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Pay as you Go memberships

Why choose a Pay as you Go membership?

Pay as you gym, swim and more with a flexible membership

With a Pay as you Go membership, you can 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, 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. *

An Adult Pay as you Go membership is for people 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 centres across the UK.

Benefits of a Pay as you Go membership

Unlike a monthly membership, 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 leisure centres for the year. What's more, Better is a not-for-profit organisation – and your membership fees will be reinvested right back into your local community. Other benefits of a 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 seven days in advance

* Discounts may not be available for all activities at every centre.

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Frequently Asked Questions


At Better, alongside a Pay as you Go membership, you can also buy Day Passes for your leisure facilities.

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

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


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


To sign up for a 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.

When you go to take out a membership, 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

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