North Bristol especially has some of the best fitness facilities in the city - all of which are within easy running or cycling distance of the new homes at Brabazon, providing the perfect warm-up and warm-down option for your weekend workout or a convenient place to stop off on your way home from work.

Read on to find our pick of the best near Brabazon.

Our Pick Of The Best Gyms Near Brabazon

1. Village Health and Wellness Club Bristol

The best 24-hour gym and swim in North Bristol

As part of the Village Hotel, Village Gym is a 24-hour facility, making it perfect for night owls, early risers and shift workers alike.

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This stylish health and wellness club is far from your typical hotel gym, equipped with state-of-the-art cardio, resistance and functional gym equipment, and a large heated indoor swimming pool. There are a wide variety of group exercise classes and personal trainers on offer to help you to reach your fitness goals, plus a sauna, steam room, whirlpool and café-bar in which to unwind after your workout.

Village Gym is located just 0.9 miles or a 10-minute jog from the new homes at Brabazon, at Bullfinch Close, Filton, BS34 6FG.

Learn more at Village Gym Bristol.

2. Riverside Sports & Leisure Club

Affordable multi-sports club in North Bristol

Another excellent and more affordable gym option is Riverside Sports & Leisure Club, which also features a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, and steam room.

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Riverside offers a more personalised experience with fewer crowds, a variety of fitness classes, and a range of gym equipment.

The Riverside Sports & Leisure Club is located just 2.3 miles from Brabazon.

Learn more at Riverside Sports & Leisure Club.

3. PureGym Bristol Abbey Wood

The best no-contract gym in North Bristol

PureGym Bristol Abbey Wood is another 24-hour gym in North Bristol offering budget-friendly membership options without a contract.

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While it doesn’t have a swimming pool, PureGym is fully equipped with all the essential machines and fitness equipment, and a full schedule of group classes. Membership perks include the ability to bring a guest for extra motivation and the flexibility to freeze your membership when needed, helping you make the most of your investment.

Located just 2.6 miles or a 15-minute cycle from Brabazon at Abbey Wood Retail Park, Stoke Gifford, BS34 7JW. 

Learn more at PureGym Bristol.

4. Anytime Fitness Bradley Stoke

Best for no-fuss gym goers

Anytime Fitness in Bradley Stoke is a gym that is designed to fit around those with busy, on-the-go lifestyles.

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Open 24/7, this gym offers a welcoming and supportive community, along with a wide selection of high-performance equipment ensuring you can get your workout in without waiting too long for machines.

Located just 2.6 miles or a 15-minute cycle from Brabazon at The Willow Brook Centre, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8BS.

Learn more at Anytime Fitness.

5. Everlast Gyms Bristol Filton

The best range of exercise classes

Everlast Fitness Club provides a variety of options to help you reach your fitness goals.

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If you want to work on your fitness, the gym has a wide range of equipment. If you are focused on strength training, there are plenty of free weights, resistance machines and group classes. And, if you need a bit of encouragement, there are dedicated personal trainers on hand to support you. After your workout, unwind with a swim in the pool, or relax in the sauna and spa.

Located just 2.9 miles or a 15-minute cycle from Brabazon at Fox Den Road, Stoke Gifford, BS34 8SP.

Learn more at Everlast Gyms.

6. Horfield Leisure Centre

The best affordable family gym in North Bristol

A leisure centre is an excellent option for family fitness, offering memberships for children and teens under 18 years old. 

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Horfield Leisure Centre provides convenient pay-as-you-go options for gym sessions, swimming, and classes, along with membership plans designed to fit most workout schedules.

Located just 3.2 miles or a 20-minute cycle from Brabazon at Dorian Road, Horfield, BS7 0XW. You could also try Filton Leisure Centre for swimming.

Learn more at Horfield Leisure Centre.

7. David Lloyd Bristol Westbury

The best luxury gym in North Bristol

David Lloyd is renowned as a premium gym and health club, and the Bristol Westbury facility offers all you would expect from this first-class fitness brand.

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There is a modern gym and a full schedule of gym classes, along with an indoor swimming pool with spa facilities. What sets this centre apart, however, are the tennis, badminton and squash courts. There is also a clubhouse and a creche and kids' club to entertain your little ones whilst you squeeze in some me-time.

Located just 4 miles or a 20-minute cycle from Brabazon at Greystoke Avenue, Westbury-on-Trym, BS10 6AZ.

Learn more at David Lloyd.

8. Coming Soon: Fitness Classes at Spitfire Hangar

The newest fitness destination in North Bristol

Set to open in January 2026, Spitfire Hangar will be one of the newest fitness destinations in North Bristol. Designed with flexibility in mind, it will offer a range of modern, bookable spaces for community groups and fitness professionals to host classes and activities.

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While the full programme is still being confirmed, the venue is expected to accommodate everything from yoga and dance to group fitness sessions, giving residents of Brabazon and the wider North Bristol area a brand-new place to move, train and connect.

Visitors will also be able to make the most of the surrounding area — whether that’s a warm-up jog or post-workout wind-down in Brabazon Park, followed by a well-earned refuel at Mokoko Bakery, located beneath the hangar’s iconic Belfast trusses.

Learn more and find the schedule at Spitfire Hangar.

More Ways to Move in North Bristol

Beyond the many gyms, North Bristol also offers easy access to a range of fitness clubs, boot camps and dedicated facilities for those who love running, CrossFit, Pilates and more.

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