David Lloyd doesn’t publish one fixed price for Purley, and it’s a premium club, so as a 2026 guide individual membership typically ranges from around £80 to £120 a month, depending on your access tier and whether you choose peak or off-peak. Off-peak individual membership is the cheapest way in, roughly £70 to £90, if you can train during quieter hours. Family memberships commonly land around £150 to £200 a month, and young adult or student rates, where available, around £60 to £75. There’s also usually a joining fee, often around £50 to £150, though promotions can reduce or waive it. Because prices vary by tier and current offers, the most reliable way to get an accurate figure is to request a quote or a tour directly from the Purley club.

David Lloyd Purley is a large family club that has just had a £5 million refurbishment. It has two indoor pools plus a new outdoor pool and a 19-metre family pool, and a brand-new Spa Retreat with a Himalayan salt sauna, crystal steam room, plunge pools and a Spa Garden. On the racquets side it has around 17 tennis courts (indoor and outdoor), reflecting over 40 years of racquets heritage, plus dedicated Padel, pickleball and badminton. There’s a large, well-equipped gym, three specialist studios for High Impact, BLAZE and Group Cycling classes, a huge timetable including yoga, Pilates and cycling, a Clubroom cafe, and extensive family facilities including a creche and Swim England swimming lessons. It’s set in green parkland off Hannibal Way, described as an oasis of calm away from the town centre.

It depends how you’ll use it. David Lloyd Purley is a premium club, so if you only want a basic gym floor to lift weights, a budget gym will be far cheaper. Where it earns its price is for multi-activity members and families who use the pools, the new Spa Retreat, the 17 tennis courts and the classes as well as the gym, since replicating all of that with separate memberships would usually cost more and be less convenient. The recent £5m refit and the spa add genuine appeal for people who value recovery and wellbeing. The honest test is to think about which facilities you’ll realistically use each week, take a tour, and weigh the monthly cost against that, rather than paying a premium for a spa and tennis courts you won’t touch.

Yes, David Lloyd Purley is very close to Croydon, on the southern edge of the borough. It’s located off Hannibal Way, in open green parkland next to Wilson’s School, which the club describes as an oasis of calm away from the town centre. It’s the nearest David Lloyd club for most people searching for a David Lloyd in Croydon. Opening hours are typically Monday to Friday 6am to 11pm and weekends 7am to 10pm, though it’s worth confirming current times, the class timetable and pool availability directly with the club, especially if you plan to train at specific times or swim regularly, as these can vary with lessons and busy periods. There’s on-site parking, which is a practical advantage over town-centre gyms.

Health insurance doesn’t usually pay your gym membership, though some insurers offer wellbeing rewards or partner gym discounts that vary by plan. Where it genuinely helps regular gym-goers is with training injuries: a shoulder, knee or back problem can mean a long NHS wait for a scan or physiotherapy, whereas private cover can get you assessed and treated quickly so you’re back to training sooner rather than losing months. If you exercise seriously, it’s worth knowing which insurers include musculoskeletal cover, physiotherapy and fast diagnostics. Comparing options helps you find cover suited to an active lifestyle rather than paying for benefits you won’t use, which pairs well with the commitment of joining a premium club like David Lloyd Purley.