Pay and play at Aspire facilities

You do not need an Aspire membership to use our leisure centres.

With Pay and Play, you can pay for activities (gym, swim and exercise classes) as and when you need them.

You do not need to book Public Swimming, Lane Swimming and Gym at Aspire sites just pay at reception prior to your session.

Pay and Play is suitable if you:

  • want flexible access without a membership
  • only visit occasionally
  • want to try Aspire facilities before joining

Booking sessions:

Choose your facility and session and follow the booking instructions https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/sport-and-leisure/leisure-centres-and-facilities

Or book in site or over the phone at your chosen facility

Pay and Play prices (2026 to 2027)

Prices below apply to standard Pay and Play sessions. Discounted Activate prices are shown where available.

Swimming

Adult swim: £6.20 per session

Adult swim (Activate): £4.20 per session

Junior swim: £3.80 per session

Family swim: £12.90 per session

Family swim (Activate): £7.30 per session

Children under 3: free

Splash Sessions: £3.80

Gym (fitness suite)

Adult gym session: £7.80

Adult gym session (Activate): £4.50

Junior gym session: £3.90

Half price junior gym: £1.95

New users may need to complete a gym induction before their first session.

Fitness classes

A range of fitness classes are available on a Pay and Play basis, including studio and aqua classes.

60 minute - Adult fitness class: £7.80 per session

60 minute - Adult fitness class (Activate): £4.50 per session

45 minute – Adult fitness class: £6.30 per session

45 minute – Adult fitness class (Activate) £3.80 per session

30 minute – Adult fitness class £5.30 per session

30 minute – Adult fitness class (Activate) £3.10 per session

Junior coached fitness sessions: £3.90 per session

Thinking about membership?

If you attend regularly, an Aspire membership may offer better value.

Memberships provide unlimited access to gyms, swimming and fitness classes at Aspire facilities.

Staff can help you compare Pay and Play prices with membership options.

If you need help or have any queries, please contact us aspirehealth@wakefield.gov.uk or call 01924 307820

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