Bedford / Ladies only
4.9 / 340+ reviews

Finally, a gymthat feels comfortable.

A women’s space in the centre of Bedford, open every hour of every day. Train your way, with every class on the timetable included.

Bedford members
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Open 24/7Ladies only, alwaysEvery class includedReal strength floorFemale PTs every dayBedford town centreFrom £7.60 a week
Why women stay

What makespeople stay.

The first day at a new gym can feel like a lot. The kit, the crowd, knowing where to put yourself. Activ8 is Bedford’s ladies-only gym, built so that first day feels easier and every day after it feels yours.

  • 24/7
    Tap in any hour. Train when life lets you.
  • 100%
    Ladies only, always. The whole floor, every class, every hour.
  • All in
    Every class on the timetable, included with your membership.
  • Separate changing rooms and showers. No sharing, no queueing.
  • £7.60
    A week, everything in. No joining fees hidden in the small print.
Classes

Classes worth
booking in for.

A spread of formats across the week, each led by a coach who knows the room. The full weekly timetable is just below; reserve your spot in the member app.

0145 MIN

HIIT

Energy, in a friendly format

Forty-five minutes that fly by. You work, you rest, you go again. Beginners welcome, options for every level.

0245 MIN

LBT

Legs, bums, tums

Targeted work for legs, glutes and core, with proper technique guidance. A slow build to real results.

0345 MIN

Circuits

Different every week

Stations and timed rounds, with a different focus each session. A friendly group, nobody left behind.

0455 MIN

Pump

Barbell strength, properly coached

Squat, hinge, press, pull. Real lifting in a room where everybody is learning, no matter how long they have been at it.

0550 MIN

Pilates

Slow and considered

Mat work, core control, full-body flow. A quieter session that meets you exactly where you are.

All included

Every class. Every day. No add-ons.

Pilates on Monday, Pump on Thursday, Circuits when the weekend rolls around. Everything you can book is already in your plan.

See pricing

Swipe through the class formats

The week

The timetable.
Find your slot.

Every class is included with your membership. Reserve your spot in the member app and come ready to go. The timetable grows through the week, so check the app for the latest.

12:00PM
Circuits
Lucy Salter
45 min
1:00PM
Full Body Balance
Lucy Salter
45 min
6:00PM
Peach Perfect
Lucy Salter
45 min
7:00PM
Full Body Balance
Lucy Salter
45 min

All classes ladies-only · Included with every membership

Inside

A space where you can
just focus on yourself.

Every detail of the gym is built so you can show up, do your thing, and leave better than you arrived. The space holds the standard. You bring whatever kind of day you’ve had.

01 / Privacy

A private environment, designed for comfort.

Built without windows facing the street, with the gym tucked behind a private entrance. The town keeps going, the floor stays yours.

02 / Equipment

All the kit you need. Nothing intimidating.

Plenty of space, properly maintained machines, free weights you can actually reach for.

03 / Changing

A space to get ready, in your own time.

Individual cubicles for changing and showering. Quick in, quick out, whenever it works for you.

04 / Support

Friendly faces, around when you need them.

Female trainers on the floor most hours, happy to walk you through anything. Ask whenever you like, it’s part of your membership.

05 / Access

Come and go, whenever it works for you.

Tap in with the app any hour of the day. Train at six, train at midnight, train when the rest of life lets you.

Member lounge
After the session

The lounge.
A room that’s yours.

A quiet room with a sofa, a kettle, and an open door. Wind down after a heavy session, catch up with a friend, or meet the regulars on your timetable. It’s part of why people stay.

  • Couch and chairs to actually breathe in
  • Tea, coffee and water on tap
  • Quiet enough to chat, busy enough to make friends
Membership

Simple memberships,
everything included.

Plain pricing, one membership. Every plan opens every facility, every class, every floor from day one. There’s a one-off £14.99 to join, and that’s the only extra you’ll see.

Six months
£39.95/ month
Pay monthly. Six-month minimum.
  • Open every hour, every day
  • Every class on the timetable
  • Cubicle changing and showers
  • Female trainers on the floor
Best value
Monthly
£32.95/ month
12-month contract, paid monthly. · From £7.60 / week
  • From £7.60 a week, everything included
  • Open every hour, every day
  • Every class on the timetable
  • Female trainers and free WiFi
  • Bring a friend, on us, once a month
Annual
£359.95/ year
Pay once. Save £35.45.
  • A full year, paid up front
  • Saves you £35 versus monthly
  • Every class included
  • Priority class booking
Plain pricingEvery facility includedCancel after the minimum term
Blue Light card? We offer a discount — get in touch for details.
Members

Women in Bedford,
in their own words.

4.9 over 340 reviews
I was terrified to join a gym before this one. Now I come three or four times a week, and I actually look forward to it.
Aisha R.
Bedford / Member since 2024
01 / 03
Find us

Easy to find,
easy to drop in.

Two minutes from the Riverside, ten from Bedford station, with parking right outside. Pop in for a tour whenever reception is open and have a look around before you decide.

The address
Unit 2A, Riverside Square
1 Merchant Place, Horne Lane
Bedford, MK40 1AR
Get directions
Opening hours
24 / 7 · 365 days
Staffed hours
Mon–Fri 9:00–17:30 · Sat 08:30–12:30
Call
01234 488 247
Email
enquiries@activ8fitness.uk
Good to know

Anything you might
be wondering.

Most of it is below. If something else is on your mind, ring 01234 488 247 or pop in for a chat.

Yes, properly. The whole space, the whole timetable, the whole time. There’s nowhere on the floor a man would walk through. The building itself is built without see-through external windows, so nobody outside can see in either.

Unit 2A, Riverside Square, 1 Merchant Place, Horne Lane, MK40 1AR. Two minutes from the Riverside, ten from the train station, with parking right outside.

Yes. Every one. HIIT, LBT, Circuits, Pump and Pilates, on a timetable that runs morning through evening. Book your spot through the member app.

Yes. Members tap in with the app any hour of any day, every day of the year. The desk is staffed Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:30 and Saturdays 08:30 to 12:30 if you’d rather see a face for a tour or a chat.

From £32.95 a month, which works out at just £7.60 a week over the year. There’s a one-off £14.99 to join, and that’s the lot. No upgrades, no add-ons, no separate class fees. Blue Light card holders, get in touch — we offer a discount.

You’ll fit right in. Half the room was new when they started. Female trainers are on the floor every day to walk you through anything you’re unsure about, and that help is part of your membership.

Four separate changing rooms and showers, no sharing. No queues, no awkward shared mirrors, no squeezing past anyone. In, train, out.

Yes — once you’ve served the minimum term, just give us notice and walk away. Monthly memberships run on a 12-month contract; six-month and annual plans run their term first.

Whenever you’re ready

Come and see
if it feels right.

Drop in for a tour any time during reception hours, or sign up online and try it for yourself. No pressure either way.

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