Leisure centre · Botanic / South Belfast

Queen’s Sport (PEC)

Botanic Park, Stranmillis Embankment, Belfast, BT9 5EX

Queen’s university sports centre offers public memberships spanning gym training, swimming, climbing and racquet sports.

Botanic / South Belfast

Leisure centre

Strength · Cardio · Swimming · Classes · Climbing · Racquet sports

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See scheduleGym access
Guest accessOne-off visit
AvailableGroup classes
FreeParking charges
Not confirmedSauna
£25Joining fee
Checked against operator and authoritative sources · 15 October 2026See sources ↗

Public memberships are available. Student rates need student eligibility; non-student guest visits require an accompanying current member.

What it costs.

Ongoing prices, joining fees and what each plan includes. Introductory offers are shown separately.

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Queen’s Sport (PEC): monthly membership prices and conditions
MembershipOngoing priceJoining feeWhat to know
All-Inclusive PeakPublic / communityOperator source ↗Not confirmedPrice not confirmed£25No long-term DD contract; one calendar month cancellation notice.
  • Gym
  • Swimming
  • Climbing
  • Racquet sports

During normal opening hours

All-Inclusive Off-PeakPublic / communityOperator source ↗Not confirmedPrice not confirmed£25No long-term DD contract; one calendar month cancellation notice.
  • Gym
  • Swimming
  • Climbing
  • Racquet sports

Monday–Thursday 06:30–15:30; Friday–Sunday during normal opening hours

Fit Swim PeakPublic / communityOperator source ↗Not confirmedPrice not confirmed£25No long-term DD contract; one calendar month cancellation notice.
  • Gym
  • Swimming
  • Racquet sports
  • Indoor cycling classes

During normal opening hours · Fit Swim does not state full class or climbing access.

Prepaid, student & one-off options 10 options

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Queen’s Sport (PEC): prepaid, student and one-off visit prices
Option / eligibilityPricePayment & access
All-Inclusive PeakPublic / communityNot confirmedAnnual upfront
  • Gym
  • Swimming
  • Climbing
  • Racquet sports
  • 75+ classes
  • During normal opening hours
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All-Inclusive Off-PeakPublic / communityNot confirmedAnnual upfront
  • Gym
  • Swimming
  • Climbing
  • Racquet sports
  • 75+ classes
  • Monday–Thursday 06:30–15:30; Friday–Sunday during normal opening hours
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Fit Swim PeakPublic / communityNot confirmedAnnual upfront
  • Gym
  • Swimming
  • Racquet sports
  • Indoor cycling classes
  • During normal opening hours
  • Fit Swim does not state full class or climbing access.
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Active Student PeakStudents; 2026/27 official welcome page£25Monthly
  • Three gyms
  • Swimming pools
  • Climbing
  • Racquet sports
  • 75+ exercise classes
  • Student clubs; some clubs may charge additional fees
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Active Student PeakStudents; 2026/27 official welcome page£2039 months upfront
  • Three gyms
  • Swimming pools
  • Climbing
  • Racquet sports
  • 75+ exercise classes
  • Student clubs; some clubs may charge additional fees
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Active Student PeakStudents; 2026/27 official welcome page£26312 months upfront
  • Three gyms
  • Swimming pools
  • Climbing
  • Racquet sports
  • 75+ exercise classes
  • Student clubs; some clubs may charge additional fees
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Active Student Off-PeakStudents; 2026/27 official welcome page£20Monthly
  • Three gyms
  • Swimming pools
  • Climbing
  • Racquet sports
  • 75+ exercise classes
  • Student clubs; some clubs may charge additional fees
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Active Student AccommodationStudents living in Queen’s accommodation£0Included benefit
  • PEC off-peak: Monday–Thursday 06:30–15:30; Friday–Sunday during normal opening hours. Accommodation BT1 access has its own schedule.
  • Included within accommodation package; not a free standalone public membership.
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Associate MembershipRetired members aged 60+; or a second person sharing the principal member’s address, with proof of shared residence.Not confirmedSee conditions
  • Main member must attend when adding an associate.
  • Payments managed through main member account.
  • Main and associate may choose different types; main member must hold the higher-value package.
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Conditional day / guest passStudent / accompanied guest only£9One visit
  • Students can buy a day pass at reception with a valid student card. Other non-members need to be accompanied by a current member for a guest pass. Unrestricted public day entry not verified.
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Published plan information was checked 15 October 2026. Monthly and prepaid rates are kept separate. These are membership prices, not a promise of the exact checkout total; pro-rata charges or eligibility may affect the first payment.

First-visit options. £9 · Conditional day / guest pass. Students can buy a day pass at reception with a valid student card. Other non-members need to be accompanied by a current member for a guest pass. Unrestricted public day entry not verified.

The space, at a glance.

Published facilities, with membership conditions where they matter. “Not confirmed” means we could not establish the detail—not that the facility is absent.

Strength equipment

Available

Weights

Group classes

Available

Parking

Free parking

Three hours free with registration

Swimming pool

Available

Swimming pool

Not confirmed in our sources: sauna, coaching / pt, accessibility, one-off visit. This does not mean these facilities are unavailable.

Cardio equipmentWeightsFunctional trainingSwimming poolClimbingRacquet sports

On your schedule.

Published opening hours. These bars show access hours, not how busy the gym is.

Monday06:30–22:00
Tuesday06:30–22:00
Wednesday06:30–22:00
Thursday06:30–22:00
Friday06:30–22:00
Saturday09:00–18:00
Sunday09:00–18:00

Normal weekly schedule · Holiday hours may differ.

Getting here. Getting around.

Location & parking

Botanic Park, Stranmillis Embankment, Belfast, BT9 5EX

Three hours free with registration Members and PEC users receive three hours per day. Register each visit at devices in the climbing-wall foyer; pay for longer stays.

Open directions

Accessibility & entry

Specific accessible facilities were not confirmed on the operator pages checked.

Choose peak or off-peak access carefully and check whether your plan covers the classes or climbing you want.

Good to know before you go.

Can I join without being a student?

Yes. Public All-Inclusive and Fit Swim memberships are offered.

What is the Direct Debit joining fee?

The community membership page states £25, with one calendar month cancellation notice.

What does off-peak mean?

Monday–Thursday access ends at 15:30; Friday–Sunday access is within normal opening hours.

Can I visit for a day?

Students can buy a pass with valid student ID. Other non-members need an accompanying current member; the published guest rate is £9.

How does free parking work?

Up to three hours per day; register each visit at the devices in the climbing-wall foyer and pay for any extra time.

A few more to compare.

Other published options, prioritising the same area and type of training. These are comparison options, not a ranking.

The facts behind this guide.

Checked against operator and authoritative sources on 15 October 2026. This is a researched directory entry, not an in-person review. No rating or paid relationship is implied.

Current public membership prices could not be verified. The available 2025/26 public tariff is not presented as current. Confirmed 2026/27 student prices are separated above.

Venue photography: Not available. Official venue website ↗