Ravelin Sports Centre
The award-winning Ravelin Sports Centre is the place for you to play, train and compete in.
We welcome all students, staff, associate, and public members and users.
Be inspired to reach your potential and achieve your best in the UK’s greenest sports centre. Swimmers have views from the pool of the natural green spaces outside, creating the feeling of open-air swimming in the park. The climbing wall, rising up through the centre of the building, from basement to roof, sets the challenge. A workout in the gym or class with friends aided by the latest sports science technology keeps you on track. This facility is aiming to be net zero carbon ready and has received a top rating of ‘Outstanding’ from BREEAM UK, the world’s leading sustainability assessment for buildings. Pool water is re-used for toilet flushing and a wildflower amphitheatre events space will develop biodiversity in the surrounding areas.
Our 175 station gym is the base for all your fitness needs, with top of the range Technogym equipment connecting your workout, whether you want to Play, Train or Compete you can reach your goals at Ravelin Sports Centre. With so many activities and services on offer at Ravelin Sports Centre, students, staff and the community can exercise in a world-class fitness facility in the heart of Portsmouth.
Ravelin Sports Centre’s superb facilities include:
- Eight-lane 25m swimming pool
- 175 station fitness suite
- Multi-purpose studios delivering Les Mills classes
- Climbing wall and bouldering
- 8 court sports hall
- Teaching spaces
- Starbucks Café
- Community orchard and wildflower amphitheatre
- Squash courts
- Swimming lessons for you or your children
- A friendly face whenever you visit
- Fantastic knowledgeable staff to help you through your journey
The 'Outstanding' Ravelin Sports Centre is now open
Gym
Ravelin Sports Centre's state of the art gym has all you need for cardio, resistance and weight training.
Classes
We offer a whole range of classes - with over 100 per week, you will be able to fit them in around your schedule with ease.
Climbing
Our 10 metre climbing wall and bouldering facilities will set you a challenge like no other.
Squash
Our squash courts are perfect for all levels of play. This fast-paced racket sport will undoubtedly get your heart racing.
