Yes — they are the same club. Virgin Active officially names the location “Walbrook” after the street it’s on, but because it sits directly opposite Bank tube station, most members and online searches refer to it as Virgin Active Bank. The Virgin Active app and booking system use the Walbrook naming; Google Maps, reviews and member chat typically use Bank. Both names describe the identical gym at 25 Walbrook, London EC4N 8AF.

Single-club Virgin Active Bank membership typically costs £170-£200 per month in 2026. Multi-club London access runs £200-£240/month and UK-wide multi-club £230-£270/month. Off-peak membership (10am-4pm weekdays plus weekends) is around £130-£160/month. Joining fees of £75-£100 apply but are frequently waived in promotions, particularly January and September. Vitality health insurance can reduce the monthly fee by up to 50% via activity rewards.

The pool at Virgin Active Bank is 20 metres long. It’s a heated indoor pool suitable for fitness swimming, aqua classes, and recovery sessions, but it’s shorter than the 25m pools generally considered standard for serious lap swimming. If you specifically want a longer pool nearby, Virgin Active Barbican has a 25m pool just a 10-minute walk away — and is included if you have a multi-club London membership.

Virgin Active Bank is at 25 Walbrook, London EC4N 8AF, directly opposite Bank tube station. The nearest stations are: Bank (Central, Northern, Waterloo & City, DLR) — 1 minute walk; Cannon Street (District, Circle, National Rail) — 2 minutes; Mansion House (District, Circle) — 3 minutes; Monument (District, Circle) — 5 minutes; Liverpool Street (Elizabeth Line, Central, National Rail) — 10 minutes.

Yes — Virgin Active Bank is open on most UK bank holidays but with reduced hours, typically 8am to 4pm. Christmas Day and Boxing Day are closed; New Year’s Day is open with reduced hours (usually 9am-3pm). The Virgin Active mobile app publishes confirmed bank holiday opening hours 48 hours in advance, which is more reliable than Google’s listed hours. Bank holiday class timetables also vary, with some classes moved or cancelled.

Yes. Vitality health insurance offers up to 50% off Virgin Active membership based on activity tier — you earn Vitality points through verified activity, which unlock monthly status tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) with progressively larger gym discounts. At Platinum status, the £190 single-club monthly fee can drop to ~£95 — saving £1,140 a year. Other insurers (Bupa, AXA, Aviva, WPA) offer indirect wellbeing rewards but no direct Virgin Active discount at the same scale. Compare insurance quotes here.

Virgin Active Bank facilities include: 20m indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room in both men’s and women’s changing areas, Technogym-equipped gym floor with dedicated free weights zone, three studios (hot yoga, indoor cycling, strength/HIIT), 20+ qualified personal trainers, spa treatment room for massage and beauty treatments, in-club café with wi-fi (popular with City workers), lockers, hairdryers, towel service, and 40+ classes per week.

Yes — Virgin Active Bank has 20+ qualified personal trainers on the team, ranging from generalist fitness PTs to specialists in strength training, rehab, and pre/post-natal exercise. Standard PT sessions cost around £70 per hour. Discounted blocks are available: 10 sessions typically £650-£700, 20 sessions around £1,200-£1,300. New members usually receive a complimentary introductory session. Specialist services include body composition analysis, fitness assessments and tailored training plans.

Virgin Active Bank gets very busy during peak commuter hours: 7-9am pre-work and 5-7pm post-work are consistently the most crowded times, particularly Monday to Thursday. Lunchtime (12:30-1:30pm) sees a smaller spike. Quietest times are mid-morning (9:30-11:30am), mid-afternoon (2-4pm), and weekend afternoons after 2pm. Friday evenings are noticeably quieter than other weekday evenings as the City empties earlier. Off-peak membership members benefit from these quieter times.

Yes — Virgin Active offers free guest passes and trial sessions at most of their UK clubs including Bank. The standard offer is a complimentary day pass or 3-day trial, bookable directly through Virgin Active’s website. Existing members can also bring guests at a discounted rate. Some employers and corporate gym schemes provide trial access to Virgin Active as part of employee benefit packages — worth checking with your HR team before paying for a trial yourself.

The standard joining fee at Virgin Active Bank is typically £75-£100, though this is frequently waived during promotions — particularly in January (post-New Year), February, and September (back-to-routine season). Always ask the membership team if the joining fee can be waived; staff have discretion to offer promotional rates, especially mid-month when sales targets are tight. Many members report joining-fee waivers and 10-15% off the listed monthly price simply by negotiating.

Yes — Virgin Active allows membership freezes typically for medical reasons, extended travel, or personal circumstances. Standard freeze duration is 1-3 months, with a small monthly admin fee (around £10-£20/month) charged during the freeze period. Medical freezes with supporting documentation often have the admin fee waived. Freeze requests are submitted via the Virgin Active app or by contacting membership services directly. For ongoing health concerns where you may need an extended break, check whether your health insurance has any pause or suspend options too.

Both are premium Collection-tier clubs within a 10-minute walk of each other, and a multi-club London membership gives access to both. The key differences: Virgin Active Bank has a 20m pool but slightly more central City location and busier peak hours. Virgin Active Barbican has a 25m pool and is generally quieter, particularly on weekends. For serious swimmers, Barbican is better. For convenience to most City offices and class variety, Bank typically wins. Multi-club London membership at £200-£240/month removes the need to choose.