Westminster aims to encourage residents to lead active lives whatever their age or ability, and our ActiveWestminster Discount Card is free for all residents, providing fantastic discounts and benefits available for all our residents and children & young people who live or study in Westminster.
Westminster City Council Leisure Centres are managed by our Leisure Contractor, Everyone Active, which is part of Sports and Leisure Management Ltd. – the longest established leisure contractor in the UK.
APPLYING FOR THE DISCOUNT CARD IS EASY!
Simply take original versions of your supporting documentation in to your local leisure centre. Check full list of discounts and documentation needed below.
Swim for Free in Westminster
Children and young people living and studying in Westminster and residents eligible for concessions can enjoy FREE SWIMMING in all of Westminster Council Leisure Centres.
Who can swim for free?
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Children and young people under 19 who are Westminster residents.
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Students attending Westminster schools, colleges, or universities.
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Residents with concessions, such as those receiving certain benefits.
How to access free swimming
To take advantage of this offer, residents simply need to sign up for the ActiveWestminster Discount Card. Please note that free swimming sessions and slots will vary on each leisure. Contact your Westminster leisure centre to find out more.
Even if you don’t qualify for free swimming, the ActiveWestminster Discount Card provides a fantastic range of savings, including:
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Discounted gym memberships
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Reduced rates for exercise classes
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Special prices on sports facility bookings
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Access to community events and fitness programs
How to register for the ActiveWestminster Discount Card
Signing up is easy and free. All you have to do is visit your local leisure centre and get proof of address and any additional documentation* to get you started (Terms & Conditions Apply).
Check the full list of discounts depending on your circumstances below.
FULL LIST OF DISCOUNTS AND DOCUMENTATION NEEDED
Residents – General
- Highly discounted swimming
- 30% off activities (off – non-resident price)
Documentation Required to Register
Proof of Westminster residency, such as:
- Westminster council tax bill
- Westminster housing benefit
Residents – Concessions
- FREE swimming
- 40% off activities (off the non-residents junior/senior price +)
- Fitness membership £20.00 pcm* (including gym, swimming & classes)
*Maximum price.
Documentation Required to Register
Proof of Westminster residency, such as:
- Westminster council tax bill
- Westminster housing benefit
and in receipt of certain benefits:
- Personal Independence Payment
- Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Universal Credit
- Employment and Support Allowance
or a resident over 60:
- Freedom Pass
- Passport
- Birth Certificate
- Pension Book
DISCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
These discounts are available for children and young people under 19 years of age or people with disabilities under 25 years of age.
Children and young people living in Westminster
For all children up to 18 years old:
- FREE swimming
- 40% off activities (off non-resident price junior/senior prices
For 11 – 18 year olds only and those with disabilities from 11 – 24 years old:
- Fitness membership + £16.99 pcm* (including gym, swimming & classes)
*Maximum price.
Documentation Required to Register
Proof of age:
- Zip Oyster Card
- Birth Certificate
- Passport
- Driving License
and letter/proof of Westminster residency
(All proof must be dated within last 3 months)
Children and young people studying in Westminster
For all children up to 18 years old:
- FREE swimming
For 11 – 18 year olds:
- 30% off activities (off non-resident price junior/senior prices
- Fitness membership + £20.00 pcm* (Including gym, swimming & classes)
For those with disabilities from 11 – 24 years old:
- Free swimming
- 30% off activities (off non-resident price junior/senior prices
- Fitness membership + £20.00 pcm* (Including gym, swimming & classes)
*Maximum price.
Documentation Required to Register
Proof of age:
- Zip Oyster Card
- Birth Certificate
- Passport
- Driving License
and letter/proof of study at Westminster school/college/university
(All proof must be dated within last 3 months)
WESTMINSTER GUARDIAN (Corporate Parenting)
Children and Young People 11-18 yrs of age only or people with disabilities 11 – 24 years of age.
Westminster Guardian (Corporate Parenting)
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Free swimming
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40% off activities (off non-resisent price junior/sernior price)
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FREE Fitness membership
(Inc. gym, swimming & classes)
Documentation Required to Register
Proof of age:
- Zip Oyster Card
- Birth Certificate
- Passport
- Driving License
and Referral from Corporate Parenting Board
(All proof must be dated within last 3 months)
FACILITIES' DISCOUNTS FOR ORGANISATIONS
Children and Young People 11-18 yrs of age only or people with disabilities 11 – 24 years of age.
Schools in Westminster
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20% off facility hire*
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40% off specified activities (off non resident price junior/senior price)
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Fitness membership £20.00 pcm* (including gym, swimming & classes)
*Maximum price.
Documentation Required to Register
- State primary and secondary schools
- Academies
in the City of Westminster
ActiveWestminster Mark Organisations
30% off facility hire for target group
sessions only:
- Junior*
- Senior*
- Women*
- Girls*
- ALL disability sessions*
*Junior/Senior Pricing and Adult Pricing
Documentation Required to Register
- Organisations in receipt of the ActiveWestminster Mark
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REFERRAL SCHEME (PARS)
Referrals from GP or Health Practitioners only.
All Westminster Leisure Centres (service run in partnership with Everyone Active and Everyone Health)
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Fitness membership (including gym, swimming & classes), please check the prices depending on the Phase you are.
- Phase 1 – Fitness Membership for up to first 12 weeks (Free)
- Phase 2 – Fitness Membership up to 12 weeks from Phase 1 (£ 15.00)
- Phase 3 – Fitness Membership up to Lifetime after Phase 2 (£ 20.00)
For more information about classes, activities and booking terms and conditions, please visit your local leisure centre or their webpage, full details on our Leisure Centres page.
