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Reducing your leisure costs

Be Active scheme

The 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 the following:

  • current leisure card
  • council tax bill – paid to Birmingham City Council
  • utility bill
  • tenancy agreement
  • driving licence
  • bank statement
  • benefit statement
  • medical card

For customers living in residential hostels or similar communal accommodation, a letter on official letterhead confirming residential status and signed by the manager of the accommodation is acceptable.

A free gym induction is included as part of the be active scheme, an induction is required for all customers prior to using the gym.

Please note, due to current COVID-19 restrictions, some activities may not be available. Please contact your local centre to find out more and to book an appointment to become a Be Active member.

Leisure centre memberships

We have a range of different types of membership available to suit your needs, or you can simply pay and play for a number of activities. To help you choose a membership we have provided additional information on each type.

Find out more about leisure centre memberships

Passport to Leisure

A Passport To Leisure (PTL) card entitles the holder to 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

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