Indoor Swimming Pool at Ravelin Fitness Centre

About Us

Find out more about the work we do and the services we offer here at Sport Portsmouth

There are times when you need to delve into the detail, so we’ve grouped all the things together that you may want to know. From opening times, where we are and how you can download our apps, to the boring but essential policies and terms and conditions. If there is something you cannot find, you can get in contact with us, we'll be happy to help.

How to contact us and opening times

We’re a sociable bunch, and there are many ways to chat with us depending on your preference.

Ravelin Sports Centre opening times

Monday-Friday: 6.30am - 10.30pm

Weekends: 7.00am - 9.00pm

Bank Holidays: 8.00am - 6.00pm 

Christmas opening times:

  • Friday 11 December: 6.30am-7.00pm

  • Saturday 12 December: 8.00am-9.00pm
  • Monday 21-Wednesday 23 December: 7.00am-9.00pm
  • Thursday 24 December: 8.00am-6.00pm
  • Friday 25 and Saturday 26 December: Closed
  • Sunday 27 - Wednesday 30 December: 7.00am-9.00pm
  • Thursday 31 December: 8.00am-6.00pm
  • Friday 1 January: Closed
  • Normal hours from 2 January

Open 362 days a year. Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day

For opening times for each facility, visit our Finding us and travel page.

Langstone Sports Site opening times

Core opening (Uni term time)

Monday-Friday, 9.00am - 10.00pm; Saturday-Sunday, 9.00am - 6.00 pm

  • Monday 17 August to Sunday 13 December 2026
  • Monday 11 January to Sunday 21 March 2027
  • Monday 12 April to Sunday 23 May 2027
  • Good Friday and Easter Monday: Closed

Non-core opening (Uni vacation)

Monday-Friday, 9.00am - 9.00pm; Saturday-Sunday, 9.00am - 2.00pm

  • Monday 14 December to Sunday 20 December 2026
  • Monday 4 January to Sunday 10 January 2027
  • Monday 22 March to Sunday 11 April 2027
  • Monday 24 May to Sunday 15 August 2027

Langstone closures

All bank holidays and the university Christmas shutdown period.

  • Monday 21 December 2025 to Sunday 3 January 2027

Ravelin Sports Centre Cafe

The cafe at Ravelin Sports Centre serves Starbucks Coffee, soft drinks, freshly baked cakes, muffins and pastries as well as hot and cold sandwiches, crisps and snacks. Perfect for a break from studying, a place to relax and meet friends, colleagues or coursemates or a place to refuel after your workout.

Opening times:

Monday-Friday: 8.00am - 8.00pm

Weekends and Bank Holidays: 9.00am - 6.00pm

Christmas opening times:

  • Friday 11 December: 8.00am-7.00pm

  • Monday 21-Wednesday 23 December: 9.00am-6.00pm

  • Thursday 24 December: 9.00am-5.00pm

  • Friday 25 and Saturday 26 December: CLOSED

  • Saturday 27-Wednesday 30 December: 9.00am-6.00pm

  • Thursday 31 December: 9.00am-5.00pm

  • Friday 1 January: CLOSED

  • Saturday 2-Sunday 3 January: 9.00am-6.00pm

Your account

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Finding us and travel

Our addresses, opening times and information about how you can travel to us - including information on the U2 sports bus.

Portsmouth
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Mobile Apps

Our UOP Sport and UOP Fitness apps help make sure your experience is as simple as possible.

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Ravelin Internal Photos
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Partnerships

It's easier when we work together - check out the partners we've linked with.

Varsity March 2022 football
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Policies and terms

Check back in with all our policies, terms and rules of our services and facilities.

Photo of staff helping visitors with queries at Reception - Ravelin Activities
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Customer support

Ravelin Sport Centre Images
Sports Reception Staff
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Sustainability

Wildflower amphitheatre in Ravelin Park
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Accessibility

External shots of Ravelin Building, new sports facility
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