EXETER'S PREMIUM GYM
& WELLNESS CLUb
INDEPENDENT | LIFESTYLE-LED | EXPERT COACHES
You can train at any gym in Exeter – but very few let you finish a strength session with a swim, unwind in the sauna, refuel with freshly prepared food, meet friends for coffee, stretch out in Pilates and book a deep tissue massage – all in one place.
At Exeter Golf and Country Club, fitness is more than an hour in the gym. It’s a place to train harder, recover better and enjoy the journey.
Whether you’re building strength, training for your first Hyrox event, preparing for a marathon, following a functional fitness programme or simply investing in your long-term health, you’ll find the space, coaching and community to help you keep progressing.
Because the best results don’t come from the hardest workout. They come from finding a place you’ll want to come back to.
fitness membership
INCLUDES:
Train
Premium strength and conditioning equipment
Extensive free weights and functional training space
Expert Personal Trainers and performance coaches
Move
85+ fitness, strength, Pilates and yoga classes
Recover
Indoor and outdoor pools
Sauna, steam room and jacuzzi
And a community that celebrates every achievement, from a first workout to a new personal best.
OUTDOOR SAUNA
Coming soon to Exeter Golf and Country Club – and included as standard.
TRAIN YOUR WAY
EXPERT COACHES | TOP QUALITY EQUIPMENT
No two members train for the same reason – everyone feels welcome to train for their own independent goals, but with the sense of community you get when you’re amongst people who’ve been coming here years.
Walk through our gym on any day and you’ll find people training for completely different reasons:
A Hyrox athlete shaving minutes off their time.
A bodybuilder chasing a new PB.
A runner building strength to stay injury-free.
A 17-year-old learning to lift with confidence.
A member in their seventies staying strong, mobile and independent.
None of them train the same way.
All of them belong here.
Our members range in age from 16 to over 90, creating a community that’s as diverse as it is welcoming. Whether you’re taking your first steps into fitness or have been training for decades, you’ll never feel out of place.
UNLIMITED CLASSES
Stay motivated with more than 85 weekly group exercise classes, including Functional Fitness, Strength, Circuits, Spin, Pilates, Yoga, Les Mills BODYPUMP™ and BODYBALANCE™, plus classes for every fitness level and goal.
View our full fitness class timetable.
EXPERT COACHING
PERSONAL TRAINING
Whether you’re building strength, training for a Hyrox event or simply looking to feel fitter and healthier, our experienced Personal Trainers can create a programme that’s tailored to your goals and evolves as you do, so every session moves you closer to the results you want.
With expert Personal Trainers, Fitness Class Instructors, Swim Coaches and Rackets Coaches all under one roof, you’ll have the support and expertise to achieve more than you thought possible.
REST | RECOVER | REFUEL
WARNING - IT'LL TAKE OVER YOUR LIFE
Most people worry they’ll struggle to make it to the gym.
Our members have the opposite problem.
One workout turns into a swim. A quick coffee becomes lunch on the terrace. Before you know it, you’re back the next day for a class, a sauna or to catch up with friends. It’s a pretty good problem to have.
Join For A Membership About More Than Working Out
Indoor and outdoor heated pools, open year-round
Sauna, steam room, jacuzzi
Sun-lounger lawn open all summer
Beautiful social spaces
Members Bar, Garden Pavilion and Wear Park Restaurant with a team of professional chefs cooking ‘from-scratch’ food
Option to add golf, tennis and squash
The secret to long-term fitness isn’t motivation. It’s finding somewhere you genuinely look forward to being. That’s what membership at Exeter Golf & Country Club is all about—and the strength, fitness and health gains naturally follow.
START YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY
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Not ready to join yet, but want to find out first?
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Back to the Hole-by-Hole Guide to Exeter Golf and Country Club golf course, and we’re up to Hole 4.
After a long, hot summer, the course is slowly turning green again, so it feels like the perfect time to restart our Hole by Hole Guide to the golf course. Swipe 👉 for holes 3, 2 and 1.
Narrated by sports broadcasting legend Steve Rider and written by our Director of Golf, Darren Everett, the series takes a closer look at each hole and the challenges it presents.
And Hole 4 proves that length isn’t everything when it comes to a tough par 3.
With an elevated front surrounded by bunkers and a small putting surface, a well-struck shot is essential to generate enough height to stop the ball on the green. Add a wind blowing from behind and judging the shot becomes even more challenging.
Short on length. Not short on challenge.
Follow along as we continue the guide, one hole at a time.
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Exeter Golf and Country Club`s Men`s Golf Captain representing England!
Feeling proud dressed in England Golf kit, our Men’s Golf Captain, Justin Powlesland, represented the `England Golf Captains` team in their match against the Liverpool Captains at @caldygolfclub last week.
The England team brings together current and former golf captains from across the country, while the Liverpool side is made up of golf captains representing clubs from across the Merseyside area.
Played as a friendly pairs match, there were 12 matches across the day, with Justin and his partner securing a 1-up win to help England to an overall 8–4 victory.
"Caldy was in fantastic condition and a brilliant venue for the day, although the wind certainly made things interesting - and it was the first bobble hat outing of the year!"
Justin said it was a brilliant experience, both on and off the course - saying a big thank you to Glyn Roddy for organising such an enjoyable day.
Well done Justin! What an honour! 👏
The final preparations are underway for the new Outdoor Sauna at Exeter Golf and Country Club - a quiet space for a reset and time to simply switch off.
Set beside the outdoor pool and surrounded by the grounds, it offers a different kind of post-workout ritual.
Step into the heat, look out through the glass to the trees and sky, and take a moment away from the pace of the day.
Relaxation and stress relief
Post-workout recovery
Muscle relaxation
Improved sleep
Cardiovascular health
Heat adaptation
Mental wellbeing
A dedicated recovery ritual
Step into the cold shower before heading into the outdoor pool - or back inside to the hot tub, steam room and indoor pool.
Heat. Cold. Water. Stillness.
Your new space for recovery, reflection and reset.
Coming soon.
Devon Tennis County Championships | Weekend One
A brilliant first weekend at Exeter Golf & Country Club, with eight events played and plenty of success for our players.
👏 Congratulations to:
• Max & Amanda Goodison — winners of the 50+ Mixed Doubles
• Adam Tapp — winner of the 35+ Men’s Singles
• Srasta & Lily — runners-up in the Women’s Doubles, narrowly losing 10–8 in the championship tie-break
• Max Goodison & Jim McIntosh — runners-up in the 60+ Men’s Doubles
• Amanda Goodison & Jinny Stapley — runners-up in the 60+ Women’s Doubles
And a special mention to former Head Coach Adam, who’ll be back running some Monday sessions soon!
There’s plenty more tennis to come next Friday, Saturday & Sunday, with eight more events being played.
Everyone’s welcome to come along and watch. 🎾
NOT. LONG. NOW.
Sauna. Cold-water shower. Outdoor swim. Repeat.
Move between heat, cold and water for a simple contrast routine designed to help you switch off, reset and leave feeling refreshed.
Your new favourite way to slow down might be just days away.
Our new outdoor sauna is almost ready - and we’re looking forward to seeing it become part of your new wellness ritual.
What if your training wasn’t just preparing you for your next PB - but your next 20 years?
Hybrid training brings together strength, endurance, power, mobility and conditioning to build a broader base of fitness - the kind that helps you stay strong, capable and active as you age.
It also happens to be a pretty effective way to train for HYROX, where you need to combine running with strength, power and conditioning, and keep performing as fatigue builds.
The long-term goal? Training for the long game.
The more immediate side effects are pretty good too.
A stronger HYROX. A faster Parkrun. A marathon you’re ready for. More power on the golf course. More speed and agility on court. More endurance in the pool. Or legs ready for this winter’s sking or snowboarding.
Want to build your own hybrid programme?
Ask the gym team, book Personal Training with one of the team, or join Functional Fitness sessions:
Monday 6pm | Tuesday 6pm | Wednesday 7.15am - for 30 minutes of focused hybrid training to build fitness, strength and agility - for whatever you want to take on next.
The greens are showing signs of new life.
Seven days post coring and dressing, new shoots of bentgrass are starting to emerge - a promising sign of recovery and healthy growth.
There’s still a little way to go, but it’s encouraging to see the greens responding so well. ⛳️
Cat Yoga this morning at our Sunday morning session of @lesmillsbodybalance with a surprise guest appearance by Ginger the cat.
There’s something rather special about having nowhere else to be.
A peaceful swim. A few quiet minutes in the Garden Pavilion. Time to slow the pace, clear your head and simply enjoy being here.
Because wellness isn’t always about the next workout or another thing to tick off. Sometimes, it’s the luxury of time to yourself.
We’ll always love seeing the club full of life - but these quieter moments are pretty special too.
We don’t want to rush you or anything… but these are the last batch of our summer Eton Mess Blondies.
Of course, they’re making way for something a little more autumnal. Think Autumn Berry Bakewell, new cinnamon buns, cosy muffins and plenty more seasonal cakes and bakes to come.
So, if you’re still firmly in your summer era, this might be your last chance for a summery Eton Mess Blondie while they last.
Forget the bumps. Rich is celebrating with burpees.
Rich turns 42 next Tuesday, and rather than keeping the pain to himself, he’s decided to share it with everyone at 6pm Functional Fitness.
A special birthday session, hybrid training with upper body, lower body, strength, cardio, conditioning - and whatever else Rich thinks will make his 42nd memorable.
Tuesday | 6pm | Book on the app
Come celebrate with him. He’s promised it’ll be fun. Probably.
The perfect autumn routine is taking shape…
Workout. Outdoor pool. Sauna.
Our new outdoor sauna is almost ready, just in time for the cooler days ahead. There’s something about cooler mornings and darker evenings that makes a sauna feel even more inviting - especially after a good workout and a swim in the outdoor pool.
It’s going to be the perfect spot to slow things down, warm up and make more of your time at the club this autumn and winter.
Opening date coming soon.
R A C K E T B A L L - fast, energetic and a seriously good workout - and a 6 week course costs from just £60. 👇
Our Get Into Racketball course is designed specifically for beginners, whether you’re completely new to racket sports, a tennis player looking for an indoor alternative, or you’ve tried padel and fancy something different.
Why give it a go?
• A full-body workout in 30–45 minutes
• Fast rallies that get your heart rate up
• Improve agility, coordination and reaction time
• Easy to learn, with plenty to develop as your game progresses
• An indoor, year-round sport
• A great way to meet people and play socially
Sessions are led by Steve Mooney, an England Squash Level 3 coach, who works with everyone from complete beginners through to county-level players. The course focuses on getting you comfortable on court and learning the skills and techniques you need to start playing socially at the club.
Get Into Racketball
6.30–7.30pm
£60 members | £90 non-members
6 October, 13 October, 3 November, 17 November, 24 November and 1 December
Non-members welcome. Limited availability.
There’s also an exclusive membership offer available to participants after the course if you decide you’re ready to make racketball part of your regular routine.
Ready to give it a go? DM for the link.
RE-FUEL, HYDRATE, RECHARGE at Exeter Golf and Country Club.
However your day looks, good food and drink should always be part of the plan.
Our team of chefs prepare fresh, real food from scratch, using local ingredients when possible. So whether you’re after something light, protein-packed, hearty or a favourite from the kids’ menu, you can expect food made with care.
Start with breakfast or brunch. Grab a coffee and pastry between plans, a smoothie after a workout or settle in for lunch with friends.
Then there’s afternoon tea when you have time to linger, a catch-up over coffee, drinks with colleagues or a table filled with family.
From the Members’ Bar and Garden Pavilion to Wear Park Restaurant, or even the Pool Hut during summer months, there are plenty of places across the club to eat, drink and stay awhile.
Good food. Good company. One more reason to stay.
TRAIN, PLAY, REPEAT at Exeter Golf and Country Club.
However you like to stay active, there’s always another way to move.
Strength and fitness in the gym. Fast rallies on the tennis and squash courts. Fairways, fresh air and 18 holes on the golf course. Lengths in the pool. Or a little of everything.
Because being active should be something you enjoy - and at Exeter Golf and Country Club, you can make it as varied as you like.
One club. So many ways to train and play.