Gyms and fitness studios in Clapham, and what they cost
From a no-contract gym on Clapham High Street to a Grade II-listed club at the Junction, here is what each offers and what it costs.
By Clapham London Editorial
Short version: PureGym on Clapham High Street is the cheapest route in, Third Space at the Junction is the splurge, and the studios around the Old Town and Wingate Square cover yoga and Pilates. Prices below are the latest published figures, so check each club before you join.
Big gyms and clubs
PureGym, Clapham High Street (SW4)
At 95 to 97 Clapham High Street, on the corner of St Luke’s Road next to Revolution bar. No contract, and every plan carries a £24.99 joining fee. Off-Peak is £35.99 a month with limited access hours, Core is £49.99 with access at any time, and Plus is £59.99, adding multi-gym access, four guest visits a month and class booking 14 days ahead. It has 220+ pieces of equipment, personal trainers and 50+ classes a week, with classes included. Off-Peak and Core members can freeze for up to three months from £6.99. Details are on PureGym’s Clapham page.
Third Space, Clapham Junction (SW11)
The luxury end, inside the Grade II-listed Arding & Hobbs building at the Junction. Its own page promises signature strength and cycle classes, Hot Yoga and Reformer Pilates among original beams and windows. Country & Town House describes three floors, 27,500 sq ft and a 19-person reformer studio. Sotheby’s Realty says the changing rooms have a sauna and steam room. Sotheby’s puts a Clapham-only membership from £252 a month, so confirm the current rate with the club. More on Third Space’s Clapham Junction page.
Virgin Active, North Street (SW4)
At 4 to 20 North Street, in the Old Town just off the Common. Virgin Active’s own description mentions a stylish gym floor, versatile studios and an 18-metre pool with sauna, steam room and spa facilities. Price is on application. See the Virgin Active Clapham page.
Fitness First, Clapham Junction
A minute from Clapham Junction station. It lists Centr HYROX, Watson and Eleiko strength equipment and a recovery lounge with Theragun massage guns and Therabody compression boots. Weekday hours are Monday to Thursday 05:30 to 22:00 and Friday 05:30 to 21:00. Ask the club for prices. Details at Fitness First.
Anytime Fitness, Lavender Hill (SW11)
At 276 to 288 Lavender Hill, by the Junction. It describes itself as locally owned, open to members 24/7, with personalised plans. Ask for current prices. See Anytime Fitness.
The council option
Clapham Leisure Centre, Clapham Manor Street
Run by Active Lambeth, the council’s leisure brand, at 141 Clapham Manor Street. Its gym reopened after a £180,000 refurbishment with Pulse Fitness equipment, according to Active Lambeth. The junior gym, for ages 11 to 15, is from £4.65 a session, or from £20.65 a month for junior membership. Check Active Lambeth for adult prices. Details on the Active Lambeth Clapham page.
Boutique studios
yogahaven, Wingate Square (SW4)
At 63 Wingate Square by the Common, and open there since 2010. Hot yoga, reformer Pilates, mat Pilates, meditation and sound healing, and it is home of The Reformer Room. An introductory membership is £69 for the first month before it moves to Silver Monthly. Try All-Access is £149. Check current offers at yogahaven.
Goji Pilates & Yoga, Old Town
Goji runs two boutique Clapham studios, one at 11 Old Town. Expect dynamic mat Pilates, yoga, reformer Pilates and infrared heat and sauna. ClassPass lists Goji Burn, a mat Pilates and barre class. Prices are on Goji’s site.
More Yoga, St John’s Hill
A yoga studio by the Junction on St John’s Hill, with natural light and changing rooms. Its listed offer is unlimited yoga and Pilates across all studios for £1 for the first month, then half price for life, though promotions change. See More Yoga.
Trying before you commit
Hussle lists day passes for gyms around the Common, including Fitness First at the Junction, and ClassPass lets you sample several boutique studios. Wellhub’s Bronze plan includes Clapham Leisure Centre.
