David Lloyd Cheltenham (2026): New Bishops Cleeve Club, Opening Date and Membership
David Lloyd Cheltenham is the new David Lloyd Bishops Cleeve club on Stoke Road, just north of the town, due to open on 8 December 2026. It will have indoor and outdoor heated pools, padel and tennis courts, a spa with an ice cave and salt sauna, a large gym and over 100 classes a week. This guide covers the facilities, how membership pricing works, jobs, and one thing new members often forget: fast treatment if they get injured.
Quick Answer
David Lloyd Cheltenham is the new David Lloyd Bishops Cleeve club at Unit 1, Stoke Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 7BQ. David Lloyd says it opens on 8 December 2026. Until then there is no open David Lloyd club in Cheltenham.
The club will have heated indoor and outdoor pools, three covered tennis courts, three outdoor padel courts, badminton and pickleball, a gym, classes including HIIT, yoga, Pilates, cycling and BLAZE, and a spa with a Himalayan salt sauna, steam rooms, plunge pool and ice cave. Membership prices have not been published; see our David Lloyd membership cost guide for how pricing works.
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David Lloyd Cheltenham Opening Date and Location
For years people searching for a David Lloyd in Cheltenham have had to travel to Bristol, Swindon or Oxford. That changes this winter. The new club is in Bishops Cleeve, on Stoke Road just north of Cheltenham, and its address is Unit 1, Stoke Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 7BQ.
David Lloyd’s club page gives the opening date as 8 December 2026. The opening was originally planned for autumn 2026 before moving to winter, according to Punchline Gloucester. Opening dates for new clubs can move, so check with David Lloyd before planning around it. Parking is free, and local reports describe a car park of around 315 spaces with electric vehicle charging.
Facilities at David Lloyd Cheltenham
| Facility | What the club offers |
|---|---|
| Swimming | Heated indoor pool and heated outdoor pool; children’s swimming lessons |
| Spa | Himalayan salt sauna, steam rooms, plunge pool, ice cave, Spa Retreat and Spa Garden |
| Tennis and racquets | Three covered tennis courts, three outdoor padel courts (bookable on the app), badminton and pickleball |
| Gym | Over 100 stations, including treadmills, cross trainers, bikes, free weights, cable machines, functional training and a stretching zone |
| Classes | Over 100 a week, including HIIT, yoga, Pilates, cycling, cardio and David Lloyd’s BLAZE class |
| Family | Crèche, Family Activity Zone and kids’ clubs |
| Other | Clubroom for food and coffee, Wi-Fi and charging points, free parking |
Facilities are as listed by David Lloyd in October 2026, with gym and class numbers from local reports. Some areas, such as the spa and racquets, can depend on your membership tier. If you are looking for padel in Cheltenham, the three outdoor courts can be booked through the David Lloyd app.
David Lloyd Cheltenham Membership Costs
David Lloyd has not published prices for the Bishops Cleeve club, and it does not publish club-by-club prices online. What you pay usually depends on:
- Membership tier, which decides which facilities you can use, such as the spa or racquets.
- Off-peak or anytime access.
- Individual, joint or family membership.
- Joining fees and pre-opening offers. New clubs often run offers for people who sign up before opening, so ask the membership team what is available.
- Extras, such as the crèche, children’s swimming lessons, coaching and personal training, which cost more.
For how David Lloyd pricing works across the UK, see our David Lloyd membership cost guide, and compare with David Lloyd Bristol and David Lloyd Swindon.
Jobs at David Lloyd Cheltenham
The new club is expected to create around 80 to 100 jobs, in roles from sport and wellbeing to catering and hospitality, according to Punchline Gloucester. Vacancies are listed on the David Lloyd careers website.
Active Members: What Happens If You Get Injured?
People who play padel and tennis, swim and train regularly are also the people most likely to need physiotherapy, a scan or a specialist at some point: a sore shoulder from serving, a twisted knee on court, or a back that stops cooperating. Starting at a new club, with new classes and a new sport like padel, is a common time for strains. On the NHS, that often means waiting:
- Orthopaedics, which covers knee, shoulder and sports injuries, has England’s biggest waiting list, at about 849,000 people in July 2026, with only 61% seen within 18 weeks. See NHS waiting times for operations.
- Knee problems such as meniscus and ligament tears usually mean physiotherapy, an MRI and a consultant before any surgery. See private knee MRI, meniscus surgery and ACL reconstruction.
Private health insurance can cover physiotherapy, scans, specialist appointments and surgery for new injuries and conditions after you join, usually within days or weeks. Injuries or conditions you already have are usually excluded, which is why cover is most useful when it is in place before something goes wrong. See does health insurance cover physio?, private physiotherapy and pre-existing conditions.
Gym Rewards and Health Insurance
David Lloyd does not sell health insurance itself. Some insurers reward members who stay active, for example with points, perks or cheaper gym membership at partner gyms, but which gyms are included, and how much you save, varies by insurer and changes over time. Our gym and health insurance rewards guide, health insurance with gym membership and Vitality gym discount guide explain what is currently on offer.
Other David Lloyd Clubs and Private Care Nearby
- Other David Lloyd clubs in the region: David Lloyd Bristol, David Lloyd Swindon and David Lloyd Oxford.
- Private hospitals and GPs: Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital, private GPs in Cheltenham and private hospitals in Gloucester.
FAQs: David Lloyd Cheltenham (2026)
Is there a David Lloyd in Cheltenham?
Yes, from December 2026. The new David Lloyd Bishops Cleeve club, on Stoke Road just north of Cheltenham, is due to open on 8 December 2026. Before then there is no open David Lloyd club in Cheltenham itself; the nearest existing clubs are in Bristol, Swindon and Oxford.
Where is the new David Lloyd Cheltenham club?
The club’s address is Unit 1, Stoke Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 7BQ. It has free parking on site, and the car park has around 315 spaces with electric vehicle charging, according to local reports.
What facilities will David Lloyd Cheltenham have?
David Lloyd lists heated indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, group classes including HIIT, yoga, Pilates, cycling and BLAZE, three covered tennis courts, three outdoor padel courts, badminton and pickleball, and a spa with a Himalayan salt sauna, steam rooms, a plunge pool and an ice cave, plus a Spa Garden. There is also a crèche, children’s swimming lessons, a Family Activity Zone and a Clubroom for food and coffee.
How much will David Lloyd Cheltenham membership cost?
David Lloyd has not published prices for the Bishops Cleeve club. Membership cost usually depends on the tier you choose, off-peak or anytime access, and individual, joint or family membership. New clubs often run pre-opening offers, so asking the club’s membership team before it opens is the way to get an exact price.
Is David Lloyd Cheltenham hiring?
Local reports say the club is expected to create around 80 to 100 jobs, in roles from sport and wellbeing to catering and hospitality. Vacancies are listed on the David Lloyd careers website.
Important Information
This 2026 guide is independent general information, not financial or medical advice. Club facilities and the opening date are as listed by David Lloyd Leisure in October 2026, with some details from local news reports; opening dates, membership prices, tiers, timetables and offers can change, so confirm details directly with the club. NHS waiting figures are from NHS England for July 2026. Health insurance covers new conditions that start after you join; terms, physio limits and gym rewards vary by insurer. Going Private UK is not affiliated with David Lloyd Leisure or any insurer. If you compare insurance quotes through this site, we may receive a commission from our FCA-regulated partners at no cost to you; this does not influence our guides.
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