If you are coming via Train, take the Elizabeth or Southeastern Line. The closest station is Charing Cross.
Nordic Balance Gym Near Piccadilly
St. James’s Gym near Piccadilly Circus
Nordic Balance St. James’s gym is tucked away on Babmaes Street, just off Jermyn Street, and about a 15-20 minute walk from Piccadilly Circus, Soho, and Mayfair. Inside, members have access to free weights, a functional training studio, cardio equipment, a swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, and a spa pool, with a squash court available to book separately. It’s everything you need to train, swim and recover in one quieter, discreet Central London gym.
Explore our St. James’s gym facilities
From focused strength sessions in the gym to a more vigorous swim using our Fastlane current technology, each part of the club offers something different. Set across a characterful warren of subterranean spaces, you can train, stretch, play squash or unwind in the sauna and steam room – all within a club that feels far removed from the pace of Central London.
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Weights & cardio studios
Build strength, improve fitness and train at your own pace. View facility -
Swimming pool
Swim at your pace or use Fastlane technology for a more demanding workout. View facility -
Spa pool, sauna & steam
Unwind, recover and give your body time to reset after training. Swimming Pool -
Squash Court
Play, train or compete on one of St. James’s established squash courts. Squash Court
Our St. James’s gym near Piccadilly
St. James’s
Located on Babmaes Street, just off Jermyn Street, Nordic Balance is ideally placed for professionals working across St. James’s, Mayfair, Soho and the West End. From one convenient location, you can train, swim, play squash, work with a personal trainer or access clinical treatment.
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Mon-Sat: 06:30 – 22:30 Sun: 06:30 – 21:00
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7-9 Babmaes Street, St. James’s, London SW1Y 6HD View on Google Maps
Nestled within the prestigious In & Out (Naval and Military Club), Nordic Balance is located north of St. James’s Park, just a 15-20 minute walk from Piccadilly Circus, Mayfair, and Soho. Our main entrance is at 7–9 Babmaes Street, a discreet cul-de-sac just south of Jermyn Street.
Piccadilly Circus and Green Park are the nearest Underground stations.
Travelling via London Overground
Travelling via the London Underground
If you are coming via Tube, take the Bakerloo, Northern or Piccadilly lines. The closest stations are Piccadilly Circus, Green Park, and Charing Cross.
Travelling via Bus
If you are coming via Bus, the numbers 139, 14, 6, 159, 453 and 94 may be the best options.
Travelling via Car
If you are coming by car, parking is available on St. James’s Square, Monday to Sunday, 9am-8pm, for up to 4 hours at a time. Payment is required.
Close to Piccadilly but a world away from the crowds
Central London convenience doesn’t have to mean a packed gym. Nordic Balance sits in the heart of St. James’s, close enough to Piccadilly Circus to train before work, swim at lunch or call in before heading home
Even at traditionally busy times, the club feels calmer than many larger gyms around Piccadilly. You have room to get on with your session, familiar faces around the club, and trainers who know you rather than simply scanning you through the door.
Within easy reach of Piccadilly, Soho and Mayfair
If you’re looking for a gym near Piccadilly, Soho or Mayfair, Nordic Balance St. James’s puts you right in the middle of the West End, with all three neighbourhoods within around a 15-20-minute walk and well connected by the London Underground.
Open from 6:30am, seven days a week, it’s a Central London gym that’s easy to reach before work, at lunch or on your way home.
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Explore the ways to train, recover and stay active at Nordic Balance St James’s, from flexible gym access and personal training to swimming and squash.
Still have questions?
Read our FAQs for more information about services, facilities, membership terms and joining.
We’re at 7–9 Babmaes Street, St. James’s, just off Jermyn Street and a short walk from Piccadilly Circus, Mayfair and Soho. When visiting, please use our Babmaes Street entrance rather than the Naval & Military Club entrance on St. James’s Square.
Members have access to strength and cardio equipment, functional training space, our swimming pool, sauna, steam room and spa pool. Squash is also available with separate booking arrangements.
Our St. James’s gym includes two Concept2 rowers, two Technogym treadmills, two Technogym ellipticals, an Assault Bike and a Concept2 SkiErg for cardio training. For strength and functional work, you’ll find a Cybex 360 Functional Trainer, Cybex 45° Back Extension, two squat racks, four adjustable incline benches, dumbbells from 2kg to 37.5kg and kettlebells from 4kg to 32kg.
Unlike many larger gyms in London, Nordic Balance St. James’s has a quieter, more personal feel. You can train, swim and recover in one place, with experienced personal trainers and an on-site clinical team available when you need more specialist support.
Yes. Nordic Balance St. James’s is a fitness club in London that combines gym facilities, swimming, squash, recovery spaces, personal training, and clinical care in one Central London location.
Yes. Our 12-metre swimming pool includes Fastlane current technology, allowing you to swim continuously against an adjustable current for a more demanding workout.
No. Members and gym pass users can currently use the swimming pool without making a separate booking.
Nordic Balance St. James’s is open Monday to Saturday from 6:30am–10:30pm, including bank holidays, and Sunday from 6:30am–9pm.
Gym pass users can access the club Monday to Thursday from 7am–7pm, Friday from 7am–4pm and Saturday from 10am–4pm. All guests must register before arrival.
Yes. Book a tour to explore the training areas, swimming pool and recovery facilities, meet the team and get a feel for the club before deciding whether membership is right for you.
Yes. Our 3-hour gym pass gives you access to the gym, swimming pool and recovery facilities without committing to membership. Book passes online for your chosen day and time.
Access is available Monday to Thursday from 7am–7pm, Friday from 7am–4pm and Saturday from 10am–4pm. All guests must register before arrival, and we do not accept group bookings.
Yes. If you’re looking for a St. James’s gym without committing to membership, our 3-hour pass lets you train, swim and use the recovery facilities for the day
Yes. Our experienced personal trainers work with members on strength, fitness, movement and individual goals. Personal training is booked separately from gym membership.
Yes. St. James’s has an on-site clinical team offering physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic care, sports therapy, podiatry and other treatments. This means training, treatment and recovery can work alongside one another when you need it.
Nordic Balance is located inside the historic Naval & Military Club, also known as the In & Out, but operates separately. A Nordic Balance gym membership does not include access to the wider private members’ club.
Paid parking is available around St. James’s Square, although spaces are not guaranteed. The gym is also within walking distance of Piccadilly Circus and Green Park Underground stations.
Yes. A limited number of lockers are available for temporary use in the changing rooms.
Yes. Nordic Balance St. James’s has an established squash court available to members and other registered users. Squash requires a separate booking and additional charges apply.
Unfortunately, we no longer offer group classes. However, one-to-one yoga, Pilates and training sessions are available upon request. Get in touch with us today.
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