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Benefits you’ll enjoy
Get one of ourChelmsford accounts now and you can start using our centres with early booking perks. All our accounts use a free, quick-touch card for quick and easy access once you’re in our leisure centres.
We’ve got three account options for you to choose from:
- Lite account: We’ll automatically set up this account for you when you book with us for the first time. It’s free to join, with online booking up to two days in advance for most activities.
- Plus account: Upgrade for just £17.50 per year and benefit by booking up to seven days in advance. If you attend our centres just once a week, every time you book you could save up to £1.30. You can also get £5 off both tiers of Chelmsford Theatre memberships.
- Premium memberships: If you visit our leisure facilities regularly and are looking for great overall value, our Premium memberships are a smart choice. With a range of flexible monthly options, including single or multi-site access, you can choose what suits you best. Memberships include access to swimming, the gym, exercise classes, ice-skating, and more, making it easy to enjoy a variety of activities all in one place.
Once you’ve joined, you can look forward to other special offers and promotions. And because all account types use the same card, you can upgrade at any time without needing a new one.
Ready to commit? Here’s how to join
Everyone is welcome. Get the most from our state-of-the-art facilities and endless variety of high-energy to mindfulness classes across four leisure centres by joining today.
You’ll build confidence, grow in strength and hit your goals with support from our friendly, expert health and fitness team. And we’ll help keep you motivated from day one with regular check-ins if that’s what you need to stay on track.
Our easy-to-use booking app puts you in control of your exercise sessions, making it simple to plan and manage your visits. You can also make the most of the Technogym fitness app to track your progress, refresh your routines, and connect with our trainers whenever you’d like a bit of extra guidance.
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Get inclusive use with our Premium Membership Plans
Our monthly memberships are great options for you to stay active on a regular basis, develop a fitness routine or become part of a wider community.
Find the perfect gym membership for you, unlock your new health and wellness journey and feel better today.
Seeing real progress takes consistency and giving yourself the time to build lasting habits. Our memberships are designed with this in mind, offering a simple monthly Direct Debit with a six calendar month commitment—helping you stay focused and get the most from your exercise journey.
Car parking is subject to availability.
Two hours’ notice for cancellations is needed or the standard session charge applies.
Wellness Anytime (Multisite)
Book up to 10 days in advance
Gym sessions (any site)
Group exercise classes (any site)
Public and lane swimming sessions, excluding family/inflatable fun (Riverside and SWFLC)
Public ice-skating sessions, including skate hire (Riverside)
Up to one-hour creche per day (Riverside)
Free car parking (CSAC)
Three hours free parking (SWFLC and Dovedale)
Riverside parking permit – extra annual £10 cost
£5 off both tiers of Chelmsford Theatre memberships
Wellness Anytime (CSAC only)
Book up to 10 days advance
Gym sessions (CSAC)
Group exercise classes (CSAC)
Public athletics running track sessions (CSAC)
Free car parking (CSAC)
Wellness Anytime (SWFLC)
Book up to 10 days in advance
Gym sessions (SWFLC)
Group exercise classes (SWFLC)
Public and lane swimming sessions, excluding family/inflatable fun (SWFLC)
Three hours free parking (SWFLC)
Wellness Anytime (Dovedale)
Book up to 10 days in advance
Gym sessions (Dovedale)
Group exercise classes (SWFLC)
Three hours free parking (Dovedale)
Wellness Off-Peak (Multisite)
Book up to 10 days in advance
Off-peak gym sessions (Riverside, CSAC & SWFLC)
Off-peak group exercise classes (Riverside, CSAC & SWFLC)
Public and lane swimming sessions, excluding family/inflatable fun (Riverside and SWFLC)
Up to one-hour creche per day (Riverside)
Free car parking (CSAC)
Three hours free parking (SWFLC)
Riverside parking permit (extra annual £10 cost)
£5 off both tiers of Chelmsford Theatre memberships
£48Monthly Direct Debit (standard price)
£41Monthly Direct Debit (discounted price)
Wellness Off-Peak (CSAC only)
Book up to 10 days in advance
Off-peak gym sessions (CSAC)
Off-peak group exercise classes (CSAC)
Free car parking (CSAC)
£41Monthly Direct Debit (standard price)
£34Monthly Direct Debit (discounted price)
Wellness Off-Peak (SWFLC only)
Book up to 10 days in advance
Off-peak gym sessions (SWFLC)
Off-peak group exercise classes (SWFLC)
Public and lane swimming sessions, excluding family/inflatable fun (SWFLC)
Three hours free parking (SWFLC)
£35Monthly Direct Debit (standard price)
£31Monthly Direct Debit (discounted price)
Wellness Anytime Student - Multisite
Book up to 10 days in advance
Gym sessions (any site)
Group exercise classes (any site)
Public and lane swimming sessions, excluding family/inflatable fun (Riverside and SWFLC)
Public ice-skating sessions, including skate hire (Riverside)
Up to one-hour creche per day (Riverside)
Free car parking (CSAC)
Three hours free parking (SWFLC and Dovedale)
Riverside parking permit – extra annual £10 cost
£5 off both tiers of Chelmsford Theatre memberships
Wellness Off-Peak Student - Multisite
Book up to 10 days in advance
Off-peak gym sessions (any site)
Off-peak group exercise classes (any site)
Public and lane swimming sessions, excluding family/inflatable fun (Riverside and SWFLC)
Up to one-hour creche per day (Riverside)
Free car parking (CSAC)
Three hours free parking (SWFLC and Dovedale)
Riverside parking permit – extra annual £10 cost
£5 off both tiers of Chelmsford Theatre memberships
Wellness Family (Multisite)
Includes two adults and one child under the age of 16. You can add children for an additional £28 per month each. Age and timing restrictions may apply.
Book up to 10 days in advance
Gym sessions (any site)
Group exercise classes (any site)
Public and lane swimming sessions, excluding family/inflatable fun (Riverside and SWFLC)
Public ice-skating sessions, including skate hire (Riverside)
Up to one-hour creche per day (Riverside)
Free car parking (CSAC)
Three hours free parking (SWFLC and Dovedale)
Riverside parking permit – extra annual £10 cost
£5 off both tiers of Chelmsford Theatre memberships
Wellness Young Adult (Multisite)
For children aged 16-17 years. Age and timing restrictions may apply.
Book up to 10 days in advance
Gym sessions (any site)
Group exercise classes (any site)
Public and lane swimming sessions, excluding family/inflatable fun (Riverside and SWFLC)
Public ice-skating sessions, including skate hire (Riverside)
Free car parking (CSAC)
3 hours free parking (SWFLC and Dovedale)
Riverside parking permit – extra annual £10 cost
£5 off both tiers of Chelmsford Theatre memberships
Wellness Kids
For children aged 0-15 years. Age and timing restrictions may apply.
- Book up to 10 days advance
- Public & lane swimming sessions plus family/inflatable fun (Riverside and SWFLC)
- Soft play for 0-7 years (Riverside)
- Junior Gym sessions for 10-13 years (Riverside)
- Under 16s gym sessions for 14-15 years (Riverside)
- Group exercise classes for 14+ (any site)
- Free equipment hire for any activity, including ice skates
- £5 off both tiers of Chelmsford Theatre memberships
Forever Swim Membership
Open to over 65s for unlimited swimming during designated swim sessions
Book up to 10 days in advance
Public and lane swimming sessions from 8.30am – 4pm, Monday to Friday (Riverside)
Public swimming sessions from 6.30am – 3pm, Monday to Friday and 7am - 3pm on Saturday and Sunday (SWFLC)
3 hours free parking (SWFLC)
Riverside parking permit – extra annual £10 cost ???
£5 off both tiers of Chelmsford Theatre memberships
£23Monthly Direct Debit (standard price)
£18Annual cost if a Chelmsford City resident and on Council Tax Support (evidence needed)
Ice Patch Membership
Flexible Ice Patch option for ice skaters having private lessons, or at Grade 8 and above
Book up to 7 days advance
Unlimited access to any patch session, with no contract (Riverside)
£5 off both tiers of Chelmsford Theatre memberships
Discounted memberships
We offer a range of affordable options for those who prefer to make the most of our facilities during quieter times. With off-peak access, you can enjoy your fitness activities in a calmer, more relaxed environment. Perfect for a more comfortable and flexible workout experience at a reduced cost.
For discounted memberships, the person who pays for the direct debit must be eligible to receive it.
Off-peak memberships and activities are available to:
Unemployed – claiming jobseeker’s allowance
Full time students
People with disabilities – claiming either Personal Independence Payments (PIP) or Disability Living Allowance
Essex Carers
Receipt of Income support
Universal Credit
Aged 65+ years
HM Armed Forces Veteran ID cardholders
Max Card (two adults and two children; the Max card holder must be in the group)
Those aged 21 and under can use ‘Anytime’ memberships and activities during both off-peak and peak times.
Peak times
These hours are covered by our Wellness Anytime Premium Memberships.
Monday to Friday: Centre opening time to 9am then 5pm to close
Saturday and Sunday: Centre opening time to 12pm
Off peak times
These hours are covered by our Wellness Off Peak Premium Memberships.
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: 12pm to close
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Make the most of your membership
You can stay active in a way that suits your lifestyle, with access to our gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes and more. Whether you prefer to enjoy all four of our leisure centres with a multisite membership or focus on a single location, we have options to fit your routine.
Our experienced instructors are here to support you every step of the way - whether you're just starting out or working towards a personal milestone. You’ll find spacious, well-equipped gyms and studios designed to make your workouts enjoyable and achievable. Complete with dedicated strength areas and functional training spaces, our gyms offer a wide range of modern Technogym cardio equipment for all your training needs.
App for our Leisure Centres
The Chelmsford City Sports app allows you to quickly find and book classes, hear about the latest news and offers, and manage your membership.
You’ll need a monthly membership, an ourChelmsford Lite account or a Plus account to book.
