Information about Aston University Sports Centre

Woodcock St
B4 7ET, Birmingham
+441212044623

Opening hours

  • sunday: 9:30-18:30
  • monday: 6:30-22:30
  • tuesday: 6:30-22:30
  • wednesday: 6:30-22:30
  • thursday: 6:30-22:30
  • friday: 6:30-22:30
  • saturday: 9:30-18:30

Welcome to Aston University Sports Centre, your premier destination for fitness and recreation in Birmingham! Located on the stunning Aston University campus, our facility includes the renowned Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre, equipped with a fully functional gym, multiple spacious studios, and a variety of sports courts. Experience the charm of Birmingham's oldest operational swimming pool, perfect for a refreshing swim anytime.

With a focus on fitness and well-being, we offer a wide range of memberships, allowing you to enjoy unrestricted access to our gym, swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. Join us and take advantage of classes that cater to all levels, from exhilarating fitness sessions to relaxing yoga practices.

For sports enthusiasts, Aston University Sports Centre provides top-notch facilities for racket sports on our courts and extensive grass pitches for football and rugby at the Aston University Recreation Centre located in Great Barr. Nestled in 48 acres of beautiful greenery, this venue not only offers gorgeous views but also serves as an ideal setting for events and social gatherings with available function rooms.

Whether you're looking to join a competitive club, engage with our vibrant student sports community, or simply unwind and stay active, there’s something for everyone at Sport Aston. Discover our upcoming courses, stay updated with the latest news, and connect with our dedicated team committed to enhancing your fitness journey.

Join today and kick-start your path to wellness with Aston University Sports Centre – where fun and fitness come together!

Our comment from FitFit UK about Aston University Sports Centre:

The Aston University Sports Centre, located in Birmingham, is a vibrant and welcoming venue that offers a wide range of sports activities and facilities. Users have praised the friendly and helpful staff, making for a warm atmosphere upon arrival. Reception staff, particularly Noel, have been highlighted for their exceptional service, contributing to a positive overall experience.

Visitors appreciate the clean and well-maintained swimming pool, which is described as 'crystal clear' and offers a pleasant temperature throughout the year. Moreover, the surrounding area, including the changing facilities, is commended for its hygiene. The sports centre also features two halls with multiple badminton courts and a variety of other sports facilities such as squash, gym, and yoga classes.

However, some users have encountered issues with the membership management company, Harlands, reporting unexpected charges which detracted from their experience.

Overall, the Aston University Sports Centre is highly recommended for anyone looking for a well-equipped sports facility that caters to families and individuals alike. With its warm environment and excellent facilities, it is definitely worth a visit!

Aston University Sports Centre: Reviews

4.4/5 (77 Reviews)
Mohammed Isa Published on Google 1 year ago

Positive experience: Good swimming pool but gym is below average

Tiarna Linton Published on Google 1 year ago

Positive experience: Was warmly welcomed from Noel at reception who made my overall experience a good one and will definitely be back for a sauna and steam and the rest

A A Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Family and easy access with multiple sports activities.

Zain Bajwa Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place and staff are friendly.

Ayo Greg Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The swimming pool and the surrounding area; including floor and chairs are constantly kept clean; shoe covers are always provided. The pool water is warm all year round; I find these details an amazing bonus, very worthwhile being there. The staff are 100% helpful, courteous, friendly and welcoming. These are a few of the reasons why I regularly travel to swim here as a preference to any other local (council) swimming pool in the West Midlands. It is definitely worth a visit, or three. I highly recommend this swimming pool and their clean changing facilities.

Gemma Marie Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My favourite place to go!!

Praveen N Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: There are two halls with 4 badminton courts in each hall.

Mustafa H Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I Love this sport centre. It is one of the best sport centres around Birmingham. The facilities the parking. The Staff is SO amazing. Very very helpful. Swimming pool is nice and big and always water checked. Gym area is very impressive and clean. Top spec machines and weights. Very nice and pleasant. Sauna and Steam very clean and always fresh. This sport centre is clean and always tidy. Fresh halls for karate badminton volleyball squash. This Sport centre is just great and value for membership. Highly recommended.

Barry Mustin Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant

Mohammad Salahudeen Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice ig

IS Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent complex, latest equipment, well maintained and clean, pool and sauna/steam is very good, staff very friendly

Imran Rashid Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym, steam room sauna, swimming facilities and classes. Definitely recommend for locals.

m11 birmingham Published on Google 3 years ago

Negative experience: As long “Harlands “ is running their membership system, stay away from this gym. They kept adding additional charges on my account for no reason!

salman Published on Google 3 years ago

Negative experience: The company that handles payment for this gym “Harlands” is a total rip off. The membership cost 24 pounds and they added 25 pounds charge because their system couldn’t process the payment!!! They have done this twice to me.

ernest addo-boateng Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Clean area

C C Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good very clean lots there great staff

Falah Atshan Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Clean & friendly environment

Somaya Smeding Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Very nice swimming pool.

John Brant Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Visited a few times for Badminton matches. Nice place and great to see students packing it out and playing.

Chris Cartwright Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good

Melvin Jose Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Nice facilities. Parking is a bit tough during normal hours. Very clean and friendly staff

M. K. Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great courts and changing rooms, staff was very friendly and helpful.

A Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Not bad, it was good.

Stennet Bsam Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best place to sweat out. They have all kind of sports activities. Swimming, badminton, squash, gym, tennis etc..

Muhammad Imran Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great environment and friendly staff. Good range of equipment, really appreciate the staff for cleaning equipment between intervals.

richandjulie A Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Visited as part of the hotel deal. Only used the pool. Quirky original pool facility which is worth a visit. Staff were very helpful.

Sean Mcgahey Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym and friendly staff

nicola palmer Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Great venue for a swim

sidharth shankar s Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Aston University Gym

Marian Ryan Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Such an old building great that it's still open

Av P Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I've used the squash courts here a few time now. Two squash courts, great set up.

Paul Alasiri Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great facilities and nice staff

Ashwin Patel Published on Google 3 years ago

Positive experience: Nice, great sports hall to play football

Lewis Phillips Published on Google 3 years ago

Negative experience: Payments are handled by a predatory company - search 'Harlands Group Limited'. Nice gym and facilities, but DO NOT sign any contracts with Aston University Gym as they use this horrible company.

Mmm Ttt Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good place. Nice gym and badminton court

Moe Nawaz Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: First class gym ️‍♀️ and leisure centre in the heart of the city. Top place.

zubair sarang Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: One of the best places I have ever been to swim. Crystal clear water, immaculately clean, historical settings, very friendly staff. It's a gem of a place.

Garion lewis Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really good quality and reasonably priced squash courts

Caha John Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice

Gurmej Kaur Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely place.

Shane Parry Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing facilities and the staff are great. It does get quite busy though so you need to time your session perfectly

akanksha mishra Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Firstly, good membership advantage for Aston Students.I took all inclusive monthly plan which includes swimming, gym, yoga , HIItT and many other classes.Helpful and friendly staff. They maintain the premise clean.

Sam Taylor Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: Nice equipment and a good amount of space. The gym itself was a bit on the warm side but atmosphere was quite pleasant.

Patricia O'Gorman Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great service as always, such lovely friendly staff. Nothing is too much trouble.

richard edgington Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely baths

Amy Pittaway Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very impressive, great option for your 16 year olds after A levels.

Dan Clinton Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Well lit with great equipment options for cardio, weight training with a wide range of classes I will enjoy exploring!

Rakesh Gordhan Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely sports centre

Mary Lydia Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Beautiful building, the pool is perfect temperature and is very clean and well maintained. Staff are also very friendly.

Joe P Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Plenty of good equipment and big enough. nice friendly staff.

Dean England Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: This place if you love swimming is a absolute national treasure. The staff here are all friendly and helpful which makes for a great experience. If you visiting brum or a local go and book for a swim.

Sahra Mennell Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Soo cool really would like a spin only room Maybe more yoga and Pilates the pool is Very clean the sauna and steam room is too small would like to be a tad cheaper for the community such a big difference in membership fee for locals but overall great place

D P J Bis Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: nice courts to play squash

Miriam Sinead Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: Great sports centre with helpful and friendly staff - the app to book slots for their gyms and classes isn't the best but has come alone way pre-pandemic. Will be using this gym regularly.

Brian Chan Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Can book badminton courts and other sports like squash and the gym there is well equipped

Enes Muslu Published on Google 4 years ago

Positive experience: It's okay, just okay.

AOS Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice place, good facilities, friendly staff.

Thomas Houiller Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really nice swimming pool and very friendly staff

paul Johnson Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym. The staff are really friendly and helpful.

Chizhou Fang Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Good location easy to find cark park space available around

Mohammed Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely staff and enjoyed playing badminton on an large open court

Ambar Smith Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: All is very clean, staff works hard to keep it tidy, perfect control of the access as per the new app and with the staff tablets. One feel safe and secure Swimming pool at best. A pity that it's not more hours available

Mizan Choudhury Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Very good and clean sport centre. Has plenty of facilities including swimming.

Tahir Khan Published on Google 5 years ago

Positive experience: Very pleasant

Denys Mulvihill Published on Google 5 years ago

Negative experience: Social distancing in main hall was none existent. Crowded and contained atmosphere was hazardous with a covid spike only nearby.

Abid Hussain Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing

Edward Bates Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: A fantastic swimming pool and a slice of history. Being able to get changed pool side. In the original cubicles makes it easy to go for a swim when pushed for time. What really makes this a great place. Is all of the staff. They are the most welcoming and friendly I have met at a gym or pool.

Andressa Gomide Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good price and service

Sujit Jha Published on Google 6 years ago

Positive experience: Nice place for indoors.

Adeel Tariq Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very nice facilities

Léa Nakache Published on Google 7 years ago

Positive experience: The pool is great but a bit small, and the three swimming lines can often be crammed...

Fraquat Ali Published on Google 9 years ago

Positive experience: Good place for all sports. Gym, swimming,squash, and many more.

David Clarke Published on Google 9 years ago

Negative experience: Very expensive for general public if you want to use sauna.

D. Bart Published on Google 9 years ago

Positive experience: For local students it is a very nice offer, for Erasmus students too expensive because there is nearly no discount for their short period of time.

Panda 1874 Worldwide Retro Ray The Ice Cube Published on Google 9 years ago

Fantastic experience: Only used to park up

abdullah tahir Published on Google 9 years ago

Fantastic experience: love to play badminton here

Matthew Forster Published on Google 9 years ago

Fantastic experience: Always clean and well equipped

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