Welcome to SportBU

Whether you want to compete in the Olympics, get fitter, play with friends or take up a new sport, SportBU is the place for you. Our fantastic facilities, activities and sports are available to students, university staff and the local community. View our opening times and contact details.

Find a sport or class

From fitness classes to team sports, extreme sports and martial arts, SportBU offers a huge variety of activities to get involved with – find a way to get active with us.

Health, fitness and wellbeing

Whatever your fitness and health aims, whatever you want from a gym and fitness activities, we can help. Explore our full range of services to find out more.

Student Sport

Whether you want to compete in the Olympics, represent Bournemouth University in a dedicated sport, get fitter, or simply take up a new activity, ‘Student Sport’ is the place for you. All students, of all abilities, are welcome in the TeamBU family.

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About SportBU

Find out everything you need to know about SportBU, from the facilities we offer, to the people who make up our friendly team, to the partners we work with and pretty much anything else in our FAQs.

Opening times

Term time
Monday to Friday: 7am to 10pm; Saturday to Sunday: 8am to 8pm*

Out-of-term time
Monday to Friday: 7am to 8pm; Saturday to Sunday: 9am to 5pm*
*Last entry to the centre is 30 minutes before closing time.

Out-of-term dates 2026/27
26 June 2026 to 20 September 2026
19 December 2026 to 10 January 2027
20 March 2027 - 11 April 2027
25 June 2027 to 19 September 2027

General closures:
24 December 2025 to 4 January 2027
Bank holidays

Contact details

Phone: 01202 965012 Email: [email protected]

Other useful links

Chapel Gate Nature Connection

We all know that being outdoors is great for our physical and mental health. Set within Chapel Gate’s woodland areas, the Nature Connection experience will equip you with lifelong skills, through the use of natural resources and campcraft techniques.

Academy of Performance Coaching

SportBU is proud to be an approved centre for a range of Active IQ Fitness Qualifications, designed to turn your passion for health and fitness into a long term career by developing competent fitness professionals.

TeamBU Juniors

We offer a wide range of sporting and fun activities for children – from kids’ parties to celebrate birthdays and special occasions, to holiday camps that’ll keep your children active and entertained over school breaks.

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Find out about our facilities, scholars, students, staff, and how SportBU provides a hub for fitness and wellbeing for the whole community.

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Welcome to SportBU

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Find a sport or class

Health, fitness and wellbeing

Student Sport

Community

About SportBU

Opening times

Contact details

Other useful links

Chapel Gate Nature Connection

Academy of Performance Coaching

TeamBU Juniors

Take a tour of SportBU's Facilities

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About SportBU

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Contact details

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Chapel Gate Nature Connection

Academy of Performance Coaching

TeamBU Juniors

Take a tour of SportBU's Facilities

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