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Stay fit in a way that works for you with inclusive access to our gyms, swimming pools and fitness classes across the UK, plus discounts on a range of other activities.

Monthly Membership

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At Better, our flexible, no-contract Student Membership provides you with inclusive access* to our gyms, swimming pools and fitness classes across England, Cardiff and Belfast.

Student Memberships

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About Us

GLL is a Charitable Social Enterprise owned by our staff and founded on our purpose and values to provide a different, fairer and better way of doing business.

A Charitable Social Enterprise

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Whether you’re looking for your first job or are thinking about finding a new career, we offer both senior and entry-level positions so you can find a job no matter your experience.

Careers

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Healthy Communities

Find free and low-cost programmes to help you move more and feel better.

Support that fits you

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Help your team stay active and healthy with workplace wellbeing solutions.

Wellbeing at work

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About Us

Meet GLL, the charitable social enterprise behind Better and the communities it supports.

Behind Better

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Choose a career where your skills help people and communities feel better, healthier and more supported.

Give your passion a purpose

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Leisure Centres, Gyms and Pools in Reading

Meadway Sports Centre

Conway Close
Reading
RG30 4BZ

Open today:
0615 - 2200

01183044077

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Palmer Park Leisure Centre & Stadium

Wokingham Road
Reading
RG6 1LF

Open today:
0630 - 2100

01183044787

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Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading

Richfield Avenue
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 8EQ

Open today:
0600 - 2200

0118 937 5000

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South Reading Leisure Centre

Northumberland Avenue
Reading
RG2 8DF

Open today:
0700 - 2200

01183044861

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GSF Awards 2026 - Applications Open 20 December for biggest ever athlete support scheme

Talented athletes from 70 areas across the UK are invited to apply for support from the largest athlete support programme of its kind in the UK.

our partners

We are pleased to work in partnership with Reading Borough Council