Free gym membership for students at the University of Bolton Arena*

*The offer is available to 250 free gym membership applications on a first-come, first-served basis.

We are delighted to announce, as part of the University of Bolton's partnership with Bolton Arena (now the University of Bolton Arena) at Middlebrook, Horwich, that students can take advantage of a variety of the Arena’s fantastic facilities.

They include:

  • Peak time gym memberships. Under these memberships, students will be entitled to unlimited use of the fitness suite, sauna & steam room, studio classes, and athletics track throughout Bolton Arena's normal opening times (subject to availability)
  • Gym induction on their first visit
  • Programme setting sessions and programme reviews on request
  • Membership card for our door access system and programme key
  • 7-day booking for studio classes
  • Access to the online booking system

Immediate family members of students will also be entitled to a peak membership rate of £25 per month (subject to a 12-month agreement required).

As well as the free gym discounted memberships, other facilities available for students include:

  • Kickabout football sessions – 10 free sessions per month (first come, first served basis)
  • 3G 5-A-Side pitch bookings – 10 free sessions per month (first come, first served basis)
  • 5 A-Side Leagues – A discounted match fee of £25 per team for any league night (usually £29 per team per match)

For further information and the terms and conditions of these benefits, please see the Bolton Arena website - Visit Bolton Arena

How to get to the University of Bolton Arena from Bolton One (Deane Road Campus)

Train

A 0.4-mile walk from Bolton One to Bolton Train station.
Every 30 mins, a train will take you two stops from Bolton Station to Horwich Parkway.
A 1-minute walk from Horwich Parkway to the University of Bolton Arena.
Total time = approximately 17 minutes

Bus

Various bus routes can take you to the University of Bolton Arena. The 516, 575 and 904 can take you from the Deane Road campus to the University of Bolton Arena.
Total time = approximately 30 – 45 minutes

What else is near the University of Bolton Arena?

Middlebrook Retail Park and Bolton Wanderers Football Club are within walking distance of the Arena.

Middlebrook Retail Park - Shoppers Map - Middlebrook Retail

Bolton Wanderers FC - Bolton Wanderers (bwfc.co.uk)

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