David Lloyd Sunderland Membership Cost (2026): Prices, Facilities & Is It Worth It?

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

David Lloyd Sunderland sits on the Doxford International Business Park just off the A1 and A19, within easy reach of both the city centre and Durham. It’s a genuinely well-rounded club — indoor and outdoor tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, and over 100 classes a week — rather than a flagship or specialist site. Here’s what’s confirmed, reported pricing, and how it compares to similarly-sized regional clubs elsewhere in the network.

Quick Answer

David Lloyd Sunderland membership is reported to start from around £75/month at the Club (off-peak) tier, rising to roughly £194–£229/month for the top Diamond tier on Standard versus Flexible contracts. That places it toward the lower-to-middle end of the £75–£230 national range covered in our David Lloyd membership cost guide, similar in positioning to other regional clubs like David Lloyd Hamilton and David Lloyd Glasgow Renfrew.

How We Research Prices

David Lloyd doesn’t publish club-specific pricing on its own site — Sunderland’s exact rates, like every David Lloyd club, come only from a direct enquiry. The pricing below reflects figures reported across independent sources, which varied somewhat in how they were presented; facility details have been checked directly against David Lloyd’s own official Sunderland club page.

David Lloyd Sunderland Membership Cost

Tier	Reported Monthly Cost
Club (Off-peak)	From ~£75
Plus	~£100–£150
Platinum	~£150–£194
Diamond (Standard Contract)	~£194
Diamond (Flexible Contract)	~£229
Child Add-on	~£34/month
Under-2 Crèche Add-on	~£2/month

Figures are third-party reported, not officially published by David Lloyd, and should be confirmed directly with the club. Flexible contracts generally cost more per month than Standard 12-month terms in exchange for a shorter commitment.

What facilities you can get at David Lloyd Sunderland

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Tennis & Racquets

Both indoor and outdoor tennis courts, confirmed directly on David Lloyd’s official site, alongside squash courts, badminton, and table tennis in a dedicated sports hall. Coaching runs from complete beginners through to a regular playing community, similar in spirit to the racquets setup at David Lloyd Hamilton.

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Swimming Pools

Both an indoor and a heated outdoor pool — the outdoor pool notably described as “surrounded by trees” on David Lloyd’s own site, a nicer-than-average setting for a regional club pool.

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Spa

Sauna, steam room, and whirlpool, positioned as a standard recovery space rather than an elaborate Spa Retreat-style offering.

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Gym & Classes

A recently refreshed gym floor with strength and cardio equipment, personal training available, and a class timetable running to more than 100 sessions a week covering cardio, conditioning, group cycling, yoga, and Pilates, plus David Lloyd’s Signature Classes.

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Family & Crèche

A crèche with DBS-checked staff and a Level 3 Childcare-qualified team member always on duty, alongside a Kids Club and tennis and swimming coaching for children, including baby swimming sessions — a genuinely reassuring level of specific detail that David Lloyd states directly rather than leaving vague.

Is David Lloyd Sunderland Worth It?

Likely worth it if:

You’ll use both the indoor and outdoor pools and want a genuinely pleasant outdoor swimming setting
You play tennis, squash, or badminton regularly
You have young children and want reassurance around crèche staffing and qualifications specifically

Probably not worth it if:

You mainly want gym-floor access — a budget gym nearby will cost a fraction of even the Club tier here
You won’t use the pools, racquets, or spa that make up much of the value case over a standard gym

If you’re still weighing this up generally rather than for this specific club, our full Is David Lloyd worth it guide covers the usage-based decision framework in more depth.

Getting to David Lloyd Sunderland

Address: 3 Camberwell Way, Doxford Park, Sunderland, SR3 3XN — on the Doxford International Business Park, just off the A1 and A19.

By public transport: Bus routes X1, 39, 39A, 39B, and 4 serve the area, with the nearest stop (Glanville Road) around a 3-minute walk from the club — confirm current routes and timetables before travelling, since these can change.

Opening hours: commonly reported as Monday–Friday 6am–10pm and Saturday–Sunday 7am–9pm, though as with any David Lloyd club, confirm current hours directly before visiting.

FAQs

Reported pricing runs from roughly £75/month for Club up to around £194–£229/month for Diamond, depending on tier and whether you choose a Standard or Flexible contract. These figures aren’t officially published, so confirm directly with the club.

Yes, a heated outdoor pool described by David Lloyd itself as surrounded by trees, alongside an indoor pool.

Yes, both indoor and outdoor courts, confirmed directly on David Lloyd’s own site, alongside squash, badminton, and table tennis.

Yes — David Lloyd specifically states crèche staff are DBS-checked with a Level 3 Childcare-qualified team member always on duty.

Bus routes X1, 39, 39A, 39B, and 4 all serve the Doxford Park area, with the nearest stop a short walk from the club.

Final Thoughts

David Lloyd Sunderland is a solid, well-rounded regional club rather than a flagship site — strong on the basics that matter most day to day: both pools, full racquets provision, and a family offering backed by specific, stated childcare credentials. Reported pricing positions it comfortably within the lower-to-middle end of the national range, similar to other regional clubs like David Lloyd Hamilton. Get a personalised quote directly from David Lloyd Sunderland’s own club page before signing anything.

This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to David Lloyd Clubs Ltd. Prices are third-party reported estimates and may change without notice. Always confirm current pricing and promotions directly with the club before joining.