Tucked away in North-West London, Hampstead is where calm, character and quality of life quietly come together. With its handsome architecture, village atmosphere and easy access to the open greenery of Hampstead Heath, it’s long been one of London’s most desirable neighbourhoods.
For locals who value looking after their health and wellbeing, Hampstead has a handful of fitness spaces that more than deliver. Ranging from elegant studios, advanced personal training and stylishly functional gyms, Hampstead offers a number of hidden gems that balance exclusivity with community, design with utility and wellness with performance.
In this guide, we uncover some of the very best workout spaces that Hampstead has to offer.
The Armoury Gym
Housed in a beautifully restored Victorian hall in the heart of Hampstead, The Armoury is a community-centred gym run by the Jubilee Hall Trust. While modest in scale, the gym offers a full lineup of high-quality cardio machines such as Matrix Fitness treadmills, cross-trainers, bikes, steppers, and free weights alongside a program of classes. Fitness classes are mostly delivered in the sunlit dedicated studio space and range from circuits to Yoga and Pilates, whilst indoor cycling is offered in the 20-station spin studio.
Changing rooms feature plush lockers and a ladies-only sauna and have additional locations across Covent Garden, Southwark and Whitehall.
DropGym West Hampstead
DropGym presents as a boutique studio with limited membership and successfully evokes the vibe of a private members’ club, rather than a bustling chain gym. Until capacity is reached, membership is limited to approximately 100 people and members must book workouts in advance (typically up to 8 slots per day) to ensure sessions are never crowded or disrupted.
The gym floor is equipped with free weights, selectorised machines, cardio equipment and mat/stretch areas and expert personal training teams offer bespoke coaching and flexible PT package options. The lighting is eco-conscious, the design minimalist and overall presentation is eco-affirming thanks to the use of renewable energy and sustainable materials.
HIIT West Hampstead
HIIT West Hampstead offers a curated training experience that merges the high energy of group fitness with the polished feel of a boutique studio. With a strong emphasis on structure, motivation and community, it moves away from the impersonal nature of large commercial gyms and instead delivers a focused and results-driven space that is tailored to those seeking results.
Membership at HIIT is designed to encourage consistency without overcrowding. The studio runs over 60 classes per week and members pre-book sessions to ensure workouts are conducted in a well-paced atmosphere. The gym space is equipped with functional training essentials: free weights, assault bikes, rowing and ski ergs, TRX rigs, punch bags and mat-based zones. Programming spans a variety of formats – HIIT, strength, circuits, boxing, TRX and core – delivered by a team of experienced coaches.
The studio design is clean and practical, with quality equipment, modern lighting and a well-maintained layout that supports high-energy movement without clutter. Personalised progress tracking is available through Small Group Personal Training (SGPT), offering a hybrid between personal coaching and small-group engagement – ideal for members who want structured strength development or goal-specific focus.
Matt Roberts Evolution
Founded by renowned trainer Matt Roberts in 2019, this is a curated ‘healthspan club’, aimed at redefining performance and longevity. Operating as a holistic wellbeing ecosystem, the club fuses bespoke personal training, precision nutrition, physiotherapy, Pilates and medical diagnostics to craft truly tailored client programs. With a team that has delivered over a million hours of coaching, the environment feels more like a sanctuary for transformation than a fitness centre.
UCS Active
Found within the stately grounds of University College School on Frognal in Hampstead, UCS Active embodies wellness and sport. This independent health club is accessible to members of all ages and within its air-conditioned gym lies over 45 pieces of cardiovascular, resistance and functional training equipment, including free weights, Life Fitness treadmills and Watt Bike alongside expert fitness specialists that provide personalised training plans.
A striking 25 m swimming pool anchors the aquatic offering, while the elegant studio hosts over 40 weekly classes ranging from spin and BodyPump to yoga, barre‑core, boxing circuit and dynamic Pilates – all included within membership and bookable up to a week in advance through the club portal. UCS also offers free tennis court access, a fully-equipped sports hall and on-site physiotherapy and rehabilitation support.
Anytime Fitness Swiss Cottage
While technically part of a boutique chain, Anytime Fitness Swiss Cottage operates with a member limit to avoid overcrowding and maintains sleek and well‑presented interiors, alongside a carefully managed membership cap to ensure a consistently uncrowded atmosphere.
The club features world-class equipment powered by brands such as Life Fitness, Peloton, Stages and Wattbike, while the strength and free weights areas are equipped with ranges from Hammer Strength and Escape Fitness.
Members also enjoy access to a sophisticated lounge-style reception and luxurious shower and vanity facilities, complete with high-end washroom products. Complimentary hot drinks and fresh fruit further enhance the overall experience.
Fred’s Gym NW3
For those looking for highly tailored and one-on-one attention, Fred’s Gym NW3 is a boutique personal training studio that extends far beyond standard fitness sessions. This elegant and understated space focuses on holistic physical conditioning with a foundation in osteopathy, corrective exercise and nutritional science. Clients receive bespoke programs created by an elite multidisciplinary team with backgrounds in physiotherapy, remedial massage and performance coaching.
SpringHealth
A stylish private health club in NW3, SpringHealth presents two gym spaces, up to 60 weekly fitness classes, an onsite café, beauty spa and physiotherapy clinic – ideal for those who value holistic wellness, fitness, and recovery all under one roof.
In a part of London where people tend to value quality over quantity, it’s no surprise the gyms here follow suit. So whether you're starting fresh or simply looking for something a little more personal, there’s a spot in Hampstead that’s got you covered.
