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Ravelin Sports Centre

An award-winning sports centre open to students, staff, associates and the public

The award-winning Ravelin Sports Centre is the place for you to play, train and compete in.

We welcome all studentsstaffassociate, 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:

Ravelin Sports Centre memberships

Check out our great value memberships and sign up now, whether you're a student, staff, associate or member of the public.

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Gym

Ravelin Sports Centre's state of the art gym has all you need for cardio, resistance and weight training. 

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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.

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Swimming

Find out more about swimming at Ravelin Sports Centre.

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Climbing

Our 10 metre climbing wall and bouldering facilities will set you a challenge like no other.

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Squash

Our squash courts are perfect for all levels of play. This fast-paced racket sport will undoubtedly get your heart racing.

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