Memberships for everyone

There are a number of different membership options available, depending on the category you are eligible for. If you are looking to exercise regularly then our 'Premier' options offer amazing value for money. Premier Memberships include:

unrestricted use of the facilities during opening hours
unlimited group exercise classes
one-to-one personal exercise programming and reprogramming sessions
NO JOINING FEES on any of our membership options

Additionally, some BNU student and BNU employee options include UNIVersal Gym^© membership - use of 80+ other University Gyms for FREE.

Membership options

Option 1: BNU Student Membership Fees

Premier Academic Year*: £100 (ideal if you’re only in High Wycombe during term-time)
Premier 12 Month: £150 (great value if you plan to be in High Wycombe all year round)
Premier 3 Month: £42
Premier Monthly: £15 per month

* Membership ends 30 June 2026.

The cost of this membership reduces by £12.50 at the start of each calendar month and the price shown refers to the cost throughout Oct 2025. As an example therefore, if joining in January 2026 the cost would be £62.50.

Student premier Academic Year and 12 month memberships include BUCS UNIversal Gym^© giving you use of 80+ University gyms across the country free of charge. Great for vacation periods and for visiting friends at other Uni’s.

Option 2: BNU Alumni Membership Fees

'Once BNU, always BNU!' (BNU Alumni pay the same as current BNU students)

Premier 12 Month: £150
Premier 3 Month: £42
Premier Monthly: £15

Option 3: BNU Employee Membership Fees

Premier 12 Month: £150
Premier 3 Month: £51
Premier Monthly: £18

Employee premier 12 month memberships now include BUCS UNIversal Gym giving you use of 80+ University gyms across the country free of charge.

Option 4: Community Membership Fees

Premier 12 Month: £250 membership fee
Premier 3 Month: £69 membership fee
Premier Monthly: £25 per month

Option 5: Corporate Membership Fees

Premier 12 Month: from as little as £200
Premier 3 Month: from as little as £54
Premier Monthly: from as little as £20

For details of eligibility for our Corporate Membership rates please call 01494 605165 or email fitness@bnu.ac.uk

Option 6: Prospective BNU Student Membership

Once you’ve been offered a place to study at Buckinghamshire New University, The Fitness Team would like to start the celebrations early by offering you the opportunity to join the Gateway Gym right away at our current student membership rates. Visit our news and offers page for further details.

How to become a member

If you would like to become a member, follow the signs to the fitness suite on the ground floor of the Gateway Building where we will be able to assist you in completing the joining process, and/or answering any questions you may have. If you have any questions please email fitness@bnu.ac.uk or call 01494 601602. We would love to show you around our facilities and be given the opportunity to answer any questions you may have so please pop in and see us - no need to make an appointment.

Health and Safety Inductions

All new members are asked to complete an induction session before using the gym. This provides a great opportunity for you to meet the fitness team, learn important health and safety information, and ensure that you have the requisite knowledge about how to use our equipment.

You may attend group exercise classes prior to your induction.

For confident and experienced gym users a 15-30 minute express induction is available.

Those who feel they would benefit from more thorough demonstrations and explanations can book a 45-60 minute induction.