Find your fitness tribe in Southwest London
Whether you’re after a budget 24-hour gym, want to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from a black belt, or need a reformer pilates class that fits around school drop-off — Kingston, Surbiton and New Malden have you covered.
This guide covers the full spectrum: budget gyms, premium health clubs, martial arts academies, yoga studios, boutique fitness like F45 and CrossFit, plus the council leisure centres with pools. We’ve verified each venue exists and included practical details.
Quick picks: find your fit
Budget & 24-Hour Gyms
For straightforward gym access without the premium price tag. All offer 24/7 access and flexible memberships.
PureGym Kingston
Price: From £21.99/month | Hours: 24/7 | Contract: None required
The go-to budget option in Kingston. Over 220 pieces of equipment, dedicated free weights area with squat racks, functional training zone, and 50+ classes included. Free 2-hour parking at the adjacent NCP car park with member code.
Located on Adam’s Walk (behind Poundland, opposite ALDI), it’s easy to find and well-maintained for a budget gym.
Best for: Solo lifters, cardio warriors, anyone wanting flexibility without commitment Address: 27 Wheatfield Way, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2PD Website: puregym.com/gyms/london-kingston
Anytime Fitness Kingston
Price: Day pass £15 | Hours: 24/7 | Contract: Monthly available
Compact but well-equipped, right in the centre of Kingston on Wood Street. The key advantage: membership gives you access to 4,500+ Anytime Fitness gyms worldwide — useful if you travel.
Free weights, squat racks, cardio machines, kettlebells, TRX, battle ropes. Staffed 9am-9pm weekdays, 9am-6pm weekends.
Best for: Frequent travellers, central Kingston workers Address: 1 Wood St, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1TY Website: anytimefitness.co.uk
The Gym Group Kingston
Price: Budget tier | Hours: 24/7
Short walk from Kingston station. Notable for being an official HYROX Training Club — they run dedicated HYROX classes for all levels if you’re training for competition.
Best for: HYROX training, station-adjacent convenience Website: thegymgroup.com/find-a-gym/south-london-gyms/kingston
The Gym Group Surbiton
Price: Budget tier | Hours: 24/7
One-minute walk from Surbiton station, right on the high street. Also a HYROX Training Club with four dedicated class types per week.
Best for: Surbiton commuters, HYROX training Address: Surbiton High Street (near station)
Premium Health Clubs
Full-service facilities with pools, spas, and extensive class programmes. Higher price point, but you get significantly more.
Nuffield Health Kingston
Price: Premium | Hours: Weekdays 06:15-22:00, Weekends 08:00-20:00
The most complete fitness offering in Kingston. The 25-metre heated swimming pool alone is worth considering — plus there’s a teaching pool, sauna, steam room, and spa pool for recovery.
The gym floor has state-of-the-art Technogym equipment across dedicated training areas. Four studios run 167 complimentary classes per week, including a dedicated NuCycle spinning studio. Creche on-site.
Located beside Sainsbury’s, just north of Kingston station.
Best for: Swimmers, families (creche), those wanting spa recovery Address: Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5EN Phone: 0208 481 6000 Website: nuffieldhealth.com/gyms/kingston
Nuffield Health Surbiton
Price: Premium | Hours: Weekdays 06:30-22:00, Weekends 08:00-20:00
Similar setup to Kingston — heated pool with lane swimming, spa facilities (sauna, steam, spa pool), Technogym equipment, NuCycle studio. Also has an on-site medical clinic and Nuffy Bear Day Nursery (Ofsted-registered).
Free parking available.
Best for: Surbiton residents wanting pool + gym, families with young children Address: Simpson Way, Surbiton, KT6 4ER Website: nuffieldhealth.com/gyms/surbiton
David Lloyd Kingston
Price: Premium | Location: Kingston Town Centre
The most premium option, situated in The Rotunda on Clarence Street — directly opposite Kingston station. Light-filled gym with Woodway Curve treadmills, Wattbikes, and Olympic lifting platform.
But the real draw is the full club experience: 25-metre indoor pool, spa with sauna/steam/whirlpool, extensive class programme (cardio, strength, yoga, Pilates, Reformer Pilates), clubroom with co-working space, and kids club with sports and arts activities.
Best for: Families wanting pool + kids club, those who’ll use the social/co-working space Address: 2nd Floor The Rotunda, Clarence Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1QJ Phone: 0208 974 7440 Website: davidlloyd.co.uk/clubs/kingston
Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club
Price: Membership | Location: Berrylands
Not just a gym — this is a proper club with tennis courts, squash courts, and a comprehensive fitness facility. The downstairs gym suits circuits and mixed workouts (cardio + resistance machines). Upstairs divides into cardio zone and free weights section with barbells, dumbbells, and cable machines.
Air-conditioned throughout with Life Fitness equipment. Studio classes run 7 days a week. Personal trainers available.
Best for: Tennis/squash players, those wanting a club atmosphere Address: Berrylands, Surbiton, KT5 8JT Phone: 020 8399 1594 Website: surbiton.org/gym-overview
Council Leisure Centres
The Malden Centre
Price: From £5.60/swim | Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-10pm, Sat 6:30am-9:30pm, Sun 7:30am-9:30pm
New Malden’s community hub and the only council-owned pool in the Kingston borough. Features a 25-metre, six-lane swimming pool plus teaching pool, gym, sports hall, and studios.
Good range of classes including fitness, swimming lessons, and adult education courses. The cafe makes it easy for families to make a morning of it.
Best for: Families wanting affordable swimming, New Malden residents Address: Blagdon Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4TA Phone: 020 8336 7770 Website: placesleisure.org/centres/malden-centre
Bounce Gym New Malden
Price: Budget-mid | Location: Near New Malden Station
The newest addition to the Bounce family (sister club to Bounce Wimbledon). A stone’s throw from New Malden Rail Station with parking available.
Free weights, cardio machines, resistance machines, Olympic weights, mat area, and functional training zone.
Best for: New Malden locals wanting a straightforward gym
Martial Arts & Combat Sports
Kingston Jiu Jitsu
Style: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Wrestling | Levels: All, including complete beginners
Part of the Mauricio Gomes Legacy Team, this academy has built a strong reputation for welcoming beginners while training serious competitors. Daily classes tailored to all ages and skill levels.
Class offerings:
- Beginner and advanced BJJ
- No-gi grappling
- Women’s-only classes
- Wrestling
- Muay Thai kickboxing
- Kids classes
They offer a free trial class to experience the training environment before committing.
Best for: Anyone wanting to start BJJ, women looking for dedicated classes Location: Kingston upon Thames Contact: admin@kingstonjiujitsu.com | 07584 131335 Website: kingstonjiujitsu.com
Kingston BJJ
Style: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gracie self-defence focus) | Levels: All
Two locations: British Legion in Long Ditton (near Surbiton) and Sea Cadets centre in Kingston (near Kingston Bridge). Over 80 members including lots of beginners — the atmosphere is friendly rather than intimidating.
Teaching focuses on a hybrid between Gracie Jiu Jitsu self-defence and sport BJJ. Classes run Monday to Saturday. Members can train at both locations.
Three free BJJ classes for newcomers — no payment required to try it out.
Best for: Self-defence focused BJJ, those near Long Ditton/Surbiton Website: kingstonbjj.com
Ray Stevens Academy — New Malden
Style: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Kickboxing | Levels: All
The credentials here are exceptional: run by Ray Stevens, 7th Dan Judo and Olympic Silver Medalist, who also holds a 2nd Degree Roger Gracie BJJ Black Belt. If you want to learn from someone who’s competed at the highest level, this is the place.
BJJ, Judo, and kickboxing classes (the latter blending Karate, Muay Thai, and Boxing techniques).
Best for: Those who value elite coaching credentials, New Malden residents Location: New Malden Website: raystevensacademy.co.uk
Average Mo’s — Kingston
Style: Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Wrestling, MMA | Levels: All
A proper martial arts gym on Coombe Road, near Norbiton station. Covers the full combat sports spectrum: boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, MMA, and BJJ. Also offers mat Pilates and strength & conditioning.
Structured beginner courses available, or join regular classes with a discounted trial. Kids’ classes for ages 3-14.
Best for: Those wanting to try multiple martial arts, families with kids interested in combat sports Address: 1st Floor, 74 Coombe Road, Kingston upon Thames (near Norbiton Station) Phone: 07841 435068 Website: averagemos.com
UBX Kingston
Style: Boxing-based fitness | Level: All fitness levels
Boxing workouts in a modern facility at 74 Coombe Road. More fitness-focused than competitive boxing — think heavy bag work, pad drills, and conditioning. Highly rated (4.9 stars from 100+ reviews) with praise for the welcoming team.
Best for: Boxing-style fitness without sparring Address: 74 Coombe Road, Kingston upon Thames
Sprint Martial Arts — Surbiton
Style: Freestyle kickboxing, self-defence | Levels: All
Classes for adults, women-only, kids (7-13), and Little Dragons. Teaches kicks and punches from multiple styles including Taekwondo, Karate, and Kickboxing. First class free, with beginner and advanced courses available.
Best for: Families wanting kickboxing, women-only classes Locations: Surbiton, Walton-on-Thames, Sutton Website: sprintmartialarts.co.uk
Focus Tae Kwon-Do — Surbiton
Style: ITF Tae Kwon-Do | Levels: All
Traditional Taekwondo instruction in Surbiton (at Surbiton Baptist Church, Balaclava Road) and Hinchley Wood. Students come from across the area including Kingston, Molesey, Thames Ditton, and New Malden.
Best for: Traditional martial arts, families Website: focustkd.com
HEDTKD Kingston
Style: TAGB Tae Kwon-Do | Levels: All
TAGB-registered club with friendly, knowledgeable instructors. Free trial sessions at all clubs. Well-structured sessions suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced, adults and children.
Best for: TAGB pathway, family training together Website: hedtkd.com
Wing Chun Kung Fu Schools — Kingston
Style: Wing Chun Kung Fu | Levels: Beginners welcome
Part of a non-profit educational organisation with HQ in New Malden and clubs across Southwest London (Kingston, Richmond, Wimbledon, Putney, Ewell, Hinchley Wood, Chessington).
Free 4-week trial period for new students — generous time to see if it’s for you.
Best for: Those specifically interested in Wing Chun Website: wingchunkungfuschools.com/kingston-upon-thames-martial-arts
Yoga & Pilates
BoCo Yoga & Pilates — Surbiton
Style: Yoga, Pilates, Pre/Post-natal | Classes: 30+ per week
A dedicated yoga and pilates studio in Surbiton — not a gym that happens to offer classes, but a proper studio with small classes and individual attention.
Excellent for pregnancy and post-natal: specific pre and post-natal yoga and pilates, New Mum & Baby Yoga, and Baby Massage courses. Beginners welcome across all classes.
Also offers talking therapies, body-based therapies, and alternative medicine therapies.
Hours: Vary by day, typically 8am/9am-1pm and 5pm-9:30pm Address: 6 Electric Parade, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5NT Phone: 0208 399 3930 Website: boco-uk.com
Pexy Studio — Reformer Pilates
Style: Reformer Pilates, Ballet, Yoga | Locations: Norbiton, New Malden, Hampton Wick
Reformer Pilates classes in multiple locations around the area. Ballet, yoga, and Pilates-inspired exercises with hands-on adjustments from trained instructors. Welcomes all fitness levels including pre and post-natal.
Best for: Reformer Pilates specifically, multiple location convenience Website: pexystudio.com
Bootcamp Pilates — Surbiton
Style: Dynamic Reformer Pilates, Barre | Level: All abilities
Their Surbiton studio is beside The River Club (Old Malden Lane), accessible from Malden Manor station (5-10 min walk) or Worcester Park station (10-15 min).
Classes include dynamic reformer, private reformer, cardio pilates, Mum & Baby, barre, and personal training.
Pricing: Single class £27, 10-class pack £190 (14% saving), private sessions from £75 Address: The River Club, Old Malden Lane, Worcester Park, Surbiton, KT4 7PX Phone: 0203 869 4792 Website: beautcamppilates.co.uk/surbiton
The Pilates Lab — Surrey
Style: Reformer Pilates | Level: All
Inclusive and welcoming reformer studio focused on building core strength, tone, and coordination. Community atmosphere with a supportive environment.
Website: thepilateslabstudio.com
Pilates with Nicole — Kingston, New Malden, Surbiton
Style: Private Pilates | Format: In-home sessions
Private Pilates instruction in your own home — useful if you prefer one-to-one attention or have scheduling constraints. £12 per person per class, running on a half-termly basis.
Areas covered: Kingston, New Malden, Surbiton, Wimbledon Website: pilateswithnicole.co.uk
Boutique Fitness & HIIT
F45 Kingston
Style: Functional HIIT, Resistance, HYROX | Level: All
F45 (“Functional 45”) brings team-based high-intensity training to Kingston. 45-minute sessions mixing cardio and resistance functional movements, with trainers providing 1:1 coaching throughout — it’s personal training in a group setting.
Notable for being a HYROX Partner Gym with 5 certified coaches who’ve trained clients (and themselves) for HYROX competition. They run regular F45 classes (great general training) plus HYROX-specific sessions focused on endurance, power, and technique.
Over 80 workout types in their system — no two sessions are the same. Community-focused with strong member support.
Best for: Team motivation, HYROX training, those who get bored of routine Address: 198 Cambridge Rd, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3LF Phone: 07484 545818 Website: f45training.com/uk/kingston | f45kingston.co.uk
Motion Training — CrossFit Surbiton
Style: CrossFit | Level: Beginners to advanced
One of the best CrossFit gyms in the UK, set in a light-filled industrial warehouse a short walk from Surbiton Station. High ceilings, natural light, and top-tier equipment: rowers, C2 bikes, Echo bikes, barbells with Olympic weights, kettlebells, dumbbells, and a full gymnastics rig.
The key differentiator: flexible memberships with no tie-ins, no minimum terms. Quality coaching that welcomes beginners while challenging experienced CrossFitters.
Free trial class available — try CrossFit or their general fitness classes before committing.
Best for: CrossFit enthusiasts, those wanting no-contract flexibility Address: 5 Ewell Road, Surbiton, Kingston, KT6 6AB Contact: grace@motiontraining.co.uk | 020 8390 8844 Website: motiontraining.co.uk/surbiton
How to choose
| If you want… | Go to… |
|---|---|
| Cheapest option | PureGym Kingston (from £21.99) |
| 24/7 access | PureGym, Anytime Fitness, The Gym Group |
| Swimming pool | Nuffield Health Kingston/Surbiton, David Lloyd, Malden Centre |
| Learn BJJ | Kingston Jiu Jitsu or Kingston BJJ |
| Boxing fitness | UBX Kingston or Average Mo’s |
| Reformer Pilates | Bootcamp Pilates Surbiton or Pexy Studio |
| Pre/post-natal | BoCo Yoga & Pilates |
| Team HIIT | F45 Kingston |
| CrossFit | Motion Training (CrossFit Surbiton) |
| HYROX training | F45 Kingston or The Gym Group |
| Kids martial arts | Average Mo’s, Sprint Martial Arts, Focus TKD |
| Best value pool | The Malden Centre |
| Premium experience | David Lloyd Kingston |
FAQs
What’s the cheapest gym in Kingston? PureGym from £21.99/month, or The Gym Group at similar price points. Both are 24/7 with no contract.
Where can I swim? Nuffield Health Kingston and Surbiton both have 25m pools plus spa facilities. The Malden Centre has the area’s only council pool (from £5.60). David Lloyd Kingston also has indoor pool access.
I’m a complete beginner to martial arts — where should I start? Kingston Jiu Jitsu or Kingston BJJ both welcome complete beginners with dedicated beginner classes and free trial sessions. Average Mo’s has structured beginner courses across multiple disciplines.
Where can I train for HYROX? F45 Kingston is a certified HYROX Partner Gym with specific prep classes. The Gym Group Kingston and Surbiton are also official HYROX Training Clubs.
Best gym for families? David Lloyd Kingston has kids’ club with sports and activities. Nuffield Health Kingston has creche services. Nuffield Surbiton has an Ofsted-registered nursery on-site.
Is there CrossFit in the area? Motion Training (CrossFit Surbiton) is excellent — no tie-in memberships, great coaching, proper equipment in a warehouse space.
Where for yoga during pregnancy? BoCo Yoga & Pilates in Surbiton specialises in pre and post-natal, with dedicated pregnancy yoga, post-natal pilates, and new mum & baby classes.
Keep exploring
- Walks & Nature in Kingston — Get outdoor exercise with scenic routes
- Family Days Out — Active days out with children
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6 curated places
BoCo Yoga & Pilates
Dedicated yoga and pilates studio in Surbiton with 30+ weekly classes. Excellent for pre/post-natal with specialised pregnancy yoga and new mum classes.
F45 Kingston
Functional 45-minute HIIT sessions mixing cardio and resistance training. Official HYROX Partner Gym with 5 certified coaches.
Kingston Jiu Jitsu
Daily Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and wrestling classes for all levels. Part of the Mauricio Gomes Legacy Team with a welcoming community atmosphere.
The Malden Centre
New Malden's community leisure centre with the only council-owned pool in Kingston borough. 25-metre pool, gym, sports hall, and cafe.
Nuffield Health Kingston
Premium health club with 25-metre pool, spa facilities, state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, and 167 weekly classes. Creche available for families.
PureGym Kingston
Budget-friendly 24-hour gym with over 220 pieces of equipment, free weights area, and 50+ classes included. Two hours free parking at the adjacent NCP.
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About this guide
This guide is part of Kingston Compass, covering Kingston, Surbiton and New Malden. We focus on practical local recommendations and regularly checked information. All venues are researched and verified by our local team.