GO Gateshead membership gives you unlimited access to:

  • four state-of-the-art gyms, featuring the very latest cardio and fitness equipment (please note: this does not include Birtley Leisure Centre)
  • six swimming pools
  • a wide range of weekly instructor-led fitness classes, graded by intensity to suit your ability and aspirations
  • running tracks
  • saunas and steam rooms
  • free parking and wifi at all of our leisure centres

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If you intend to use the gym facilities you must arrange an induction, which you can book at the time of collecting your GO Gateshead card. The induction is free of charge and will enable our team to create a personal exercise programme for you to start your journey with us.

GO Gateshead membership prices

Membership typeAnnualNon-contract
Adult (18-64 years)£34 per month£53 per month
Concessions (66 years +), Students (18-65 years), Juniors (11-17 years)£28 per month£53 per month
GO Gateshead Access£21 per month£42.25 per month
Joint membership£61 per monthNot available


If you choose GO Joint membership, you are required to produce evidence of your eligibility on collection of your card or on your first visit. For example utility bills for the registered address with both members names on.


Access for 11-13 year-olds

Access to gym and fitness classes is restricted for ages 11 to 13 years. Terms and conditions apply:

Term time
Monday to Friday4 to 5.30pm
Saturday and Sunday12.30 to 2.30pm
School holidays
Monday to Friday *this is not available at Gateshead International Stadium12.30 to 2.30pm / 4 to 5.30pm
Saturday and Sunday12.30 to 2.30pm

Additional considerations to existing terms and conditions of use: 

  • the gym will be supervised at all times during these allocated times
  • 11-13 year olds must be accompanied by an adult outside the supervised sessions
  • 11-13 year olds must register at reception and collect receipt or ticket to take along to the gym during the allocated sessions, (Kids plus Go Cards will not allow access through the gym gates at and can only access once they have a ticket from reception)
  • these time slots are not exclusive use to 11-13 years old and other members can access the gym during these times

How to cancel

To cancel your GO Gateshead membership, please email go@gateshead.gov.uk

A member of the team will contact you to confirm your cancellation. Please be aware you will be unable to cancel your membership if you're still within your initial 12-month contractual period.