Active Accommodation

Supporting students in halls to take part in sport and physical activity through a range of facilities across our campuses and all part of our ResFit membership.

 

 

ResFit gives eligible students discounted access to the gym, hall facilities and classes for just £99*

*ResFit Memberships are available exclusively to students living in University Halls of Residence.

For one affordable payment, you’ll get everything you need to stay active, healthy and connected throughout the year:

  • Unlimited gym access to the accommodation gyms (Hulme Hall/Whitworth Park) PLUS the Armitage Gym in Fallowfield
  • Access to group exercise classes at the Armitage Centre, the Wellbeing Rooms in the Simon Building, and online, giving you plenty of ways to work out
  • Suitable for all fitness levels, whether you’re completely new to exercise or already training regularly 
  • Friendly, expert instructors who are there to support and motivate you every step of the way
  • Great value for money, making it easier than ever to stay active while at university

With a ResFit membership, you also get access to various facilities in accommodation blocks, which can be booked via our online booking. Facilities vary by hall but, once access is given as part of your ResFit membership, you can activate your card to open activity spaces across ALL HALLS – even if you are a resident of a different hall! 

The accommodation facilities include:

The Dalton Ellis tennis court provides residents with access to newly-refurbished tennis facilities.

The Dalton Ellis squash court provides residents with access to squash facilities.

The Hulme Hall Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) provides residents with access to a versatile sports space designed for multiple activities on a single surface, including football, netball and basketball.

The Hulme Hall squash court provides residents with access to squash facilities.

The Whitworth Park squash court provides residents with access to squash facilities.

Join ResFit for only £99 for 13 months and make the most of your university experience with convenient, affordable fitness right on your doorstep!

Locations:

Contact details: 

  • 0161 529 4444
  • sport@manchester.ac.uk
Opening hours
  • Facilities are open in line with all hall based facilities.
  • This is generally Monday to Sunday 0700 – 2300 unless otherwise defined within our online booking system.
  • Activities should finish promptly at the end of the booking period to allow for other bookings to access facilities on time.
  • All activity spaces should have doors and gates closed following use to prevent unauthorised access.
Prices
  • Prices for ResFit members to book facilities are free of charge.  All members must book the facility prior to use.
  • Coordinated activities may be chargeable and bookable through the system advertised for the session.
  • Facilities are not generally available for hire and are for resident use only.
Accessibility

Access to Whitworth Park facilities are via stairs only.

Access to Hulme Hall Gym and Squash Court is via a single step entry into the building and another single step entry into each space.

All other areas are flat access throughout.