Reducing your leisure costs
Be Active scheme
This award-winning scheme offers a diverse range of free activities for all Birmingham residents to enjoy.
Activities include swimming, group exercise classes and gym sessions at certain times during the day.
To become a member of Be Active you will need two forms of ID with your name and address on. We will accept:
- current leisure card
- Council Tax bill from Birmingham City Council
- utility bill
- tenancy agreement
- driving licence
- bank statement
- benefit statement
- medical card
If you live in a residential hostel or similar communal accommodation, including if you are seeking asylum, we will accept a letter from the accommodation provider confirming your residential status. It must be on official letterhead and signed by the accommodation manager.
If you are living in Birmingham under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, your host can write a letter confirming that you are living in their home under this scheme. It must include the full postal address and be signed by your host.
You must attend an induction session before using the gym. The induction is included free as part of the Be Active scheme.
To find out more or book an appointment to become a Be Active member, contact us:
- email: kingstanding.lc@birmingham.gov.uk
- phone: 0121 464 7890
Leisure centre membership
We have a range of membership types to suit your needs, or you can simply pay and play for a number of activities.
To help you choose, find out more about each type of leisure centre membership.
Passport to Leisure
A Passport To Leisure (PTL) card gives you discounts of up to 20% off most activities at council-run leisure centres, wellbeing centres and swimming pools.
Find out more about the Passport to Leisure card.
Page last updated: 29 April 2026
