David Lloyd Off-Peak Membership (2026): Hours, Cost & Is It Too Restrictive?

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

Off-peak — officially called Club membership — is David Lloyd’s cheapest way in, but the time restriction genuinely trips people up more than any other tier. This guide covers the real off-peak hours (including one inconsistency worth knowing about), what’s excluded, which clubs don’t offer it at all, and an honest member account of when off-peak turned out too restrictive in practice.

Quick Answer | David Lloyd Off-Peak Membership

David Lloyd off-peak membership (officially “Club” tier) is reported to cost roughly £75–£110 a month, with access most commonly reported as weekdays 11am–4pm and after 2pm on weekends — though one source describes a different 9am–5pm weekday window, so this is worth confirming directly with your specific club. It excludes racquet sports, Blaze classes, spa access, and multi-club privileges, and isn’t offered at every David Lloyd club.

What Is Off-Peak at David Lloyd?

“Off-peak” is the common way people refer to David Lloyd’s entry-level Club membership — access to the gym, swimming pool, and eligible fitness classes, but only during quieter daytime hours rather than unrestricted access. It’s the cheapest of David Lloyd’s core tiers, sitting below Plus and Platinum, and is designed for members whose schedule genuinely allows daytime visits rather than needing evening or weekend access.

David Lloyd Off-Peak Membership Hours

The most consistently reported off-peak window across independent sources is weekdays 11am–4pm, and after 2pm on weekends. This is the figure that shows up most often and lines up with what we’ve verified elsewhere across David Lloyd’s tier structure. One source describes a different window — weekdays 9am–5pm — which is meaningfully more generous and doesn’t match the majority. Given this inconsistency, don’t assume either window applies at your specific club without checking directly; off-peak hours are also known to vary somewhat by location.

David Lloyd Off-Peak Membership Cost

Membership Type Reported Monthly Cost Notes
Individual Off-Peak ~£75–£110 Designed for members who mainly visit during off-peak hours. Prices vary depending on the club and region.
Couple Off-Peak ~£85–£150 Offers discounted access for two adults during off-peak periods, making it more cost-effective than separate memberships.
Family Off-Peak ~£150–£220 Suitable for families looking for daytime access. Final pricing depends on the number of family members and club location.
Joining Fee ~£50–£160 One-time joining fee that is frequently reduced or waived during seasonal promotions.

Figures are third-party reported, not officially published by David Lloyd, and vary by club location — London and premium clubs typically sit toward the top of every range covered in our full David Lloyd membership cost guide.

What’s Not Included on David Lloyd Off-Peak Membership

Off-peak (Club) membership consistently excludes:

  • Unrestricted access hours — you’re limited to the off-peak window
  • Racquet sports (tennis, squash, badminton, padel)
  • Blaze and other Signature Classes
  • Spa Retreat access
  • A monthly guest pass
  • A complimentary towel on every visit
  • Multi-club access to other David Lloyd locations

You still get the 10% discount on food and drink and on DL Kids courses that comes with every membership tier — it’s specifically the racquets, spa, and unrestricted hours that mark the jump to Plus and Platinum.

Clubs That Don’t Offer David Lloyd Off-Peak Membership

Not every David Lloyd club offers the Club (off-peak) tier at all. It’s reported to be specifically unavailable at Bury St Edmunds, Colliers Wood, Edinburgh Shawfair, Harlow, Herne Bay, Notting Hill, and Rugby. If you’re specifically hoping to join one of these clubs on an off-peak basis, confirm directly before assuming it’s an option — you may be looking at Plus as your realistic entry point instead.

Off-Peak at Specific Clubs: Leeds, Worthing, Northwood

David Lloyd Leeds sits above the national average on pricing generally, covered in full in our dedicated David Lloyd Leeds membership guide — off-peak here is likely to sit toward the higher end of the reported national range given the club’s overall positioning.

David Lloyd Worthing is worth a specific mention because of a genuine, unprompted member account: one reviewer described trying off-peak membership and finding it too restrictive in practice, ultimately upgrading to Platinum at a reported £127/month instead. It’s a useful real-world reminder that the off-peak window can feel workable in theory and genuinely restrictive once you’re actually trying to fit visits around it.

David Lloyd Northwood is worth noting for a different reason — it’s one of a small number of clubs, alongside Kidbrooke Village, Raynes Park, and Finchley, reported to be excluded from certain Diamond-tier multi-club spa reciprocal access, covered in more detail in our David Lloyd Diamond membership guide. This isn’t specifically about off-peak, but worth knowing if you’re considering Northwood and a higher tier down the line.

Is David Lloyd Off-Peak Membership Worth It?

Likely worth it if:

  • Your schedule genuinely and consistently allows daytime visits — not just occasionally
  • You mainly want gym, pool, and standard classes, without racquets or spa
  • You’re retired, work shifts, or work from home with daytime flexibility

Probably not worth it if:

  • You can only realistically visit evenings or weekend mornings — the restriction will bite quickly, as the Worthing review above illustrates
  • You want racquet sports, Blaze, or spa access, all of which require upgrading to Plus or Platinum

FAQs

It’s the common name for David Lloyd’s Club membership tier — access to the gym, pool, and standard classes during quieter daytime hours, excluding racquets, Blaze, and spa access.

Most commonly reported as weekdays 11am–4pm and after 2pm on weekends, though one source describes a different 9am–5pm weekday window — confirm directly with your specific club.

Reported pricing runs roughly £75–£110 a month for an individual, rising for couples and families, and varying by club location.

Yes, following the standard Club tier structure, though Leeds’ overall pricing sits above the national average, so off-peak there is likely priced toward the higher end of the typical range.

One genuine member account describes finding it too restrictive in practice and upgrading to Platinum — worth weighing your real schedule carefully rather than assuming the hours will suit you.

No — it’s reported to be unavailable at several clubs including Bury St Edmunds, Colliers Wood, Edinburgh Shawfair, Harlow, Herne Bay, Notting Hill, and Rugby.

Generally yes — most sources confirm you can upgrade to Plus or Platinum at any point, with your monthly payment adjusted accordingly. Confirm the exact process with your club.

Final Thoughts

Off-peak membership is genuinely good value if your schedule actually supports it, but the honest lesson from real member experience — particularly the Worthing account above — is that “I could probably make daytime visits work” and “I actually do, consistently” are two different things. Be realistic about your actual weekly routine before choosing off-peak over Plus, and double-check the exact hours at your specific club given the inconsistency we found in how they’re reported elsewhere. For full national tier pricing, see our complete David Lloyd membership cost guide, or confirm off-peak hours and pricing directly via David Lloyd’s own membership packages page.

This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to David Lloyd Clubs Ltd. Prices and hours are third-party reported estimates and vary by club. Always confirm current details directly with your local club before joining.