Tired of fighting for gym space or holding yoga classes in your living room?
South East London is packed with hidden gems where fitness pros like you can finally train clients, host group sessions, or run wellness workshops without the chaos.
Finding the perfect workout space can feel like the ultimate challenge, especially when juggling clients, classes, and creativity. Fear not, Greenwich-to-Peckham fitness pros. We’ve scoured South East London (Greenwich, Lewisham, Peckham, Bromley, and beyond) to bring you the 10 standout studios where you can rent space for classes, PT sessions, yoga, dance, and more.
These spots offer flexible rates and any conveniences, so you can focus on coaching while your studio checks all the boxes. Ready to level up your fitness game?
Read on.
MERIDIAN FITNESS (GREENWICH) – FULL-SERVICE GYM STUDIO
- Location/Vibe: Prime Greenwich location (SE10) with modern gym facilities. A vibrant, professional space perfect for trainers.
- Amenities: Fully equipped studio with mirrors, ballet barres, soundproof wood floors, and Bluetooth sound system. Plus free Wi-Fi, changing rooms, and even sauna/steam areas on-site.
- Pricing/Rental: Flexible hourly hire, from £30/hr on weekdays (weekend slots ~£40/hr). Trainers can rent a personal training studio here for one-on-one or group sessions. Packages include towels and refreshments for a fuss-free experience.
- Why It Stands Out: Meridian’s trainer-only gym offers all necessary equipment (rigs, weights, cardio) without membership overhead (Fitness Studio Rental for Trainers & Classes | Meridian Fitness). It’s ideal for PTs and class leaders who want a polished and supportive environment to run boot camps, yoga, or HIIT sessions.
YOGARISE (PECKHAM RYE) – YOGA & PILATES STUDIO
- Location/Vibe: Sunny, spacious studio in the Bussey Building at Peckham Rye (SE15), part of Yogarise’s Zone 2 chain. The vibe is calm and uplifting, with lots of natural light.
- Amenities: Wooden sprung floors, mats, bolsters, and props available. Great for yoga, Pilates, meditation, and wellness workshops.
- Rental Details: Yogarise offers private hire of its Peckham studio (as well as Streatham and Queen’s Park locations). Contact them with your group size and budget; they’re flexible for PTs, therapists, or event organisers.
- Why It Stands Out: Perfect for mindfulness and low-impact fitness. You can teach a flow class, small-group PT session, or a corporate wellness event in a beautiful studio designed by yoga experts.
MILO AND THE BULL (PECKHAM) – BOUTIQUE FITNESS STUDIO
- Location/Vibe: Peckham Ridge is a sleek, boutique-style training club that’s popular for rowing, HIIT, and strength classes.
- Amenities: Modern studio spaces (also in London Bridge and Clapham) with premium equipment. Trainers appreciate the minimalist, gritty-industrial vibe.
- Rental Details: Studio hire on request, email [email protected] to book one of their Peckham studios for your workshop or shoot. They’re open to one-off events or regular class bookings.
- Why It Stands Out: Milo & the Bull is known for its fun, inclusive atmosphere. Hiring their space plugs you into an energetic community of fitness lovers and gives you access to a professional, coach-friendly setup.
THE YARD PECKHAM – CROSSFIT GYM STUDIO
- Location/Vibe: Copeland Road, Peckham (SE15), home of The Yard (also known as CrossFit Peckham). It’s a hardy warehouse gym with a community feel.
- Amenities: Large open area with rigs, bars, and cardio kit. Converted garage vibes with a supportive trainer network.
- Rental Details: The Yard advertises that it rents space to PTs and coaches: “We’ve worked with some of the best personal trainers, coaches, and sports therapists. Interested trainers can fill out their rental form or email the team.
- Why It Stands Out: The Yard is purpose-built for all things fitness. It welcomes outside trainers into its space, making it ideal for personal trainers or class instructors who need a garage-gym style venue and a built-in client base.
THE FORUM AT GREENWICH – COMMUNITY ARTS STUDIO
- Location/Vibe: Trafalgar Road, Greenwich (SE10), a community arts center with a newly refurbished studio space. Light, airy, and inclusive.
- Amenities: A 47ft×22ft mirrored studio with a barre, springy floors, and Bluetooth sound. There’s even access to the roof terrace for open-air classes when the weather’s nice.
- Pricing/Rental: Affordable hourly rates, standard rate £24/hr (with discounts for block bookings). Perfect for yoga, dance, or exercise classes.
- Why It Stands Out: This fully accessible community venue reinvests fees into the arts. It offers trainers a great deal of space to hire and a built-in community vibe. Beginners and family-friendly classes feel very welcome here.
DEPTFORD LOUNGE (LEWISHAM) – MULTI-USE COMMUNITY STUDIO
- Location/Vibe: Deptford, Lewisham (next to Deptford Station). A vibrant, modern public building with arts and sports spaces.
- Amenities: A dance studio with sprung wooden floors, a music room, meeting rooms, and even a rooftop sports court. Everything is accessible (e.g., lifts, disabled facilities).
- Pricing/Rental: Spaces are “affordable, flexible, and accessible”. You can hire the dance studio by the hour (email the Albany team for booking). Profits go back into Lewisham’s community programs.
- Why It Stands Out: Deptford Lounge is a hidden gem for trainers on a budget. You get a legit dance/yoga studio (with sound system) plus unique extras (rooftop court) at community rates. Great if you want to insert your class into the local community.
YONDER STUDIO (DEPTFORD) – CREATIVE CO-WORKING + FITNESS SPACE
- Location/Vibe: Deptford (off Creek Road). An artsy hub run by The Albany (Deptford Lounge’s parent), blending co-working, climbing, and fitness. The studio itself is bright with lots of plants.
- Amenities: Air-con, in-built sound system, mirrors, plus a cache of yoga mats, blocks, bolsters, and Pilates equipment. Also has a projector/chairs on request.
- Pricing/Rental: £20–30/hr depending on use. For example, personal practice is £20/hr, and group class hire is £30/hr. They even offer ad-hoc “drop-in” rates when space is free.
- Why It Stands Out: Yonder mixes community and professionalism. It’s perfect for PTs, massage therapists, or dance/yoga instructors looking for a quirky yet well-equipped studio. The abundant plants and light give sessions a fresh feel.
THE FEEL GOOD FACTORY GYM (BROMLEY) – MODERN PT GYM
- Location/Vibe: Bromley (South East London). A boutique-style gym focused on personal training and small groups.
- Amenities: Well-equipped gym floor with rigs, cables, machines, and weights. Changing rooms and showers are available.
- Rental Details: They explicitly hire out their space. Trainers can book “1-2-1 Sessions” or “Entire Studio Hire” for individual or group coaching. Flexible packages and competitive rates are offered.
- Why It Stands Out: This is a gym designed for trainers. Flexible plans let you expand your client base with zero overhead. It’s a supportive community (“vibrant family” feel) where you can focus on coaching, no drama, and all motivation.
LITTLE LEGS STUDIO (BROMLEY) – DANCE STUDIO OVER CAFÉ
- Location/Vibe: Central Bromley. A clean, large dance studio perched above a lively kids’ café.
- Amenities: Beautiful wooden sprung floor, full wall of mirrors, and bathrooms on the same level. Natural light and a fun view into the café below.
- Pricing/Rental: From about £30/hr. It accommodates up to ~30 people standing.
- Why It Stands Out: Ideal for dance, ballet, yoga, or cardio classes, the downstairs café is a bonus, perfect for client meet-ups or parent watchers during kids’ classes. It’s got polished studio vibes at a surprisingly cosy price.
FLYING FANTASTIC PECKHAM – AERIAL ARTS STUDIO
- Location/Vibe: Creative Quarter, Peckham (SE15). A former warehouse turned aerial circus studio with a vibrant, theatrical atmosphere.
- Amenities: Huge open-plan space with 7m ceiling clearance, multiple rigging points for aerial silks/hoops/corde lisse. Custom stage lighting and a dark-blue floor for dramatic classes.
- Pricing/Rental: From £70/hr (by hire space listing). (Exact costs on request.)
- Why It Stands Out: This is the one if your classes use aerial kits or performance elements. Flying Fantastic provides a seriously unique venue, with rigging already in place and a showy backdrop. Great for pole fitness, aerial yoga, circus training, or dance workshops that need that wow factor.
READY TO LAUNCH YOUR NEXT CLASS?
These South East London studios are primed and ready. Whether you need a community hall in Lewisham or a slick gym studio in Greenwich, each venue on this list offers something special. Go ahead, visit a few, book a slot, and watch your fitness business grow. The perfect training space is waiting for you. Get moving, and see your classes soar.
