Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre is a charity-run sports facility on Queen Anne Terrace in Cambridge, opposite Parker’s Piece and next door to Parkside Pools. It offers two gyms, a bouldering wall, badminton courts and fitness classes, and it has a reputation for being one of the cheaper options in a city where gym membership can be expensive. This guide covers the facilities, current prices, the booking quirks that catch people out, and the honest split in user reviews about the state of the building.
Where Is Kelsey Kerridge and What Does It Offer?
The centre is at Queen Anne Terrace, Cambridge, CB1 1NA, just off Gonville Place and within walking distance of the city centre and the Grafton Centre . The phone number for reception is 01223 462226 .
The facilities break down into four main areas. There are two gyms: Outlooks Gym on the top floor, with cardio equipment, resistance machines, a functional training area, sauna and hot tub, and a Free Weights Gym aimed at bodybuilders, powerlifters and anyone focused on strength training . There is a bouldering wall, which the centre describes as predominantly a bouldering wall rather than a roped climbing wall, and which is the only one of its kind in Cambridge . There are eight badminton courts available for hire . And there is a fitness class programme with 23 classes a week, including BoxFit, Zumba, Yoga, Group Cycling and Bootcamp .
Membership Prices and Pay-As-You-Go Rates
Kelsey Kerridge does not sell memberships online. You have to buy them at reception, which is open 9am to 10pm, seven days a week . That is an unusual restriction, and it means you cannot simply sign up on your phone before your first visit.
The membership structure is tiered. The Bronze Free Weights membership gives unlimited access to the free weights gym only. For an adult, that is £28.50 per month on a 12-month direct debit, or £319 per year. Students pay £23.50 per month or £256 per year. Concessions pay £18 per month or £193 per year . The Bronze Outlook Gym membership, which includes the Outlooks Gym and the sauna and hot tub, is £31.50 per month for adults . The Silver and Gold tiers include fitness classes and climbing, at £36.50 and £49.50 per month respectively .
If you do not want a membership, pay-as-you-go rates are available. A single session in the Free Weights Gym costs £8.10 for an adult non-member, or £6.45 for a student non-member . A badminton court is £12.40 per hour for a non-member at peak times, or £8.60 off-peak, plus a day membership fee of £1.50 for adults . A yoga class is £7.50 for a non-member adult, plus a day membership of £1.60 .
| Activity | Adult non-member | Student non-member |
| Free Weights Gym, per session | £8.10 | £6.45 |
| Badminton court, peak per hour | £12.40 (+£1.50 day membership) | Not listed separately |
| Yoga class | £7.50 (+£1.60 day membership) | £7.20 (+£1.30 day membership) |
| Bronze Outlook Gym membership, monthly | £31.50 | Not listed separately |
Sources: Kelsey Kerridge membership and badminton pages .
The Climbing Wall and Its Limitations
The climbing provision is worth understanding before you turn up with a harness. Kelsey Kerridge’s wall is predominantly bouldering, meaning free climbing without ropes. The centre explicitly states that it does not hire out climbing equipment . If you are new to climbing and do not have climbing shoes, trainers or gym shoes are acceptable to begin with .
You do not need to book an induction, but you must register and undergo an induction on your first visit. Reception provides the paperwork . Children under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult, and registered climbers can supervise a maximum of two children at a time . For 16 and 17 year olds, a parent must be present on the first visit to sign consent .
A long-standing user review from several years ago described the bouldering room as small but with a sufficient variety of routes, though the holds were in poor condition at the time . The centre responded that a full route reset and hold cleaning was taking place, so the condition may have improved since then. More recent reviews do not mention the climbing wall specifically.
What the Reviews Actually Say
The centre has a 3.8-star rating from 145 reviews on Birdeye . That middling score reflects a genuine split in experience.
Positive reviews praise the staff, the value for money and the range of equipment. One reviewer described the staff as “so friendly and helpful” and the facilities as “fantastic” . Another long-term user said they travel some distance to use the gym because it is “very affordable” and praised the separate free weights area for not feeling intimidating . A personal training client praised their trainer for adapting workouts rather than pushing them to injury .
Negative reviews focus on maintenance and staff attitude. One reviewer called the sports hall “one of the most disappointing” they had visited, citing loose wooden floors, harsh lighting and poor ventilation . Another said the lockers are too small and many do not work, and that cleanliness could be improved . A review from three months ago described staff as “extremely inefficient and rude” and said courts were not set up on time . The centre’s own responses to older reviews acknowledge that the building is over 30 years old but note that equipment is replaced on a rolling basis and that squash courts and changing rooms have been refurbished .
The honest summary is that this is a functional, affordable council-era sports centre, not a premium gym. If you want new equipment and polished changing rooms, you will be disappointed. If you want a cheap gym with a good free weights section and you are willing to accept some rough edges, it delivers.
Practical Booking Rules That Catch People Out
Three rules are worth knowing before you arrive.
Fitness classes are first come, first served. You cannot book most classes in advance. You pay at reception on arrival. The exception is Group Cycling, which is limited to 15 people and can be booked at reception, up to 10 days in advance for members and 7 days for non-members . If you turn up five minutes late for a class, you will not be admitted .
The Free Weights Gym requires a safety assessment. All new users must undergo a safety consultation and weights assessment before using the equipment unsupervised. You do not need to book this. An instructor will take you through it on your first visit .
Student rates require a specific student card. You must be a full-time student with a card that has your photo and an expiry date printed on it. You must show it at reception to get the discount .
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre?
Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre is at Queen Anne Terrace, Cambridge, CB1 1NA. It is opposite Parker’s Piece and next door to Parkside Pools . The reception phone number is 01223 462226 .
How much is Kelsey Kerridge gym membership?
The cheapest adult membership is Bronze Free Weights at £28.50 per month on a 12-month direct debit, or £319 per year. Students pay £23.50 per month or £256 per year. The Bronze Outlook Gym membership, which includes the sauna and hot tub, is £31.50 per month for adults .
Does Kelsey Kerridge have a climbing wall?
Yes, but it is predominantly a bouldering wall rather than a roped climbing wall. You do not need to book an induction, but you must register and undergo an induction on your first visit. The centre does not hire out climbing equipment, so bring trainers or climbing shoes .
Can you book Kelsey Kerridge fitness classes online?
No. Most fitness classes are first come, first served, with payment at reception on arrival. Group Cycling is the exception and can be booked at reception up to 10 days in advance for members. You cannot book classes online
