North Bristol especially has some of the best fitness facilities in the city - all of which are within easy running or cycling distance of the new homes at Brabazon, providing the perfect warm-up and warm-down option for your weekend workout or a convenient place to stop off on your way home from work.
Read on to find our pick of the best near Brabazon.
Our Pick Of The Best Gyms Near Brabazon
1. Village Health and Wellness Club Bristol
The best 24-hour gym and swim in North Bristol
As part of the Village Hotel, Village Gym is a 24-hour facility, making it perfect for night owls, early risers and shift workers alike.
This stylish health and wellness club is far from your typical hotel gym, equipped with state-of-the-art cardio, resistance and functional gym equipment, and a large heated indoor swimming pool. There are a wide variety of group exercise classes and personal trainers on offer to help you to reach your fitness goals, plus a sauna, steam room, whirlpool and café-bar in which to unwind after your workout.
Village Gym is located just 0.9 miles or a 10-minute jog from the new homes at Brabazon, at Bullfinch Close, Filton, BS34 6FG.
Learn more at Village Gym Bristol.
2. Riverside Sports & Leisure Club
Affordable multi-sports club in North Bristol
Another excellent and more affordable gym option is Riverside Sports & Leisure Club, which also features a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, and steam room.
Riverside offers a more personalised experience with fewer crowds, a variety of fitness classes, and a range of gym equipment.
The Riverside Sports & Leisure Club is located just 2.3 miles from Brabazon.
Learn more at Riverside Sports & Leisure Club.
3. PureGym Bristol Abbey Wood
The best no-contract gym in North Bristol
PureGym Bristol Abbey Wood is another 24-hour gym in North Bristol offering budget-friendly membership options without a contract.
While it doesn’t have a swimming pool, PureGym is fully equipped with all the essential machines and fitness equipment, and a full schedule of group classes. Membership perks include the ability to bring a guest for extra motivation and the flexibility to freeze your membership when needed, helping you make the most of your investment.
Located just 2.6 miles or a 15-minute cycle from Brabazon at Abbey Wood Retail Park, Stoke Gifford, BS34 7JW. For another budget friendly gym, check out Snap Fitness Bristol Filton, also at Abbey Wood Retail Park.
Learn more at PureGym Bristol.
4. Anytime Fitness Bradley Stoke
Best for no-fuss gym goers
Anytime Fitness in Bradley Stoke is a gym that is designed to fit around those with busy, on-the-go lifestyles.
Open 24/7, this gym offers a welcoming and supportive community, along with a wide selection of high-performance equipment ensuring you can get your workout in without waiting too long for machines.
Located just 2.6 miles or a 15-minute cycle from Brabazon at The Willow Brook Centre, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8BS.
Learn more at Anytime Fitness.
5. Everlast Gyms Bristol Filton
The best range of exercise classes
Everlast Fitness Club provides a variety of options to help you reach your fitness goals.
If you want to work on your fitness, the gym has a wide range of equipment. If you are focused on strength training, there are plenty of free weights, resistance machines and group classes. And, if you need a bit of encouragement, there are dedicated personal trainers on hand to support you. After your workout, unwind with a swim in the pool, or relax in the sauna and spa.
Located just 2.9 miles or a 15-minute cycle from Brabazon at Fox Den Road, Stoke Gifford, BS34 8SP.
6. Horfield Leisure Centre
The best affordable family gym in North Bristol
A leisure centre is an excellent option for family fitness, offering memberships for children and teens under 18 years old. It’s also ideal for adults who like to gym or swim in a quieter setting.
Horfield Leisure Centre provides affordable pay-as-you-go options for gym sessions, swimming, and classes, along with membership plans designed to fit any workout schedule.
Located just 3.2 miles or a 20-minute cycle from Brabazon at Dorian Road, Horfield, BS7 0XW. You could also try Filton Leisure Centre for swimming.
Learn more at Horfield Leisure Centre.
7. David Lloyd Bristol Westbury
The best luxury gym in North Bristol
David Lloyd is renowned as a premium gym and health club, and the Bristol Westbury facility offers all you would expect from this first-class fitness brand.
There is a modern gym and full schedule of gym classes, along with an indoor swimming pool with spa facilities. What sets this centre apart however are the tennis, badminton and squash courts. There is also a clubhouse and a creche and kids' club to entertain your little ones whilst you squeeze in some me-time.
Located just 4 miles or a 20-minute cycle from Brabazon at Greystoke Avenue, Westbury-on-Trym, BS10 6AZ.
8. Coming Soon: The Fitness Centre at Hangar 16U
A new community-focused fitness centre
Once restored, Hangar 16U will be a new, local social hub complete with a community-focused fitness centre for the residents of Brabazon and North Bristol.
Equipped with new cardio machines and weight-training facilities, and supported by a selection of activity rooms that may host anything from Zumba to aerobics classes, the fitness centre will provide the perfect place for you to get your body moving.
Warm up or cool down with a gentle jog through Brabazon Park before refueling at Café 16U under the hangar's historic Belfast trusses.
Residents at The Dials will also have exclusive access to a private fitness centre within the apartment building, which is perfect for early-morning workouts or a gentle warm-up to the weekend.
North Bristol also offers easy access to a range of fitness clubs, boot camps and dedicated facilities for those who love running, CrossFit, Pilates and more. Discover them on Google Maps.