Fitness training licences
We welcome people of all ages and abilities to use London’s eight Royal Parks to keep fit and enjoy a healthier lifestyle.
About the fitness training licence
Being a Royal Parks licensed fitness operator allows you to work and undertake fitness activities in the unique environment of some of the best known urban parks in the world.
If you want to use the Royal Parks for personal training, or to run group fitness sessions, you must have a fitness training licence, issued by The Royal Parks charity.
Why do I need a licence for fitness training in a Royal Park?
The licensing scheme enables The Royal Parks charity to manage and regulate the number of professional fitness trainers who operate in the parks.
We licence operators to ensure that:
- The parks are protected.
- All visitors can access and use the public open spaces and parkland.
- All park visitors can take part in and enjoy fitness training in a variety of outdoor environments.
- All fitness operators hold appropriate qualifications, based on industry best practice. They must be fully insured and hold liability for the safety of everyone participating.
How to apply for a fitness training licence
To apply for a Royal Parks fitness licence, please fill out the online form below. Before submitting please ensure that you have read and understood the terms and conditions and code of conduct.
Please allow two weeks for processing. If you receive approval, you need to pay the appropriate licence fees and charges.
You will receive a Royal Parks armband and we will register you on our database.
Fitness licence costs
Personal fitness licence – annual rates
The following table outlines the fees for an annual Personal Fitness Licence for the Royal Parks. Charges are per trainer across all parks.
| Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Regent’s Park, and The Green Park (fee excluding VAT) | ||
| Group Size | 1-6 sessions per week (312 per annum) |
7+ sessions per week (365+ per annum) |
| 2 or fewer clients | £350 | £600 |
| Bushy Park, Richmond Park, and Greenwich Park (fee excluding VAT) | ||
| Group Size | 1-6 sessions per week (312 per annum) |
7+ sessions per week (365+ per annum) |
| 2 or fewer clients | £280 | £480 |
Group fitness licence – annual rate
The following table outlines the fees for an annual Group Fitness Licence for the Royal Parks.
| All Parks - Hyde park, The Regent's Park, The Green Park, Bushy Park, Richmond Park, Greenwich Park (fee excluding VAT) | ||||
| Group Size | 1-5 sessions per week |
6-10 sessions per week | 11-15 sessions per week | 16-25 sessions per week |
| 3 - 10 clients | £1,000 | £2,500 | £3,000 | £7,000 |
| 11-20 clients | £1,300 | £3,000 | £7,000 | £9,000 |
Fitness licence – 1 day rate
The following table outlines the fees for a Day fitness licence for the Royal Parks charity. Charges are per park.
| Group Size | Hyde Park, The Regent’s Park, and The Green Park (fee excluding VAT) |
| 3-10 clients | £50 |
| 11-20 clients | £50 |
| 21-30 clients | £100 |
| Group Size | Bushy Park, Richmond Park, and Greenwich Park (fee excluding VAT) |
| 3-10 clients | £80 |
| 11-20 clients | £80 |
| 21-30 clients | £100 |