If you're an Oxford resident (usually living in postcodes OX1 to OX4 - see map of Oxford city boundary) and on qualifying benefits, you can get discounted membership and pay as you go prices at Oxford's public leisure centres:
- Barton Leisure Centre
- Ferry Leisure Centre
- Hinksey Heated Outdoor Pool (April to September)
- Leys Pools and Leisure Centre
- Oxford Ice Rink
This scheme is sometimes called the Bonus card. A card is not required, as your discounts will be added to your online leisure account when you register with your local leisure centre.
Monthly membership
The discounted monthly membership gives you unlimited access to the gym, classes and swimming for just £25.50 per month with no joining fee. You will need to renew once a year to confirm your eligibility.
Visit your local leisure centre to join. Please note you will need to show proof of your address and benefits, which will need to be dated within the last 3 months. Proof of address can include a recent utility or council tax bill, or a bank statement.
If you have any questions, please speak to a member of staff in your local leisure centre or use the online contact form (under 'contact us') on any leisure centre's website.
Pay as you go
The pay as you go card gives you discounts at the leisure centres with no monthly membership fee, just pay £2.25 (off-peak) or £2.80 (peak) each time you want to do an activity. There is a one-off setup fee of £3.30. You will need to renew once a year to confirm your eligibility but will not pay a fee to renew each time.
Visit your local leisure centre to set up. Please note you will need to show proof of your address and benefits, which will need to be dated within the last 3 months. Proof of address can include a recent utility or council tax bill, or a bank statement.
If you have any questions, please speak to a member of staff in your local leisure centre or use the online contact form (under 'contact us') on any leisure centre's website.
Qualifying benefits and criteria
To qualify, you must receive any of these benefits:
- Carer's Allowance
- Council Tax Reduction Scheme (please note this does not include Single Person Discount)
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Foster Carers
- Housing Benefit
- Pension Credit
- Registered Blind/Disabled
- Severe Disablement Allowance
- Universal Credit Housing Element
You will be asked to renew your membership each year and will need to show proof of eligibility each time.
You're also eligible if you're part of You Move or Move Together (note this is for 1 year only).
Asylum seekers and refugees
You can qualify for these discounts if you're someone seeking asylum or have refugee status. If this applies to you, please visit your local leisure centre with your proof of eligibility (from the list below). A support worker can do this on your behalf.
- ARC card
- BRP card
- Bail 101 letter
- Section 20 letter
- Section 95 letter
- Home Office status letter
If you don't have proof from the list above, or are unsure, please speak to one of the leisure centre team and we will do our best to help.
You will be asked to renew your membership each year and will need to show proof of eligibility each time.
