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Be Active Memberships

The award winning scheme offers a range of free activities for all Birmingham residents to enjoy.

Activities include 1 hour of swimming and 1 hour gym sessions at certain times during the day.

To become a member of be active you will need two forms of ID with your name and address on. We will accept the following:

  • Current leisure card
  • Council tax bill – paid to Birmingham City Council*
  • Utility bill
  • Tenancy agreement
  • Driving licence
  • Bank statement
  • Benefit statement
  • Medical card

For customers living in residential hostels or similar communal accommodation, including people seeking asylum, a letter on official letterhead confirming residential status and signed by the manager of the accommodation is acceptable.

For Ukrainians coming through the Government visa schemes a signed letter confirming residency from the Birmingham householder/host is acceptable.

*A Birmingham resident is anyone who lives in a property that pays council tax to Birmingham City Council.

Please contact your local centre to find out more and to apply for this scheme.

Passport to Leisure Card

A Passport To Leisure (PTL) card entitles the holder to discounts of up to 20% off most activities across Birmingham Community Leisure Trust facilities.

You can get a Passport to Leisure Card if you are a Birmingham resident and are either:

  • Aged 60 or over
  • A full-time student
  • An asylum seeker
  • A carer
  • Receiving certain benefits (ask at your local leisure centre), or
  • A child in care

You can also apply for a card if you have a disability and are receiving incapacity benefit, tax credits or disability living allowance.

A Birmingham resident is anyone who lives in a property that pays council tax to Birmingham City Council.

Please contact your local centre with proof of your eligibility to apply.

Be Active & PTL Card Permitted Access Times

Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre

  • Adult Lane Swim – Monday - Friday: 8am - 9am. Weekends: 7am-8am
  • Gym – Monday - Thursday: 9pm - 10pm. Friday: 8pm - 9pm. Weekends: 11am - 12pm.

Northfield Leisure Centre

  • Adult Lane Swim – Monday - Thursday: 2:45pm - 3:45pm. Friday: 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Saturday: 6:45am - 7:45am. Sunday: 11am - 12pm.  
  • Gym – Monday - Friday 11am - 12pm. Weekends: 9am - 10am.

Billesley Indoor Tennis Centre

  • Gym – Monday - Sunday: 11am - 12pm.

Beeches Pool & Fitness Centre

  • Adult Lane Swim - Monday - Friday: 3pm - 4pm. Weekends: 8am - 9am.
  • Gym - Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 10:30am. Weekends: 9am - 10am.

Erdington Leisure Centre

  • Adult Lane Swim - Monday - Friday : 3pm - 4pm. Weekends: 7am - 8am.
  • Gym - Monday - Friday: 10:30am - 11:30am. Weekends: 1:30pm - 2:30pm.

Fox Hollies Leisure Centre

  • Adult Lane Swim - Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 9:30am. Weekends: 7am - 8am.
  • Gym - Monday - Friday: 2:30pm - 3:30pm. Weekends: 12:15pm - 1:15pm.

Ladywood Leisure Centre

  • Adult Lane Swim - Monday - Friday:  2.45pm - 3.45pm (Last entry 3pm). Weekends: 11am - 12pm. (Last entry 11.15am).
  • Gym - Everyday: 10am - 11am (Last entry 10.15am).

Stechford Leisure Centre

  • Adult Lane Swim - Monday - Friday: 8am - 9am. Weekends: 7am - 8am.
  • Gym - Monday - Thursday: 9pm - 10pm. Friday: 8pm - 9pm. Weekends: 4pm - 5pm.

Wyndley Leisure Centre

  • Adult Lane Swim - Monday - Wednesday: 10:30am - 11:30am. Thursday: 2:30pm - 3:30pm. Friday: 11am - 12pm. Weekends: 7am - 8am.
  • Gym - Monday to Sunday: 11am -12pm and Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays: 8.45pm - 10pm