David Lloyd Family Membership Cost: The Full Breakdown

Independent guide — not affiliated with David Lloyd Clubs Ltd in any way. Last Reviewed: July 2026 | Written and reviewed by Anna John, Independent Fitness Membership Researcher

How We Research Prices

This guide is based on direct club enquiry responses, member-reported pricing from public forums, and publicly available pricing examples. David Lloyd does not publish a fixed national price list. All figures are estimates and should be confirmed with your local club before joining.

Quick Answer

David Lloyd family membership (two adults, two children) typically costs £160–£280 per month at regional clubs, rising toward £300+ per month at London or high-demand locations. The total depends heavily on your club’s location, the tier you choose, and the ages of your children — there’s no single national family rate.

Household Setup Estimated Monthly Cost Estimated Annual Cost*
2 adults + 2 children (regional) £160–£280 £1,700–£2,900
2 adults + 2 children (London/high-demand) £250–£320+ £2,600–£3,400+
1 adult + 1 child (single parent, regional) £95–£175 £1,000–£1,850
2 adults only £150–£340 £1,600–£3,600

Annual figures assume a typical prepay discount and are always calculated below 12× the monthly rate. Prices are estimates only — always request a personalised quote before joining.

What Is a David Lloyd Family Membership?

A David Lloyd family membership combines adult membership (individual or couple) with one or more children added to the same account, giving the whole household access to the club under a single membership. It isn’t a separate fixed-price product — it’s built by combining an adult plan with child add-ons, so the total cost depends on how many adults and children you’re including and which tier the adults choose.

How Much Does David Lloyd Family Membership Cost

Adult membership forms the base of the cost — see our full membership cost guide for tier-by-tier pricing (Club, Plus, Platinum). Two adults together typically cost less combined than two fully separate individual memberships, consistent with the couple membership savings covered on that page.

Children are added on top, with cost generally increasing by age:

  • Younger children (typically infants to early primary age) are usually the cheapest add-on, commonly cited at the low end of a broad £3–£45 per month range
  • Older children and teenagers tend to sit toward the top of that range, as access moves closer to adult-level facility use

We’re deliberately not presenting a precise age-by-age price table here — the exact breakpoints and figures vary by club, and several competitor guides present suspiciously precise numbers (down to the penny) that aren’t independently verifiable. Confirm the exact child pricing for your children’s ages with your local club.

How Much Does David Lloyd Family Membership Cost

David Lloyd Family Membership Real Cost Example

Ranges are useful, but a worked example makes the maths concrete. Take a regional club, Plus tier, two adults and two children (one aged 6, one aged 14):

Item Estimated Monthly Cost
2 adults, Plus tier, couple rate £190–£255
Child (age 6) £3–£20
Child (age 14, closer to adult use) £25–£45
Estimated household total £218–£320/month

At roughly 8 visits a month per person as a family (twice a week), that’s approximately £7–£10 per person per visit across a household of four — worth comparing directly against what you’d pay for a standalone pool membership, kids’ swimming lessons, and a separate adult gym membership bought individually, since for many families that combination costs more than it first appears.

This example uses Plus tier and a mid-range child age split — your own total will shift with tier choice and your children’s ages, so treat this as a worked illustration, not a quote.

What’s Included in a David Lloyd Family Membership

  • Gym, pool, and classes for adults, at whichever tier is selected
  • Swimming access for children, including family swim sessions and, at many clubs, junior swim programmes (often priced separately — see hidden costs below)
  • Kids’ club sessions for school-age children, supervised and generally included in the membership fee
  • Crèche facilities at many clubs for younger children, typically for a defined age range (commonly cited as roughly 3 months to 5 years, though this varies by club)
  • Family activities such as family tennis or family fitness classes at clubs with the facilities to support them
  • Racquet sports and spa access for adults, where the chosen tier includes them

Exact inclusions vary meaningfully by club — a smaller regional club won’t offer the same range of family facilities as a larger flagship location, so confirm what’s actually available at your specific club rather than assuming the full list applies everywhere.

David Lloyd Family Membership Hidden Costs

This is the section many family membership guides skip, and it’s where new members are often caught out:

Extra Cost What to Expect
Children’s swimming lessons Charged per lesson and billed separately from your membership.
Kids’ tennis coaching Usually available for an additional fee and not included in standard membership.
Holiday clubs (school holiday childcare) Priced per day or half-day and charged on top of your membership.
Personal training Typically costs £40–£60 per session.
Guest passes beyond your allowance Usually around £15–£20 per additional guest pass.
Membership freeze Normally available for a reduced monthly fee rather than being completely free.

If structured swimming or tennis lessons for your children are a major reason you’re considering David Lloyd, confirm the separate cost before joining — several parents online report being surprised that these aren’t bundled into the family membership fee.

David Lloyd Nanny or Au Pair Access

Some David Lloyd clubs offer a reduced-rate membership specifically for a nanny or au pair who regularly brings your children to the club independently. This isn’t universally advertised and pricing varies by club, so if this applies to your household, ask your local club directly rather than assuming a standard rate — we’re not confident enough in any single figure circulating online to present it as fact here.

David Lloyd Family Membership vs Other UK Gyms

Gym Family Monthly Cost (Est.) Pool Spa Kids’ Programmes
David Lloyd £160–£320+ Yes Yes (most clubs) Extensive
Nuffield Health £100–£160 Most clubs Sauna/steam only Limited
Virgin Active £150–£250 Yes Some clubs Limited
PureGym No dedicated family plan No No None

David Lloyd sits at the premium end specifically because of its combination of pool, spa, racquet sports, and structured children’s programming under one membership — families who won’t use most of these are likely to find better value elsewhere, which is covered further below.

Notice Period and Cancelling a David Lloyd Family Membership

Cancelling a family membership follows the same contractual notice period as standard membership — this varies by contract type (standard vs flexible), so we cover the full detail in our cancellation and freeze policy guide rather than duplicating it here.

One relevant legal update worth knowing: new UK rules under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 will eventually require subscription services — including gym memberships — to make cancellation easier, with clearer reminders and defined cooling-off periods. According to the government’s own implementation update, this regime is now expected to take effect in Spring 2027

As of the government’s most recent update (April 2026), this regime is now expected to take effect in Spring 2027, having been delayed from an earlier Autumn 2026 target — so if you’ve seen “Autumn 2026” quoted elsewhere, that’s now out of date. Until the new rules apply, David Lloyd’s existing contractual notice terms remain what governs cancellation.

Is a David Lloyd Family Membership Worth It?

Likely worth it if:

  • Your family will use at least two of gym, pool, and kids’ club regularly — this is where the combined cost starts to compete with paying for separate activities individually
  • You have young children who’ll use the crèche, freeing up genuine exercise time for parents
  • Racquet sports (tennis, padel, squash) are a regular family activity — independent court hire elsewhere adds up quickly
  • You value having gym, pool, and childcare-adjacent facilities under one roof rather than juggling separate bookings

Probably not worth it if:

  • Your household would only use the gym floor — a budget gym like PureGym costs a fraction of the price with no family facilities to pay for and not use
  • You’ll visit less than twice a week as a family — at low visit frequency, the effective cost per visit becomes hard to justify against cheaper alternatives
  • You expect holiday clubs and children’s lessons to be included in the membership fee — they typically aren’t, and this is one of the most commonly reported surprises for new family members

FAQs

If your household will use multiple facilities (pool, gym, kids’ club, racquets) at least a couple of times a week, it competes well against paying for these separately — for gym-only use, cheaper alternatives are likely better value.

This depends on the adult tier chosen — higher tiers like Platinum commonly include wider multi-club access, while lower tiers may restrict you to your home club.

Not necessarily identical at every club — facilities like crèche availability and family programming vary by location, so confirm what’s actually offered at your specific club.

Often yes, though it’s frequently reduced or waived during promotional periods (January especially) — ask what’s currently running when you enquire.

Cancellation follows the same notice-period process as standard membership — see our full cancellation and freeze policy guide for the exact steps.

Generally yes, following the club’s standard freeze policy — see our cancellation and freeze policy guide for the full process.

At some tiers, yes — see our guest pass guide for the full detail on member guest pass rules, since this depends on which tier the adults are on.

This depends on the club’s membership structure — most family memberships are built around two adults plus children, so ask your local club about options beyond that.

Yes, both adults on the membership can use the club simultaneously — there’s no restriction requiring parents to visit separately.

Usually yes, combining household members under one family membership tends to cost less than fully separate individual memberships, though the exact saving varies by club.

Generally yes — contact your local club to add a partner and/or children to your existing membership rather than starting a completely new sign-up.

It’s a membership combining an adult plan (individual or couple) with one or more children added to the same account, giving the household shared access to the club’s facilities.

Typically £160–£280 per month at regional clubs for two adults and two children, rising to £250–£320+ at London or high-demand locations — always confirm the exact figure with your local club.

Yes, children are added to an existing adult membership as add-ons, with pricing generally varying by age.

Children can typically be added from a young age, often starting in infancy for crèche access, through to 18 for full teen and adult-equivalent access — the specific age bands and pricing breakpoints differ by club rather than following one national scale.

Yes, pool access for children is typically included, often with dedicated family swim sessions, though structured swimming lessons usually cost extra.

At many clubs, yes, for children within a defined age range — this varies by location, so confirm availability and age limits with your specific club.

Some clubs offer family-specific classes or sessions where this is possible, though most standard adult classes are age-restricted — check your local club’s timetable.

At clubs with these facilities and where the adult tier includes racquet sports, yes — court booking is often still required, and some coaching sessions cost extra.

Yes, though there may be age-based access rules (for example, a minimum age for independent gym floor use without adult supervision) — this policy is set at club level rather than nationally.

Yes, partners and children can generally be added to a Plus membership — see our family and couple membership guides for the fuller cost breakdown.

 This is commonly reported as a Platinum-exclusive perk (a fresh towel on every visit) rather than a standard Plus benefit — confirm with your local club.

Anyone who needs anytime (not off-peak-restricted) access to gym, pool, and classes, but has no strong need for racquet sports or spa facilities.

Final Thoughts

The honest picture of David Lloyd family membership cost is that it only makes financial sense for households actually using multiple facilities regularly — the pool, kids’ club, and racquet sports are what justify the premium over a budget gym, not the gym floor alone. Before committing to a 12-month contract, use the trial pass with your actual family routine, including at least one school holiday visit if you can, since term-time and holiday crowding can feel like genuinely different experiences.

Prices above are estimates only. Your actual cost depends on club location, membership type, and current promotions. Always request a personalised quote before joining.