen leisure centre
  • Discounted rates for the gym, fitness classes, swimming and racquet courts
  • Availability at over 200 Leisure Centres across the UK
  • Option to book activities online up to 7 days in advance

* Pay-as-you-gym memberships are available at most Better leisure centres. Discounts may not be available for all activities at every centre.

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FAQs

What’s the difference between Pay as you Go and Day Passes?

At Better, alongside our Pay as you Go membership, we also offer the option to buy Day Passes for our facilities.

When you use our Day Passes, you’ll pay the full amount for the activity or course, whereas with a Pay as you Go gym, swim and fitness membership you’ll get a 30% discount off your bookings.

You’ll also enjoy benefits such as early booking, which is not included with our Day Passes.

How many classes do I have access to?

Our Pay as you Go membership gives you access to our full range of fitness classes. You can secure a spot in one of our classes by visiting your local centre, booking online or via the Better UK app.

How do I join?

To sign up for our Pay as you Go membership, you can either visit your local centre or join online. All you’ll need are your contact details and payment information.

Once on the join site, find your preferred location, select membership type as 'Pay As You Go' and payment type as 'single payment' to find available memberships.

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Day Passes

Offering the flexibility of 1, 7 or 30 days, our day passes allow you to try out facilities or attend a class before signing up to a monthly membership. 

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Better Health Saver

Save money on your monthly membership with Better Health Saver. Enjoy off-peak gym, swimming pool and fitness class access you’re your local centre for a discounted monthly price.

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Better Flex Membership

Our most flexible membership offers a free activity booking (gym, swim or fitness class a month) plus up to 30% or 50% off full-price activities depending on membership. Better Flex is available as an adult, junior or concessionary monthly membership via monthly Direct Debit plus setup fee. 

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