We work with local off-campus venues to offer some great opportunities for University of Sussex students.
In addition to our on-campus facilities, we work with local companies to offer you lots of sporting opportunities throughout Sussex.
Swim for £1.50 at local pools
In partnership with Freedom Leisure, University of Sussex students can swim for £1.50 at participating local pools.*
You must show a valid, in date, University of Sussex student ID card at your first visit and fill in a student swim form.
Swimming pools in the offer include:
You can swim for £1.50 during any of the general/adult swim sessions. Please check timetables with the individual pools ahead of visiting.
- Women only swimming is available at all pools, please check local pool websites for timetables
- St Luke's run a regular trans-friendly swim session. Days and times can vary, so please check with the pool or Trans Swimming Brighton group directly for details.
This offer is based on funding for up to 6,000 individual swims per year. The length of this offer in any given year is therefore under regular review. See our full swimming terms and conditions for more information.
Bouldering
Boulder Brighton is an indoor bouldering centre close to Portslade train station, just outside of the city centre.
The centre has a floor space of over 1,000 square metres and allows up to 200 different climbing problems to be set up, ranging from very easy to very hard.
The centre also includes changing rooms with showers, a fitness studio and a cafe.
- Boulder Brighton offer a discount to full-time students on their normal entry prices and memberships
- You can also get a discount on their "Get Bouldering" introduction to climbing sessions
- Monthly/annual members (including student members) can buy discounted climbing shoes, chalk bags and other essentials.
Yellowave Beach Sports
We run one-off beach volleyball sessions at Yellowave, a beach sports venue close to Brighton Marina in the city centre. To find out more about these events, follow ActiveUs on Instagram or download the Sussexsport app.
Climbing
High Sports climbing are based at the Withdean Sports Complex in Brighton. University of Sussex students can use the climbing wall for £9.75 during off-peak times and £11 during peak hours - just show your student ID at reception to redeem the offer. Plus there is an even cheaper student rate of £8.95 available on Wednesdays and Fridays (11am-5pm) which includes shoe ad harness hire. For more information visit the High Sports website.
Beryl Bikes
Sussex staff and students are eligible for a 25% discount off usage of Beryl bikes.
Register on the Beryl Bike app using your @sussex.ac.uk email address to redeem the code.
NEW CODE COMING SOON*
*code is reusable
For other local activities, check out this guide.