Catterick Garrison Gym Market -- Overview
Catterick Garrison is the largest British Army garrison in the United Kingdom, with around 13,000 military personnel plus dependants and civilians making up the wider community of 27,000. The fitness market is unusual: large MOD-run multi-gym facilities serve serving personnel for free, while off-base civilian demand sustains a few private clubs in the Garrison centre and at Colburn. Many Forces members and families also use Anytime Fitness or independent gyms when on leave or for spousal training.
Chains and Major Clubs in Catterick
| Chain | Positioning | Typical monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness | Small-box 24/7 | £30 - 45 |
| énergie Fitness | Mid-range | £25 - 40 |
| Richmondshire Leisure Trust | Community pools/gyms | £25 - 45 |
| MOD Forces gyms (on-base) | Free for serving personnel | n/a |
Gyms by Area
- Garrison Centre-- Princes Gate / Vimy Road area, walkable for the town and main shops.
- Hipswell-- east of the Garrison, mix of married-quarters housing and neighbourhood facilities.
- Colburn-- next-door civilian community with its own leisure-centre pool and gym.
- Scotton-- north of the Garrison, residential with smaller PT studios.
- Walkerville-- newer civilian housing west of the centre.
- Richmond(3 miles north) -- market town with extra independent gyms and the Richmondshire Leisure Centre.
Practical Information
- Peak hours are tight: 06:00-08:00 (PT before duties) and 17:30-19:30; on-base gyms see midday spikes during PT slots.
- Parking is plentiful and free across the Garrison and Colburn.
- The Yorkshire Dales are minutes away for long outdoor runs and hill work.
- Winters can be cold and wet; the moors get genuinely tough conditions.
- Spouses and dependants typically rely on civilian gyms; some on-base facilities are accessible only with valid MOD credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest gym chain in Catterick?
For serving personnel, on-base Forces gyms are free. Civilian-side, Richmondshire Leisure pay-monthly is the lowest, with Anytime Fitness as the main 24/7 chain option.
Which Catterick gyms are open 24 hours?
Anytime Fitness leads on civilian 24/7 access; on-base gyms have their own extended hours subject to unit policy.
Which Catterick gyms have swimming pools?
Richmondshire Leisure's Colburn and Richmond Swimming Pool sites cover swimming; on-base facilities include pools at some sites for serving personnel.
Where are the best boutique studios in Catterick?
Boutique reformer Pilates and dedicated spin studios are limited; small-group PT and S&C is well established around the Garrison given the military's training culture.
Can civilians use the Forces gyms?
Generally no -- MOD facilities are restricted to serving personnel, MOD civil servants and family members with valid passes.
Browse Gyms in Catterick
Individual gym listings for Catterick follow below.