FREE Gym Membership for 11-16 Year Olds

( Published: 31/03/2026)

From May half term 2026, Manchester City Council are offering free gym memberships to children aged 11-16 in different centres across Manchester, with Whalley Range Sports Centre our closest one.

How to Apply

To apply for a free 1 year membership at Whalley Range Sports Centre, please follow the instructions below:

  • Visit the Better website (this link should automatically choose ‘Whalley Range Sports Centre’ as your home centre, but there are other centres available too)
  • Change ‘membership type’ to ‘Junior (Under 18)’
  • Change ‘payment type’ to ‘single payment’
  • Select the membership option that shows up at £0.00
  • The next section(s) are for parents/carers to complete their child’s details, select sessions etc

This is a great (and free!) opportunity for children aged 11-16 to make use of local health and leisure facilities.

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