Published: 30 June 2026
Gym membership in the UK continues to climb, with recent data showing that around 19% of the population, which is roughly 13.2 million people, now belong to a gym - up from 17% at the end of 2024. There has been a clear shift towards higher-end facilities, with more members opting for spaces with premium equipment and a more complete wellness programme.
Across the county, luxury gyms in Oxfordshire are moving beyond the traditional model, combining training with spa facilities, recovery treatments and social spaces that extend how and why people use them. From full-service health clubs and countryside retreats to smaller training spaces, the focus has shifted towards environments that support both performance and downtime which creates a different definition of what a gym in 2026 is expected to offer.
In this guide, we take a look at five of the best luxury gyms Oxfordshire has to offer.
David Lloyd, Oxford
Founded in 1982 by former British tennis player David Lloyd, the brand began as a racquets-focused club in west London before expanding into a network of full-service health clubs across the UK and Europe. Over time, it has moved closer to a lifestyle model, where gyms sit alongside spas, pools, workspaces and social areas.
The Oxford club, set on Oxford Business Park, has recently undergone a £3.5 million refurbishment, bringing in updated gym facilities, redesigned studios, a new outdoor pool and more considered shared spaces. The gym is large and well organised, with clearly defined zones for strength, conditioning and cardio, alongside a functional training area that feels properly integrated. Free weights and lifting platforms are supported by systems such as the Intuitive Strength Circuit, which automates resistance and tracks progress without overcomplicating things. Studios balance higher-intensity sessions with slower, more restorative classes, while a specialist recovery area that features stretching equipment, massage tools and hydrotherapy-style features sits alongside both a 25-metre indoor pool and a heated outdoor pool that stays open year-round.
The Park Club, Milton
The Park Club sits slightly outside the usual gym model, both in structure and in atmosphere. Based at Milton Park between Didcot and Abingdon, it operates as a registered charity rather than a commercial chain, with income reinvested into the facility, coaching team and wider community work.
Training here is centred around performance. A dedicated CrossFit, Hyrox and functional fitness space anchors the timetable, with a clear emphasis on structured programming, particularly around Hyrox. CrossFit runs alongside this, with a mix of team workouts, skills sessions and general conditioning. Beyond the main floor, the club includes a gym, swimming facilities, personal training and a smaller recovery area with a sauna and steam room.
Clubhaus Gym, Eynsham
Set on a light industrial stretch just outside Eynsham, Clubhaus is relatively compact but carefully put together. It operates as a CrossFit affiliate, with PT sessions forming the core of the timetable, though the programming extends beyond this to include weightlifting, gymnastics, conditioning-focused “engine” classes and yoga.
The space itself is straightforward but well considered. There is the expected CrossFit set-up — rigs, barbells and open floor space — but it is finished to a higher standard than many similar gyms, with proper changing facilities and a small café area that adds a social element without feeling overworked. Membership is structured around class access, ranging from unlimited training across all disciplines to more limited monthly options, keeping the focus on coaching sessions while still allowing some flexibility.
Soho Farmhouse, Great Tew
Soho Health Club at Soho Farmhouse sits within a broader members’ club environment, where fitness is only one part of a wider, more immersive approach to wellbeing. The opening of the Farmhouse in 2015 marked Soho House’s move beyond its urban clubs into the countryside, introducing a slower, more retreat-like model.
Spread across the entire Soho Farmhouse estate, the Health Club moves between gym, spa, lake and treatment spaces. The gym covers both cardio and strength training, supported by personal training and a programme of classes that range from core work to the House’s Ride sessions. Tennis and padel courts sit nearby, along with an indoor-outdoor pool positioned by the lake. The spa offer is more expansive, with treatments in the Farmyard using Cowshed, SkinCeuticals and Hydrafacial, while the Lazy Lake centres around sunken hot tubs, an infrared sauna, steam room and ice room. The Lazy Lab shifts the focus towards recovery and optimisation, with IV drips, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and red light treatments forming part of the wider offer.
Bicester Health & Fitness, Bicester
Set within the grounds of Bicester Hotel Golf & Spa, Bicester Health Club forms part of a more traditional countryside retreat. The setting shapes the pace, with fitness sitting alongside spa use, outdoor space and longer stays.
The gym is well equipped, with Matrix cardio and Cybex strength machines supported by MYZONE and Engage 360 tracking systems. A 20-metre indoor pool sits at the centre of the club, paired with a hydro spa where heated jets and air beds create a quieter, more restorative space. Outside, tennis courts and open water swimming extend into the grounds, while the spa offers a series of treatment rooms focused on relaxation.
Industry projections suggest UK gym membership will continue to rise steadily over the next few years, with operators investing less in volume and more in experience and bringing all aspects of wellbeing under one roof. As expectations continue to move in that direction, luxury gyms in Oxfordshire are likely to remain defined by this balance, where training sits alongside everything else.
